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<strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />

Prince Uchenna<br />

Anyiam-Osigwe<br />

Joselyn<br />

Dumas<br />

Darlington<br />

Ayiam-Osigwe<br />

Beverly<br />

Naya<br />

Enyinnaya<br />

Nwigwe<br />

Cold Feet :<br />

On Stardom & Real Life Issues


Contents - <strong>12</strong>/05<br />

email: <strong>allure</strong>@vanguardngr.com<br />

Editor’s Letter<br />

I am pretty sure the movie ‘Cold feet’ would<br />

be a good one to watch. With the compelling cast<br />

of talented actors, I do not expect anything less.<br />

I am most impressed with Nollywood these daysa<br />

far cry from the days of weak storylines and<br />

ridiculous acting. Nollywood today can stand its<br />

ground, side by side, Bollywood and the Mexican<br />

movie industry. Notice, I didn’t dare mention<br />

Hollywood, because that is the holy grail of<br />

exceptional movies, storyline, acting, editing and<br />

the world of make-believe; so, let’s not go there.<br />

However, kudos to the 20billion naira Nollywood<br />

industry.<br />

The success of Nollywood directly impacts<br />

fashion, which brings me to the vexing issue of<br />

the government’s lack of interest in the fashion<br />

industry. With the advancement in Nollywood, the<br />

fashion industry feeds it, with its creative output,<br />

and the only way to harness the immense<br />

potential of the entertainment industry as a<br />

whole is if structures are in place to ensure<br />

maximum growth.<br />

Considering the Immensely successful hosting<br />

of the Arise Fashion Week, and as we look<br />

forward to the remaining three, wouldn’t it be<br />

great if we had a fashion council or commission<br />

to project the business of fashion to the local<br />

and international market?<br />

I have been calling for a fashion council, just<br />

as the Diaspora Council has been established to<br />

cater for diasporas, a fashion council is needed<br />

to create more job and promote the highly<br />

sophisticated Nigeria fashion industry. Let’s hope<br />

that just as Nigerians abroad have their<br />

commission, fashion would one day get its own<br />

body.<br />

On our cover, we have the lead<br />

actors of the movie’Cold Feet’<br />

they share their moments, and<br />

on fashion, YEMISI SULEIMAN<br />

shows how to transition two<br />

trends: Stripes from day to<br />

night and the best way to rock<br />

the pleat.<br />

Have a great week!<br />

R .<br />

Remmy Diagbare<br />

remidiagbare@gmail.com<br />

@ RemiD<br />

FASHION<br />

3<br />

4<br />

5<br />

Zizi Cardow’s Bold &<br />

Beautiful S/S Collection<br />

Two Ways With Stripes<br />

How To Do Pleats<br />

BEAUTY<br />

13<br />

Here are 5 Ways To<br />

Know Your Black Hair Is<br />

Healthy<br />

PEOPLE...<br />

15 • UBA Celebrates 70 Years<br />

Services To Customers At<br />

CEO Awards Gala<br />

• Kotex Launches New Range<br />

Of Sanitary Towels<br />

13<br />

5<br />

15<br />

Quotes<br />

“If you don’t build your<br />

dream, someone else will<br />

hire you to help them build<br />

theirs”.<br />

“And, in the end The love you<br />

take is equal to the love you<br />

make”.<br />

- Paul McCartney<br />

“You cannot be lonely if you<br />

like the person you’re alone<br />

with”.<br />

- Dhirubhai Ambani - Wayne W. Dyer<br />

Cold Feet:<br />

On Stardom and<br />

Real-life Issues<br />

6ON THE<br />

COVER


FASHION<br />

Zizi Cardow’s<br />

Bold & Beautiful<br />

S/S Collection<br />

By - Jemi Ekunkunbor<br />

Ace designer, Zizi Cardow, last weekend in Lagos,<br />

presented her Spring Summer Collection to a<br />

select audience at the Maison Fahrenheit in<br />

Victoria Island.<br />

The collection which can only be described as bold and<br />

audacious saw Zizi’s 20 years experience as a creative<br />

person packed into the work.<br />

Her signature mini dresses and skirts, trains and black<br />

gothic pieces dotted the collection that was so Zizi.<br />

The collection was so summery and extremely feminine;<br />

soft, flowing, and provocative with romantic details of<br />

frills, flounces, neckties, exaggerated puff sleeves and<br />

interesting cut-outs.<br />

An interesting highpoint in the presentation was the<br />

male collection that revealed a two piece regular<br />

and asymetric agbada and tunic made from chiffon.<br />

The employment of chiffon in crafting this old style<br />

gave a new look and definition to agbada. It was<br />

novel, it was soft, it was flowing.<br />

Zizi clad in a green dress, and escorted by the<br />

amazing models, closed the show as she danced<br />

on the makeshift runway to tge admiration of her<br />

audience.<br />

Members of the audience which included<br />

Senator Florence Ita Giwa, showed appreciation<br />

for a collection that was all all fun, bold and<br />

glamorous.<br />

<strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2019</strong> / 3


2 Stripes<br />

FASHION<br />

Ways With<br />

1<br />

By - Yemis Suleiman<br />

Stripes are a classic fashion staple any<br />

day. This year is no different, stripes<br />

are everywhere now, and they were<br />

prominent on the recently concluded<br />

Arise Fashion Week runways. However,<br />

pulling off this trend can be a little<br />

tricky, as stripes come in horizontal and<br />

vertical lines. So it is advisable to wear<br />

according to your shape.<br />

To help you get started, here are two<br />

ways to rock today’s stripes.<br />

Slim Fit Striped<br />

Blazer Jacket<br />

Red Camisole<br />

High neck<br />

assymetric<br />

bold stri[ps<br />

blouse on<br />

jeans<br />

Karen<br />

Millen<br />

colourful<br />

stripe<br />

dress<br />

Casual Chic<br />

Vila jeans<br />

Casual and<br />

yet feminine<br />

If you want to conceal your body,<br />

a loose horizontal striped jacket<br />

or top can do the trick. Also, a<br />

tailored jacket with the right fit is<br />

the prettiest way to add a little<br />

nautical charm to your wardrobe.<br />

You can opt for stripes of other<br />

colours too and go as bright or<br />

clashing as you like. Complete<br />

your look with a classy jean,<br />

a sexy camisole and wedge<br />

sandals, with simple jewellery for<br />

a casual day out.<br />

Corporate<br />

blue stripe<br />

dress for<br />

work<br />

colorful<br />

stripe dress<br />

for work<br />

Classy<br />

2<br />

Corporate<br />

If you want to make a<br />

real fashion statement<br />

at your office, then<br />

a striped dress is a<br />

perfect choice. You can<br />

compliment your look<br />

with fun accessories,<br />

sexy heels, blazers,<br />

or keep it simple and<br />

classy.<br />

4<br />

/ <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />

Crocodile<br />

pattern handbag<br />

Jimmy Choo


How to do<br />

Pleats<br />

Here<br />

are Two<br />

Ways to<br />

Rock the<br />

Trend<br />

FASHION<br />

By - Yemis Suleiman<br />

From bold to tiny pleats, designers got<br />

every form of the sophisticated pleats<br />

imaginable to add an on-trend touch of<br />

class to your new season style. You<br />

definitely should try pleats this year; it’s<br />

going to be very popular, as shown at<br />

various Fashion Week runways.<br />

Pleat dres for<br />

a Night out<br />

Formal blouse<br />

gold silver<br />

chanderlier<br />

earrings.<br />

Green pleat<br />

skirt<br />

CHIC AMA<br />

Formal /<br />

Work<br />

Pleated skirts are often<br />

appropriate for office<br />

attire. If you want to wear<br />

a pleated skirt to work,<br />

or a formal event, you<br />

should wear a structured<br />

top. Your top will give the<br />

outfit a formal feel. Tuck<br />

in a button-down top into<br />

a pleated skirt or wear<br />

a dressy blouse with a<br />

pleated skirt and complete<br />

the look with heels for a<br />

formal feel. You can also go<br />

for a floral pleat dress as<br />

worn by Chic Ama.<br />

Louboutin<br />

Heels<br />

Pleat dress<br />

by Christian<br />

Dior<br />

Gold Clutch<br />

Zenotti Heels<br />

Night / Red Carpet<br />

If you want to wear a pleated dress for<br />

evening or a red carpet event, choose a<br />

dress that flatters your body type. Grab<br />

a light, flowing fabric, lighter fabric that<br />

streams more efficiently will not bunch up at<br />

your hips. Pair with a sky-high metallic heel<br />

and elegant jewellery for a dashing look.<br />

work leather<br />

handbag<br />

<strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2019</strong> /<br />

5


INTERVIEW<br />

Cold Feet:<br />

On Stardom<br />

and Real-life<br />

Issues<br />

Words By - Yemisi Suleiman<br />

Nollywood Stars Enyinnaya Wigwe,<br />

Beverly Naya and Ghana’s hottie Joslyn<br />

Dumas amongst others lead actors, star<br />

in a new romantic movie ‘Cold Feet’. The film<br />

is in the world of love, romance, deceit,<br />

forgiveness and more; produced by the duo of<br />

Darlington Anyiam Osigwe and Prince Uche<br />

Anyiam Osigwe, two new generation producers<br />

bent on changing the industry’s narrative.<br />

As ‘Cold feet’ the movie, premier’s today, at<br />

the Intercontinental Hotel Lagos, and makes a<br />

debut at the cinemas on the 17th of this month,<br />

the casts and producers explain how the film<br />

reflects real-life issues and experiences. They<br />

also give us a peep into their lives as actors,<br />

challenges, plans for the future, and more.<br />

6<br />

/ <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2019</strong>


INTERVIEW<br />

<strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2019</strong> / 7


INTERVIEW<br />

How did you get into acting and which<br />

was your breakthrough movie?<br />

My entry into acting was purely<br />

unanticipated. I was on a film set to see<br />

the director for something and ended up<br />

being in the film as cast, the bug bit hard,<br />

and now we are here.<br />

I kind of find that every role has pushed<br />

me a few notches further, but most<br />

recently would be Nonso Onwuka in “The<br />

Wedding Party”.<br />

In all the movies you have done, which<br />

has been your favourite character that<br />

you have performed?<br />

That will be between a recently<br />

completed project where I played<br />

President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in<br />

his biopic by Director Obi Emelonye<br />

“BADAMASI: Portrait Of A General” and<br />

my role as “Tamuno” in Jeta Amata’s<br />

‘Black November’.<br />

You are currently part of the movie<br />

‘ColdFeet.’ Tell us about your<br />

character?<br />

My character is the catalyst of the plot. I<br />

played the role of a very conflicted young<br />

man called Tare. I wouldn’t want to give<br />

away too much; you have to see the movie<br />

to know more about the character.<br />

Enyinnaya<br />

Nwigwe<br />

Living Life on His Terms<br />

Enyinnaya Wigwe launched himself into the movie industry<br />

with the movie ‘Wheel of Change’ in 2004, but it was his lead<br />

character in the blockbuster film “The Wedding Party’ that<br />

shot him to the limelight: and since then, it has been a<br />

rollercoaster ride for the actor. Here, Enyinnaya brings his charm<br />

on the set of ColdFeet, taking on the catalyst of the plot as he<br />

plays the role of a very conflicted young man called Tare. He tells<br />

us more.<br />

What attracted you to the script cold<br />

feet and what lessons do you want<br />

people to take away from it?<br />

The director attached to the project<br />

Moses Inwang has a good track record, so<br />

that made it easy to want to know more<br />

when I first got the call to come onboard.<br />

Also, there is the part of the co-cast<br />

chosen, and it is always a pleasure<br />

working with them, as this would not be<br />

our first time working together — the film<br />

set on a resort, more like a working<br />

vacation that made it fun-work. With Cold<br />

Feet, the ultimate lessons for me would be<br />

forgiveness and love conquering all.<br />

What is the hardest part of being a<br />

celebrity?<br />

I learnt to live life on my terms right<br />

before the status, so it all just plays out as<br />

healthy living to me. It’s only all work,<br />

adventure and generally living.<br />

Give me a few tips to being a<br />

successful actor?<br />

Always follow your heart; it’ll lead you<br />

right.<br />

What has been your most significant<br />

achievement in the field of acting?<br />

That would be playing the lead in<br />

Nollywood’s highest grossing film of all<br />

time “The Wedding Party 2” Destination<br />

DUBAI.<br />

Also, the opportunity to work alongside<br />

Oscar award-winning actor Kim Basinger<br />

and nominee Mickey Rourke in Black<br />

November was a career high for me; it<br />

opened my mind to the possibilities that<br />

abound.<br />

8 / <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2019</strong>


Beverly<br />

INTERVIEW<br />

Naya<br />

Excelling in the<br />

Right Business<br />

Beverly Naya was born<br />

and raised in London,<br />

England, where she<br />

studied film making and<br />

script writing at Roehampton<br />

University, England. Her<br />

return to the country some<br />

years back has been quite<br />

rewarding for the young<br />

actress. She has participated<br />

in several movies, depicting<br />

different characters at<br />

different times, some<br />

emotionally and mentally<br />

challenging to the strong or<br />

seductive.<br />

Beverley talks about her<br />

character Tina, and a sweet<br />

young girl caught in the web<br />

of love.<br />

would pop the question while there, but things did not go according to<br />

plan though.<br />

What attracted you to the script and what lessons do you want<br />

people to take away from it?<br />

It is an exciting and relatable story; I love the twists and the<br />

suspense. The cast is solid too. In regards to lessons; all that glitters is<br />

not gold. That is all I’ll say, for now; I<br />

don’t want to give the whole story away accidentally.<br />

What kind of roles have you performed throughout your career?<br />

Are you satisfied with them?<br />

I have been fortunate enough to play a variety of roles from<br />

emotionally and mentally challenging to intense or seductive. I have<br />

played a lot of compelling characters, and I am curious to see what the<br />

future holds.<br />

How long have you been an actor? From where did you get started?<br />

I started acting when I was about 17, I studied acting like an A-Level<br />

student, while in college in London. I took a break for my University, but I have<br />

not looked back since I graduated.<br />

How many plays have you done so far?<br />

Two in England and two in Nigeria<br />

Describe your character in the movie ColdFeet?<br />

Teni is a sweet girl, she loves life, and she loves her boyfriend as well. In the<br />

story, he surprises her with a romantic getaway, and she was hoping that he<br />

Do you ever think that you could have done better in any other<br />

profession if you were not an actor?<br />

I think I am in the right business, but if I weren’t an actress then I<br />

probably would have been a psychologist or a music video director, I<br />

used to be passionate about that when I was younger.<br />

One fact we should know about you?<br />

I am from Ibusa, Delta state. I am an only child so that I can be a bit<br />

of an introvert at times but, I am an extrovert once I am comfortable.<br />

<strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2019</strong> /<br />

<strong>May</strong> 5, <strong>2019</strong> 9


INTERVIEW<br />

Joselyn Dumas<br />

Horning Her Craft At<br />

Every Opportunity<br />

Ghanaian actress Joslyn Dumas started her career as a<br />

TV host, but later found herself in the movies through<br />

an act of fate Her first significant role as Jennifer<br />

Adams in Sparrow Production Series; Adams Apples, was<br />

all the push she needed and the rest like they say is history.<br />

She takes on the lead character as Omoye in ‘Cold Feet’ a<br />

happily married woman who made one decision in her past<br />

that may have come back to haunt her as she tells us more.<br />

What are some of the challenges you face as an actress?<br />

Growing up in a Christian home, I spent a lot of my<br />

weekends in the church. As a little girl, I was in a lot of the<br />

church plays, which contributed to my confidence, attributing to<br />

me then wanting to be part of school plays as well. As far back<br />

as I can remember, I have always found myself acting, so it has<br />

become the central part of me. But obviously, with it came<br />

challenges just like everything else in life. Apart from spending<br />

a lot of time away from home, missing out on important family<br />

moments, one of the main challenges I would say is having to<br />

take risks and put myself at the mercy of the unknown, when<br />

accepting roles outside of my comfort zone. Just as Denzel<br />

Washington rightfully said, “you pray for rain, you have got to<br />

deal with the mud too.”<br />

Tell us about your character in this movie ColdFeet?<br />

Omoye is the character I played in Coldfeet, a happily<br />

married woman who made one decision in her past that may<br />

have come back to haunt her. There were many layers to her,<br />

and her determination and strength to save her relationship are<br />

some of the many things I admire about her.<br />

What attracted you to the script and what lessons do you<br />

want people to take away from it?<br />

I read the entire script in just under 3 hours of receiving it,<br />

and it was such a beautiful love story. Its many twists got me<br />

engrossed. The point of view the story, made it extremely<br />

interesting. Without giving it all away, the little I would say is,<br />

everyone at a point in their lives would find themselves at a<br />

juncture where they have to face the prerequisites of where<br />

they are trying to go, forcing them to make decisions that may<br />

be uncomfortable, painful, but it’s all part of the process. One<br />

should embrace it; the right decision made and the battle faced.<br />

Tell me about an area in which you would like to improve<br />

as an actress?<br />

Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is. I have<br />

never stopped learning to allow me to be a better actress than I<br />

was yesterday. It is imperative for me to know that with each<br />

next role, I will deliver a more appealing version of the actor<br />

that I am. That for me means honing your craft at every<br />

chance you get.<br />

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What advice would you give to an aspiring actor?<br />

One advice that I would give is: make sure you are in it for<br />

all the right reasons, passion, talent and the love of the craft<br />

and not for likes and followers on social media. That is serious<br />

business, and one must make a lot of sacrifices to succeed.<br />

However hard it may be, don’t give up because God sees and<br />

God knows, and in due time your break will come. Do not<br />

become an actor because you want to be famous but, become<br />

famous because you are pretty awesome at acting.


INTERVIEW<br />

Darlington<br />

Ayiam-Osigwe<br />

Driven by Passion<br />

Darlington Anyiam-Osigwe is the CEO of Danki Dynasty Group and producer<br />

of the movie ‘ColdFeet’. Driven by his passion and love for the arts, shows<br />

us that with curiosity and tenacity, and by surrounding yourself with<br />

positivity and people you love, your odds can get a whole lot better.<br />

What is the inspiration behind the movie Cold Feet?<br />

There are many sources of inspiration, which is excellent news for<br />

the continuing evolution of modern moviemaking.<br />

From your point of view as a producer, what is the moral of the<br />

story?<br />

Forgiveness, affection must at all time be 100% way greater than<br />

perfection, because sometimes emotions can be fickle. Women<br />

should learn to develop a thick skin when matters like this arise, they<br />

should learn how to say No and not lose their-self value, getting help is<br />

very important, visit a therapist for counselling! We live in a world of<br />

possibilities and challenges; the same thing applies to men.<br />

As an actor and a Producer, how different is it to act in a movie<br />

and to produce it?<br />

Well, acting has been my thing way backdating from 2003, when I<br />

joined Actors Guild of Nigeria Aba chapter, along the line I quit acting<br />

because I wasn’t getting the proper roles even after making first ten<br />

lists.I produced my first Soap Opera in 2006 as a student at the<br />

University of Calabar, on the 7th day of the shoot, we had to call off the<br />

project because we lacked funding to push forward, so coming back<br />

as a Producer is fascinating.<br />

What does it take to be a movie producer?<br />

To become a movie producer, you have to be responsible for<br />

overseeing all aspects of the creation and production of a film, such as<br />

the conception and getting a good story, the acquisition of funding, and<br />

the artwork used for retail release. It is the film producer who makes<br />

sure that all the production components are working together through<br />

all phases of the filmmaking process.<br />

What has been your most significant achievement in your chosen<br />

field?<br />

My most significant achievement is Cold Feet the Movie and seeing<br />

my passion and vision succeed in filmmaking, I also produced Turning<br />

Tables last year, and it is also a great feat for me.<br />

Tell me about yourself, growing up and childhood memories that<br />

shaped your life today?<br />

Growing up was tight, the struggles were real, I watched my parents<br />

go through an eye of a needle to make sure we survived, and to the<br />

glory of God, we are not where we used to be. Growing up I was not<br />

good with books, but it took the grace of God for me to become a<br />

better version of me, now I can read, write, speak and coordinates<br />

multi-business organisations.<br />

Tell us one fact about you?<br />

I am passionate about what I do, ambitious and driven am<br />

organised, a people-person and a natural leader; above all I am<br />

results-oriented.<br />

<strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2019</strong> / 11


INTERVIEW<br />

Prince Uchenna<br />

Anyiam-Osigwe<br />

Living His Vision<br />

Prince Uchenna Anyiam-Osigwe is the CEO of Empire<br />

House Entertainment and also Managing Director of<br />

Danki Dynasty Ltd. Fascinated by the plot twist and its<br />

literal context Prince Uchenna even doubles as assistant<br />

producer of ‘cold feet’ the movie. He tells us more.<br />

From your point of view as the<br />

associate producer, what is the<br />

lesson you want people to learn from<br />

the story?<br />

The most important takeaway from<br />

the film should be forgiveness. Also, we<br />

should not displace the importance of<br />

due diligence before choosing a partner.<br />

What does it take to be an associate<br />

movie producer?<br />

I daresay it predominantly takes<br />

passion. Then the willingness to learn<br />

the ropes; equip yourself about the<br />

demands of the said title (Movie<br />

Producer) and you will<br />

be surprised at how amazing you<br />

would perform.<br />

What has been your most significant<br />

achievement in life?<br />

Amidst my past achievements from<br />

my other projects, I, however, maintain<br />

that discovering my vision and being<br />

able to work towards it has been my<br />

greatest achievement.<br />

One fact we should know about you?<br />

I am a risk taker and a problem solver.<br />

I love challenges as it helps bring out the<br />

best of me. I wasn’t born with a silver<br />

spoon, but I am grateful to have changed<br />

the narrative for my family. We were not<br />

any close to where we used to be.<br />

<strong>12</strong> / <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2019</strong>


Here are 5 Ways<br />

To Know Your<br />

Black Hair Is<br />

Healthy<br />

FASHION<br />

Doesn’t Break Easy<br />

Hair is like a plant, and if you uproot plants,<br />

something goes wrong with the root, just like<br />

our hair breaks easy. You know a healthy black<br />

hair when it does not break easily but shrinks<br />

back after you tug it. Healthy black hair is<br />

elastic; this elasticity is related to the keratin<br />

in the nose. It does not break every time you<br />

comb it or pass your hands through it but<br />

stretches and shrinks back.<br />

By - Linda Orajekwe<br />

Although the current<br />

trend of ultra-natural<br />

hair has become very<br />

popular, it is difficult to<br />

know if it is healthy, or<br />

not, because we are more<br />

focused on the growth<br />

than how healthy it is.<br />

With the natural trend,<br />

everyone is treating<br />

hair for growth, instead<br />

of health purpose.<br />

Unfortunately, long hair<br />

doesn’t equate healthy<br />

hair, and we all need<br />

healthy hair.<br />

Below are five ways you<br />

can tell if your hair is<br />

either healthy or just long<br />

Shrinkage:<br />

Curls with no split ends<br />

While we’ve stated Shrinkage is one way<br />

to know your black hair is healthy, it is<br />

essential for you also to understand that<br />

the ends of your hair curls evenly, and not<br />

straight because if it is straight, that part of<br />

it is unhealthy, and needs to be chopped off.<br />

Healthy black hair is curly to the tip of the<br />

strand; a split end is just a sign that the part<br />

is dead, and needs to go.<br />

The African hair no matter the type shrinks. While we<br />

all hate that, that’s the natural stage, and that’s one way<br />

to know your hair is healthy. Of course, it straightens<br />

under heat, but water takes it back to its natural<br />

shrinking stage. Shrinkage means the curl structure of<br />

your hair is still intact, which also means your hair is<br />

properly hydrated. So learn to love those kinky when<br />

you see them, it shows your curls are healthy.<br />

Easy To Achieve Shine:<br />

The ability for your hair to easily achieve shine is<br />

another way to know your hair is indeed healthy.<br />

Shiny hair is typically low in porosity and retains<br />

hydration better. A dull and lifeless hair is an<br />

unhealthy indicator, but a sure sign of healthy<br />

hair is a hair you don’t have to work on so much to<br />

make it shiny and smooth.<br />

Volume without<br />

unequal length<br />

This is a great way to tell how healthy<br />

your hair is, even with natural. Some<br />

people have natural black hair that is<br />

thin and lacks fullness. While others<br />

think it is their hair type, you should<br />

know it is a type that is uncared. To<br />

understand how full your hair is, try to<br />

check it without applying any product.<br />

If it’s thinner on one side, and fuller on<br />

another or not even in length, then your<br />

hair is unhealthy, but if without any<br />

product it has volume, also though not<br />

as huge but is bouncy, then you have a<br />

healthy mane.<br />

<strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2019</strong> /<br />

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P EO PLE<br />

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UBA Celebrates 70<br />

years Services to<br />

customers at CEO<br />

Awards Gala<br />

By Linda Orajekwe<br />

Clients, friends, and well-wishers from all works of<br />

life joined the UBA Group over the weekend, to celebrate<br />

70 years of operations in an exciting and nostalgic event.<br />

The celebration for The Pan African Bank with<br />

operations in 20 African countries and the United<br />

Kingdom, U.S, and Paris, was led by the Chairman Mr<br />

Tony O. Elumelu, to commemorate 70 years of legacy<br />

with the organization which has over the decades,<br />

emerged as one of Africa’s topmost financial giants.<br />

The event was a combination of the Bank’s platinum<br />

anniversary of UBA and its annual CEO Awards<br />

ceremony, which saw members of staff from all 23<br />

countries of operations rewarded amid guests for their<br />

outstanding input in the organization over the past year.<br />

In attendance at the epic night of activities, were royal<br />

fathers, captains of industry, political leaders, clients<br />

and friends of the Bank. Some of the guests present<br />

were the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi;<br />

the Emir of Kano represented by the Sarkin Shanun of<br />

Kano, Alhaji Shehu Mohammed; Former and Present<br />

Governors of Cross Rivers State, Donald Duke and<br />

Prof Ben Ayade; Governors-elect of Lagos, Ogun and<br />

Kwara States, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun and<br />

Abdulrahman Abdul Razak<br />

Also present were Pastor Tunde Bakare; Chief Emeka<br />

Anyaoku; Otunba Gbenga Daniels; Chief Segun Osoba;<br />

Otunba Niyi Adebayo; Dr Jim Ovia; Oba Otudeko;<br />

Nnamdi Okonkwo; Rasheed Olaoluwa, amongst many<br />

others.<br />

Speaking at the event, the Chairman, UBA Plc, Mr<br />

Tony Elumelu, accompanied by his wife Dr Awele,<br />

remarked that UBA remains a leading financial<br />

institution on the continent, and hitting the 70th year<br />

mark was a laudable achievement.<br />

He said, “It is a time to celebrate UBA’s rich heritage<br />

and legacy over 70 years, and to tell everyone who has<br />

contributed to what UBA is today, that we appreciate all<br />

they have been doing and how they have ensured that the<br />

investment put into the bank over the past decades have<br />

paid off.”<br />

The night witnessed performances by A-list artists<br />

such as ‘science students’ crooner, Olamide, Phyno,<br />

Patoranking, Dbanj, recently signed Universal Music<br />

Group artiste, Tiwa Savage and a surprise performance<br />

from Wizkid, who entertained the audience of over 2500<br />

guests.<br />

Tony and Dr Awele Elumelu<br />

Aderonke & Victor Osadolor<br />

Alice Odum & Mr. Bili<br />

Kennedy Uzoka<br />

Onari & Donald Duke<br />

Dupe Olusola<br />

Bola Atta<br />

OLAMIDE<br />

Gbenga Daniel<br />

Folake Abdurasaq<br />

Patrick Gutmann<br />

TIWA SAVAGE<br />

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/ <strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />

Ugochukwu<br />

Nwaghodoh & Wife<br />

UCHE IKE<br />

WIZKID<br />

DBANJ


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KOTEX LAUNCHES NEW RANGE<br />

OF SANITARY TOWELS<br />

By Yemisi Suleiman<br />

Vimbai Denola Grey<br />

Martha, Tayo & Lola<br />

Christopher, Kemi, Raffaella & Balaji<br />

anto lecky<br />

Faces at Zizi<br />

Cardow’s S/S<br />

PRESENTATION<br />

By Jemi Ekunkunbor<br />

Jemima<br />

Osunde<br />

ifu enada<br />

It was an evening of style and celebration of comfortability<br />

for women as Kimberly-Clark, makers of world’s most<br />

excellent hygiene products, officially launched its new range<br />

of sanitary pads and tampons brands into the Nigerian market<br />

last Friday in Lagos.<br />

Speaking at the event Head of Marketing, WECA,<br />

Mrs Kemi Saliu stated that Introducing the new range<br />

to the company’s existing products in Nigeria is part of<br />

Kimberly-Clark’s mission to provide essentials for a better<br />

life for its consumers. “Kotex pads and tampons have a<br />

superior, cotton-like feel that gives women a comfortable<br />

experience.”<br />

The highlight of the event was the unveiling of the<br />

‘New Kotex Ultra Sanitary Pads and Tampons, amidst<br />

fireworks’. For Mrs Saliu “This exemplifies Kotex<br />

innovation in developing high-quality cotton-soft,<br />

fast-absorbent pads that allow the period experience<br />

to be discreet and comfortable. Now, with the<br />

launch of these new sanitary pads and tampons, the<br />

company has a comprehensive range fully available<br />

in stores and outlets for women in Nigeria.”<br />

The event, which held at Oriental Hotel,<br />

Victoria Island Lagos, was attended by various<br />

dignitaries and celebrities, including Ms Raffaella<br />

De Medisi, Manufacturing Operations Director,<br />

EMEA, Mr Crispin Achola, the GM, WECA,<br />

amongst others.<br />

It was a fun evening last<br />

weekend in Lagos, when Zizi<br />

Cardow presented the Spring<br />

Summer collection of her<br />

eponymous label.<br />

Close associates, and friends<br />

of the brand, converged at<br />

the Maison Fahrenheiht in<br />

Victoria Island, for an evening<br />

of fashion, comedy, music, food<br />

and wine.<br />

It was an amazing collection<br />

that was bold, beautiful and<br />

delivered with superb tailoring.<br />

Amongst those who watched<br />

the show was Senator Florence<br />

Ita Giwa.<br />

Akudo Nweke & Ibim<br />

Allwell-Brown<br />

Chioma Okafor, Oluchi<br />

Nwachukwu & Ifeoma Nwachukwu<br />

sen. florence<br />

ita giwa<br />

Gabriele &<br />

Cene Burrow<br />

zizi cardow<br />

Nnonye Good-Obi<br />

Eugene Meyer<br />

<strong>May</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2019</strong> / 15


INSTAGRAM<br />

MOMENTS<br />

With Yemisi Suleiman<br />

In case you missed, these were the most Interesting pictures and<br />

stories on Instagram last week as posted by your favourite celebrities.<br />

Crossdresser Bobrisky<br />

shows off boobs<br />

Controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky who is always<br />

buzzing on Instagram for one reason or another,<br />

is trending again. The internet sensation who is<br />

famous for stepping out in female dresses and<br />

makeup, last week answered the call of those<br />

requesting to see more of his new ‘full chest’<br />

after the self-acclaimed Nigerian Barbie shared<br />

this teaser picture on his Instagram handle, with<br />

the caption “you asked for it , so, there you have<br />

it.’’ I guess we do not need any more proof to<br />

believe Bob is now a very ‘beautiful girl, just as<br />

she addressed herself in another video asking her<br />

followers and everyone who cares, to henceforth<br />

see her as a ‘baby girl’ and not a ‘bro.’ He, sorry,<br />

she (pun intended) further implored anyone who<br />

comments on her page to do so with courtesy, ‘to<br />

avoid any form of embarrassment.<br />

The Met Gala Champ<br />

The <strong>2019</strong> Met Gala which took place on Monday,<br />

<strong>May</strong> 6, in New York City had created a lot of<br />

buzz on social media. With the theme of the<br />

Met’s <strong>2019</strong> Costume Exhibition as “Camp:<br />

Notes on Fashion.” celebrities sure showcased<br />

truly outrageous and over-the-top dresses on<br />

the red carpet this year. For the Kardashian<br />

sisters, it was another opportunity to go wild<br />

and loud. From Kim’s dripping wet vibes,<br />

by Thierry Mugler to Kendel and Kylie,<br />

covered in feathers by Donatella Versace,<br />

the sisters did justice to this year’s Champ<br />

theme, as seen in this photo posted by Kim<br />

Kardashian.<br />

Style<br />

Inspiration<br />

from<br />

Powede<br />

Looking for a cocktail<br />

outfit inspiration, look<br />

to ex-Beauty Queen<br />

and ambassador of<br />

Lancome, Powede<br />

Awujo, as she gives us<br />

a modern chic vibe in<br />

this beautiful rainbow<br />

coloured dress by DNA<br />

by Iconicinvanity. And<br />

like she noted on her<br />

page, the dress is truly<br />

a work of art, and we<br />

love that she completed<br />

the look with a classy<br />

matching accessory.<br />

OPPO unveils<br />

stylish devices<br />

in Nigeria<br />

Global smartphone giant, OPPO Mobile<br />

has officially announced its presence<br />

in Nigeria with the launch of its <strong>2019</strong><br />

flagship devices, the OPPO F11 Pro<br />

and the OPPO F11 Pro Avengers limited<br />

edition.<br />

The limited edition is in line with Marvel<br />

Studios partnership.<br />

OPPO is famous for its stylish<br />

smartphone designs, quality<br />

photography experience and the status<br />

symbol it provides to its users.<br />

Speaking about the brand’s DNA and<br />

philosophy, Nengi Akinola (Marketing<br />

Manager, OPPO Mobile Nigeria), said<br />

OPPO’s drive is to always deliver<br />

products with superior quality, high<br />

standard and ‘many firsts’.<br />

“OPPO is a brand that is involved<br />

in ‘many firsts’ globally and is<br />

also expanding in not just making<br />

smartphones but also providing superior<br />

smartphone technology to every single<br />

person all over the world.

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