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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 />
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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 />
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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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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 />
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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.