GLAMSQUAD MAGAZINE MAY 2019

Glamsquad 

MAY 2019 

Scents 

Of 2019 

Arise Fashion 

Week 2019 

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okoya 

20 Years Of Bliss 

Exclusive 

INTERVIEW 

with Enado 

ODIGIE

MAY 2019 

CONTENTS 

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From The 

Editor’s Desk 

The month of May is 

all about growth and 

evolution. Covering the 

issue is Socialite, Business 

Woman and Wife of Multi- 

Millionaire Chief Rasaq 

Okoya. Glamsquad sits 

with Shade Okoya as 

she celebrates her 20th 

Wedding Anniversary. We 

get some insight into what 

life as one of Lagos’ most 

talked about Public Figures 

looks like. We talk personal 

life, socio-political views, 

and even touch on the 

passing of Fashion Legend, 

Karl Lagerfeld. 

Wedged between lifestyle 

and entertainment sparkle, 

we bring the conversation 

a little closer to home on 

the fashion landscape. 

We take a look at the Arise 

Fashion Week. We talk 

history, the Phenomenon 

that is Naomi Campbell, 

More International 

Collaborations, Arise 

Fashion Week’s increasing 

rise to prominence and 

African Fashion’s entrée 

into a heritage season. 

Glamsquad 

Team 

FASHION 

Arise Fashion Week 2019 

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Scents Of 2019 

INTERVIEW 

Enado Odigie 

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BEAUTY 

Your Skin Care Regime

INTERVIEW 

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20 Years Of Bliss 

Glamsquad has a chat with a notable public figure and socialite who rose to prominence and 

social conscious with her marriage to Multimillionaire Industrialist, and Founder of Eleganza 

Group, Chief Rasaq Okoya. Chief (Mrs) Sade Okoya in the last 20 Years has gone on to 

become a force to reckon with and a case study of how to be more than just a trophy wife. 

She currently serves as Deputy Managing Director of Eleganza Industrial City, a factory seated on over 

30 hectares of land. In addition to an ever rising social profile, due not only to her marriage to Chief 

Rasaq Okoya, but also as a result of her fabulous sense of style and social Influence on the Lagos 

Scene, Mrs Shade Okoya is a Mother and budding Philanthropist. On the heel of her 42nd Birthday and 

20th Wedding Anniversary, we sit down with the Business Woman, Wife, Mother and Socialite to uncover 

what life as Shade Okoya entails. We talk Happiness, Marriage, Feminism, Growth and Style. 

Are you happy? 

Happiness is into different 

aspects, but for me, I enjoy 

spending the time I have 

around my family. Yes, I am 

thrilled at home. I also enjoy 

my work, so I believe individuals 

make out for themselves what 

happiness meant. 

What is happiness for you? 

Satisfaction and peace of 

mind. 

Happiness can come 

from a sense of personal 

accomplishment or 

achievement; I feel perfect 

for reaching a specific set out 

goals, 

Satisfaction is a feeling that 

exists inside a person, and 

being happy with yourself is a 

kind of success that everyone 

should be able to experience. 

If you had a choice, what 

would you change about you 

and your circumstances now? 

I will not change anything 

about what I have going for 

me presently, and I thank God 

because he has blessed me 

in terms of my expectations 

and goals. Life is made up of 

choices-some we regret, some 

we’re proud of, some will hurt 

us. Everything in your career 

and your life is a reflection of 

a choice you have made. 

If you want different results, 

start making different choices. 

Honesty is the cornerstone 

of all success, without which 

confidence and the ability to 

perform cannot exist. 

Do you think you have enough 

time with your husband, or 

would you wish he spends 

more time with you and the 

children? 

I am always around my 

husband, we have time for 

each other, and it is tough for 

one to see him without me. We 

are one happy bonded family. 

Are you free to make your own 

choices, or you have to take 

permission every time you 

need to take a decision? 


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I get to make my own 

decision, and my husband 

allows me to act according to 

what I want. I am free to make 

my choice without my husband’s 

interference, I live an open 

life with my husband, and this 

has earned me his heart and 

trust. Therefore the idea to take 

permission every time does not 

arise. 

Do you think women are 

treated well in marriage and 

the society at large? 

I can only speak of my 

marriage to Chief Rasaq Okoya, 

which I do not regret. Which I 

have been a happy mother 

and wife for the past 20 years of 

marriage to him. I will continue to 

pray to God to keep it so. 

This is a patriarchal society, 

which relegates women 

to second class status, do 

you think women should do 

something about it, and should 

we now kick against it? 

No woman should feel 

relegated in today’s society, 

irrespective of being submissive 

to one’s partner. All women 

should rise to get formal 

education or trade in something 

to contribute their quota to 

the community. Respect is 

reciprocal. 

Do you understand feminism, 

and are you a feminist? 

Feminism is a social 

movement and ideology that 

fights for the political, economic 

and social rights of women. 

Feminists believe that men and 

women are equal, and women 

deserve the same rights as men 

in society. In my 20 years of 

marriage and social life, I have 

always seen my husband as the 

head of the family which he will 

continue to be forever. Feminism 

does not arise in a cultural 

Nigerian family setting. 

There is grave poverty in 

Nigeria, which makes young 

girls do funny things. Are you 

protective of your husband 

getting into the clutches of 

desperate women looking 

for rich men? Do you have a 

niggling fear, that someday, 

one desperate girl looking for 

a rich man would upstage 

you? Or you are very confident 

of your stand, especially after 

20years, and going strong? 

I have no fears at all; my 

marriage has stood the test of 

time and am not all afraid. It 

takes a lot to keep and maintain 

a home. I am very confident of 

holding on to my marriage, and I 

am a loving, caring, honest and 

hardworking wife. My love for my 

husband keeps growing stronger 

every second of the day. I 

receive the same affections in 

return from him. 

In what ways do you renew 

yourself, so you do not become 

predictable, and thus always 

exciting? 

I am a total package. I am a 

very devoted and loving wife. 

Everything I do or say comes 

as an inspiration from God. 

They say marriage is an 

institution, do you agree? 

I agree that Marriage is an 

institution recognised, but only 

the loving and caring spouses 

and through blessings from God 

can hold it firm. I believe once 

you enter into a marriage, you 

should stay in it irrespective of all 

challenges. 

An institution is a place of 

learning, what have you learnt 

and how do you apply what 

you have learnt? 

It is a continuous learning 

process; one can only survive the 

marriage institution if determined 

plus God’s special blessing. 

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What advice would give to different 

categories of young girls- the young 

girl, who is in her 20s and marriage is 

not on her mind? 

The young girl who is in her late 20s, 

and does not have the sense to know 

she should be looking for Mr Right, 

instead of Mr Runs. 

They are desperately seeking any 

husband woman in her 30s and the 

newlyweds. 

Prayer is everything- one has to be 

focused and also know what they need. 

Everything is achievable if one sets out 

to achieve it. Generally, one can make 

a partner Mr Right and much more than 

the expectation from the lady 

What is your style type and how has 

your dress sense evolved? 

Style to me is the comfort, and I have 

to be happy in whatever I wear or use. 

Who is your go-to designer for glam 

and elegant look? 

I won’t say I have a go-to the 

designer. I love all the great designer 

names. A Designer must most times are 

determined by season. I am comfortable 

with all proper names. 

How much has your style changed 

since you were in your 20s and now in 

your 40s? 

My style is more refined and mature. 

What trend would you not wear? 

Any trend that doesn’t give respect to 

my status. 

Are you one of Karl Lagerfeld’s 

devotees? How do you feel now he has 

passed? Do you think the house of the 

channel and other lines he has will be 

able to evolve with suitable styles now 

he is gone? 

I am a big fan because he did so 

much for fashion. He is timeless, and you 

only get people to contribute their quota. 

Have you achieved all you set out to 

make, or is there some more that you 

wish to conquer? 

I thank God for my life; I believe once 

one is still living, one will always have 

things in life to achieve. I will rather say I 

am happy. 


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REPORTAGE 

arise 

fashion 

Week 2019 

Words by - Teresa Aligbe 

The Arise Fashion Week is Nigeria’s pioneer 

International Fashion Event and one of 

the most prestigious Fashion Events on the 

Continent. An annual affair that traffics only 

the best, and brightest design and creative 

talent on the Continent, Arise Africa Fashion 

Week had served over the years as Africa’s 

home-grown continent-wide respond to the 

various Fashion Weeks across major Fashion 

Capitals in the World; New York, London, Paris 

and other emerging and rising Fashion Capitals 

like; Seoul and Kiev. 

The brain child of one of Africa’s foremost 

Media mogul’s Nduka Obaigbena, Publisher of 

Thisday Newspaper, Thisday Style and Owner of 

Arise TV (most notable amongst other ventures); 

Arise Fashion Week over the years has served 

to position African Fashion on the Global stage 

through a series of high powered international 

collaborations. 

As far back as 2008, the first time two of 

Nigeria’s Pioneer Contemporary Fashion 

Designers; Tiffany Amber and Deola Sagoe 

would both walk an International Runway at 

New York Fashion Week; it would be on the 

Arise Fashion Week Platform. This phenomenal 

platform has grown in leaps and bounds over 

the years being hosted in different African and 

International Cities including; Birth city Lagos, 

Johannesburg, Cape Town, Paris and New 

York. This year however, for the 2nd time in a 

row since its return from a 5+ Years hiatus, Arise 

Fashion Week was hosted in its birth City and in 

Grand Style no less. 

The Arise Fashion Week 2019 is undoubtedly 

the most prestigious edition of the event yet, 

not only as a result of the quality of International 

Guests it hosted, but also because of the quality 

and diversity of designers across the Continent 

it drew in and the calibre of indigenous 

guests’ seated front row. Movie Stars, Fashion 

Personalities and International Editors impressive 

and beloved as they are, are still a fairly 

predictable line up at any respectable fashion 

event (although how renowned the Stars, 

Personalities and Editors are says a lot about 

the event in question). But when a Fashion show 

begins to features Oil and Gas Multi-Millionaires, 

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Edward Enninful(OBE); Editor-in-Chief British Vogue, 

Reni Folawiyo; Founder Alara and Chief Nduka 

Obaigbena; Founder Arise Fashion Week 

Segun Agbaje & Prince Dapo Abiodun 

naomi campbell AT ALARA 

Politicians and Billionaire Business Men 

alongside Royalty first row, well… that 

puts a whole new ring to crème de la 

crème. The blend and calibre of Guests 

isn’t of interest merely for vanity or pomp 

sake but because a line-up of prominent 

members of Society who happen to be 

‘Fashion Outsiders’ is indicative of a rise in 

reputation of the Arise Fashion Week and 

an increasing regard for Fashion. For many 

familiar with the Nigerian Landscape the 

scene and mix of Guests in attendance 

would have been next to impossible to pull 

off a short decade ago. 

Even as one celebrates the growing 

prominence of Fashion locally and 

regionally with sights set on the investment 

opportunities this rise in Prominence might 

be indicative of, it is impossible to not 

acknowledge the equally important clout 

and Influence the presence of renowned 

members of the International Fashion 

Community brings to both the Arise Fashion 

Week and African Fashion as the Mode 

Du Jour or more accurately, Mode du 

Moment. 


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For Starters, The Arise Fashion 

Week 2019 had a not so little 

and peculiar attachment ‘With 

Naomi Campbell.’ Not so little, 

because Ms Campbell is only 1 of the 

Famous 7 globally acknowledge First 

Generation of Super Models. Peculiar 

because despite Ms. Campbell’s 

profile and global renown, never has 

any one personality been perceived 

as being grande enough to have their 

names next to the signage of any 

Major Fashion Week; established or 

emerging. That is typically an honour 

reserved for Globally Company 

Brands like Mercedes; then again, 

the World is moving into a place 

where individual brands are starting 

to equal if not surmount in Influence 

Company Brands. However peculiar 

this decision was and quite frankly 

puzzling, it was clear in the aftermath 

of the event that there was a method 

to the madness. Not only did Naomi 

Campbell bring the full weight of her 

person to this year’s Edition of Arise, 

she also brought along with her some 

remarkably important friends. Now, 

it would be hard to say for certain if 

Ms. Campbell was solely behind the 

presence of a number of the notable 

faces but when you put Editor of 

British Vogue, Edward Enninful, Super 

Model Liya Kebede, Designer and 

Spawn of Roberto Cavalli, Robert 

Cavalli Jr in the same room, it’s hard 

to not assume that this was not the 

doing or at the very least Influence 

of Ms. Campbell. Distinguished 

International envoy aside, there was 

also the fanfare amongst attendants 

Naomi 

Campbell 

model for 

DEOLA SAGOE 

Naomi Campbell 

model for KENNETH IZE 

to Ms. Campbell’s credit. Fashion Insiders who’ve 

grown up hearing about the ‘Naomi Campbell Walk’ 

were more than excited to see it in person either for 

the first time, or yet again for Veterans of the event 

(understandably so, as it would be difficult to imagine 

one getting tired of seeing Naomi Campbell walk a 

runway). 

Retrospectively of course, one would also be apt to 

remember Ms. Campbell’s unwavering commitment 

to the Arise Fashion Weeks virtually from its inception. 

I don’t believe anyone can honestly claim to 

remember a time where Naomi Campbell was not 

a part; whether as a Star Model, or esteemed guest 

at Arise Fashion Week. So just maybe after all these 

years of dedicated partnership, the Arise Fashion 

Week 2019 with Naomi Campbell was an ode to a 

one woman institution who has invested unrelentingly 

in the success of the platform. 


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BUSINESS 

Panelists; Okechukwu Enelamah; 

Minister of Trade and Investment), 

Barbara Barungi; MD Imara Africa 

Consulting and Ituen Basi, Designer 

and Creative Director, Ituen Basi. 

THE BUSINESS SERIES 

A 

marker of growth of both the Arise Fashion 

Weeks and African Fashion is the emergence 

of Fashion Business Series ahead of, or 

during major Fashion Weeks. If all of Fashion and 

Design conscious Africa gathered together to 

celebrate the Creativity and the many sartorial 

innovations of Indigenous Designers without 

tackling the Business of doing Fashion on the 

Continent; it would nothing short of expensive bad 

humour. While African designers have fared very 

well on the grounds of creativity and innovation; 

creating new fabrics, repurposing traditional ones 

for contemporary usage, and gifting the diversity 

and multifaecetedness of the African Aesthetic to 

the World; when it comes to the business aspect 

of fashion and extracting profit from their trade, 

African Designers, particularly those not selling in 

the European or Asian Markets have been less than 

optimal. 

With multiple challenges around Investment 

and Infrastructure (Nigeria for Instance has power 

and the absence of factories to content with) 

it’s been a miracle and a testament of their 

resilience that African Designers have kept running 

their Businesses and even turning profits however 

marginal. 

Arise Fashion Week However, brought 

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BUSINESS INTERVIEW 

Heads of Financial Institutions like; 

Barbra Barungi, Leaders of relevant 

Government Parastatals and Ministries; 

Mr Segun Awolowo and Minister of 

Trade and Investment, Mr Okechukwu 

Enelamah, as well as key players in 

the International Fashion Industry, 

most notably Andrea Leon Tally and 

a Director from the Kering Group all 

together to strategize on how to get the 

African Industry to the next level. 

These Business series which were 

closed door V.I.P sessions were then 

streamed for the audiences at intervals 

during the catwalk shows, and all of this 

was instructive of the need for Nigeria, 

and Africa to begin the harness the 

full potential the Nigerian and African 

Fashion Industry carries. 

Segun Awolowo 

CROSS SECTION OF PARTICIPANTS 

NAOMI CAMPBELL & FEMI OTEDOLA 

Naomi Campbell with the panel of Arise Talks II 


THE CRÈME OF 

AFRICAN CRO 

EVENTS 

a moel with Deola Sagoe 

David 

Tlale 

Deola Sagoe 

Deola Sagoe, David Tlale, Tiffany Amber, 

Lola Maleombho, Andrea Iyamah, 

Style Temple, Paradis, Okunoren, Papa 

Opong, Selam Fessahaye, Tokyo James 

and Mai Atafo to name a few all gathered 

over a span of 3 days to showcase their 

AW19 Collections. For many Young and Old, 

who’ve followed the launch, growth and 

prominence of many of these Designers 

it was indeed a moment of pride. Seeing 

African Design move from its largely bespoke 

beginnings; navigating through a phase 

of almost Independent exhibitions within 

one singular collection to this place of pure 

professionalism with regards to cohesiveness 

and aesthetic management, not to mention 

artful story telling is nothing short of awe 

inspiring. 

To see younger designers like; Andrea 

Iyamah and Tokyo James who in a short 

amount of time have achieved Global 

Acclaim alongside Pioneer Brands like; 

Deola Sagoe, David Tlale and Tiffany Amber 

certainly inspired optimism amongst viewers 

and commitment among Fashion Insiders to 

see African Fashion become all that it should 

be. 

A particularly emotional moment was the 

Tiffany Amber AW19 show. The designer 

reminding audiences that Nigerian and 

African Fashion did not just arrive at this 

point but is the product of over a decade 

of commitment of Designers like her; took 

us down memory lane by sharing video 

highlights of the Tiffany Amber Journey. From 

CNN Features to their first time on the New 

York Fashion Week Runway to Condenast 

Luxury Speaking engagements to Vogue 

Italia and British Vogue Features and a 

particularly sentimental moment for all 

Fashion Insiders, local or International a visit 

from Franca Sozzani a dedicated supporter 

of the brand. 

More than show just one brand’s history 

it was essentially a message that even 

Contemporary African Fashion was exiting its 

Start Up stages, moving into establishment 

and possibly even a heritage season. 

David Tlale 

Selam Fessahaye 


EVENTS 

THE 

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Tiffany Amber 

Okunoren 

Tiffany Amber 

THE FIRST 

INTERNATIONAL 

DESIGNER AT ARISE 

David Tlale 

Taking yet another step 

towards establishing the 

Arise Fashion Week as 

a truly International Fashion 

Week beyond its Continent 

wide appeal, was the 

presence of an International 

Designer. Robert Cavalli 

Junior, Sartorial Spawn of 

Global Fashion Powerhouse 

Roberto Cavalli was 

more than just a guest in 

attendance. Presenting 

his very own Triple RRR 

collection and carrying 

the fullness of the Roberto 

Cavalli walked the Arise 

Fashion Week Runways. This 

seemingly Isolated event 

and crowd pleaser for those 

who understand the global 

fashion landscape is more 

than just that. One of the 

key markers of a successful 

Fashion Capital or Platform 

is its ability to draw in noindigenous 

Designers of 

Repute. New York, London, 

Paris, Milan, Season after 

Season all play host to 

some of the World’s finest 

non-indigenous designers, 

so seeing the Arise Fashion 

Week and Lagos no less 

take a step in that direction 

speaks Volumes. 

Triple RRR by Robert Cavalli 


FASHION 

24 Gold by 

Scent Story 

Gold is the symbol 

of ultimate success 

and power, all 

things fascinating 

and reassuring. 24 

Gold by ScentStory 

was created to 

do just that. The 

scent is the ideal 

fragrance for that 

astute person with 

exquisite taste. 

Scents 

of 2019 

Nejma 

7 by Nejma 

Empathy 

is from the 

House of Oud 

Klem Garden 

collection; 

Empathy 

describes the 

magical a 

moment when 

daydreaming 

meets reality. It is 

a rare moment 

of beauty and 

the perfect scent 

to usher you 

into a new and 

a lovely year, 

where nothing is 

impossible. 

Words by - Yemisi Suleiman 

First Published in Vanguard Allure 

A smell can be very stimulating and 

exhilarating for everyone, with the New Year enters 

a new perfume obsession. So it is officially that time 

of the year to switch- up your go-to fragrance. And try out 

a new and exciting array of perfumes. This season, it’s all 

about airy, crisp and breezy aromas, aimed at boosting 

your optimism and excitement all through the year. Here, 

are some of our top picks of luxurious scents; reminiscent of 

new beginnings. 

The House 

of Oud’s 

Empathy 

Empathy is from the 

House of Oud Klem 

Garden collection; 

Empathy describes the 

magical a moment when 

daydreaming meets 

reality. It is a rare moment 

of beauty and the perfect 

scent to usher you into a 

new and a lovely year, 

where nothing is impossible. 


Roja Amber 

Aoud Parfum 

Taking its inspiration from 

the exotic allure of the 

Middle East, the Amber 

Aoud Parfum is a rich 

Oriental fragrance, that 

blends the sweet and 

spicy for a scent that is 

delicate and sensual. 

Amber Aoud is the way 

to go if you seek to stand 

out, this Year. 

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FASHION 

Spice & 

Wood by 

Creed 

Strength refined and power Polished, Spice and 

Wood celebrates the House of Creed’s- a long 

history of weaving scents into a fragrant story. 

This is something to opt for when your personality 

is a perfect blend of mystifying energy and 

refinement. 

The Spirit of 

Dubai Oud 

A fragrance that talks about 

humanity’s achievement, 

and the strength of his 

ambition. 

Oud by The Spirit of Dubai is 

a mystical blend of incense, 

bergamot and pure natural 

Indian agarwood is perfect 

for folks with a strong getup. 

La Fenice 

Pour 

Homme 

The olfactory vision of beauty is 

worth every penny, with its lavish 

and indulgent scent, reminiscent 

of one of the most grandeur 

structures in Italy. It doesn’t get 

more luxurious or sophisticated 

than this! 


INTERVIEW 

Enado 

Odigie 

Words by - Latasha Ngwube 

Enado Odigie is a budding actress in Nollywood. She has starred and 

featured in films like, From Lagos with Love, and the critically acclaimed, 

Joba. With competition in the Nigeria film industry getting fiercer every 

year, she constantly strives to do better and perfect her craft. 

Enado is also a style star in the making. In this chat with Glamsquad 

Magazine, she talks about her work and style. 

What’s the one thing you would 

change about your industry? 

Can we have some structure 

please? 

What’s your favourite role or 

character in your career so far? 

I have a few that I love for different 

reasons. Ify Pedro from the movie, 

From Lagos with Love, Ore in the movie 

Joba, and the character I’m going 

to play in the American drama series 

called Suits as Harvey Specter’s heart 

throb. (in my mind). A girl is allowed to 

dream 

How would you describe your 

personal style in a sentence or less? 

Evolving. 

If you could give your 18-year-old 

self one piece of style advice, what 

would it be? 

Trends will come and go. Great skin 

never goes out of style. 

Who are your favourite Nigerian/ 

African designers? How many of their 

pieces do you own? 

Deola Sagoe, House of Nwocha, 

Tubo, Mai Atafo, Zhena woman. I own 

a few HON and Zhena Woman pieces. 

If you could design your own fashion 

line, what would you call it? What 

would it look like? 

I’m still deciding between names 

but, at the topmost of that list is a 

name that carries the names of 

both my parents, Rose and Michael, 

in honour of both their memories. 

However, my line will feature 

contemporary styles for the African 

man and woman, even though 

we’re starting first with a female line. 

Our style will be fresh, colourful, bold, 

happy and chic. Our pieces will be 

designed to accentuate the body 

of the everyday African woman, 

to mask her flaws and highlight her 

curves. We want her to tell us who she 

is simply by walking into a room, with 

all the glory of her African beauty, and 

comfortable in her own Skin. Loud, 

Bold and Proud. 

Do you have any passion besides 

acting? 

Yes. Fashion, Beauty, Counselling. 

Helping others find themselves. 

How would you say your style has 

changed since you became an 

actor? 

In the last couple of years, as I have 

evolved as a person, and transitioned 

between careers and this has 

reflected in my style. Naturally, when 

you work in the corporate world, style 

can be a little restrictive and this might 

also reflect in your wardrobe. However, 

it’s quite different in the entertainment 

space where there’s an abundance 

of inspiration and the freedom to 

explore whichever way I want. I’m 

definitely a lot more daring and 

more adventurous. My style is more 

expressive and much more reflective 

of my personality. 

Image is so important in your industry. 

Would you say you’re big on fashion? 

How do you decide what to wear to 

important events or castings? 


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I’m definitely big on fashion: not 

necessarily on trends, but definitely, 

on personal style. With some events, 

it’s easy to style yourself. In some 

cases, I leverage on my existing 

partnerships with stylists and designers. 

So sometimes, we can pull from a 

designer’s already existing collection 

and at other times, a fresh outfit is 

custom-designed for me and tailored 

to the event, depending on the 

amount of time available to prepare. 

For castings, more likely than not, my 

look is influenced by the character 

that I am reading for. It helps to get my 

head in the right space and influences 

my body language and my delivery. 

Who are your ultimate style icons? 

Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, the late 

Kyrzayda Rodriguez (God rest her soul), 

Rihanna, Sarah Jessica Parker and Rita 

Dominic. 

Where do you like to shop for 

everyday clothes? 

I shop from any and everywhere I 

find anything I fancy. Both local and 

international brands, from small retailers 

to huge chains. E.g, Fashion Nova, 

Miskay, Zhena Woman, Zara etc. 

What is your favourite piece in your 

closet right now ? 

My current fave is a teeny weeny, 

floral dress from Miskay Boutique. 

What’s your favourite red carpet look 

you’ve worn so far? 

AMVCA 2018. It’s an Emerald green 

dress made by Ugonna Omeruo for 

House of Nwocha 

Has there ever been a time when you 

felt you had to wear something you 

weren’t entirely comfortable in? 

Absolutely! 

Heels or sneakers? 

Can I say both? If not, heels. 

Denim or dresses? Dresses 

Vintage or new? New 

Gele or no gele? No gele 

Lipstick or highlighter? Lipstic 


BEAUTY 

Avoid Complex Skin Care Routines 

You can do without complicated, multistep 

methods. Just pamper your skin by 

cleansing, toning and moisturising above 

anything else. This simplified skin care allows 

the pores to breathe. 

Honey 

Mix green tea leaves with honey 

and equal parts baking soda to 

create a soothing, moisturising 

mask. Honey can bring dry skin 

back to life—research has shown 

the ingredient has potential in 

the treatment of wounds and 

burns. 

YOUR SKIN 

CARE REGIME 

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Like fashion, skin care trends are now 

getting a lot of attention from the 

beauty and lifestyle industries. Your skin 

deserves a routine as unique as you are 

and this is an excellent time to assess 

your skin health. 

Below are tips on how to care for your 

skin this year. 

Soy 

Topical application 

of soy has been 

shown to reduce 

hyperpigmentation, 

enhance elasticity, 

control oil production, 

moisturise skin and 

even delay hair 

growth. 

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Don’t crash diet 

Repeatedly losing and regaining 

weight can take its toll on the skin, 

causing sagging, wrinkles and 

stretch marks. Crash diets are often 

short in essential vitamins and 

minerals too. Over long periods 

this type of dieting will reflect on 

your skin. It is always best to eat a 

healthy, balanced diet. 

Tea: 

The compounds in the 

brew help eliminate 

free radicals and 

reactivate dying cells 

on the upper layer of 

the skin. It also works 

for those with rosacea, 

psoriasis and wrinkles. 

Local skin care products 

Take a peep into your kitchen, 

and you will find plenty of 

inflammation fighters, toners, 

cleansers and exfoliators right in 

your fridge and cupboard.

BEAUTY 

Milk 

To get the benefits from 

head to toe, take a 

milk bath. Or, combine 

soybean oil, shea butter 

and corn-starch on 

the stove to create a 

creamy body butter you 

can slather on every 

morning. 

Oil 

Castor, avocado, 

jojoba will help 

those prone 

to acne; and 

almond oil is 

great for those 

with oily skin. 

Opt for professional skin care 

As more people are looking and acquiring 

knowledge as professionals, skin care 

products are also going more scientific and 

medical-grade. Seek an expert’s know-how. 

An expert, who will ensure better delivery 

methods that will provide you with better 

results 

Wash off your makeup 

ashing your face before you the hit 

he bed is a must. Makeup left on the 

kin overnight cannot only clog pores 

nd breed bacteria, but it doesn’t ever 

ive your skin a moment to recharge. 

leep is time for the skin to repair and 

enew itself. 

Take a beauty supplement 

Take beauty supplements with 

decrease sugars and dairy, with fish 

oil and vitamin B3, biotin and zinc. The 

supplements will promote the idea of 

feeling gorgeous from the inside out. 

Eat Some Healthy Fat 

Monounsaturated and 

polyunsaturated fats, the 

types found in avocados, 

oily fish, nuts and seeds, 

provide essential 

fatty acids 

which act 

as a natural 

moisturiser 

for your skin, 

keeping it supple 

and improving 

elasticity. 

Brown Sugar 

Sugar is a natural source of glycolic acid, 

an alpha hydroxyl acid that encourages 

cell turnover, you’ll find the ingredient in 

skincare and on spa menus. 

Drink Six To Eight Glasses Of 

Water A Day 

A glass of water with a slice of lemon and 

ice. Skin needs moisture to stay flexible. 

Even mild dehydration will cause your skin 

to look dry, tired and slightly grey. Drink six to 

eight glasses of water a day. All fluids count 

towards your daily allowance, but water is 

the best. 

Wash Your Makeup Brushes 

Many often overlook washing their makeup 

brushes/applicators regularly, but this is a 

big no-no. Makeup, brushes collect oil, 

dust, dead skin cells, the residue of other 

products that may be on your face or hair, 

and other debris. Just imagine transferring 

all this onto your face! Dirty brushes can 

contribute to acne, skin infections and skin 

irritation. Additionally, your makeup may not 

go on as smoothly, and the colour may 

not look perfect. 

Natural Skin Care Is In 

Say goodbye to petroleum-based skin 

care of old and hello to richly-hydrating 

botanicals and organic ingredients. Be 

careful though; natural is not all you need to 

know. 

Words by - Tope Ojo 

First Published in Vanguard Allure 


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