Allure 17 May

May 17, 2020
Go Bright
And Bold
Wardrobe
Staples
For The
Rainy Day
Bolanle
Adewole:
Digitalising Education With Finesse

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6
IN THIS ISSUE
email: allurefortheworld@vanguardngr.com
HAPPINESS
4 Cover: Bolanle Adewole:
Digitalising Education With Finesse
6 Sexmatics: Neglected Places To
Touch In Your Woman
CELEBRATION
3 Fashion : Wardrobe Staples For
The Rainy Day
7 Fashion : Go Bright And Bold
17 MAY 2020
8 Instagram Moments
WELCOME...
Quotes
It’s been weeks since the total and
partial lock down order orchestrated by
the COVID-19 pandemic to stem the
growing rate of infection. Government
and private business owners have had
to device new ways of doing things;
what has come to be commonly
described as our “new reality.”
With the educational sector shut
down at all levels, and parents
grappling with children’s continued stay
at home, governments and private
school owners have also been
compelled by the situation to device
new ways of learning. Today, learning has moved from the
classroom to digital space; a situation that has changed learning
processes as well as parenting style.
While children are latching on to this new reality, the situation
is not so easy for children with special needs who are often not
taken into account when new laws and programmes are being
mapped out for the citizenry.
With students now fully migrated to online space, what
becomes of children with special needs who require specialised
teachers to teach them?
Our cover personality, Bolanle Adewole, is a Certified Autism
Specialist and an Applied Behaviour Analyst. As one who runs a
school for children with developmental disorders, we engaged
her on this “new reality” and how it affects learning for children
with special needs. She talked with our reporter, Josephine
Agbonkhese. Pg. 4-5.
On our fashion pages, Tope Ojo takes a look at fashion
pieces to own as we get into the rainy season. Pg 3
On page 7, get on the bright side of life; get the look and tips
to doing bright colours by Rita Okoye.
And if you are still locked down
with your partner, our Sex Coach,
J . E
Adesuwa, reveals the unknown
places where you can touch on your
Jemi Ekunkunbor
spouse and create excitement. Pg 7
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Enjoy our serve and stay safe.
“We never know the
love of a parent till
we become parents
ourselves”.
- Henry Ward Beecher
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“The real secret of
patience is to find
something to do in the
meantime”.
- Doug Larson
“The greatest minds
are capable of the
greatest vices as well
as of the greatest
virtues”.
- Rene Descartes
“Experience teaches
only the teachable”.
- Aldous Huxley
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ASST. EDITOR
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REPORTER
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FASHION
Turtle Neck Top
Turtle neck tops and
sweaters can be worn
during the rainy season, to
prevent you from catching
a cold. Wear turtle neck
tops alone or under
blazers, kimonos, and
more for that unique effect.
Good Umbrella
Those cheap umbrellas don’t
work when the wind picks up
and blows it, and your skirt
inside out. It’s hard to choose
which to cover first! Invest in a
sturdy umbrella that can fit in
your handbag for those just-incase
days. It’s also handy to get
a bigger, stylish one for days
where it is already raining and
you know you will need it.
Rain Jacket
A great rain jacket
doesn’t have to look
like the yellow raincoat
that your mother
made you wear when
you were a kid. You
can pick up a super
stylish jacket that you
know is reliable to
keep your whole outfit
dry underneath. It’s
a plus if it can cover
your handbag too.
Patent leather and
synthetic leather are
good materials for
rainy days.
Wardrobe
Scarves
Scarfs enhance and
add colour to any
look. So instead of the
boring and gloomy
appearances during
the rainy season,
throw on a fab silk
scarf.
Jelly Shoes
Jelly shoes have come
a long way since the
ones you wore in
elementary school.
These days, they
come in trendy shapes
and colours.
Staples For
the Rainy Day
By - Temitope Ojo
The rainy season is upon us. This is one season
where keeping warm, yet looking chic can be a
daunting task. Given how unpredictable our
weather can be, it can be quite tricky to pick
staples breezy enough for the day and get you
through the sudden downpour in the evening,
too.
Here are six must-have pieces that will
add the perfect amount of drama for
your overall look.
Blazers
Blazers are
perfect for the
season. Pair them
with stylish tank
tops for a casual
businesslike look.
May 17, 2020 / 3

INTERVIEW
Bolanle Adewole :
Digitalising Education With Finesse
Words By - Josephine Agbonkhese
She is a Lawyer turned educationist. Bolanle Adewole is the Founder/Executive
Director, The Learning Place Montessori School, Lagos.
The Certified Autism Specialist and Applied Behaviour Analyst is also Executive
Director, TLPCentre; the first full day school for children with Autism and other related
developmental disorders on the Lagos Island axis of Lagos.
Adewole, who has extensively practiced in Europe, North America and Africa, was
certified in the theory and practice of the primary Montessori methods at St. Nicholas
Montessori Centre, London in 1995, and in the Elementary Montessori methods at North
American Montessori Centre, Canada.
She belongs to several national and international professional bodies, and currently
serves as Vice President of Autism Parents Association International (APAi).
With digitalisation of learning suddenly forced on the world due to the current
COVID-19 pandemic, Allure sought to know how e-learning is working for children,
especially those with special needs and the challenges faced teaching them.
You run both a regular and a special needs
school; what challenge has this pandemic
brought to your work?
The pandemic propelled us to look inwards and
recreate our strategy as a school. We redesigned our
students’ curriculum, enhanced our offerings and
increased our value added. Our schools migrated
unto online platforms, with blended curricular and
active ongoing synchronous and asynchronous
classes. We also had the immediate task of engaging
parents to justify why online classes were necessary,
and had to have the difficult discussions with staff on
the uncertainty of the times and how it might affect
them.
The challenges we still face now include; optimally
teaching children with short attention span on a digital
platform and monitoring students’ screen time. Not to
talk of the ongoing expenditure on us to maintain
operational costs, taxes and teachers‘ salaries, even
while the school premises are closed. Others, relate
to the inconsistency of data, power, and technology. I
could go on!
How did you cope with the sudden need to
digitalise learning?
We fully latched on and have digitalised all our
learning systems and school administration. We
realised early enough, the need for differentiated
learning for each student on the digital platform.
Some of the accommodations we made are towards
assistive technology, vocational teachings, life skills
as well as practical hands-on activities. We
empowered our teachers and equipped parents who
required technological assistance by training them for
the online platform.
Were children with special needs included in
these plans?
We simultaneously introduced tele-therapy for our
students with additional (special) needs and this has
progressed fairly well. The truism at our schools is ‘No
child is left behind’. This makes us strive to give all
children equal opportunities. Like their counterparts,
the special need students also immediately began
online classes, and are fast becoming fluent at
following instructions on digital platforms.
What strategies did you put in place to make this
sort of learning work?
We developed varied online content which singly
and jointly, serve both the typical and atypical
communities. Peer learning and collaboration are
encouraged within a small sized online classroom and
all students are prompted to participate. The children
with additional needs attend with their typically
developing peers, and freely participate without
restrictions. All students in the inclusive class benefit
and all are roused to contribute to their full potential.
What difficulties did you face with regards to
children with special needs?
Students with special needs are unique and learn
differently. Each one’s educational program is
individualized and contingent upon his needs. Some
of the personal challenges faced range from short
attention span, to over dependence, untrained
parents, and the need for specialized skill set to
manage the students. There is also the issue of
newness of tele-therapy and their adaptation to it, as
well as the need for multiple therapies for some
students with multiple disorders.
Have you found one e-learning solution that truly
supports their different needs?
Unfortunately, it is not likely that there would be
any one e-learning option that would wholly support
the diverse multitude of needs. Every child’s needs
are different. If you have seen one child with special
needs, you have only seen one child with special
needs. Needs range from deficits in speech and
language to social interaction; behaviour modification;
physical needs; and mental health dysfunction
amongst others. It suffices to say that diverse
e-learning options with modified content, are needed
to truly support the varied needs.
While the e-learning platform meets some needs
and keeps education flowing, it proves less supportive
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/ May 10, 2020

INTERVIEW
for others, especially children from less-privileged
backgrounds who do not have access to it and for
children who require physical intervention and
sensory integration including touch, deep pressure
and massage.
What categories of special needs children do you
work with?
They are mostly children with Autism and other
related developmental disorders including; Attention
Deficits, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders, and
Learning Difficulty. We also have some children with
co-morbidity. These are children who present with
simultaneous disorders; have been diagnosed with
more than one disorder. Such a child can have Autism
as well as Down syndrome concurrently.
What has been your experience in the past few
weeks of remotely keeping children in class?
It was initially difficult turning the table but, it has
now progressively improved. Most of our students,
including those with additional needs, had prior
exposure to technology pre-Covid19. So, they were
able to transition and cope as long as their classes
are short and engaging. That said, I still worry about
the indigent child without the privilege.
How would you measure the effectiveness
compared to physical classroom learning?
Frankly, they are not the same by any measure.
Online classes do not replace physical school. They
are designed to keep the children engaged and
mitigate learning gaps. While they include academic
content, they also address life skills and vocational
skills. When physical school resumes, we will fill in
the gaps.
How are your teachers adjusting to this new
normal?
They have selflessly worked very hard, burning
the midnight oil. The teacher plays a very important
role in the life of the student but this is often
overlooked. Our teachers genuinely love their
students, and strive to give them the best always.
They have been very instrumental in the research for
appropriate resources, and in the recreation of our
strategies. This is amid the threat to their salaries and
welfare. I work with good people with hearts of gold.
…and how are parents coping with having to be
fully present and involved during e-lessons?
I commend parents wholeheartedly. It puts a lot of
pressure on them. Most are in full time jobs working
from home. The high dependency of their children
during online classes, makes it difficult for them to be
The teacher
plays a very
important role
in the life of
the student but
this is often
overlooked.
optimally productive at their own jobs. We had to
make our online platform user- friendly, and set up
an ICT Support team specifically for parents’
support.
Are they comfortable with being required
to pay for these lessons since they still
have to contribute heavily to its
success?
No doubt, online schooling has put
parents to a lot of work and expense. They
provide the devices, the power, the materials
needed amongst others. Most are in full time
jobs working from home and struggle to joggle
both. It is therefore understandable when
parents react adversely to paying for online
school.
What we did that made a difference was to
dialogue with our parents. We engaged in ongoing
conversations, sent surveys, held town hall
meetings and listened to them. The decisions we
eventually took around fees and online school
content were mindful of all. Dialogue and
communication matter.
A lot of families are cash trapped; are
there ways to help parents who
cannot afford the fees cope?
The main focus of any school
should be the child. If the child
comes first, then there would be
place for empathy when the
chips are down and parents
cannot meet up with payments.
Some of the options we took
was to give a rebate on school
fees, give optional packages
to parents and establish a
payment by installment plan
where needed. This has gone a
long way towards keeping our
parents with us and giving our
students the education they
require without interruption.
When the dust settles, we will all
still be a community; a stronger
one at that.
What do you enjoy doing in
your spare time?
I have to be deliberate about
getting ‘spare time’. Activities that
keep me grounded include prayer,
time with friends and family, sleep
and regular exercise. I alternate
between walking, cycling, swimming
and running at least three times a
week.
Your preferred destination for
a 30-day getaway?
Da Nang in South Vietnam.
The beaches, their food and
the rich culture including the
Non la (Vietnamese Hat) make
it a place to relax and let my
hair down.
Your most priced fashion
accessory?
I like pearls a lot. I believe
they are suitable for every
occasion.
What fashion item won’t you
ever be caught without?
I am proudly Nigerian and
delight in buying Ankara outfits and
accessories. My fashion statement
is incomplete without my Ankara
pieces most times.
Photography: NMK Photography
Make-up: Alicia Beauty Palace
May 17, 2020 / 5

with Adesuwa 07011289316 | adesuwaewoigbokhan@hotmail.com
Neglected Places To Touch In Your Woman
Talk
SPOT
By - Rita Okoye
What some of your favourite
celebrities said and we listened.
The female’s body is a map of pleasure, and most
times, guys on a regular basis prefer to explore
same spots like, the vagina, boobs, thighs and butt
forgetting that there are all kinds of non obvious
erogenous zones. These spots are capable of
inducing ladies with happy moments when properly
touched during foreplay. This can set her in the
mood for sex if administered to her appropriately.
Some level of pleasure will be experienced most
especially after a long stressful day. This will
definitely earn you some good marks with your
ladybird.
Making love is not always all about nipples and
clitoris; it is true the clit is a very important part,
really more of an iceberg than a button to tap.
Though partially visible, it is packed with the same
number of sensory nerve endings as that of
manhood, an organ just one-tenth the size.
Let’s take a shot at those less-obvious female
parts if interested in learning more about how to
satisfy your lover, or what you should be touching
during intimate interactions, but might be ignoring
due to lack of awareness. Pay a little extra attention
on those parts when next you decide to ruffle the
bed with your spouse.
The underside of your butt, the spot where your
thigh turns into your butt is a nerve-rich area and
it’s quite stimulating for sexy foreplay. So, next time,
settle for this act instead of him jumping straight for
your clit to give you oral. Have him trace one finger
along it, try light kisses or licks and while working
his move towards the vulva area, this will increase
the effectiveness of love making later in the day.
Another spot is the under boob; depending on
the size of her breast. This can be extremely
sensitive, the cleavage is the star of many outfit
and the nipples are endlessly pinched, licked, and
sucked whereas the under boob never gets
attention. This does not have to be so. “A single
finger here can feel amazing” as you can also get
your partner to lick this area with a long stroke or in
a circular motion. The skin here is super sensitive
and receptive to stimulation, being so close to two
tried-and-true classic erogenous zones and your
nipples makes it a bonus for couples’ pleasures.
The back of the knees is a nerve-rich area that is
as sensitive as the bottom of the feet which can
also benefit from some touching, kissing or licking,
even stimulation from a vibrator if you’re really
feeling it. To up the stakes, have your partner drag
a tiny pinwheel designed for sensation play, an ice
cube, or a tickle by using his fingertips and tongue
when caressing this part. The slower they go, the
more anticipation will build.
The labia are hard to miss, but is often ignored,
“You wouldn’t think of labia as being overlooked,
many people tend to go straight for the clitoris.”
Before you do that, try teasing the labia to increase
excitement. Tell your partner to “slowly slide his
finger from top to bottom, without parting the lips,
keep going up and down, gradually increase the
pressure until he starts to feel his finger slip inside.”
Gently rub your hands through her hair by
making sure your fingertips come in contact with
the scalp, while you use your finger nails to slowly
caress the forehead. This is one zone that gets
ignored during physical intimacy but it remains a
sensitive area when stimulated to aid sexual
arousal. Get to the back of her neck at the base of
her hairline, spend time at the sides of the neck.
Below her earlobes down to her collarbone are
sexy spots and you don’t have to be naked for your
partner to access it. “People pay a good amount of
attention to the front and sides of the neck, but tend
to forget about the back.” “Flip over onto your belly,
pull your hair up, and ask your partner to kiss along
your hairline.” Then, they can work their way down
to the underside of your butt and the backs of your
knees — you’re making up for all the time you
forgot how good those spots could feel.
Learn to rub the palms of your spouse’s hands,
this provides you with a unique chance to tickle a
common erogenous spot while still kissing the face,
lips, ears and body. A delicate touch may not do the
trick but pressing too hard on the palm may be
painful, like other sensitive areas, the right touch
could vary depending upon the person in question.
Placing your hand on the small of your lover’s
back will provide the much needed physical support
which may increase arousal levels and an
atmosphere of intimacy during intercourse. Be sure
to use your fingertips to gently caress this zone and
pay attention to the tail bone and the top of the butt.
The feet are one of the body’s classic erogenous
spot, so giving her a foot massage is a preview to
an evening of physical intimacy which can set the
mood for more romance. Both the top and bottom
of the foot are very responsive to touch. Firm
touching is required as a lighter touch may not be
needed. In all these zones, if you happen to hit the
spot that she really likes, her body will
communicate, moaning in pleasure hence, you
have to concentrate on those areas because it
makes it easier to give her multiple orgasms.
Intercourse, lovemaking and copulating will
always be the things that humans will continue to
explore, nothing else can ever give more pleasure
to a man or woman.
“From courtship to wedding,
he /she has not given you a
pet name, yet you get
offended after years of
marriage and you are still
addressed by your name.
May your eyes of
understanding open to
discern pits of pain and not
be ignorant of the devices of
Satan.
Eucharia Anunobi
prayers for all singles out
there.
“Don’t be too hard on
yourself, you are doing just
fine! No one is perfect.
“There’s a blessing inside of
your storm right now and you
have no idea” trust the
process”. Joselyn Dumas’
motivational quote.
“It’s amazing how many people
ruin the beauty of today with the
sorrows of yesterday. Yesterday
doesn’t exist anymore! For
example, if ever I feel foolish or
guilty about something I’ve
done, I learn from it and attempt
to do better the next time.
Shame or guilt serves no one,”
Georgina Onuoha wants
us to brace up”.
“If you want to go fast,
surround yourself with “yes”
men, if you want to go far,
surround yourself with people
who can tell you the truth, the
painful truth, not everyone is a
hater. Don’t be in a hurry to
dismiss those friends that are
extremely honest, you need
them,” - Toke Makinwa
bares her mind.
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/ May 17, 2020

FASHION
ORANGE
WRAP
1
DRESS
Make sure you do not
lack confidence in the
outfit, feel free to head
out to show off yourself.
NEON
ORANGE
BAG
NEON GREEN
STRAP SANDALS
2
BLACK CLUTH
PURSE
NEON GREEN
SHORT DRESS
kendra
scoth
earrings
Go for a head-totoe
neon look if
you want a daring,
electric style.
You can go for a
monochromatic
neon look by
wearing all of the
same hues.
FOLAKE
KUYE
clear
SANDALS
Go Bright
&Bold
3
By - Rita Chioma
They are eye-catching, bold
and beautiful! Neon Fashion
adds intrigue to your style
and highlights your bright
personality. However, there
are important tips to observe
whenever you are choosing
any neon-coloured outfit to
avoid looking like a threecoloured
traffic light.
pink bag
PINK
STRAP
SANDAL
NEON PINK
JUMPSUIT
Choose accessories
that will not overdo
the outfit. Go for
accessories that help
to tone down the
brightness of neon
colours.
May 17, 2020 / 7

INSTAGRAM
MOMENTS
With Linda Orajekwe
In case you missed, these were the most Interesting
pictures and stories on Instagram last week, as posted by
your favourite celebrities.
Tolani Otedola shares
how to deal with COVID-19
The first daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Tolani Otedola has
revealed that this coronavirus season is a time to be creative
and also introspective, rather than complaining about how it is
affecting them negatively.
This statement was made on Instagram in a video posted by
the music artists. She said;
This is a really good time for creativity, introspection, writing
and trying to make the most of the time to do most of the work.
Nina of BBnaija
Reveals Baby Bump
Nigerian reality tv star, Nina who
got married in February, has revealed
she’s expecting a baby. This
revelation was made on Instagram
by the Big Brother Naija star, Nina,
who posted a full-length mirror selfie
in an elevator with her baby bump
with the caption: “fatty”.
Toke Advises Girls In 20s To
Stop Aspiring For Marriage
Nigerian On-Air Personality, Toke Makinwa has opined
that women in their 20s should desist from setting marital
goals. Directing her message to African parents, she said;
“Stop pressuring people in their 20s to want to aspire to
only marriage. Why are you rushing? A lot of people don’t
spend time trying to develop themselves and finding out
who they are which is what I think your 20s are crucial for.
You’re 22 why are you talking about marriage? Why are you
sending me an email talking about you’re single and you’re
looking for who to marry young at 22? There are so many
things you should be doing at 22: and one of those things, is
getting to know you.”
Wofai Fada Serves
Looks For Her
Thirtieth
Nigerian actress,
Wofai Fada celebrates
her thirtieth birthday with
a classy makeup look and
hair that speaks of nothing
but class. She posted the
look on Instagram stating
that it took her 30 years to
make her look as good as
she does.
She wrote;
“It took me 30 years
to look this good. Happy
birthday to me... thank
you all for being part of my
journey.”