Glam Africa: The Lockdown Edition (2020)
We hope you’re comfortable because there’s plenty to look forward to in this issue. From stay-at-home style inspo to self-care tips, our introductory ‘Lockdown 101’ section has got you covered with everything you need to turn that isolation frown upside-down. What more could you need – beauty secrets, healthy eating tips? Look no further because it’s all right here. I hope you’re ready for a truly immersive reading experience (grab some tea and biscuits now if you need to), because every single page was carefully curated with the intention of lifting your spirits. From all of us here at Glam Africa, this edition is our love letter to you.
We hope you’re comfortable because there’s plenty to look forward to in this issue. From stay-at-home style inspo to self-care tips, our introductory ‘Lockdown 101’ section has got you covered with everything you need to turn that isolation frown upside-down. What more could you need – beauty secrets, healthy eating tips? Look no further because it’s all right here. I hope you’re ready for a truly immersive reading experience (grab some tea and biscuits now if you need to), because every single page was carefully curated with the intention of lifting your spirits. From all of us here at Glam Africa, this edition is our love letter to you.
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SPECIAL EDITION MAY 2020
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THE LOCKDOWN EDITION
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CONTENTS
THE LOCKDOWN EDITION
FASHION & STYLE
14-15 Lockdown 101: Your
Self-Isolation Style Guide
49-54 Onyii Bekeh: Through
The Looking Glass
BEAUTY
23 Editorial: The Season To
Ripen & Reap Has Arrived
29-30 Men & Skincare: A
Love-Hate Relationship
32 A Zoom With A View
FEATURES
18-21 Lockdown 101:
Parenting in the Time of
Coronavirus
34-38 Nini Amerlise: All The
World’s A Stage
42-47 Jackie Appiah: A Heart
Made of Gold
56-60 Kelvin Vincent:
Confessions of a Celebrity
Stylist
62-68 Desirée Henry: The
Sliver Linings Playbook
LIFESTYLE
16-17 Lockdown 101: Self-care
Tips For Surviving The Times
69 Healthy Eating: 5 Ways to
Incorporate More Vegetables
Into Your Diet
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TEAM
LETTER
When I was growing up, my dad would
always say that too much work does not
kill, it is lack of work that kills. So when the
stay-at-home order hit a few weeks ago,
I knew it was time to brace for perhaps
the most unusual and unprecedented
period in most of our lifetimes. As much
as I’d love to go on about how the past
few weeks have been such a shock to my
system that I spontaneously burst into
tears at least once a week, the overall
truth is that I’m just grateful to have a
roof over my head, some food in the
fridge, and to be in an industry in which
I can work without necessarily having to
leave my house (at least to an extent).
If you’re like me, you’ve spent the past
month and a half catching up on your
favourite TV shows, scrolling through
Instagram, cooking, eating, sleeping,
and waking up just to repeat the process.
But the truth is that as much as I’ve
enjoyed the extra time to do nothing,
it’s important to keep active - to feel
busy. So when we got the green light to
begin working on Glam Africa’s first ever
exclusively digital edition, I couldn’t have
been more excited. Finally, something to
focus my energy, an excuse to get creative,
plus a much-needed distraction from...
shall we say, current affairs? Now that
we’re done for the quarter, and despite
the many sleepless nights, I can honestly
say that I’m a little sad, but happy that
we finally get to share this extra-special
edition with the world.
Putting The Lockdown Edition together
was not an easy thing to do (my brother
yelling at his friends over Fortnite
everyday in the next room certainly
didn’t help to speed things along). But
Glam Africa is blessed to have a team
full of hardworking individuals, who
are all committed to showcasing African
lifestyle, and African people, in a unique
way. This is true across the board, from our
uber-talented in-house contributors like
Chisom, Sasha and Joy, to our esteemed
CEO Chioma, whose dedication and
drive you can’t help but want to do justice
to. If nothing else stands out, I hope the
passion we all poured into this edition
catches your eye, although I’m willing to
bet you won’t stop there.
I hope you’re comfortable because there’s
plenty to look forward to in this issue.
From stay-at-home style inspo to selfcare
tips, our introductory ‘Lockdown
101’ section has got you covered with
everything you need to turn that isolation
frown upside-down. If you’re stuck at
home with a youngin’ or two, you might
even pick up some tips and tricks on
how to finesse the lockdown as a parent.
Welcome to your new masterclass!
I’m particularly excited to share our
features section with you, our readers,
which of course is brimming with black
excellence! Forget the lockdown, because
Glam Africa is taking you on a world
tour. First off, allow us to introduce
you to Canadian supermodel Nini
Amerlise, whose pre-lockdown trip to
the motherland to reconnect with her
African roots produced one of her most
personal style stories to date.
Still dealing with some residual Year of
Return/Afronation withdrawals? Well,
thanks to multiple award-winning stylist
Kelvin Vincent, we’re taking you back to
Ghana to uncover some of the secrets of
the red-carpet game, as he breaks down
the greatest lessons he’s learned as a stylist
to some of Africa’s biggest stars. With
credits including the likes of Joselyn,
Efya, Becca, Zynnell and Juliet, it might
be easier to list A-listers he hasn’t worked
with, as opposed to the ones he has.
Also making her Glam Africa debut, I
caught up with my new friend Desirée
Henry via email to talk everything from
the Tokyo Olympics to overcoming
adversity as an athlete. Boasting
Guyanese and Antiguan ancestry,
Desirée is an official Adidas Ambassador,
and has competed everywhere from the
Olympics to the World Championships.
However, as I’m sure you know, the road
to success doesn’t come without setbacks.
But I won’t spoil that for you now. I highly
recommend you read her remarkable
story for yourself.
Of course Nigeria makes a slick
appearance with an extra-special
editorial, courtesy of Lagos’ reigning
queen of fashion content, Onyii Bekeh,
and one of my all-time favourite
photographers, Mikey Oshai - a deadly
pairing if ever I saw one. Showing off
designs from treasured Nigerian brands
ATAFO and CLAN, the word is Opulence
with a capital oop!
Which brings us to the pièce de
résistance: our cover story with Ghana’s
most beloved actress-cum-philanthropist
Jackie Appiah. I sat down with Jackie
in April to reflect on the past twenty
years of her career, as well as some of
the major moments, both onscreen and
in real-life, that made her a household
name. Titled ‘A Heart Made of Gold’,
the story is brought to life with a regal
photo set, masterminded by two forces
to be reckoned with, Gilbert Asante and
Moshoodat (good luck trying not to gasp
for air when you open page 43).
What more could you need - beauty
secrets, healthy eating tips? Look no
further because it’s all right here. I
hope you’re ready for a truly immersive
reading experience (grab some tea and
biscuits now if you need to), because
every single page was carefully curated
with the intention of lifting your spirits.
This edition is our love letter to you.
From all of us here at Glam Africa, stay
safe, and stay at home!
Eniafe Momodu
Managing Editor
Glam Africa Magazine
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Glam Africa presents
lockdown 101
Stay-at-home Chic: Your Self-Isolation Style Guide
The Big 5: Community Guidelines
Self-care Tips for Surviving the Times
Parenting in the Time of Coronavirus
Welcome to your new masterclass
FASHION & STYLE
‘Stay-at-home Chic’
YOUR SELF-
ISOLATION
STYLE GUIDE
By Chisom Winifred
lockdown 101
We all had exciting things planned for this
year, but 2020 is steady teaching us to sit
home and be humble. And now that we’ve
all said a temporary goodbye to the outside
world, we’ve also said goodbye to those sunkissed
selfies and restaurant foodie snaps.
But just because you can’t go out doesn’t
mean you have to spend your entire week
in pyjamas and a ruffled hoodie. Whether
you live in a mansion, flat or bungalow,
here are a few ways you can play around
with different looks, even when confined to
your own four walls.
The Lounge Around Look... We already
know she never misses, but Temi Otedola
nailed it with this stay-at-home living room
look, proving that lounging around can be
just as fabulous as going out. Comfortable,
chic and Instagram-perfect, all you need
is a pair of stylish bottoms and a brightcoloured
top to lift your spirits.
The Garden Party Ensemble... If you’re
lucky enough to have some garden space,
don’t take it for granted! Style goddess
Fisayo Longe is showing us how it’s done
in this playful picnic look. Tired of the
indoors? Grab your housemates on a
sunny day and take the opportunity to play
backyard dress up.
The Bedroom Attire... Your bedroom is
your sanctuary, a home within your home,
and a safe space devoid of judgement.
Kiitan came through with this wholesome
bedroom look, keeping it cute and comfy in
a plain white tee with a colourful, patterned
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head wrap.
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The Home Workout Apparel... Just because you can’t pop into
Virgin Active doesn’t mean you have to go full renegade on
your 2020 fitness goals, and if you want to look stylish while
you work out, Grandy’s super chic orange co-ord will give you
all the motivation you need.
The FaceTime Date Fit... Face-to-face time with bae is super
important and, just because you’re stuck at home doesn’t mean
you can’t give you significant other something to yearn for.
Beverly Naya looks date-night ready with some sunshine and a
sip of wine. We love!
lockdown 101
THE BIG 5
COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
By Eniafe Momodu
1. WASH YOUR HANDS
Hand-washing has been scientifically
proven to reduce the rate of infection
and help flatten the curve. Wash
your hands regularly with soap and
water for about 20 seconds. Carry
a sanitiser too, if you can, and refrain
from touching your face like your life
depends on it, because it might.
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2. STAY INDOORS
Only go out if it’s absolutely necessary,
for example to pick up essentials like
food and medicine. If you have the
option to get things delivered, utilise it.
Don’t visit anyone! And sorry lovebirds,
that means your girlfriends, boyfriends
and non-binary-friends too. Remember
kids, FaceTime is your friend!
3. DON’T BE A HOARDER
All those toilet paper panic buyers are
looking pretty silly in retrospect now that
it’s clear food and other supplies aren’t
running out anytime soon. Stick to your
normal shopping habits. If everybody
tries to hoard, some people will get
nothing. Don’t be an ass!
4. DON’T SHARE FAKE NEWS
That’s right, stay away from unverified
rumours, 5G conspiracy theories and
pretty much anything you received
via WhatsApp. Refrain from sharing
information, data and especially LINKS
from untrustworthy sources. Remember,
misinformation costs lives, and factchecking
is a moral obligation.
5. KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
Take the situation seriously, but
don’t panic and get people riled
up and anxious unnecessarily. Your
apocalyptic, end-times thinkpieces and
anti-vax propaganda probably aren’t
helping anyone either.. However, don’t
over-correct by being too lax. That devilmay-care
attitude isn’t cute, and putting
people’s lives in danger by disobeying
social distancing rules doesn’t make
you edgy or interesting.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Self-care tips for
SURVIVING THE TIMES
By Chioma Onwutalobi
Allow me to paint you a picture - you’re a few weeks into the lockdown, the initial
novelty and excitement has all but worn off, you’ve breezed through all the best
Netflix shows, you’ve piled on a few pounds, and your sleeping routine is virtually nonexistent!
We get it, self-isolation has thrown us all a little out of balance, but sooner
or later we’ll all have to pick ourselves up again and regain a sense of normalcy.
Whether you’re ready now or need another week or two, you know Glam Africa
has always got you covered. Here are our self-care tips for surviving the times:
1. MAKE A
ROUTINE
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It is
more important
than ever to create a
routine and start planning
your days in advance. This means
sleeping, waking up, eating and
exercising at set times (within reason,
of course). Unstructured days could lead
to boredom, laziness and reluctance to
make decisions. Where possible, aim
to mimic your typical day routine,
and maybe allow yourself the
weekends to break schedule
and go rogue once in a
while.
2. KEEP
ACTIVE
5. BE
POSITIVE
Staying
at home does
not have to mean being
socially disconnected. Keep
in touch with friends and family
via phone calls, text messages and
social media. If you’re in a position to
do so, try and be of service, lend a
well-sanitised hand to those in need
(but from a distance). Get creative
and take advantage of the
opportunities technology
has to offer.
4. STAY
CONNECTED
Remember
to stay positive,
cut yourself some slack
and don’t beat yourself
up when things aren’t going
perfectly in your home. Try to
reflect on more important things,
and if that starts to get difficult,
come back to this page and
read again from
number 1.
Staying
home all day with
NO exercise could have
you feeling weak and inert.
Keeping active is a great way to
stay healthy (physically and mentally)
while killing some time too. You can even
work out virtually with friends via apps
like Houseparty and FaceTime (this could
motivate you even more to stick to your
chosen regimen). Not a huge fan of
workouts? Try dance fitness or
another alternative, as long
as it keeps you
moving.
You
finally have the
time to give yourself
some much-needed selfcare,
so what’s your excuse
this time? Treat yourself to an
in-house spa day, mani-pedis or
even prepare yourself a warm
bubble bath. You deserve
some TLC, and who better
to give it to you than
you?
3. TREAT
YOURSELF
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lockdown 101
PARENTING
IN THE
TIME OF
CORONAVIRUS
BY SASHA ENE
As the lockdown continues in the UK, many of us
are spending a lot more time at home with our kids
and families than we’re used to. Last month, Glam
Africa caught up with some of our favourite parents
to find out how they’re coping with the lockdown,
balancing work with family life. Looking for some
expert tips on surviving the lockdown as a parent?
Keep reading to find out what they had to say.
Lynda, 39
Global Startups Mentor at Microsoft and mother
to 3-year-old Yann-Loic and 2-year old Matteo
......................................................................................
As a mum of two lovely boys who are full of
energy, this lockdown has unlocked skills beyond
my imagination. As mothers, we are always
multitasking, but there is nothing like having to
change and adjust your work and family lifestyle
so drastically. I am fortunate to have a garden,
so I have been creative and turned the entire
backyard into a real-time nursery. I used my son’s
daily journal of activities from the kindergarten
as a source of inspiration to create a fun and
interactive space for my boys. I have a set of
activities arranged for the kids every day, such as
crafts, painting, music time, cooking time, bike,
dancing, trying to keep them entertained and
making sure that they are stimulated and learning
new things. My friends and I have created a group,
where we daily share activities of our kids and
exchange ideas on how to keep them busy. We also
joke, share positive vibes and support each other.
Kandi, 31
Doctor, founder of Kara Bloom Clothing and
mother to 2-year old Amara and 1-year old Elijah
......................................................................................
Going into this period I was juggling so much
(family, husband, home, work, business, exams)
and it was insane! I was experiencing a fear of
slowing down in case things fail - but really there
was only so long I could have kept that up for!
Coronavirus has been a wake up call in so many
ways, but personally I’m embracing the change -
it has allowed me to recalibrate and focus on the
things that matter, instead of dividing my time
inefficiently. It has certainly renewed my sense of
gratitude, especially for my loved ones and their
safety in this difficult time. Although coronavirus
has turned things on its head, I try not to let
the structure and boundaries (mainly bedtime
routine and habits) go out the window, because I
really do need it to stay sane. Protected evenings
with my husband have always been so important!
That being said, in every other department I’ve
accepted that things are a little out of my control
and a go-with-the-flow attitude is important to
reduce anxiety for everyone!
Elizabeth
IT Consultant, Fashion designer and
mother to a 9-year-old Khloè
......................................................................................
At the beginning it was hard, because it was a new
routine of trying to work from home and doing
homeschooling. Now we have settled well into the
new timetable and we all got our own desks and
laptops for work and school lessons. My husband
and I take homeschooling in turns, depending
on who is better at what subject and who is not
on a conference call at the time. My daughter
is at the stage now, where her Math is getting a
bit tricky for me and I do let her know that I do
not understand it. I think it gives her confidence
that it is ok not to know everything but there are
ways to find the answer like ask dad for help, or
do research online, for example. I would advise
parents to use all the resources - BBC Bitesize,
Youtube, your aunties, uncles and any help you
can get.
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Henry, 30
Primary school teacher and father
to 1-year old Jean Paul Romeo
......................................................................................
Having a positive mindset towards this whole
situation has really helped me: knowing I’m
spending more quality time with my family,
knowing this pandemic will end, knowing I’m
not in the worst position I could be. I try not
to take for granted that I still have got my job,
that I can work and make money, or even that
I have a garden for my son to play in. Having a
positive mindset is so important. What keeps me
going? My family, outdoor space, keeping myself
busy with home workouts, baking, work, zoom
meetings with friends, online shopping - the
list is endless. I would advise parents, and dads
especially, to really cherish these moments at
home. Working long hours during the week, you
can feel isolated away from your family and not
seeing the development of your children. Staying
at home has sort of given me a new perspective on
family and a bonding opportunity with my son.
Dami, 30
IT engineer and father to 1-month old Grace
......................................................................................
I’ve been coping pretty well so far, and having my
mother-in-law around has been a great help. She,
my wife and I are sharing the responsibilities of
looking after Grace, and I’m quite happy that I
get to work from home and can give my wife the
support she needs. Knowing we have the support
of family has been a great help, and having a
daughter to care for. My advice for other parents
would be to try and keep a positive mindset, get
as much rest as you can (especially if you have a
baby in the house), and talk to someone if you feel
stressed out about anything.
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Nkem, 30
Management consultant and father
to 1-month-old Lola
......................................................................................
I’m coping well enough...I think. Thankfully, I’ve
been able to work from home. Also, my team has
been very understanding and I have created a
schedule to help me maintain a balance between
work and home life. As a new father, seeing
my daughter every day really keeps me going.
Even though we are in unprecedented times, my
daughter, my wife, family and friends give me
plenty of reasons for me to stay positive. I can’t
wait for the lockdown to end and to spend time
with them all again - that thought keeps me going.
I understand parenting can be stressful at the best
of times, not to mention during a pandemic. My
advice would be to communicate with others.
More often than not, a problem shared is a
problem halved. You’d be surprised how much a
good conversation can help.
Philo
Event planner and mother to
7-year old Aydon
......................................................................................
We are doing really well and keeping busy, it
was hard at first juggling homeschooling and
concentrating on my work. My son needs to be
kept engaged so it’s been challenging. Now we
have a routine, he has his lessons planned and
we work alongside one another so it works well.
We are doing a lot of DIY projects as a family -
painting, building and doing small jobs around
the house. My son loves baking, so we have made
a lot of cakes and cupcakes to fill time, plus he is
also working on a YouTube channel. On Friday we
basically turned our house into a nightclub and
my son taught us viral TikTok dances. Keeping
busy is keeping us sane! My advice to other
parents would be to take each day as it comes
and try not be too hard on yourself. Things don’t
always go according to plan. Sometimes, the best
we can do is try to adjust.
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YELLOW LIP
The unlimited pout is
perfect for embracing
rebellion and evoking
freedom this season. Be
bold, and draw outside
the lines. Use a fluffy
brush to dust your pretty
pout with translucent
setting powder. Nothing,
neither finger food nor
french kisses, is permitted
to dim this sunshine.
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ORANGE LIP
Bold lips look best when
contrasted with the colour
of your outfit and the
counterculture of zero
conformity means you can
clash stronger this seas
on. Blend your lipstick
with your finger for that
carefree perfectly imperfect
finish.
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RED LIP
In these turbulent times
of beauty and resistance
across the globe, revisit
the flower power era with
a fresh new outlook on
what it truly means to
cultivate peace and love.
With this season’s zingy
yellows, electric oranges
and shiny crimsons, here’s
how to let your lips speak
your mind.
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PINK LIP
Ditch the warpaint that
is bold eye shadow this
summer and harness the
beauty of your full
lip instead with hot pink
as your peace sign.
Sometimes what you’re
most afraid of doing is
exactly the thing to set you
free.
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HAIR & BEAUTY
Men & Skincare
A LOVE-HATE RELATIONSHIP
BY JOY KANGE
Working as a beauty consultant has exposed me to all sorts of people,
which has led to many interesting skincare conversations. Some of
the most interesting conversations I’ve had have been with men, and
from my discussions, it seems a good number of them don’t put a
lot of thought into their skincare regime. Many of them admit to
washing their face using their ordinary body wash, moisturising their
face with their body lotion, and spending very little of their monthly
income on skincare products or services.
Regardless of your gender, skincare is very important, and should be
taken seriously. Looking after your skin, no matter your age, is key to
protecting yourself from the skin stressors we face everyday, such as
UV rays, air pollution, smoking, sleep loss and diet. A bad skincare
routine could be a fast track to skin damage and premature aging.
But putting a skincare routine together can be difficult, and the sheer
number of products to choose from can be daunting. Achieving the
perfect skincare routine can cost time, money and dedication, and a
lot of men aren’t willing to put in all that effort, but these basic tips
can help you to up your skincare game without having to go the extra
mile.
Step 1: Cleanse
Set aside your body wash and hand soaps for
now. Those are for the body, but your face and
neck needs special attention. You need a good
cleanser or face wash to use twice a day. A good
cleanser shouldn’t completely dry your face
out. If you have any specific skincare needs like
acne, oily or dry skin, your choice of cleanser
should definitely take these into account.
Recommended product:
MKMen Facial Cleanser, £12.50
www.MaryKay.co.uk
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Step 2: Moisturise
Your body lotion is NOT made for your face,
and applying a good face cream is the next
step after giving your face a good cleansing. It
could come as a cream (a little heavy), or as a
lotion or gel which are much more lightweight.
You will notice a difference in the texture of
your skin if you moisturise consistently.
Is there really a difference between men’s and
women’s skincare products? Yes/no
Short answer - yes. Gendered products aren’t always
just a marketing ploy. Men’s and women’s skincare
products can be quite different, and considerations
will often be made for things like facial hair,
shaving, UV protection, and free radicals,
depending on who the product is being made for.
Consider factors like sun protection factor
(SPF) when picking a moisturiser. Pick a day
face cream that hydrates while protecting the
skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays. Face
moisturisers with a high SPF should be used
in the morning and only when you are going
out at night. When going to bed, you should
instead use a night cream or serum to repair
the skin while you sleep. Some moisturisers
can be used both day and night, and some day
creams are not moisturisers. Be sure to check
this before buying a product. Also if you’re
concerned about fine lines and wrinkles,
choose a product with age-defying properties.
Recommended product:
Wellman Daily Moisturiser 50ml, £9.50
www.vitabiotics.com
Step 3: Eye Cream
The eye area is one of the most ignored when it comes
to skincare for men, but the skin around the eyes is
the first part of the body that begins to age. This is
because the skin is thin and does not keep moisture
in as well as other parts of the body, leading to fine
lines and wrinkles. Lifestyle stressors like lack of sleep
and exposure to computer/TV screens can cause puffy
eyes and dark circles around the eyes. You should start
looking after the skin around the eyes early (around
mid-twenties) as when the skin around the eye area
gets damaged, it is hard to repair. Using a good eye
cream in the morning and evening after cleansing can
prevent the early signs of ageing and keep the eye area
moisturised. A good eye cream should work for up to
12 hours so when it is used twice a day, it will cover for
24 hours.
Recommended product:
Clinique for Men Anti-Age Eye Cream 15ml, £27.50
www.feelunique.com
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HAIR & BEAUTY
A Zoom
with a View
By Chisom Winifred
Have you ever wondered
how to do your makeup for
a conference call?
Photo credits: L’oreal Paris
Peach & Lily
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With the ever-changing
dynamics of our
world, indoors has
become the new
outside, and this unexpected shift has
forced us to find new and creative ways
to socialise, and more importantly, get
work done. For instance, this edition
of Glam Africa was not put together
from our London headquarters as it
usually is, but rather from the homes
of each of our amazing team members,
which means we had to show up
for content and strategy meetings
entirely online. But the fact that we’re
all working from home now doesn’t
mean we can’t show up for digital
meetings looking and feeling our best.
So, we’ve put together a quick and
easy makeup routine that we think is
perfect for your next conference call.
You’ll want to start this look off
with a completely clean face. Wash
your face with clean, warm water
or use wipes to clean your face.
Apply serum and moisturiser
(whichever works best for your
skin), then apply makeup primer.
Primer helps makeup sit easier and
last longer. Simply dab some onto
your fingertips to apply it. Put on a
light foundation. A thin even layer
of foundation will work to smooth
out your skin and give it a uniform
appearance. Using your concealer,
apply under the eye, forehead,
nose and jaw and blend in. Thicken
your natural eyebrows using your
eyebrow thickener or pencil to
make them appear fuller. Choose a
subtle color from your eyeshadow
pallet, since it’s a work meeting you
don’t want to look overly dramatic,
blend in to give a natural eye look.
Make your eyes pop with a little
eyeliner and mascara to make
the lashes thicker and fuller. Add
lip color or gloss. Just like your
eyeshadow, you will have to choose
between natural-looking lip colors.
For digital meetings, it is best to go
with neutral pinks and browns that
are closest to your natural lip color.
Voila! You’re good to go.
www.canvascosmetic.com
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FASHION & STYLE
Nini Amerlise
All The World’s A Stage
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Canadian supermodel Nini Amerlise rediscovers
her African roots through fashion
When I was in school, I was the girl who
stuck out like a sore thumb. I was the
girl who was horribly teased because
of her uniqueness, and so it took a
while for me to fully come into my
own. However, as I grew older, fashion and styling became
my favourite outlets to share my quirky personality with
the world, in my own way and on my own terms. Life is
like a runway, and every single day is an opportunity for
you to venture further into yourself.
My trip to South Africa was just that. I was fascinated
by the landscapes, the agriculture, the history, the
wildlife, the fashion - everything about the city of Cape
Town seemed to transcend space and time. I attended
castings, booking, dinners and outings, which provided
the perfect opportunities to try new things, new ideas,
and unleash my evolving fashion sense. Finally, after
years of yearning, my long-awaited dream of visiting
the motherland finally materialised. Residing in North
America for most of my life, I always felt a longing for
a deeper connection to my African roots. I quickly
got to work creating a vision board that would relate
the clothing of my ancestors to the modern-day styles
we’re all familiar with. My vision quickly came to life,
and I prepared a personal style shoot, sourcing pieces
from Mishah Designerwear, a boutique I discovered in
a neighbourhood known as Woodstock. I put together
three looks, aiming to blend traditional South African
tribal-wear with a slight, Eurocentric touch. For Look 1,
I wore a cheetah print blazer/suit to mirror the animal
skins worn in the Zulu tribe, with bedazzled kitten
heels, a purse and braided high ponytail, like that of a
potential modern-day warrior. The second look was
a continuation of the cheetah print suit, styled with a
multicolored print clutch with black and white heels.
I paired this look with a black empire sleeve blouse to
create a high fashion Euro-classical mixture - a nod to
the diversity within the South African diaspora. The
final look featured an elegant, white high waist skirt
and bralette composition. Although appearing more
minimalist at a glance, the intricate netted woven
feature of the skirt emulatd that of the Xhosa tribe, while
stripping away the typical bold colours to a monochrome
co-ord created a striking contrast between the clothes
and my skin. I wore a braided crown to exhibit my
natural African elegance, and initially finished off the
look with clear glass slippers to represent historic truth
and transformation, but found that bare feet was an
equally-powerful statement.
Nini Amerlise is an award-winning model, actress and
motivational speaker. She was the winner of Supermodel
Canada’s premier season, and has appeared in Netflix
series ‘Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ
Walker’, ‘Dragon’s Den’ and fashion series ‘Stitched’. To
find out more about how her life, culture and heritage
influence her personal style, go to www.NiniAmerlise.com
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Model: Nini Amerlise
Photography: Andreas Schönke Photography
Clothing 36 GLAM & Accessories: AFRICA · MAY Mishah 2020 Designerwear
“Residing in North America for
most of my life, I always felt a
longing for a deeper connection to
my African roots”
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COVER STORY
Jackie Appiu
A Heart Made of Gold
By Eniafe Momodu
It’s been almost twenty years since a young and
doey-eyed Jackie Appiah acted her way into
the hearts of millions of fans across the world,
launching one of the most impressive careers
in the history of West African entertainment.
When I spoke to Jackie back in April, she struck me as
the type of person who, despite achieving so many things
so early on, would always feel that she has more to offer,
be it in her career, or in her everyday life. I was excited
to speak to her about the acting roles, as well as real-life
moments, that shaped her into the icon she is today.
Looking back on the past two decades in the spotlight,
Jackie spoke fondly of her early days in the business.
“People fell in love with the types of roles I was playing.
They fell in love with my innocence. In my debut role
on ‘Things We Do For Love’ my character Enyonam
was shy and timid. She was constantly being yelled at
by her father, and I think a lot of people really related
to her and felt sympathy for her.”
Following an early round of success, Jackie’s career
continued to soar after landing roles in productions
such as ‘Divine Love’, which was widely appraised,
Jackie says, despite feeling at the time that she could
have performed better, as well as starring in ‘Beyoncé:
The President’s Daughter’ alongside Nadia Buari, Van
Vicker and Kalsoume Sinare, which Jackie proudly
lists among the defining moments of her career.
“The ‘Beyoncé’ movie took us all over the world.
Anywhere I go in the world I meet people who talk
about it - Africans, black Americans, Jamaicans. That
movie was such a big opener for all of us who were
involved.”
Well, it’s been fourteen years since then, and Jackie
has refused to slow down, moving from project to
project, and quickly solidifying her position among
the most recognisable names and faces in Nollywood
and Ghollywood. Her latest project, however, has been
stalled by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and
major and minor productions alike have been halted
all over the world, as people are being encouraged to
stay in their homes and minimise contact with the
outside world.
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Whether she’s shuttling between movie
sets, A-list events, or jetting between her
favourite holiday destinations, Jackie
Appiah is always on the move. I was curious
to find out in what ways the lockdown has
affected her 2020 plans, and how she intends
to spend her days in the meantime.
“Before the lockdown I had a movie I was
meant to premiere called ‘Red Carpet’. We
shot parts of it in Nigeria, some in Ghana
and some in Dubai. It was a huge production,
but we’ve had to put it on hold. Musicians
can still record music if they have studios
in their houses, post their content on social
media and interact with their audience. But
for actors and actresses we really have to
crowd people. To work on a film, you need
a cast, you need your crew. Even once the
production process is
complete you have to
premiere it and screen
them at cinemas. The
industry is at a complete
standstill right now. It’s a
sad moment for us, and
for people all over the
world.”
So how is Jackie Appiah
spending her time in
isolation? Well, she’s
taken the opportunity to
spend more time with
her family, cooking,
catching up on movies,
and developing her craft. Yet despite having
every excuse to shut herself off completely
from the external world, I get the sense
that Jackie (and indeed a lot of her peers in
the industry) often feel a sort of pressure
to entertain, to keep people engaged and
lift their spirits amidst the humdrum
monotony of self-isolation. With more than
7 million Instagram followers, Jackie is
the most-followed celebrity in Ghana, and
thanks to the stay-at-home order, Jackie
is just one among hundreds of millions of
people turning to Chinese video-sharing
app TikTok to pass the time. From Cardi B
impressions to sitcom-inspired shorts, the
results are priceless, and Jackie’s unique
brand of comedy has already garnered her
“The most
important
thing to me is
being able to
put smiles on
people’s faces”
hundreds of thousands of subscribers on the
relatively new platform.
“I’ve been making lots of funny videos
recently. TikTok has given me so many fun
ideas for things I can do to entertain my
followers. It’s not putting money into my
pockets but I love being able to help people
through these frustrating times in any way
that I can, and be a blessing to others. The
most important thing to me is being able
to put smiles on people’s faces. So many
people are dealing with stress, anxiety and
depression. Keeping people entertained can
go a long way towards lifting their spirits, so
that’s what I try to do. The response has been
fantastic. People keep telling me, ‘I didn’t
know you were a comedian, I didn’t know
you were this funny.’”
But TikTok skits aren’t the
only way Jackie is giving
back to her people. Back
in March, Information
Minister, Kojo Oppong
Nkrumah, announced
that Ghana’s government
was looking into
appointing influential
celebrities as ambassadors
in an effort to help educate
the general public as the
situation surrounding
the coronavirus outbreak
continued to unfold.
At the time, some
celebrities blasted the idea, arguing that
celebrities should not be expected to accept
appointments unless the government
was willing to offer them money. Jackie,
however, criticised the scheme for entirely
different reasons, arguing instead that
influential people should be willing to use
their platforms and their voices to help
others, without the prerequisite of an official
government appointment, or a cheque for
their contributions. Hardly one to keep her
money away from her mouth, Jackie has
joined the fight in every way she can, from
donating household essentials and food
items, to educating people in person and
via her socials, as well as distributing vital
sanitary products.
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Photography : Gilbert Asante · Creative Direction: Gilbert Asante
& Moshoodat · Styled by Moshoodat · Headpieces, accessories
& clothing: CrownedByMoshoodat · Makeup: Moshoodat · Set
assistance: Nadiya Issa, Bright Kekeli & Leslie Hayford
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COVER STORY
"We have to give something back
to society - all of us - even if it's
just a little"
“I called a few doctors and asked them to
take me through the proper ways to wash
your hands, as well as social distancing
measures, so I could pass this information
on to other people as accurately as
possible. Before the lockdown started I
went to the marketplaces to teach people
and educate them on the seriousness of
the virus, and simple things they can
do to avoid spreading it. I also gave
out sanitisers, soap, face masks and wet
wipes to clean their products with. I gave
out gloves too, and made sure they knew
to change them at least every 2 hours.”
In addition to digging into her own
pockets, Jackie has potently harnessed
the power of her numerous brand
ambassadorships, for example, with
furniture company Orca Deco, to
deliver household items such as sugar,
tea, rice, detergent and buckets to
deprived households, in addition to
presenting the First Lady of Ghana with
thousands of boxes of relief items and
foodstuffs to support the less privileged.
“This is a time when people really need
us more than ever. As humans, we’re
each other’s’ keepers. Even though we
aren’t making money right now, we have
to give something back to society - all of
us - even if it’s just a little.” What shall
we say, then? If you’ve seen her onscreen,
it’s easy to see why the world fell in
love with her. But when you peel back
the layers and get to know the woman
underneath - Jackie the philanthropist,
Jackie the educator, Jackie the
multifaceted entertainer - you’ll find
that there are more reasons to love her
than you ever could have imagined.
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FASHION & STYLE
ONYII BEKEH
through the looking glar
Lagos’ Queen of Fashion Content Like You’ve
Never Seen Her Before
Photography & creative direction: Mikey Oshai
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“Life is a party, dress like it”
– Audrey Hepburn
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Outfit: CLAN (@clanrtw)
Outfit: ATAFO (@atafo.official)
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“In order to be irreplaceable one
must always be different”
– Coco Chanel
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“Always dress like you’re going
to see your worst enemy”
– Kimora Lee
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Outfit: CLAN (@clanrtw)
Because Everybody’s Beautiful
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FEATURE STORY
Kelvin Vincent
Confessions of a Celebrity Stylist
The iconic stylist reveals the greatest lessons he’s
learned from working with Africa’s biggest stars
There’s nothing quite like the experience of
getting a client ready for a red-carpet event.
For years, I’ve worked as a stylist to some of
Africa’s biggest stars, from Joselyn Dumas
to Efya, Yvonne Nelson to Juliet Ibrahim.
There’s something about the pressure and
anxiety of the job that never quite goes
away, no matter how much experience you
have. If you’re reading this, you might be a
budding stylist at the start of your career,
an experienced fashion editor with dozens
of credits to your name, or you might be
in a completely unrelated line of work, but
whichever field you find yourself in, there’s
really no way to escape those learning
curves. Keep reading to find out the four
most important I’ve learned from getting
your favourite celebrities red-carpet ready.
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Photo credits: Leke Akindehin Photography (Alex Unusual),
Vine Imagery (Efya), Frozzen Second Studio (Kelvin Vincent,
Joselyn Dumas & Jackie Appiah), Phloshop (Yvonne Nelson)
LESSON 1 - PREPARATION
Typically, my styling process begins by building a
skeleton plan for the red carpet event. It’s imperative
that you know what the client wants. Are they
looking to borrow a design, or do they want to buy
it and keep it? If the client only needs it temporarily,
owners may ask you to pay a deposit or credit card
details in case it gets lost or damaged. If you buy
a piece, you can alter it as much as you want. If
you’re just renting, you can’t really make alterations,
unless you can do so such that the initial style is
not distorted. Being aware of these distinctions is
very important, and can be the difference between
nailing it and failing it!
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LESSON 2 - TIME MANAGEMENT
When you’re styling celebrities, time is always of the
essence. Sometimes, I’ll have up to a month to work
on a look. Other times I’ll have a few days or even just
a few hours for some of the more last-minute types of
clientele. Whatever the case may be, you have to know
how to manage your time well. I once had a fitting as
early as 4 a.m. because a client had to catch a lastminute
flight that same morning. If I hadn’t already
put the outfit together the night before, it would have
been a disaster.
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LESSON 3 - COMMUNICATION
When it comes to styling, it’s important to know what the
client wants, and for them to understand your vision as
well. Before D-Day arrives, you’re probably going to make
contact with your client about ten times a day, and you’ll
want to share makeup and hair inspo with the makeup
artist and hair stylist, and really give your client as many
options to choose from as possible. Styling is usually
a collaborative effort, so you have to communicate
effectively if your vision has any hope of coming to life.
Chatting with your clients before they hit the carpet is
also a good way to ease up any anxiety they might have.
LESSON 4 - CONTINGENCIES
Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong, so always
have a backup plan. This is one of those lessons you really
only learn the hard way. For me, I’m never relaxed until I
have three or four designers, two makeup artists and two
hair stylists on standby, per client. Anything can happen,
so have a Plan B and a Plan C on speed dial! Wardrobe
malfunctions are a common part of the job. Backstage at
a red-carpet event you can expect to see designers and
stylists anxiously running from cubicle to cubicle looking
for some last-minute duct tape, or a needle and thread.
Earlier on in my career I tackled everything from ripped
dresses to nip-slips. Sometimes, you’ll need to really
think outside the box. I’ve had to literally sew and even
glue a client into a dress for an award show (my garment
construction training from fashion school has come
in handy a few times). Thanks to these experiences, I
always make sure I have my styling kit with me no matter
what. It has everything I could ever need - sticky tape,
nipple covers, extra heel support, pins, a lint roller...
you never know what you might need, and when.
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FEATURE STORY
DESIRÉE HENRY
The Silver Linings Playbook
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By Eniafe Momodu
Photos: Olly Harrison Photography
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GLAM AFRICA CATCHES UP WITH ADIDAS
SPRINTER AND OLYMPIC MEDALLIST DESIRÉE HENRY
When Desirée Henry
started sprinting
competitively at
the tender age 11,
she couldn’t possibly have known
just how far her legs would take her.
Now-aged 24, Desirée competed
in the 2016 Rio Olympics, where
she won a Bronze medal, the 2017
London World Championships,
where she won a Silver medal, and
was one of seven young athletes
chosen to light the Olympic torch
at the London Olympic Games in
2012.
“To this day it’s still a surreal
thing to be called an Olympic
medalist,” Desirée says. “Running
and representing my country
will forever be one of my greatest
achievements. It’s one of those
things you say at such a young
age - that you’ll be a professional
someday and you’ll go to the
Olympics. But to actually do it, it’s
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such a ‘wow, I actually did it’ kind
of feeling.” Since then, she’s been
gearing up for the 2020 Summer
Olympics in Tokyo. Sadly, Desirée
and her fellow athletes received the
news that the Tokyo Olympics had
been postponed until 2021, due to
the outbreak of COVID-19. When
I caught up with Desirée via email,
I wanted to find out how she felt
about the unanticipated deferral,
and in what ways the pandemic
has affected her personally and
professionally.
“We were all in a state of complete
shock when we found out that
all the competitions were being
cancelled, especially the Olympics,
which we know only comes around
every four years. I was planning to
compete this year. I hope I still get
the chance to race before the year
ends. Outside of sponsorships, a
major part of our income comes
from competitions, so on the one
hand it’s sad that they’ve all been
cancelled. On the other hand, as
athletes, it’s great to know that
they care about our health and
safety as human beings, and not
be treated like animals in a circus.”
One thing that struck me from
my conversation with Desirée
was her uncommon ability to find
silver linings in even the toughest
situations. Although being on
lockdown has interefered with
her ability to train and compete,
Desirée has found a fun new
way to spend those extra hours
at home - and she’s not the only
one. The TikTok trend has totally
taken over, and Desirée is just one
among millions of people to catch
the bug. In a world full of dance
crazes and makeup challenges,
people young and old, across the
globe, are taking advantage of
this novel social network/content
creation app.
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“I think I’ve made about a hundred
videos, even though I’ve only
shared three. It’s funny because
I would usually describe myself
as more introverted, and would
probably never have thought of
dancing in front of people. But
now, TikTok has given me the
confidence to think I could take
on Megan Thee Stallion and her
knees in a dance battle. Home is
where you feel the freedom to be
your most quirky. Your bedroom
becomes your own little universe,
and in it, you’re the best dancer
in the world. Who knows, maybe
I’ll take some of this new-found
confidence with me to the dance
floor when this lockdown ends.
Alexa, play Savage by Megan Thee
Stallion!”
As the days go by, the realisation
that life is full of setback seems
to become clearer and clearer.
Desirée, however, is no stranger to
setbacks. After years of extensive
training, Desirée learned that she
had developed two cysts behind
her knees, and for a while had
to compete whilst managing the
growing pain and discomfort they
caused her. In October of 2019, she
underwent surgery for the second
time in her professional career,
and remarkly, she never let it stop
her. Every time she went down,
she returned with an agenda and
the determination to bounce back
even stronger.
“In my sport, your career usually
won’t last very long anyway, and so
the worst thing I could do is walk
away early with feelings of regret.
I know I need to work as hard as
I can with the years I have left.
Having clear goals definitely helps.
At the end of the day, I know what
my one, major goal is, but I think
having lots of short-term goals
encourages me keep working hard
since it’s easier to see the shortterm
finish line, which is ultimately
a stepping stone towards achieving
my main goal.”
Still, it can be difficult to stay
motivated, given everything that’s
going on, and picking yourself
up on your lowest days seems
harder than it’s ever been. So how
does Desirée stay motivated to
keep up with her usual routine?
Well, it turns out that her simple
and efficacious solution to selfisolation
laziness is to set one goal
for herself per day.
“I think people are putting too
much pressure on themselves. You
don’t have to come out of isolation
having a perfect summer body, a
completely redecorated house and
the miraculous ability to speak ten
languages. Your daily goal could
be a 20-minute YouTube workout,
or even something as little as
making sure you take a shower.
It’s really about finding things to
occupy and stimulate your mind.
Also, remember that fitness can
be fun too. It doesn’t always have
to be squats and push-ups. There
are ways to burn calories that
don’t involve torturing yourself.
Dancing, for example, is a great
form of cardio. As a professional
athlete, training is a part of my
everyday routine, but outside
of that, writing seems to be a
helpful outlet. Plus I’m currently
watching shows like Ozark and
Love Is Blind on Netflix, which
give me the chance to just switch
off completely from sport and
focus on something else. I’m
really enjoying that balance at the
moment.”
Whether it’s the importance of
setting goals for yourself, finding
the right balance or seeing the
brighter side of darker days, there
are a lot of lessons we can learn
from Desirée Henry. Although it’s
not entirely clear what the future
holds for us, there’s no doubt we’ll
be seeing lots more of her in the
years to come, and I, for one, can’t
wait to see what she does next.
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“The worst thing I could do is walk
away early with feelings of regret. I
know I need to work as hard as I can
with the years I have left”
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Plant-based
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No artificial colourings or flavourings
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FOOD & BODY
Healthy Eking
5 WAYS TO INCORPORATE MORE VEGETABLES INTO YOUR DIET
By Chioma Onwutalobi
CHOOSE THE
TASTIEST ONES
Don’t let brussel sprouts
fool you, not all vegetables
taste that bad! You can get
started by incorporating
tastier vegetables into your
everyday meals - tomatoes,
peppers, onions or garlic,
the choices are endless.
EXPERIMENT
Instead of steaming, why not
try sautéing or roasting your
vegetable of choice? This way
it is nice and crunchy when
you chew. Roasting some
vegetables will draw out their
natural sugars making them
more tasty. You can also
try mashing vegetables like
broccoli or cauliflower.
ADD TO YOUR
FAVOURITE DISH
Try using vegetables as a
side, or mixing them into
your favourite meals like
pasta or rice & stew. You
can blend more veggies
into your soups and sauces,
like tomato sauce and
bolognese, increasing your
vegetable intake without
ruining the overall taste of
the dish.
GO ALL OUT
Over time you will begin to
enjoy vegetables more, and
placing a salad at the centre
of your meal won’t seem as
daunting as it does right now.
Try adding some cheese, oil
or a good dressing to mix
things up. If you can’t escape
your meats, you can add
some chicken or fish to really
set things off. Bon Appétit!
DRINK THEM
This can be one of the
tastiest ways to eat
vegetables. Turn your
greens into a veggie
smoothie, and add some
of your favourite fruits.
The sweetness of the fruits
will overpower the taste of
the vegetables, so you can
stay healthy and refreshed
at the same time.
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ADVERTORIAL
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BRAND PROFILE
SC DESIGNS
The brand for ladies who love to
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Online brand which
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A professional
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