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September 27, 2020
NIGERIA @ 60
What Impact?

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HAPPINESS
4 Cover: Nigeria @ 60:
What Impact?
6 Sexmatics: Owning Your
Sexuality Wellness
CELEBRATION
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IN THIS ISSUE
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Fashion : Independence Day Style
Beauty : Iconic Hair Styles Through
The Years
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8 Instagram Moments
WELCOME...
Marilyn Monroe knew
exactly what she meant when
she asserted in the now famed
quote: “Diamonds are a girl’s
best friend.” No gemstone
contains as much allure and
fascination as does Diamond.
Aside their sparkling
attribute, Diamonds also have
unique desirable qualities such
as strength, regularity, brilliance
and durability.
This rare gemstone is the symbol of our nation’s
Independence Celebration this year, themed
“Together”
While we look to find the sparkle in our own
diamond, we can only pray and petition heaven to
help a nation polarised along ethnic and religious
lines to stand together. How well have we fared as a
people?
Here in Allure, we sought to know the impact of
60 years of independence on Nigerians, especially
the youth, often described as the future of the nation.
Pg 4-5
As we reminisce on 60 years of Independence,
we take a look at some iconic hair styles, pg 7; and
show you how men can
incorporate green in their
dressing. Pg 3.
Happy Independence Day in
advance!
J . E
Jemi Ekunkunbor
lookposh2017@gmail.com
08052201126
Quotes
“Sometimes it is the
little things that make
the biggest
difference”.
- David Beckham
“To have once been a
criminal is no disgrace.
To remain a criminal is
the disgrace”.
- Malcolm X
“When there is no
enemy within, the
enemies outside
cannot hurt you”.
- Winston Churchill
“No man is rich
enough to buy back
his past”.
- Oscar Wilde
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FASHION
Independence Day Style
By - Linda Orajekwe
In four days, Nigeria will turn 60 as an independent nation. In celebration,
Nigerians will turn out in their numbers clad in pieces that will make
people green with envy. This year, we are looking out for our men.
Here are five ways you can infuse green to your look on Independence
Day to help you stand out and shine.
ACCESSORISE RIGHT:
If green cannot make it to the major part of your look,
they can beautifully complement the major part by
coming in form of accessories such as; your socks,
customised wallet, wristwatches, or green crested
cufflinks. For the sock, although covered by your
pant, whenever you sit or walk around, you’ll
remember what day it is and how patriotic you are.
CORPORATE LOOK:
First thing first, Let’s make it known that Independence
Day, which is October 1st is a Thursday, so while selecting
your clothes for the week, ensure you’re intentional with
the green on Thursday.
One way to infuse green to your Thursday corporate
look is through your tie. This is you doing
necessary enough to be classy but not too much
to be seen as an overachiever.
GO CASUAL:
If corporate style is not for you on Thursday, then
a casual look to try is a green tee with possibly
white graphics on it. Wear this with denim and a
jacket to get the corporate look. This look can be
transformed into pure casual after work by taking
off the jacket and celebrating Independence Day
with your full chest.
SNEAKERS:
If you’re in an industry that is
flexible with their dress code,
this is the day to rock those
green sneakers you’ve not seen
the perfect place to rock them
to. This will go well with an allwhite
look, and no, you will not
be doing too much as white is
not the dominant colour of the
Nigerian flag.
EBUKA OBI-
UCHENDU
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INTERVIEW
Nigeria@
What Impact?
Words By -Yemisi Suleiman
As Nigeria gets ready to celebrates 60 years of Independence on
Wednesday, October 1, Allure spoke with personalities from
different sectors of the economy on the impact of the last 60
years on their industry and the lives of the youths in particular. Here is
what they said:
A Period of Mixed Fortunes
Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Women Arise
and Centre for Change
Sixty years of Independence is a period of mixed fortune for us as
Nigerians. It is a period that has witnessed several gains and numerous
challenges. For 60 years, Nigerians have had to deal with loads of leadership
challenge and economic crisis while, at the same time, the battle for the
enthronement of democracy has been fought and won.
As for us in the Civil Society, it’s been years of consistent struggle for
democracy, human rights and social justice. We have continued to demand for
an improvement in the life of the average Nigerian, and all these are
continuous demands that no administration in Nigeria has been able to
actualise. For the youth, it is not yet Uhuru, as they keep battling with
increased unemployment, poverty and insecurity. It is hoped that the Nigerian
state, will take a critical look at the challenges of the past 60 years, in building a
future that guarantees prosperity for all Nigerians.
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Government Has Been Huge in the Industry
Amaju Pinnick, President,
Nigeria Football
Federation
The tremendous support and
assistance of the government towards the
sports sector in Nigeria in 60 years of the
country’s independence, has been
responsible for the giant strides that the
football sector has made within the period.
Government has been huge in the
industry; building and maintaining
infrastructure, funding of the national teams
and performance rewards which has over
the years, served as incentive for future
generations of footballers. This
encourages them to serve with zeal, and
the spirit of patriotism when taking the pitch
against opposition from other countries.
This support has seen the national
teams win various laurels over the decade,
with the Super Eagles taking three Africa
Cup of Nations titles and featuring at
several editions of the FIFA World Cup and
the Super Falcons winning 9 of 11 editions
of the Women Africa Cup of Nations
amongst others.
Infrastructural development in
various parts of the country has not
only encouraged our country’s teeming
youth population to take to football and
other sports for meaningful dissipation
of energy (with attendant economic
benefits) and discountenance social
vices of all forms, but has also seen
Nigeria hosting major international
events such as the FIFA U20 World
Cup, FIFA U17 World Cup, Africa Cup
of Nations (two times), Africa U20 Cup
of Nations and more. However, the
recent decision by the government of
His Excellency, President
Muhammadu Buhari to move sports
from its present categorisation as
‘recreation’ to ‘business’, is a massive
paradigm shift that is bound to take
sports, including football, to new
heights. It is a measure that will
catapult football to the position of
contributing annually to the country’s
Gross Domestic Product (as it
happened in other advanced countries
of the world) within the next few years.

Nollywood has Impacted
Nigeria Positively
INTERVIEW
Eucharia Anunobi,
Nollywood Actress
First, we want to thank God Nigeria is
60 years. But when it comes to impact, I
would say Nigeria has not impacted
Nollywood; rather, it is Nollywood that
has impacted Nigeria. This is because
the movie industry has created jobs
for millions of people; people like me
who would have found it difficult to fit
into other structures that were not
readily available. For instance, I have
three degrees: I wonder where I
would have fitted in.
Nollywood has also gone ahead to
improve the image of Nigeria once
known as a fraudster nation. The advent
of Nollywood and the entertainment
industry changed all that. Those that were
not employed, are now being employed by
Nollywood. So, I would say Nollywood has
given a good shine to the country over the years.
Those in authority, should now create a level
playing ground for industries to thrive. This is
because, we have put our country in good light, at
least, we know that today the world reckons with
Nigeria as the second largest movie producing
sector in the world. In addition, almost all African
countries see Nigeria as the Hollywood of Africa.
People may say we haven’t done well, but from
a spiritual point of view, the Bible says, ‘I will give
you pastors after your kind.’ Whatever we are
going through in terms of leadership, it is because
they are the ones that God has assigned to us as
a people. And and as a people, we have not
woken up to give kudos to God and to say, let the
people who have the mind of God be in
government. So, until we are ready to change as a
people,
and
let people
who are also
in government
have the mind of God to rule us, we would still
have those who are putting us into hardship rule
over us. Invariably, if those who are in government
do not first of all remove the business of self from
their lives, they will continue to rule us with iron
hands. So if people would say to themselves, I
love my country enough and I want it to go to the
next level, it won’t be about just me and my family,
it will be let us do things for our community,
because community goes beyond the family.
Congratulations to Nigeria but we can do better
and I know we will do better.
The Fashion Industry is Now
More Lucrative and Competitive
Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi, Fashion Designer
Youths Should Play Greater
Roles in Governance
The Fashion Industry in Nigeria has evolved over the
years, since our independence, and has experienced
tremendous growth, from the 90’s till date. We have also
become a force to be reckoned with in the fashion world.
Nigerian women have embraced fashion wholeheartedly,
and are now more comfortable, confident, and happy, with
the expertise of fashion designers in Nigeria making their
outfits for their special occasions, casual and office attire, as
opposed to shopping abroad which was the norm before.
It’s my fifteenth year, as a fashion designer in Nigeria. A
lot has changed since I started. I recall when I started in
2005, there were a handful of designers back then. The
mentality people had then was not favourable towards a
fashion designer. Our profession was regarded more as a
hobby by many, and not an actual career worth investing in. I
am pleased to see that the perception of the past has
changed.
Today, a lot of our youths study fashion as their first
choice at the university, because they have veterans in the
fashion industry they look up to and admire. From mentoring
some of these youths, I can categorically say, they are
prepared, ready, determined, to achieve great success and
are not perturbed by any difficulties they might encounter
along the way. This is a good mindset to have.
The fashion industry in Nigeria is booming than ever
before. There are many new designers to attest to the
growth of the industry. Which makes the industry more
lucrative and competitive. We can’t be ignored any longer as
we have Nigerian designers making waves internationally,
and locally.
For the youths with passion, they need to exercise a
great deal of patience, be very persistent, extremely
hardworking, never give up on their dream.
FiDA Nigeria’s mandate is to use our legal expertise as a
tool of social engineering for the protection, promotion of the
right of women and children including that of the youths.
And I can tell you that we have been doing that successfully
for the past 55 years.
The youth population of a Nation should be considered
as an asset and they are expected to play greater roles in
governance, politics, policy and development processes
Rhoda Tyoden, National
President FIDA
because they are the fulcrum of a
Nation’s development. But what can we
say of the Nigerian youths today? They
seem to me confused, left to float with
no clear, cut- out direction.
We are a Nation blessed with
mineral resources and oil, yet, the
Nigerian youth is so overwhelmed with
numerous challenges such as;
insecurity, unemployment and school
dropped out. Young girls are going into
prostitution to make ends meet. You
also have so much going on with
human trafficking. If you talk to a
Nigerian youth, he will tell you that
Nigeria has failed him and you can’t
blame him. So there should be a
deliberate attempt to make issues
concerning the youths a focal point in
our policies. They should also be
allowed to play greater roles in
governance. They should be a part and
parcel of every policy process that is
being carried out in Nigeria.
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Owning Your Sexuality
Wellness
Talk
SPOT
By - Rita Okoye
What some of your favourite
celebrities said and we listened.
Not everyone is crazy and
free. I am, but my sisters are
not and I understand, and
respect that. The same way I
respect Nengi for keeping
her cool. Being cool doesn’t
mean you are fake, it just
means you’re cool period,”
Laura Ikeji throws
weight behind BBNaija
housemate, Nengi.
A
number of times, you see people shying
away from talking about sex, which
brings me to the question - can we talk
about sex? Yes we can even though
some persons will prefer not to. We take delight
in boasting to friends about the great sex we
have had or make jokes with them about the
crappy sex we once had but will never talk
about sex. Whereas on the other hand, it’s a lot
easier for one to talk about practically anything
under the earth, and provide a platform for
stuffs that are not necessarily in the spotlight
instead of intercourse as a subject matter.
A huge part of owning your sexuality is by
taking care of yourself, in other words, being
vocal about things that you feel uneasy about or
have the tendency to make you clam up at the
mention of sex. But these conversations are
vital to your health and well-being, especially as
it enable one to maintain a healthy and
satisfying sex life.
Allow yourself to feel comfortable about
your sexual desires and if you happen to
practice safe love making, give yourself the
freedom to explore and enjoy these desires to
your satisfaction.
Consider the biological nature of sex- Humans
were made to desire, want, have and enjoy sex
because it is a biological imperative.
Recognize Shame-Many people feel
uncomfortable talking about sex or being
talked to about sex, because shame surrounds
this “taboo” topic. Rachel Keller, Licensed
Clinical Social Worker, explains that it is totally
okay and normal to talk about sex and explore
your sexuality before delving into why we might
attach shame to sexual experiences. “It is
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natural and healthy to explore one’s body,
starting in childhood and through all stages of
life. It is also natural to experience sexual desire
and to act on that desire when done in a safe
and consensual way. If you feel disgust about
your body or sexuality, it may mean that you are
carrying shame or judgment that doesn’t belong
to you.” Keller goes on to explain that many of
her clients can recall being shamed for exploring
their bodies when they were children.
Accept and feel comfortable with sexual
desires. It’s important that you guage your
level of comfort every step of the way.
Sometimes, guilt or the shame mentioned
earlier on can get in the way of feeling
comfortable with sex. Note that, desire is
something you wish or long for because it brings
you satisfaction. You’re the only one who knows
what makes you feel satisfied/happy/fulfilled.
This of course, is true for every area of your life
but we often forget or neglect this truth when it
comes to our sexuality.
“Women are taught to be sexually
appealing but not demanding; to be
sexually available but not too hungry, to
bring our partners to orgasm but to fake
our own pleasure for their benefit and
protection. Many of us cannot name our
sexual anatomy or describe what those
parts long for.’’
Irrespective of the kind of sex you are having
or wanting, the best gift you can give yourself is
to understand, accept and take charge of your
sexuality. Owning your sexiness is a loving,
inclusive and essential way of starting the
process, so get started and get some pleasures.
“My father taught me the
importance of getting your
kids to understand what you
do. I love the fact that my
daughters know every aspect
of my work and are a part of it.
Start them young. Those who
will follow your footsteps will
do great. But when they grow
older and want to do
something else, please give
them wings and let them fly.
They will do amazing things
too. God bless you all,”
Stella Damasus’
parenting tips.
“It doesn’t matter if thousand
people are doing what you
are doing. Find a way to do it
uniquely. Give it class.
Exceptional package. Then
strategize and promote it like
your life depends on it.
Represent the brand
anywhere you go. Pray and
watch grace speak for you,”
Adediwura Gold shares
important success tips.
“Never call anyone who is
older than you by their first
names upon first meeting
them, no matter how ‘woke’
you are. Wait for them to give
you that privilege. If they
don’t, don’t presumptuously
take the privilege. This
applies universally. More so
in Europe and America.
Good manners open doors
that good looks can’t open.
‪Many people turn off destiny
helpers God sent to them by
approaching them with ‘yo’
‘sup’, ‘hey’, etc,” Reno
Omokri on good manners.

Afro
Afro hairstyles have constantly
been in and out of vogue since
the 1960s to early 70’s when
they became popular among
Nigerian women and men. It
involves leaving untreated hair
to stand tall. Today, the natural
Afro hair is being replaced by
extensions.
BEAUTY
Iconic
hair
Chignon
The chignon, which can be
traced to ancient Greece where
Athenian women commonly wore
it with gold or ivory handcrafted
hairpins, has been worn over
the years by Nigerian women for
special occasions like weddings,
dinners, etc. This elegant hair
style, effortlessly exudes royalty
and it’s a choice hair style for
Black tie events.
styles
Through The Years
By - Josephine Agbonkhese
Beyond being fashion
statements, hairstyles are a
mark of identity for different
societies around the world.
Over the years, Nigerian
hairstyling, like every other
aspect of the Nigerian culture,
has evolved; and grown into a
medium of self-expression.
As we celebrate 60 years of
independence as a nation,
Vanguard Allure reminisces on
top hairstyles rocked by Nigerian
women at different times in
history.
Classic thread
A popular method for growing and straightening
the hair without having to use a hair straightener,
hair threading has been part of hair care routine for
many generations among women in Sub Saharan
countries including Nigeria. Remember the puff-puff
hairstyle? That’s one of its variants. Treading is very
similar to faux locs but in this case, the hair is woven
together, giving it the vintage look.
Ghana weaving
Also known as fishbone, Ghana braids are African
cornrow protective hairstyles made with hair extensions
but in a sleeker and trendier way. This versatile
hairstyle emerged in the late 1990s and has since
grown into a globally accepted hairstyle. Every Nigerian
woman has probably rocked it at some point too, using
either wool or regular attachments.
Cornrows
Regarded as one of the most well-known styles
of all times, this hairstyle has remained a classic
since the 1960s and 1970s when it became
popular. It has evolved into sophisticated looks
with the use of attachments, making this supposed
conservative hairstyle fit for almost all occasions.
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INSTAGRAM
MOMENTS
With Yemisi Suleiman
In case you missed, these were the most Interesting
pictures and stories on Instagram last week, as posted by
your favourite celebrities.
Etinosa Goes Glam
for the Gram
You definitely can’t go wrong with a red bold
lipstick as seen on actress Etinosa Idemudia who, with
this flawless makeup and clear skin, got us all drooling
over her new look last week. Etinosa who has been
off the trolling lane for some time now, posted this
beautiful photo on her Instagram handle accompanied
by an inspiring message for fans and followers.
“Today’s message is: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
You are enough; you are more intelligent than you
think, more learned than these people trying to control
your mind. Stop doubting yourself or looking down
on yourself and your opinions. Be confident with your
decisions. Also, Guide your mind especially in these
times with so much media content we consume daily,
notions creep into your sub conscious and form your
mindset. Make sure it’s POSITIVE.”
Chika Ike Living
the Life
Nollywood star, Chika
Ike is definitely living the
life. The actress was
recently a hot topic on
social media, when she
was called out by Regina
Daniel’s mother Rita,
for allegedly dating her
daughter’s Billionaire
husband Ned Nwoko,
after she posted photos of
her cruising on a private
jet. She looks good
though.
House of Irawo unveils
new brand
To celebrate their 3rd
year in business, House
of Irawo recently, unveiled
its new name, logo and
website. The purpose
behind the rebranding was
to simplify and modernize
the brand, while still
paying homage to the
founders’ heritage.
Irawo is a Nigerianbased
womenswear
brand founded by a family
of women who understand
the power of communicating
individuality through clothing.
The brand creates
investment pieces, made by
skilled artisans that feature
an array of colours and
textures that cater to women
who are unapologetically
blazing their own trail.
Toke and her
TM Brand
Media girl, Author and
social media influencer,
Toke Makinwa took some
time off her regular gist to
appreciate her work as an
entrepreneur and boss of
the TM Luxury bag. She
took to her Instagram
page to express herself
thus: “You say what
now? Seeing my brand
makes me so happy,
God is good. TM Global.
Feeling very colourful in
my Vistosa and Micro mini
bag from Tokemakinwa
Luxury.” And if you are
wondering if her top is
actually a blouse or scarf,
hear her: “ Yes I tied my
scarf as a top.” Now you
know.”