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November 22, 2020<br />

4<br />

Great Outfit<br />

Ideas For A<br />

casual<br />

date<br />

Makeup<br />

Trends for<br />

THE BOLD<br />

WIZKID:<br />

Ode to Lagos


3<br />

6<br />

IN THIS ISSUE<br />

email: <strong>allure</strong>fortheworld@vanguardngr.com<br />

HAPPINESS<br />

4 Cover: Wizkid: Ode to Lagos<br />

6 Sexmatics: Styles For Hot<br />

Weather<br />

CELEBRATION<br />

3<br />

7<br />

Fashion : 4 Great Outfit Ideas For A<br />

Casual Date<br />

Beauty : Makeup Trends for The Bold<br />

22 NOVEMBER 2020<br />

8 Instagram Moments<br />

WELCOME...<br />

From a humble beginning<br />

singing in a church choir, Afro<br />

pop star, Wizkid, has grown to<br />

become one of Nigeria’s finest<br />

musical export. With several<br />

hits in his kitty and<br />

collaborations with<br />

international acts like<br />

Beyonce, Drake, The<br />

Weekend and DJ Khalee, his<br />

popularity has increased globally.<br />

With all of his achievements which include<br />

several juicy endorsements from top brands like<br />

Pepsi and Guinness that have helped to shore up<br />

his net worth, the Ginger crooner has not, for once,<br />

forgot his roots. His love for his childhood<br />

neighbourhood in Surulere, Lagos, inspired the<br />

famed song ”Ojuelegba’’ from his 2014 album, Ayo.<br />

His current album Made in Lagos, pays full<br />

tribute to Lagos; Nigeria’s mega city. He talks with<br />

Yemisi Suleiman on career, family and politics. Pg<br />

4-5<br />

If you plan going on a date today, check out four<br />

great casual looks to try. Pg 3<br />

The bedroom is still sizzling as our sex coach,<br />

Adesuwa, writes about sex<br />

styles to beat the heat.pg 6 J . E<br />

Enjoy the package and<br />

Jemi Ekunkunbor<br />

lookposh2017@gmail.com<br />

have a great week ahead.<br />

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Quotes<br />

“Your talent is God’s<br />

gift to you. What you<br />

do with it is your gift<br />

back to God”.<br />

- Leo Buscaglia<br />

“Our greatest<br />

weakness lies in giving<br />

up. The most certain<br />

way to succeed is<br />

always to try just one<br />

more time”.<br />

- Thomas A. Edison<br />

“If you do what you<br />

love, it is the best way<br />

to relax”.<br />

- Christian Louboutin<br />

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EDITOR<br />

JEMI EKUNKUNBOR<br />

ASST. EDITOR<br />

YEMISI SULEIMAN<br />

REPORTER<br />

Josephine Agbonkhese<br />

COPY EDITOR<br />

DODOIYI WILLIAM-WEST<br />

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ADESUWA<br />

EWOIGBOKHAN<br />

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LAYOUT / DESIGN<br />

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Classic Midi<br />

Dress<br />

Announce your love for<br />

vintage classics dress,<br />

which looks equally<br />

splendid on all body types.<br />

Be it mini, midi, wrap, A-line<br />

or bodycon, dresses are<br />

perfect outfits for a brunch<br />

or coffee date. They are<br />

flattering and girly.<br />

FASHION<br />

TOOLZ<br />

4Great By - Temitope Ojo<br />

Wide-Leg Pants<br />

To make wide-leg pants cool enough<br />

for a casual date night, choose a pair in<br />

a bold colour or print, top with a refined<br />

white sweater, and add some statement<br />

jewellery.<br />

Outfit Ideas<br />

forA Casual Date<br />

Casual dates are tricky since they mostly happen during that period when you’re<br />

getting to know each other. Going on this date doesn’t have to be extravagant<br />

and borderline uncomfortable. You should have a relaxed outfit, but don’t be too<br />

sloppy. The dilemma of how much effort you should put in starts with what to<br />

wear. If you’re having a hard time finding the right outfit for a casual date, here<br />

are some four outfit ideas to get you started.<br />

Little Black Dress<br />

Announce your love for vintage classics<br />

dress, which looks equally splendid on all<br />

body types. Be it mini, midi, wrap, A-line<br />

or bodycon, dresses are perfect outfits for<br />

a brunch or coffee date. They are flattering<br />

and girly.<br />

INI OKOJIE<br />

Pleated Maxi Skirt<br />

A pleated maxi skirt is a simple, elegant and<br />

effortless piece that takes you from the office to<br />

your date. This one is good for a casual dinner<br />

date or drinks. Wear it with a printed shirt,<br />

cropped top, off shoulder top, turtleneck or<br />

sweater top.<br />

November 22, 2020 / 3


INTERVIEW<br />

Wizkid:<br />

Ode to Lagos<br />

Words By - Yemisi Suleiman<br />

Super talented and a regular hitmaker, these are some of the attributes to describe<br />

singer, songwriter, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid.<br />

The 30-year-old Lagos born singer with hits after hits has risen to the world stage,<br />

easily becoming the most internationally popular and influential act from Nigeria and<br />

Africa. With successful collaborations with top music stars around the world including;<br />

America’s Drake and Beyonce Knowles, the award-winning singer, continues to infuse his<br />

Lagos roots into all of his music to massive success. Following an initial delay out of respect<br />

for the recent events that happened in Nigeria, Wizkid finally released his muchanticipated<br />

album ‘Made In Lagos, a fifteen tracker album that projects his love for the city.<br />

From his London base, the Ojuelegba crooner talks about his attachment to Lagos,<br />

musical journey, his thoughts on the #EndSARS, Police brutality, family love and more..<br />

You’ve just released your new album,<br />

Made in Lagos. Can you tell me about the<br />

making of this album and writing of the<br />

songs?<br />

Yes, it took me nearly three years to make<br />

this album. I had an incredible time creating it<br />

and it was very personal. Everything<br />

happened organically and I think the album is<br />

a reflection of that, plus who I am today.<br />

Are all the 15 songs influenced by Lagos,<br />

what inspired you to write the songs?<br />

The title of the album really explains itself.<br />

It’s where I come from. Lagos is the place<br />

that birthed me and it’s what made me who I<br />

am today. With this project, I just want to<br />

show people the amazing talent and music<br />

that comes from our people. Music is very<br />

soulful and spiritual to me, so I did my best to<br />

put that into every song.<br />

What does Lagos mean to you and what<br />

do you love most about the city?<br />

Lagos is everything to me. That is my<br />

home. I love the people and the hustle spirit<br />

in people.<br />

The album features contributions from<br />

Burnaboy, Skepta, and a few others, why<br />

did you decide to work with them?<br />

Yes, all the artistes featured make this<br />

project even more special to me. They are all<br />

artistes that I respect, and we all share a<br />

genuine love for music and that is also very<br />

important to me. I appreciate all of them for<br />

blessing me with their time and talent.<br />

This album was originally meant for<br />

release in October, but you had to put<br />

aside to join the #EndSARS protest in<br />

London. What is your view on the<br />

#EndSARS movement, do you think it’s<br />

worth fighting for?<br />

The #EndSARS movement is a beautiful<br />

thing to see, in the sense that our<br />

generation- Nigerian youths are coming<br />

together to make our home country a better<br />

place. That is real love and that is the real<br />

energy that is going to go a long way in<br />

changing things in our country. So, it was<br />

important for me to play my part, and not<br />

release my album at such a sensitive time.<br />

Do you feel that artistes have a<br />

responsibility to be political, especially at<br />

the moment?<br />

We are part of the community too. And it<br />

is our role to show unity with the people.<br />

They are our biggest fans. As an artiste, I<br />

have been blessed to be on a platform like<br />

this because of the people, and that is<br />

something I do not forget easily.<br />

How much does the politics of Nigeria<br />

impact you as an artiste?<br />

It is disheartening.<br />

How did you get started as a musician<br />

and songwriter?<br />

I started in church with a few friends.<br />

Who are your earliest musical<br />

influences?<br />

I grew up listening to a lot of Fela and Bob<br />

Marley songs and that somehow influenced<br />

me and my style of music today.<br />

As an artist, what are some of your<br />

favourite songs that you’ve written?<br />

That is a hard question to answer because I<br />

genuinely like everything.<br />

4<br />

/ November 22, 2020


INTERVIEW<br />

You are always on the go. Do you ever<br />

get your ‘me time’?<br />

I go to the studio everyday, although that<br />

is work, but it is actually like home to me. My<br />

music is very personal to me. I love to make<br />

music, that is what I live to do. So that is<br />

how I spend my ‘me time’. The studio is my<br />

favourite place to be.<br />

Who are your influences in life?<br />

Family, especially my sons, they are very<br />

close to my heart. They keep me grounded<br />

and focused. That is why I do this.<br />

You have worked with some of the<br />

biggest stars in the industry, what was it<br />

like working with Beyonce?<br />

It was a blessing. P2J actually talked me<br />

into doing that song. He wouldn’t let me rest<br />

until it was finished. I love the message of<br />

the song, growing up with my sisters, it’s<br />

important that black women are told often<br />

how important they are. It’s a feel-good<br />

song, I love how it makes people feel,<br />

especially women of color. That’s what<br />

making music is all about to me, it’s the<br />

feeling. So when I work with fellow artists,<br />

I’m not so much concerned about stardom.<br />

I like to connect with them musically or on a<br />

human level.<br />

I’d like to be<br />

remembered as<br />

someone that<br />

made good<br />

music, that made<br />

real music and<br />

shared positive<br />

energy.<br />

You are obviously one of the bestdressed<br />

music stars in Nigeria, what is<br />

fashion for you?<br />

I love Fashion. You can never have<br />

enough clothes. I grew up not having a lot of<br />

clothes, so now I can afford whatever I like. I<br />

shop for no reason. It’s really one of the<br />

ways, apart from music that I get to express<br />

myself. In my videos and my photo shoots,<br />

I’m particular about the pieces I wear. If I go<br />

to a shoot and the clothes are not right or do<br />

not fit the way I need it to, I won’t do it. I do<br />

not care what it’s for. I have to feel good<br />

when I get dressed.<br />

If you were not a musician, what would<br />

you be?<br />

I actually don’t know. Music is literally<br />

what I love to do. I’ve never had any other<br />

passion. I can’t imagine doing anything<br />

else.<br />

What is the best part of being<br />

superstar Wizkid?<br />

I’d say the best part is just being able to<br />

touch people in a positive way, and making<br />

people feel good through my music.<br />

Photographer @robrusling123<br />

repped by @mayorproductions<br />

Stylist @karenbinnscreative<br />

HMU @clairedegraft<br />

What would you want your fans to<br />

remember you for?<br />

I’d like to be remembered as someone<br />

that made good music, that made real music<br />

and shared positive energy.<br />

What message do you have for your fans<br />

and those that look up to you for<br />

inspiration in life?<br />

I love my fans, forever and ever. They are<br />

one of my biggest blessings! Wizkid FC Love<br />

una die. I’m forever grateful for them.<br />

November 22, 2020 / 5


makes for fantastic G-spot joys.<br />

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Styles For Hot Weather<br />

Most spouses are taking precaution to<br />

protect their orgasm as the country<br />

enters a dreadfully hot, heat wave. As a<br />

result, regular scheduled lovemaking<br />

cannot be interrupted.<br />

The way summer is heating up is the same way<br />

one’s libido is also heating. With warmer weather,<br />

comes heat fatigue and sweaty, sticky bodies. It’s<br />

a fact that some persons find the sweaty vibe very<br />

sexy, whereas, others do not.<br />

Listed below are great sex positions to help<br />

you keep cool during this hot sticky season.<br />

DOGGY STYLE<br />

This should actually be number one favourite for<br />

hot weather sex. The style allows you get it in and<br />

get it on in record time especially, as it limits the<br />

amount of physical contact between two partners.<br />

Skin-to-skin contact is fantastic for boosting<br />

oxytocin levels and increasing intimacy. It also<br />

raises your body temperature and this position,<br />

results in the fastest orgasm for men.<br />

What can go wrong here is when you move too<br />

hard and fast with the tempo. Do not feel less<br />

macho to slow it down this summer. However,<br />

slow grinding feels great and keeps the heart rate<br />

low. After all, this is hot weather intercourse, so<br />

keep it cool.<br />

SPOONING<br />

This is a very lazy love making position to rock this<br />

summer with less effort. Simply lie on your sides like<br />

spoons and grind away. Although there is a fair bit of<br />

skin-to-skin with this move, the low energy<br />

expenditure makes up for it and it is particularly<br />

comfortable for pregnant ladies. Try finding your<br />

perfect rhythm together for better outcome, which<br />

PILEDRIVER<br />

Although this position requires a bit of effort for<br />

the penetrator, it means that couples may<br />

need to heat up a little. However, the view<br />

from above certainly makes up for it. Since the<br />

skin-to-skin contact is pretty minimal, this will<br />

help keep the body heat low.<br />

Try not go too deep, too fast, and too hard as<br />

the cervix does not like being smacked by<br />

anything and can be very painful especially<br />

with this heat. Keep the tempo slow and<br />

sensual with this move.<br />

SHOWER SEX<br />

This one is a win for hot season make out.<br />

Keep the water temp cool (but not too cold)<br />

and have it on.<br />

The only issue with this is not using lubricant.<br />

Normally, water can wash away natural<br />

lubrication, so if you must indulge in this, that<br />

means you must use a high-quality silicone<br />

lube or even an oil-based one.<br />

And steer clear from oil-based lubes if you’re<br />

using condoms. It’s vital to always use the<br />

right lube for the position.<br />

THE PALM TREE<br />

This standing oral sex position<br />

can also be done on a tile floor,<br />

or against a fridge (Be sure to<br />

switch it off from the socket). The<br />

receiver stands naked against a<br />

flat surface like a wall; your<br />

backs will be cooling from the<br />

contact of the wall with the giver<br />

on his/her knees in front of him/<br />

her on the floor. You can put a<br />

pillow under your knees. Do not<br />

try to be a super man/woman.<br />

Be sure to stick to these hot<br />

weather- friendly styles as they<br />

will definitely help in keeping you<br />

cool. So, feel free to focus on<br />

being naughty-naughty.<br />

Going too long without washing your sheets can cause a bad smell. To keep the<br />

air fresh, strip your bed and wash the sheets and pillowcases every week.<br />

Freshen the Carpet<br />

Carpet is the most popular choice for bedroom flooring for obvious reasons; it’s<br />

comfortable to walk on, it reduces sound and temperature swings, and it adds<br />

considerable impact to your bedroom’s décor. The downside of carpet, is its<br />

tendency to hold onto bacteria, mold, and. dirt from your feet or the bottom of your<br />

shoes, which can create a bad smell.<br />

Sprinkle baking soda on your carpet, let it sit for at least an hour, then vacuum the<br />

powder away, along with the stink.<br />

4<br />

Your bedroom should smell fresh, clean and well fragranced. If it smells<br />

otherwise, it will affect your wellbeing and romance.<br />

Here are few tips:<br />

Open the Windows<br />

The fastest way to a fresh-smelling room is opening the windows and letting the sunlight<br />

and fresh air in. Ensure you open your bedroom windows each morning. Your bedroom<br />

will smell fresher.<br />

Wash the Bedsheets<br />

Natural Ways To<br />

Make Your Bedroom<br />

Smell Fresh<br />

There’s nothing quite as comfy as clean, soft bedsheets—but those same sheets<br />

absorb a considerable amount of body oils, fluids, and shed skin particles each night.<br />

Keep your bedroom carpets clean by removing your shoes before entering<br />

Diffusers and Candles<br />

Choose the ones that help you sleep, such as lavender, jasmine, vanilla, or<br />

sandalwood and place on your nightstand. Enjoy the fragrance and you sleep and<br />

relax.<br />

6<br />

/ November 22, 2020


BEAUTY<br />

Fluffy Brows<br />

Brows are such a focal point on the face.<br />

Fluffy, natural-looking brows are on trend.<br />

To achieved this, brush the brows up and<br />

make the hairs straight. This brow changes<br />

the face shape and creates a more angled look.<br />

Try it out with a brow-shaping wax that tints<br />

and volumises your brow hairs, and then a<br />

brow pen to fill in any sparse area.<br />

nancy isime<br />

makeup<br />

Trends for<br />

The Bold<br />

By - Josephine Agbonkhese<br />

With arguably the most glamorous time of the year upon<br />

us, it’s the perfect time for you to get back into your<br />

makeup-wearing mode; especially if you’re one of those who<br />

haven’t been wearing much makeup this year due to the<br />

compulsory use of 2020’s hottest accessory—the face mask.<br />

Whether you’re attending a social or formal event, the<br />

following makeup trends will help complete your look and<br />

make you feel like things are slightly normal.<br />

Interestingly, they are all about the eyes!<br />

The Ultimate Cat Eye<br />

Cat eyes are an easy and sexy way to play up your eyes<br />

and feel done up. You can go as natural or dramatic.<br />

To nail the trend, start from the end of the eye, pointing<br />

it towards the top of the ears , then glide liner inward.<br />

Whether you are using a felt or brush tip, the more you<br />

press down, the thicker your line is.<br />

Choose a cat eye style that suits your eye shape.<br />

Mega-Watt<br />

Lashes<br />

There’s no better time to<br />

wear long, luscious lashes.<br />

Achieving this is simple: get a<br />

curler and mascara combo.<br />

Try looking down into your<br />

mirror as you curl, placing<br />

the flat side of the curler<br />

curve onto your eyelid and as<br />

close to the root<br />

of your lashes<br />

as possible.<br />

The curl should<br />

start there, not<br />

halfway up the<br />

lash.<br />

Dramatic Eyeshadow<br />

Feeling daring?<br />

Then it’s time to<br />

spot some dramatic<br />

eyeshadow look.<br />

Start by applying<br />

an eyeshadow<br />

base for maximum<br />

pigmentation<br />

before applying<br />

and reapplying<br />

your eyeshadow. Opt for a<br />

bold, intimidating colour,<br />

and carefully blend edges<br />

together if using more than<br />

one colour. If prepping for an<br />

evening event, try adding some<br />

sparkle on your eyelids. Remember to<br />

use a highlighter around the edges of your eyes for<br />

a perfect finishing. Keep the rest of your makeup<br />

look on the simple side.<br />

joy<br />

November 22, 2020 / 7


INSTAGRAM<br />

MOMENTS<br />

With Yemisi Suleiman<br />

In case you missed, these were the most Interesting pictures and stories<br />

on Instagram last week as posted by your favourite celebrities.<br />

Gucci Lives at Polo Avenue<br />

After years of partnership, Polo Avenue Nigeria’s foremost<br />

luxury fashion destination, has received exclusive rights<br />

to retail Gucci Ready-to-Wear clothing in Nigeria and West<br />

Africa, in addition to leather goods.<br />

This is in line with the brand’s commitment to providing<br />

beauty and customer delight, and connecting international<br />

fashion brands to Africa, using innovative global<br />

partnerships such as Gucci’s.<br />

Speaking about the partnership, Jennifer Obayuwana,<br />

Executive Director, Polo Avenue, said: “For many, Gucci<br />

is a way of life and a means of self-expression. Its high<br />

quality, attention-grabbing, luxury pieces always make a<br />

statement, which is why we ensured that we deepened our<br />

partnership with the brand to introduce its Ready-to-Wear<br />

pieces. Our customers are promised beauty, delight, and<br />

an assurance of authenticity with each unique and opulent<br />

piece, and for these reasons, we are proud to be the true<br />

custodians of this luxury brand here in Nigeria. Gucci lives<br />

here at Polo Avenue.”<br />

Polo Avenue also recently, launched its second store in<br />

Lekki, Lagos, which presented the opportunity to extend<br />

her partnership with Gucci, she said.<br />

Ooni of Ife and wife<br />

welcome Baby boy<br />

It was a joyous week for the Ooni of<br />

Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi,<br />

Ojaja II, and his wife, Olori Naomi<br />

Silekunola who welcomed a baby boy<br />

into their home.<br />

The Monarch broke the good news to<br />

friends and followers last Wednesday<br />

via his social media handles. Attached<br />

with this photo, he wrote; “To God<br />

be the glory great things he has<br />

done. Hearty congratulations to the<br />

entire House of Oduduwa and Olori<br />

Silekunola who today, birthed a Prince<br />

to the Royal throne of Oduduwa.<br />

Mother and child are doing well to the<br />

glory of God Almighty.”<br />

It would be recalled that there were<br />

reports a few months back, that the<br />

monarch and his wife welcomed a<br />

baby boy, a report which was refuted<br />

as fake news.<br />

MR. & MRS. CARO JOCKEY<br />

Mudi re-launches Abuja<br />

outlet<br />

In order to give clients a better<br />

shopping experience, foremost<br />

menswear clothier, Mudi relocated it’s<br />

Abuja outlet to Wise 2 in Abuja. The relaunch<br />

took place last weekend with a<br />

cocktail party and the unveiling of an<br />

end of year collection.<br />

The event attracted heavy weights<br />

from major sectors of the society<br />

including the designer’s muse, Actor<br />

and Media Entrepreneur, Mr. Richard<br />

Mofe Damijo.<br />

Comedian, Okey Bakassi regaled<br />

the audience with classic one-liners,<br />

cementing his reputation as an<br />

evergreen entertainer.<br />

Others who graced the event included;<br />

Minister of State for Health, Senator<br />

Olorunnimbe Mamora, Minister of<br />

State for Labour, Barrister Festus<br />

Keyamo amongst others.<br />

L-R: JULIUS RONE, ONANIMBE MAMORA, MUDI,<br />

BARR. FESTUS KEYAMU & DAN AKPOWA<br />

RMD, MOZEZ PRAIZ (BEHIND) & OKEY BAKASI

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