Glamsquad Magazine August 2021

Glamsquad
AUGUST 2021
Botox:
The Non-
Invasive
Treatment
& Side
Effects
Kim
Kardashian:
10 Nigerian
Celebrities
She Influenced
Into Plastic
Surgery
ETINOSA
IDEMUDIA:
The Ultimate Bad Ass Girl?
The power
of sex and
the men
Brought
Down
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Inside
Glamsquad
Magazine
August 2021
HEALTH
7 Proven
Weight-Loss
Techniques
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The Power
Of Sex:
And The Men
Brought Down
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ETINOSA
IDEMUDIA:
The Ultimate Bad Ass Girl?
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Editor-In-chief /
Publisher :
Remmy Ifueko Diagbare
COPY Editor:
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We pay for exclusive celebrity stories.
B
ooks are never to be judged by their covers.
To cast a book aside simply because
the cover looks unattractive would have
deprived the world of the great intellectual
minds whose writings have enthralled the world:
from Shakespeare to Yeats, Charles Dickens, Wole
Soyinka and Chinua Achebe, to mention a few.
As only reading a book can tell its true contents,
so one can’t judge a person from afar You can
only really truly know someone once the veneer of
public glare has been pulled off. This is what I can
confirm with my interaction with Etinoda Idemudia,
a Nollywood superstar.
This cover almost didn’t happen. Opinions were
divided: “She has a bad reputation that wouldn’t
be good for the magazine”, some argued. “Let’s
give her a chance to tell her story”, the side
countered.
At the end, the decision to go ahead or not fell
on me and I put down the gavel! I wanted to hear
her story. Is Etinosa really the ultimate bad ass girl?
You will not know unless you turn the pages!
Welcome to all our other fabulous stories. Another
month, another package! Just for you!
From one bad ass girl to another bad ass
American star, influencing women all over the world
to acquire ‘bad asses.’ Read how Kim Kardashan
has influenced women all over the world with her
‘bad ass’ butt revolution. See pp. 40.
Also, read the whole story of plastic surgery and
Fredric Brandt, the doctor who stumbled on botox
treatment and changed women’s faces for ever.
We have a package! Every story - a must read!
Welcome August!
Enjoy!
R .
Remmy Diagbare
Editor - in-Chief
Style 101:
One Trend
Three Ways
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FASHION
THE STYLE
GURU: HOW
TO DRESS
LIKE A BOSS
LADY
Dressing well and looking presentable is essential
but so is being comfortable because that,
ultimately, makes you feel confident – as the boss
lady you are. “A woman is never sexier than when she
is comfortable in her clothes”. This quote from Vera
Wanghas is so relatable, in my opinion.
Female entrepreneurs, founders, executives and
professionals perceive power-dressing as the new work
place accessory that can move your career along.
Fashion builds and demonstrates confidence.
It is a new empowerment tool because it’s essential
to dress for the life you want to live. Now, women are a
force to reckon with, especially as we have a new focus
on women uniting.
Read on and find the interesting fashion tips on office
wear for ladies. Now, considering that I’m privy to all the
behind-the-scenes discussions that have allowed me to
pick up a few things over the years, I have decided to
put together a few style tips that have helped me bring
my A-game, style-wise, and as a ‘boss lady’ every time.
Check out how to score the ‘boss lady’ look in four
different ways.
Dress
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Work the Tops
and Colours
FASHION
Choosing a good quality blouse for work
seems like an easy task but the right kind
of ‘boss lady’ look requires a little attention
to detail. Just because you work in an
office environment does not mean you
always have to go for the usual monotonous
black or grey suit.
Have fun picking tops that have
monochrome colours but are creative in their
sleeves, cuts and patterns. No doubt, you’ll
look like the trendiest ‘boss lady’ in your office.
It is no ‘little black dress’ and though shirts keep
a low profile, they share the same versatility in
the wardrobe.
A patterned shirt can be matched with a classic
black skirt or pants and, even if you decide to go
for a bold bottom, a simple, evergreen white shirt
brings the whole look together. You can even get
creative and opt for asymmetrical shirts for that
added edge.
Sexy and Classy
Any woman can look sexy and professional at the same
time. Choose a dress that accentuates your curves and
keeps your look professional. Work wear for women will
never go wrong with dresses. A well-fitted dress does this
effortlessly. Have a go-to colour palette when choosing
your dress – it is common for women to stick to grey, black
and dark blues. These are tones you can never go wrong
with. Similar to choosing tops, dresses in these colours have
a sleek and sensual vibe that you can’t get from any other
coloured dress.
When it comes to the culottes themselves, choosing the
right style is key. Culottes can easily be unflattering and
make you look shorter or broader (unless you’re one of
those tall, thin types who look good in anything). The key is
to find a pair that hits a few inches above the ankle and
streamlined on the sides - no bunching or pockets, which
can add bulk.
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Don’t Forget
the Bottoms
You need to choose your skirt or pants
right to finish off that chic ‘boss lady’
look. Your options are plenty - from
high-waisted pants to wide-leg
culottes.
Putting on a skirt can add
sophistication to your look; a black
pencil skirt is another ‘must’ in your
wardrobe. Just ensure that you
balance the colours in your whole look
by opting for a monotone bottom to
match a bolder top and vice versa.
High-waisted pants hide love handles,
belly bulges and front flap. They keep
shirts properly tucked-in. Best of all,
they don’t give you a muffin top or
show a ‘plumber’s crack’. No wonder,
then, that the high-waisted style is on
the rise.
Power Suits or
Blazer It Up
Power suits! They are not for everyone but
they sure are an excellent choice for an
office girl. There are so many different styles
out there, it will make your head spin. Pick
the one that fits your personal style best and
rock it to that Monday morning meeting.
Attention and compliments are
guaranteed!
Blazers have been the pinnacle of sartorial
elegance for the longest time. They are a
piece of clothing that transcends fast
fashion as they are adaptable to any
occasion.
Easy to style with any ensemble, a blazer is
also perfect for any age or profession,
making it a must-have in your wardrobe. Try
on a relaxed blazer to bring that delicate
balance of edge and elegance which fit
the highly recommended work wear for
women.
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Tip
Always Accessorize
Go for a bold accessory this time: chunky
earrings, statement rings, golden pendant
necklaces. There are so many options to help
you add a funky and chic twist to your office
attire, it’s almost overwhelming! Pick the one
that suits your style most and flash it to
everyone at work. Go get it, boss lady!
There is not a lot of variety when it comes to
work clothing. When creating a powerful style,
the goal is to play with how you combine
these pieces to make them look different.
By playing with colours, patterns and
accessories, you create a whole new look.
Think earrings, necklaces and bracelets. An
iconic yet straight forward accessory can
complete the look, making you look like a
women entrepreneur.
Please let me know your thoughts.
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Style
101 1 3
Trend
Ways
Word By Amenna Daayo
Jumpsuits became
popular a few years
ago, and have slowly
become a trend.
Every woman agrees that
they are a sophisticated
alternative to our standard
jeans and cute top outfit
formula. You can easily
dress them up or down
which is extra helpful when
many of us are traveling
or just have busy weekend
schedules.
Anyway, potty breaks
aside (it is terrible taking
bathroom breaks in
jumpsuits – you just have to
take the whole thing down),
we all love jumpsuits!
Jumpsuits have become
a trend, and there are a
lot of options out there.
You can style the jumpsuit
in different ways. If you
are only buying one and
want the most versatile,
go with a full-length wide
leg. There are so many
styles available, from
tapered and skinny legs
to wide cropped legs. We
can make all these work
in different ways, but the
easiest to wear are the full
lengths.
Casual on
Vacation
Next up is a look fit for someone
on a vacation. The jumpsuit is easy
enough to pack because of the
nature of the fabric. It also pairs with
a range of other materials, like the
denim jacket above.
My idea here is you are going to
dinner; your hair is pulled back in a
low ponytail, or wrapped in a bun.
You wear a bold lipstick and a few
accessories.
People are going to ask about what
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to wear when it gets chilly. You could
wear a denim jacket, or, you could
carry a lightweight wrap, either one
would work and will keep the chill off
your shoulders.
This striped raffia clutch is perfect for
making the outfit look perfect for a
vacation.
Finally, you will notice that the
earrings work with the sandal. Again,
this is how you create a cohesive
look without adding layers.
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Dressed Up
Evening
FASHION
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If you have an after-work function, an evening
event, a casual wedding or a cocktail party, you
can wear a jumpsuit!
To give the outfit a more grown up, or
professional vibe, add a blazer for some
structure. You could wear black like we have
above, or white. I like how this blazer isn’t too
stuffy. The sleeves are permanently ruched, and
it has shape without looking like you took a suit
jacket and paired it with a jumpsuit.
For shoes, you can wear a pair of pointed
pumps. A slingback would work well because
the openness in the back keeps it feeling light,
and that will work with the weight and drape
of the pants. Be sure here that the pants are
puddling on top of the shoe to create a long
line to your body.
Then grab a black evening clutch. Finally, have
some fun and slide on a lovely cocktail ring.
Date Night
Outfit
Finally, for a chic date night in the city
when the temperature is warm yet
comfortable, wear the jumpsuit as is. With
the right combination of accessories,
you can create a composed look that
doesn’t involve layers or any fuss at all.
You should use tassel earrings to keep
the look from feeling too serious. There’s
something about a tassel that feels
more appropriate for the warm weather,
so even though this look is all black, it
doesn’t feel heavy and is seasonally
appropriate
The open toe sandal helps keep the
look light as well. They have a block heel
which is important to help ground the
look. It maintains the casualness, and
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the shape of the heel balances out the
width of the pants.
You just can’t get enough of this clutch.
It complements the earrings in terms
of shape, so you instantly create a
cohesive look.
Keep in mind, when you are creating a
look for the warmer weather, you don’t
have the option of adding many layers.
Since that is what helps create depth
and interest to a look, you have to be
strategic about your accessories.
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FASHION
10
Tips on how to dress
Fashionably
& Trendy
this Season
As the popular saying
goes “if you look
good, then you feel
good.” Everyone wants
to know how to dress
fashionably but many fear
they don’t have the means
to do so. And this is not the
case.
Speaking personally, I’ve
always found fashion to be
a part of who I am for as
long as I remember.
Since I come from a
very modest Nigeria
background, I learned
early on that I could be creative
by using the pieces at hand,
modifying them and putting
together new outfits. It’s not
always about wearing the
trendiest or priciest clothes.
To dress fashionably, all it takes
are tiny tweaks to create a fresh,
next-level look – one that most
importantly helps underline your
individuality and makes you feel
good.
So here are 10 ways to
make your outfit instantly
cooler this season:
Unusual
Colour
Combination
Trying a new colour combination
can innovate a seemingly dull
wardrobe and completely
transform a look. It’s time to try
an unusual colour combination.
Wear rust with teal or lavender
with yellow. Go all out and
choose weird, contrasting
combinations and step up your
creative game.
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Draped
Shoulders
Spring is among us and we all
know that means – shedding
layers! Say goodbye to heavy
coats and hello to “Blazers”!
There are so many
unconventional ways to wear a
blazer – for example, draped
over your shoulders or hanging
off to one side. But don’t think
of your Blazer as a blazer. Think
of it as a cape with sleeves –
ones you are never to put your
arms into. It’s the perfect way
to add a dose of originality and
flamboyance to your look.
Cool
Shoes
One thing is for certain:
you can never have
enough shoes. With
that being said, shoes
that make a statement
are the perfect way to
upgrade your outfit.
From cheeky and playful
to sporty or modern,
shoes can take your
outfit from “good” to
“knockout”.
Neck Scarf
When I think of neck scarves, I
think “powerhouse accessory”.
Silk scarves are definitely having
a moment. When tied loosely in
a knot or wrapped several times
to create a “choker effect”, a silk
scarf adds an instant air of chic
to any outfit.
What I love about this trend is
that it’s very easy to do and
makes a huge difference in
your outfit – one that shouts
confidence and style.
Pants
under Dress
Time to swap out your statement
tops for full-blown dresses. We all
have that go-to dress we wore
one too many times but just
can’t get rid of.
Try mixing it up by adding pants
underneath – this will undeniably
put a cool new spin on your
dress. You might think this is a
ridiculous concept, but I call it
clever layering.
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Shades On
Nothing says casual-cool like an awesome pair of sunglasses.
Whether worn on your face, on top of your head or hanging
off the neckline of a blouse, a good pair of sunnies are an
essential style enhancer and can always be utilized as a
statement-making addition to any outfit.
Knotted
Belt It
It’s all about getting creative with your
accessories. Belts are definitely a great way
to change up an outfit and make it look
fresh while adding an extra dimension to
something that may have been considered
dull or out-dated.
There are so many different ways to wear
belts with an outfit. You can wear it with a
flirty dress, an over-sized shirt or even over a
masculine blazer to help create the illusion
of an hourglass shape. I’ve been amazed
by how many outfits I’ve been able to
revamp just by adding a belt.
If you feel like your
outfit looks a little
boring, knots are
the solution! Give
a new and stylish
lease on life to
tops that have
been sitting in your
wardrobe.
You can tie a
knot on any shirt
you’ve got (or
even borrow
one from your
husband, brother
or boyfriend) and
kink the voluminous
fabric to help
accentuate your
waistline. If you’ve
got it, flaunt it!
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Mixed
Prints
If you’re wondering how to
dress fashionably, then the first
thing you should know is when it
comes to creating the boldest,
most eye-catching outfits mixing
prints is a must.
Mastering the art of pairing
patterns can sometimes be
tricky and super intimidating. It
may seem there are no rules,
but you have to make sure
that the prints harmonize well
together.
When this is done right, you will
be sure to turn heads.
Put a
Hat on It
Hats have been and
always will be my favourite
staple accessory. Aside
from hiding a bad hair
day or shielding yourself
from the Sun, hats can
totally change the game
and completely transform
your outfit from “basic” to
instantly cooler.
It’s all about having the
confidence and attitude to
pull off a hat.
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Etinosa Ide
INTERVIEW
The Ultimate Bad Ass
Words by Sebastian Ebathemehi
Nollywood superstar, Etinosa Idemudia,
is many things to many people. In this
exclusive interview with “Glamsquad
Magazine”, the celebrity gives us an
insight into her life and career – to reveal the
real Etinosa.
After switching from a lucrative and promising
career as a computer engineer in the oil and
gas industry to entertainment, Etinosa is not a
small fish in the Nigerian film industry today. After
securing her first major entertainment award in
2016, the actress has not looked back. She has
positioned herself as one of the highly sought
after actresses in Nigeria and beyond.
Here, the Nollywood superstar speaks about
her life, career and opens up on aspects of her
life never seen or heard of anywhere before. It
was a wonderful experience getting up-close
and personal with the personality behind the
legends – Etinosa Idemudia. Enjoy!
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Girl?
mudia:
Photography:
@Bamiyo Iselema Emina
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When you look into the mirror,
who is the Etinosa Idemudia you
see?
Etinosa is a beautiful,
strong-willed realist who loves
to discover new things. She is
relentless, fun-loving and selfless.
Among other things, you are a
mother, an actress, an internet/
social media influencer and
a film maker. Considering the
demands associated with each,
how have you been able to find
a balance and remain relevant
on all fronts?
I am also a script writer and
practicing procurement engineer
so you can imagine how full
my hands and head are. I am
able to balance all by making
good use of my time, adequate
planning and assigning of roles
to others - trusting my team to
put in their 100 percent as I do
too. Sometimes, 24 hours are not
even enough but one must try.
How was your growing up like
and at what stage of your life
did you make up your mind
to work towards becoming the
woman you are today?
Growing up was good. I am
blessed with loving parents and
siblings. I grew up in a strict yet
loving Christian home. I had my
life outlined for me by my folks
but at age 24, I realised and
made a conscious decision to
make my life what I wanted by
the grace of God
What motivated you
to abandon Computer
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A celebrity is a
human being with
friends, family
and feelings who’s
privacy should also
be respected just
like any other human
out there.
Engineering for entertainment?
Unlike other entertainers, you
were doing well in your career
and worked as an engineer with
Delattre Bezons and various oil
and has projects.
I was a field planning engineer
at the time I realised I wanted
something more. I was doing
very well financially and there
was good potential for career
growth in the oil and gas
(construction) industry but I was
not fulfilled. Fortunately, while
on leave, I went to a film school
and, let me say, I discovered
myself. From that point, there was
no going back.
Did your award for ‘Best Online
Comic Act’ at the 2016 Scream
Awards serve as the final
confirmation you needed to go
into entertainment full-time?
Because, you haven’t looked
back since.
Exactly. Apart from that
award, I had secured some
deals; the entertainment industry
welcomed me so well. I got
good opportunities that helped
me to further my decision to
switch industries.
However, I am still an engineer
and still do business in the oil and
gas industry till date.
In your interview with “Sunday
Scoop” in February this year,
you said, “Nigeria is filled
with very toxic people so one
needs to protect one’s loved
ones. I have never revealed
the identity of my parents or
any siblings and I don’t intend
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to reveal the identity of my husband
and children; except they opt for that
themselves.” How has it been trying to
protect your family from ‘toxic people’?
It has not been easy. A lot of people,
unconsciously, don’t mind their
business and are very nosy. I use
the word ‘unconscious’ because
I feel they don’t even know that
they are being nosy - trying
so hard to invade another
person’s privacy. You don’t
post something online... They
will still go around snooping
and asking questions.
Their excuse is: “That’s the
celebrity life. You are a
public figure; your life is our
business” etc. but I don’t
buy that school of thought.
A celebrity is a human
being with friends, family and
feelings; who’s privacy should
also be respected just like any
other human out there.
Congratulations on the birth of
your lovely daughter, Ofure Izoduwa
Christabel. How has the angelic
bundle of joy influenced you as an
individual and as an entertainer?please
Thank you. My daughter, Izoduwa,
in her cute, little way has made me
stronger. If I was laid back on getting
things done, her presence in my life has
made me to sit up. I work harder now
and plan better now
Being a popular figure, how were you
able to keep your pregnancy a secret?
Many people, including your fans,
didn’t know you were pregnant until the
pictures from the naming ceremony
flooded the internet.
Keeping a secret is easy when you
stay away from friends. I was working out
of town a lot. And even on set nobody
noticed. Maybe, because my
stomach didn’t grow out big... I don’t
know.
In one of your previous interviews, you
hinted at being a survivor of polycystic
ovary syndrome. Can you, please, shed
more light on this?
Polycystic ovaries syndrome reduces
your chances of ovulation but you will
ovulate, regardless. Just not every month.
I guess the month I took in, God destined
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Keeping a
secret is easy
when you stay
away from
friends.
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it to happen because I was not on
any medication.
A particular blogger seems to
always be on your case, prompting
you to publicly call her out on your
Insta story and refer to her as an
‘old witch’. In your opinion, how
will you rate the professionalism
of the media in their coverage of
celebrities?
I don’t know much about
journalism so I may not be able
to say if she or other bloggers are
professional or not. All I can ask is, they
do their investigations properly to avoid
misleading the public. Another thing
is, they should know where to draw the
line. Some things are private and if the
celebrity does not put it out for public
consumption, I feel it is wrong to go
snooping around and digging people’s
trash. It’s a very sad way to earn a living.
Hahaha.
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Who is your closest friend in the Nigerian
entertainment industry?
Right now, I have a couple of them but
would rather not mention names.
You are often referred to as a
controversial figure and it is safe to say
people perceive you differently. How do
you want to be perceived?
I am happy with the way people
perceive me. I don’t want to be
demystified.
As a professional actress, would you turn
down a movie role? If yes, what will ever
make you turn down a role?
If the role is against humanity, against
what I stand for which is equal rights and
justice, love and peace for all men, then
I will turn it down. If it seeks to bully anyone
or a group of persons, I will turn it down. For
example, that useless Yomi Fabiyi movie.
I am not only angry at him, I’m imagining
what the actors were thinking, filming that
horror.
Have you ever been a victim of
sexual harassment from your male
colleagues, directors, producers
or marketers in the Nigerian
entertainment industry?
No. I have never experienced sexual
harassment. Only advances and passes
made but never conditional. I have
never been bullied either. I don’t set
myself up for such.
Let us set the records straight once
and for all. What is your relationship
with MC Galaxy?
We are acquaintances. I met him in
2018 when I was trying to get a licence
from him to use his song in my film ‘The
Washerman.’
Which movie has challenged your
creativity the most? Such as bringing out
the best in you by reaching deep within
to bring out the talent even you didn’t
know you had?
That will be ‘The Washerman’ movie...
It took me deep into emotional clusters I
never knew existed.
What has been the most embarrassing
moment in your acting career?
The MC Galaxy saga.
If you were to be cast in a Hollywood
movie, which foreign stars would you
rather be cast along with?
Jason Statham, Tiffany Hadish, Melissa
McCarthy, The Rock x Kevin Hart and Tyler
Perry.
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Tell us one thing about Etinosa
Idemudia which has never
been in the news.
I just bought a house in Lekki
County Homes. Glory be to God.
There is a new craze amongst
Nigerian celebrities to do
plastic surgery for different parts
of their bodies. In particular, the
nose, bust and butt. What‘s your
opinion on this?
I think it’s great. Getting the
look you want in a couple of
minutes. Amazing. If you can
afford it, go for it!
Would you ever consider doing
plastic surgery If yes, what
would you want to enhance?
I don’t know... Really, for now,
I’m not considering it.
What’s your most priced fashion
item?
My gold and crystals but I feel
uncomfortable talking about
this publicly, seeing the security
situation of the country right now.
What will you never do in the
name of fashion or beauty?
Wow! When it comes to
beauty, never say never! I am a
very spontaneous person and
don’t like to restrict or limit myself.
What is your beauty hack?
What you do to enhance your
looks?
Hahaha. Waist trainers? Does
that count? Apart from the
regular make-up, I don’t think
I try much. I don’t try at all to
look good. I am effortlessly ‘fly’.
Hahaha!
Finally, a word for your fans.
Okay. Before the word to my
fans, let’s find a way to include
this. I love people, humans. I am
always happy; laughing and the
clown of my group. I don’t live
life with any rules and I believe
the ultimate power in life is a
pure heart; love. Even when
people oppress you, cheat,
frustrate you, a pure heart who
wishes well for everyone will
always win. I am someone who
always goes the extra mile for
my friends and even strangers.
I am very soft but have to put
up a strong facade to protect
myself.
One word to describe myself
– “sweetheart.” Two words –
“masked sweetheart” – because
you will never know until you
come closer.
Okay. So, word to my fans... I
love you!
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Post-
Covid
Fashion
Trends
To Look
Out For...
Masks
and Veils
Most governments, across the globe,
have ordered the use of masks as
recommended by the World Health
Organization (WHO) to prevent the spread
of the virus. Masks are considered the
first line of defence as the virus tends
to be spread through the mouth and
nose primarily. This has resulted in masks
becoming a fundamental part of our daily
wear. The moment you step out of the
house, you should don one.
As expected, many people have opted
for colourful and well designed masks and
veils that blend well with their outfits. It has
become common to find celebrities style
in beautiful and stylishly designed masks
on the red carpet. Ifu Enada and celebrity
fashion designer, Toyin Lawani, have led
this trend in the Nigerian fashion space
and have gained huge accolades.
Fashion. This seven-letter word has the
capacity to evolve forever and adapt
to time and circumstances. It is very
much alive - continually changing,
discarding trends and adding new ideas onthe-go.
Fashion can define cultures and
geographical boundaries based on the
standards that are set within a given area.
Many factors can revolutionize fashion; the
recent global pandemic is undoubtedly
one of them. The 2020 Covid-19, no doubt,
shook the entire human existence to its
very core.
The kind of damage the pandemic has
done in almost all occupational spheres
has been devastating. It has virtually
altered every aspect of human life and
fashion did not escape its impact.
However, the fashion industry has
been spared the blushes as its conveyors
headed in a positive direction as the
pandemic instilled a sense of vogue that
has never been seen before.
Here is a list of new trends to watch out
for post-Covid-19.
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Local Prints
More people are going ‘local’ these days
and buying from the native people rather
than relying on brands to satisfy their
trend brain.
It puts the indigenous style on a pedestal
and brings out the best from the native
culture. African prints have gotten
wider acceptance – perhaps the most
significant endorsements it has ever
received, as celebrities worldwide are
beginning to accept and adopt African
prints in their fashion tastes. Top celebrities
like Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Kim
Kardashian, Naomi Campbell, to mention
a few, have all constantly adorned
African prints, which has served as a good
influence to people worldwide.
We may not know how much the
pandemic may change the world, but we
sure know that it will change the fashion
industry in no small way – good or bad?
You be the judge!
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Gloves
Gloves form a protective
measure that prevents your hands
from coming in contact with any
surface which might carry infectious
germs. This has become crucial
as hand-to-mouth or hand-to-nose
spread of Covid-19 was observed to
be on the rise.
Fashion gurus, worldwide,
predict that traditional gloves
might be ditched for more trendy,
exquisite-looking ones. Matching
gloves can make a straight forward
fashion statement.
Gloves have always been a
part of a relaxed and rustic fashion
but they will surely get integrated
into daily wear soon. Other than
the protection they provide, they
have the additional advantage
of keeping your hands warm.
Therefore, this trend is going to
be even more accentuated in
temperate climate regions. You can
look at different brands or online
portals to invest in stylish gloves of
your liking.
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Scarves
More people are going ‘local’ these
days and buying from natives rather
than relying on brands to satisfy their
trend brain. This development puts the
indigenous style on a new pedestal and
brings out the best from our culture. African
prints have gotten wider acceptance now -
perhaps the most significant endorsements
they have ever received as celebrities
worldwide are beginning to accept and
adopt African prints in their fashion tastes.
Top celebrities like Michelle Obama,
Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Naomi
Campbell, to mention a few, have
constantly adorned African prints recently,
which has served as a plus for Africa all
over the world.
We may not know how much the
pandemic may change the world still
but we sure know that it will continue to
change the fashion industry in no small
way. Good or bad? You be the judge!
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The Complicated
Legacy of
Dr. Fredric Brandt
– The Baron of Botox
Dr. Fredric Brandt went from a
small dermatology practice
in Miami, USA, to become
Madonna’s personal skincare
consultant and the go-to for public
figures desperate to stave off aging. His
clients loved him. Fashion magazines
profiled him. But as Brandt continued
to build his empire - a best-selling
product line, pristine homes in New York
and Miami and an absurd modern
art collection - he gradually became
addicted to his own product.
Popular speculation has it that it was
Martin Short’s scathing portrayal of a
clearly-based-on-Brandt character in
the ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ that
pushed him to his death but the truth
is far more complicated. From Justine
Harman and the team behind ‘Broken
Harts.’
In the early 1980s, cosmetic
dermatologists were mostly skin cancer
specialists, mole removers and pimple
interventionists. At a time when people
still smoked in airplanes and considered
bronzed skin a sign of good health,
Fred Brandt was hiding from the Miami
sunshine and admonishing friends for
tanning with baby oil.
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He began living with a
young male dancer but the
romance was short-lived. By
many accounts, Brandt never
found himself in a serious
relationship again. Instead,
he surrounded himself with
people who were the best
in their fields - aesthetes, like
himself, who valued their
career and lifestyle over family.
Brandt also began
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the limitations - of his postwar
generation. He grew up during
the golden age of Hollywood,
when studios had a stronghold
over their stars and plastic
surgery made its bombshells
appear more blue-blooded.
Brandt’s most famous faces
shared the unmistakable
contours of beauties - like
Bette Davis, Judy Garland, and
Rita Hayworth, who reportedly
had her hairline raised to
obscure her Latina roots.
Dr. Fredric Brandt, who spent
decades masking the aging
process of celebrities with
the promise of eternal youth,
cut short his own life inside
his Miami home. Friends and
family attributed the death to
an illness he couldn’t kick.
“He suffered from
collecting art; early
acquisitions from Marilyn
Minter, Richard Prince and
Christopher Wool were “a way
of keeping score, of being a
trendsetter,” said Paul Frank
McCabe, his personal art
dealer.
“To him, the aesthetic
interaction, the living with it
and being excited by it was
more important than the
cash.”
Brandt’s sexuality, though
not a secret, was rarely
discussed.
“He definitely had some
romantic interludes or
involvements, a couple
of which ended in a hard
way for him,” said Jonah
Shacknai, former CEO of
pharmaceutical company,
Medicis, which distributed the
filler Restylane. “Had he been
born 20 years later, he would
have lived a very different life,”
Shacknai noted.
Brandt was undeniably
beholden to the ideals - and
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depression,” said Jacquie
Tractenberg, Brandt’s publicist
of 20 years. Brandt, the
South Florida dermatologist
dubbed ‘Baron of Botox’ by
‘W Magazine’, a man who
made his career ironing out
celebrity wrinkles and who
pioneered a line of skin care
products to protect against
the brutal Florida sun, was 65.
The doctor’s clients included
Madonna, Kelly Ripa and
model Stephanie Seymour.
Miami police ruled his
death a suicide.
Officers responded to a
call placed by John Joseph
Hupert, a friend who was
staying at the Coconut
Grove house with Brandt.
According to the police
report, Hupert was concerned
that the doctor, who was
under psychiatric care for
depression, was suicidal. He
found Brandt hanging from a
yellow cord with a white towel
around his neck in the house
garage around 9:15 a.m. on
a Sunday. He last saw Brandt
alive at about 11:30 p.m. the
previous night.
Five years after his
death, Dr. Brandt’s beauty
empire soldiers on without
its namesake. In New York,
his disciple, Dr. Robert Anolik,
continues to treat each face
as its own canvas. Anolik
wears a white lab coat and
comfortable work shoes to
his office each day; his own
face is lightly lined and a
little tanned. He might refuse
to erase a “forever line” in
someone’s forehead if it will
create too much tightness
around the eyes.
Though the Steven Klein
photo is no longer on display,
Anolik still performs the Y-lifts
and rejuvenating neck
treatments he learned directly
from his mentor. Occasionally,
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he’ll play the ‘Baron of Botox’
by making a corny joke or
instructing a patient to “frown”
and then “relax” before
making an artful injection to lift
the tip of the nose.
After a long day, Anolik
might even take the back
stairwell favoured by stars
hoping to avoid the prying
eyes of the public. But he’ll
leave the needles at the
office.
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before
after
BOTOX:
Mo Abudu:
‘Mosunmola Abudu’, popularly called
Mo Abudu, is a Nigerian media mogul,
philanthropist, and former human resources
management consultant. She has been
described by Forbes as “Africa’s Most Successful
Woman”, and rated as one of the “25 Most
Powerful Women in Global Television” by ‘The
Hollywood Reporter’.
Nigerian Celebrities
We Suspect
before
Body enhancement is serious
business in the society we
live in, even though the
procedure doesn’t come
cheap, both ladies and guys,
especially women, will give an
arm and a leg to get the
perfect body.
Celebrities are majorly
showing off their new
bodies, throwing caution to the
wind what people think. These
public figures seem to have the
money for going under the knife,
while those who cannot afford it
go for cheaper mediums.
Some celebs openly reveal
they had their bodies done, others
leave you to your imagination
after
Chika Ike:
Chika ‘Nancy’ Ike is a
Nigerian actress, television
personality, producer,
business woman,
philanthropist and former
model.
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and there are those who deny
the obvious despite the glaring
evidences. The transformation is
just too obvious, so we are here
to shake some tables today and
those not sitting properly are
definitely going to fall off.
In this article, I am not
accusing anyone of doing
Botox, but I want us to compare
the pictures together and
access the evidences.
From liposuction (a surgical
procedure that uses a suction
technique to remove fat from
specific areas of the body,
such as the abdomen, hips,
thighs, buttocks, arms or neck) to
Dermal fillers, rhinoplasty (Nose
job), facelift, Butt implants, boob
augmentation or reduction,
or better still plastic surgery (a
surgical specialty involving the
restoration, reconstruction, or
alteration of the human body
that can be divided into two
main categories: reconstructive
surgery and cosmetic surgery.
Reconstructive surgery
includes craniofacial surgery,
hand surgery, microsurgery,
and the treatment of burns.
While reconstructive surgery
aims to reconstruct a part of the
body or improve its functioning,
cosmetic (or aesthetic)
surgery aims at improving the
appearance of it).
Interestingly, there are some
celebrities who openly accept
that they have done Botox, while
there are others whom despite
the obvious evidences continue
to deny the claim.
I have compiled a ‘Beforeand-After’
photo of some
societal figures, you be the
judge!
Let us know your thoughts
in your comments across our
social media platforms.
before
Funmi Iyanda:
Olufunmilola Aduke Iyanda, better
known as Funmi Iyanda, is a
Nigerian talk show host, broadcaster,
philanthropist, journalist, and blogger.
She produced and hosted a talk show,
New Dawn with Funmi, which aired
on the national network for over eight
years with unprecedented and yet
unsurpased ratings.
before
Toke Makinwa:
Toke is a Nigerian radio personality, television
host, vlogger, lifestyle entrepreneur and
author. Toke is known for hosting The Morning
Drive on Rhythm 93.7 FM and for her YouTube
vlog series Toke Moments. She released her
book On Becoming in November 2016.
BEAUTY
after
after
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after
Helen Ajayi:
Helen Prest-Ajayi, formerly Prest-
Davies, is a Nigerian lawyer,
writer and former beauty queen.
Helen was raised in England. She
attended the International School
Ibadan for her advanced levels
and Obafemi Awolowo University
for her undergraduate studies in
Law prior to her pageantry.
before
Ini Edo:
Ini Edo is a Nigerian
actress. Ini Edo
began her film career
in 2000, and has
featured in more than
100 movies since her
debut. In 2013, Ini Edo
was a judge for the
Miss Black Africa UK
Pageant. In 2014, Miss
Ini Edo was appointed
by the United Nations
as a United Nations
Habitat Youth Envoy.
before
after
before
Nike Oshinowo:
She is a Nigerian talk show host, entrepreneur,
former pageant director and style icon.
after
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Betty Irabor:
She is a Nigerian columnist,
philanthropist, writer,
publisher and founder of
Genevieve magazine. She
previously had a column in
Black & Beauty magazine
in the United Kingdom. She
also has a foundation that
promotes breast cancer
awareness, early detection
and treatment.
before
after
Tonto Dikeh:
Tonto Charity Dikeh
is a Nigerian actress,
singer, songwriter
and humanitarian.
On 27 August 2000,
Tonto Dikeh set up her
foundation, the Tonto
Dikeh Foundation.
before
after
after
before
Funke Akindele:
Akindele-Bello Olufunke
Ayotunde is a Nigerian actress
and producer. Funke Akindele
starred in the sitcom I Need to
Know from 1998 to 2002, and
in 2009, Funke won the Africa
Movie Academy Award for
Best Actress in a Leading Role.
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Botox:
The Non-
Invasive
Treatment
Everyone is
Doing Now
and the Side
Effects
Firstly, you probably will have heard of Botox before,
but maybe not Botulinum Toxin A. Botox is a registered
trademark name owned by Allergen Inc. and is the
most well-known brand of Botulinum Toxin A. To save
confusion, I will refer to the product as Botox in this article.
You may have already done some research into
Botox and what can go wrong with Botox. Botox was
approved for cosmetic use in 2002. Since then, millions of
procedures and climbing are performed yearly worldwide
– and fast-rising in Africa. Risks are minor with Botox,
but things can go wrong just like any other medical or
cosmetic treatment. In this article, I will explore these issues
and problems with Botox and celebrities who share their
Botox experience.
Why do people use Botox?
Botox reduces wrinkles and fine lines
by temporarily relaxing the underlying
muscles. It has had an undeserved
reputation, usually invoking images of
frozen-faced or permanently surprised
celebrities.
However, when done right can
provide subtle, natural results, and you
should still look like you. Botox does not
work to change the shape of your face
or eliminate existing wrinkles. Botox is a
preventative measure; it prevents your
muscles from over-working and causing
wrinkles and fine lines to appear.
Is Botox dangerous?
Botox has been regulated for a long
time now and is a very safe treatment,
even compared to having dermal filler.
This is because the Botox is injected
directly into the muscle being treated
rather than the layers of the skin. This
means that there is less room for error by
injecting into the wrong layer of the skin
as with dermal filler, for example.
Botox is not permanent, and the
effects of the treatment eventually wear
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Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham wrote a letter to her younger self for British Vogue in 2017.
In the letter, she admits to regretting her breast implants and denying she
had them. “I should probably say, don’t mess with your boobs,” Victoria
wrote. “All those years, I denied it—stupid. A sign of insecurity. Just celebrate
what you’ve got.”
off. However, although very rare, you
need to know the potential for more
severe side effects.
What are the side effects of having
Botox?
• Pain, swelling, or bruising at the
injection site
• Headache or flu-like symptoms
• Droopy eyelid or cockeyed eyebrows
• Crooked smile or drooling
• Stiffness of parts of the face
• Eye dryness or excessive tearing
What Your Favourite
Celebrities Say About
their Botox Procedure
A slew of A-list celebrities have also been
open about regretting or questioning
various types of work they’ve had done
after the fact and weren’t shy about
sharing that.
From problem nose jobs to A-list botox
mishaps, these celebrities opened up
about why they got plastic surgery or
other cosmetic procedures in the first
place—and why they wished they hadn’t
in hindsight.
Khloé Kardashian
It’s no secret Khloé Kardashian has undergone plastic surgery, but she wasn’t
entirely happy with her face fillers. She had to get them dissolved because
she said they made her look “crazy.”
Courteney Cox
Courteney Cox said many doctors suggest she get fillers now and then,
which led to layers upon layers of cosmetic enhancement that she didn’t
like. “I’ve had all my fillers dissolved. I’m as natural as I can be,” the
Friends star told New Beauty. “I feel better because I look like myself. I
think that I now look more like the person that I was. I hope I do,” she said.
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Joan
Rivers
Joan Rivers was the queen
of plastic surgeries, most
of which she loved. But
the late comedian said
she didn’t like the results
of her liposuction. “I didn’t
check out the doctor, and
the result wasn’t smooth,”
she said.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner is known for her plump lips,
but the entrepreneur said she regrets
some of her lip injections. “Well, I made
my lips a little too big at one point,” she
told her sister Kim in an Allure interview.
“I got excited and felt like I needed to
do a lot. And then you guys were like,
‘Kylie, you need to chill.’ And then I had
to go back and have it fixed, and it was
a crazy process. Thank God I didn’t end
up on Botched.”
Sharon
Osbourne
The Talk co-host Sharon Osbourne
admitted to being on her “third face” in
2016, though she hasn’t always liked
what she had done. “And in a lot of
shots, my face looks plastic, and at
certain angles, I was like, ‘Oh, dear. Oh,
I should never have done that. Oh,
that’s a bad one,’” she said. “So I’m like,
‘No more. No more abuse.’”
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Kourtney
Kardashian
Kourtney Kardashian got breast implants when she was 22, but she
said she wished she hadn’t in an episode of Keeping Up With The
Kardashians. “I had my boobs done, but if I could go back, I wouldn’t
have done it. I was so cute before,” she said. “I’ve realized that I was
made to look a certain way, and I’m considering removing them.”
Heidi Montag
The Hills star Heidi Montag famously underwent ten cosmetic
surgeries in one day in 2010. In hindsight, the TV star regretted
making so many changes to her body. “I was way in over my
head. I’m glad it worked out, and you can’t reverse time,” she
said. “I kind of wanted a few enhancements, and then it kind of
got out of hand. I wasn’t really told the repercussions, what would
happen, emotionally and psychically, and the pain I would be in.
I was kind of in shock.”
Kim
Kardashian
Though she has gotten some work done, Kim
Kardashian West regretted getting Botox on an
episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
“On the show, you saw I had some bruising
around my eyes after the procedure, which is
natural, but because I hadn’t looked into the
side effects, I freaked out,” she wrote. “Botox
just wasn’t necessary for me at this age.”
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The trouble
with Nina ...
and her butt
enhancement
“Looking good” they say “is good business” and
who other than celebrities are particular about their
looks and public image?
With celebrities, showing
off is one way to
remain relevant and -
whether it is their luxury
lifestyle or physically enhanced
looks, I like to think - they live for the
validation of others (fans). It is not
surprising, therefore, to see Nigerian
celebrities going abroad to have
their bodies worked on to get ‘the
perfect shape’ or figure.
One of such celebs that went
under the knife recently is Nina Ivy.
The reality TV star and ex-Big Brother
Naija (BBNaija) 2018 housemate,
Nina Onyenobi, popularly called
Nina, has joined the list of female
celebrities that have undergone
Brazilian butt enlargement
surgery. A Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is a
cosmetic procedure that involves
the transfer of fat to help create
more fullness in one’s backside.
The reality TV star and mother of
one took to Instagram on Sunday,
June 20, where she shared a
photo of herself and the cosmetic
surgeon. She also shared a video
of ex-BBNaija house mate, Khloe,
who has also gone under the
knife. In the video, Khloe praised
Nina’s new body describing it as
‘banging’.
However, controversy
has trailed Nina’s BBL.
The controversy started
when Mav Herbals,
a popular Nigerian
herbal body sculpting
brand, called Nina out
for breach of contract.
Nina, who reportedly
signed a deal with the
brand barely a month ago,
has been stripped of her
ambassadorial deal with
the company after going
public with her Brazilian butt
lift procedure.
Her butt surgery also stirred
diverse remarks among
her fans as she signed a
contract with a natural body
enhancement brand and
still went ahead to do artificial
surgery.
An excerpt from Mav Herbals
CEO’s reaction reads:
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‘‘Barely three weeks you signed a
deal with me, you went ahead to use
the money to do plastic surgery. Why
didn’t you finish the deal as promised
since you already collected money from
me? I paid you millions of naira!
“Asides from the fact that I am
collecting my full balance back from
you, I need a public apology for the
confusion you have caused today on
social media. I am the last person to be
messed with because I know how hard
I have worked for my brand. Is it a bad
thing I paid you to influence for me?”
Nina, who currently lives in the U.S.
with her husband and son, had her
plastic surgery done on June 2, at
305 Plastic Surgery, Florida, U.S.A. Nina,
who is also a fashion entrepreneur has
hit back at her critics and described
them as hypocrites who are envious
of her action. She also said that
she informed the company prior to
signing the contract.
She said,
‘‘Most of you are suffering from
depression because you don’t want
your current body and no money for
surgery because you can’t afford one.
So all you gotta do is to sit and judge.
Sis, I got my body done. I took out my
fat and put it where I need it more and
damn, this my new body is killing. I did
it for me and not any of you.
“And no, I never signed a contract
not to have my body done before
getting signed by any brand. In fact,
I always tell my manager to tell them
that I am getting surgery. So all these
fuses are a waste of time.”
As at the time of writing this report,
Nina is yet to offer an apology to the
brand, Mav Herbals.
Nina is not the only celebrity
who has had their body worked
on. Bobrisky has been giving
fans updates, of recent, after his
procedure even though he has
not shared photos. Other Nigerian
celebrities like Toke Makinwa,
Tonto Dikeh and fellow ex-BBNaija
housemate, Koko, have gone under
the knife.
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Kim
Kardashian
And 10 Nigerian
Celebrities She Influenced
Into Plastic Surgery
Word By Patty Munor
Plastic surgery and the Kardashian
clan are two phrases that go
well in a sentence. From their
estranged “father”, Bruce to their
“momager”, Kris and down to almost
every one of them, going under the
knife to look good is a thing of joy.
One notable member of the
family who arguably influenced
many people worldwide,
including Nigerian celebrities, is
Kim Kardashian.
The mother of four has reportedly
done surgeries ranging from nose
jobs to tummy tuck, liposuction,
boob job, facelift, Vampire facials,
butt lift, hips and more.
With over 250 million followers
and die-hard fans across different
social media, it’s safe to call Kim
Kardashian a highly influential
personality.
However, Nigerian celebrities are not
left behind in this quest for beauty, as
many of them spend millions of naira
to alter their body parts.
Below are 10 Nigerian celebrities who
had plastic surgery
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Onyii Alex:
The light-skinned
actress whose
behind used to
be as flat as a
table suddenly
developed curves
and a big butt.
Oh yes, there is
nothing “Dr Jesus”
cannot do, right?
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Abiri Oluwabusayomi:
Reality star, Abiri
Oluwabusayomi better
known as Khloe is also a
significant occupant of
this list. Khloe, who used to
be as straight as a meter
rule, suddenly developed
curves and butt. The
controversial socialite
made the rounds online
after she shared photos
of the wonders of her
doctor’s hands.
2
3
Daniella
Okeke:
Danielle is a
fan of luxurious
things, especially
cars and has
been accused
by Nigerians of
doing surgery
to enhance the
size of her butt.
However, she has
never accepted
or denied the
accusations.
4
Mercy Eke:
The reality TV star and Big Brother
Naija winner bought her bouncy
butt from a doctor!
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Laura Ikeji:
The mother of two
and social media
influencer, a diehard
fan of Kim
Kardashian, isn’t shy
about her dreams.
Although she hasn’t
done any serious
surgery, Laura
recently shared
a video of her
undergoing a nose
procedure. The
footage sparked
mixed reactions
from social media
users.
5
7
Ini Edo:
The brown-skinned
Akwa-Ibom-born
actress had
liposuction and
fats transfer to
look hotter. Ini
increased the size
of her butt and
hips and admitted
in an interview
where she said,
“plastic surgery
isn’t a crime.”
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Toke Makinwa:
The media personality
also recently went under
the knife. She admitted
that she did butt and hip
surgery. Well, her before
and after pictures made
everything obvious.
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CHIKA IKE
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Tonto Dikeh:
The controversial actress turn YouTuber
and philanthropist is sitting comfortably on
this list. Tonto enhanced her butt, hips and
breasts. She has admitted several times
to it and tagged her doctor on her social
media platform. However, Tonto reportedly
went for corrective surgery in Dubai
sometime last year.
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Nengi
Rebecca
Hampson:
The Big Brother
Naija reality TV
star’s bouncy
butt is also a
package from
her doctor.
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FEATURE
The Power
Of Sex:
And The Men
Brought Down
Famously placed by the
legendary Al Pacino in the
1983 blockbuster movie –
Scarface, Tony Montana
said it all when he said:
“Money brings power and power
brings women – who will bring
you to your knees.”
Time and again, history has
shown that man’s greatest
weakness – sex, is capable of
bringing down the noblest and
rubbishing his legacy in the mud.
From the biblical days of Adam
and Eve, women have been
responsible for the downfall of
great men. Even Samson, the
man who was adjudged to be
the greatest man ever lived, was
brought down by a woman.
Despite the shameful scandals
and embarrassing walks of
shame that many notable
personalities have been
compelled to endure due to their
inability to control their guilty
pleasures, more men are pulled
down daily.
From top political leaders to
clergypersons – the walk-ofshame
list contains men from
all sectors – men who were
perceived as role models.
While these stories put a bitter pill
in the mouth, it leaves us with a
thought-provoking question as to
why men will risk everything they
have built for a few minutes of
pleasure.
Another striking aspect of these
scandals is the kind of women –
sex workers, maids, minors, etc.
– who bring these powerful men
to their feet.
I have highlighted 10 famous
sexual scandals that have
rocked our world. Let’s check
them out:
Silvio Berlusconi &
a Minor
Known to have quite the colorful reputation, the
former Italian PM stood trial for having sex with a
minor in 2011.
The girl was a 17-year old Moroccan belly dancer,
Karima El Mahroug. In 2009, his wife of 19 years,
Veronica Lario, had filed for divorce and publicly
accused her husband of ‘consorting with minors’.
The scandal was the beginning of the end of Silvio
Berlusconi’s blistering political career.
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Bishop
Francis Wale
Oke
Bishop Francis Wale Oke of the
Sword of the Spirit Ministries, also
known as Christ Life Church, left
many Christians shocked after
he came out clean about his
adulterous lifestyle.
The man of God confessed
before his church congregation
that he was having an affair with
his secretary.
According to him, that relationship
had been on for years. Oke, who
was already rated as one of the
top pastors in the country, saw his
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ministry and church hit by that
open confession.
Other many other top preachers
of the gospel have been
accused of infidelity; Bishop Oke
remains one of the few that has
publicly confessed to his actions.
Matt Hancock
& Gina
Colangelo
In May 2021, the UK Health Minister
was forced to resign after photos
of him kissing his assistant, Gina
Coladangelo, in his office were
published in the papers.
In what was undoubtedly one of
the worst moments in his life, a
broken Hancock conceded he had
let the public down after security
camera footage showed him kissing
colleague Gina Colangelo.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said
he was ‘sorry’ to receive Hancock’s
resignation.
Mike Tyson & a Miss Black
America Contestant
The former heavyweight
champion of the world was
accused of raping a Miss Black
America contestant in 1991.
He was sentenced to 6 years of
imprisonment, and his manager
was surprised there weren’t
more complaints against him.
According to many, the former
professional boxer was a ‘sex
addict.’
As is widely publicized, this was
the beginning of Tyson’s fall. The
one-time multi-millionaire will later
become broke to the core and
struggled with drug addiction for
many years.
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Tiger Woods &
various women
Once upon a time, considered one of the greatest
athletes to be alive across all sports, he fell from grace
when his secret about being a serial cheater came to
light.
His wife allegedly chased him with a golf club after
getting to know that he had been unfaithful, and quite
regularly. Overnight, his reputation was tarnished. He
quickly went from the greatest golfer of all time to a
‘pig.’
It is believed that the repeated car accidents he has
been involved in are all suicide attempts to take his
life due to the humiliation the revelation of the sexual
scandal has caused him.
Usifo Ataga & Chidinma
Ojukwu
In what appears to be one of the biggest sex scandals to
come out of Nigeria yet, the CEO of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, was
murdered by his undergraduate lover, Chidinma Ojukwu, in a
short let apart in Lagos.
The media mogul who many perceived as a role model in
the business and matrimonial strides was not as lucky as some
of his counterparts.
In death, the CEO has destroyed all he spent his life building.
Although the family is following up the case and has his lover
in public custody, we all know too well that nothing can be
done to bring back the CEO or clear the scandal off his name
forever.
Bill Clinton &
Monica Lewinsky
Sadly one of the biggest scandals of the
20th century, when sitting President Bill Clinton
confessed to having cheated on his Hillary
with a White House Intern, Monica Lewinsky.
There are claims that the then-president had
sexual intercourse with Lewinsky in the White
House – and even in the oval office. Bill
Clinton underwent an impeachment trial and
was subsequently acquitted.
The scandal affected Clinton’s personality,
followed by his perceived disappearance
from the public eye – except when
mandatory.
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Brad Pitt &
Angelina Jolie
A million hearts broke when Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston
announced the end of their marriage. The world was suddenly
divided into two Team Aniston and Team Jolie.
Even though the Friends star maintained a dignified silence
throughout the turmoil, friends talked about how Pitt had drifted
away from the family once he began shooting for Mr. and Mrs.
Smith.
The scandal greatly affected the Hollywood movie star, with
many publications publicizing his personal struggles with
alcohol and drugs.
Arnold
Schwarzenegger
& His Baby Mama
The muscle-man turned actor turned
governor of California was found to have a
love child of 14 years outside his marriage.
Apparently, he was involved with the
housekeeper, and they had a son, who
came to light only in 2011 when Arnie came
out and addressed the world about his
infidelity. He and his wife Maria split the same
year.
The news was met with widespread
disappointment, especially from fans and
admirers who have seen the movie star as a
role model and family man.
Dominique Strauss-
Kahn & a Hotel Staff
Chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was accused
of brutally assaulting Nafissatou Diallo, a 33-year-old former
housekeeper at the upmarket Sofitel hotel in Manhattan.
The case dragged on for really long before Strauss-Kahn
was acquitted with a settlement for an undisclosed amount.
However, the evidence overwhelmingly proved his guilt.
The scandal affected the IMF boss personally. It also
disrupted his brilliant career – a sad reality that he is still
battling with to date.
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WELLNESS
7
PROVEN
WEIGHT-LOSS
TECHNIQUES
Word By Patty Munor
Plenty of diets to choose from
these days! People diet for all
types of reasons as there isn’t
no shortage of reasons for wanting
to live a healthier life. There is also
a wide variety of options when
it comes to selecting a diet that
might work for you. Here is a close
look at some of the different types
of diets that people are using all
around the world.
The Paleo Diet
Dieting is a sure way to meet your
weight loss goals and the paleo diet
is highly recommended as it helps
in reducing one’s sugar intake. The
paleo diet consists of foods such as
fish, fowl, vegetables, fruits, nuts, oils,
sweet potatoes, eggs and meat;
everything ingested must be natural
and taken minimally for results to be
fully achieved.
The goal of this type of diet is not only
to reduce one’s carbohydrate intake,
but also to allow the body to convert
fat to energy, thereby achieving
weight loss.
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Exercise
The importance of
exercise cannot be
over-emphasized. For
most people with busy
schedules, finding time
to exercise could be
daunting. However, it’s
important to note that
inculcating, at least, a
30-minute work-out into
your daily routine goes a
long way to aid living a
healthier life. Try anything
from skipping to yoga or
pilate and see how much
better you’ll feel.
Go Vegan.
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Many have tried, few have
succeeded. However, this is a
straight shot to weight loss. Going
vegan means abstaining from
ingesting meat or any animal
product. Planning to go vegan
could be traumatic for a meat
eater.
One of the primary effects of this
diet is that it reduces intake of
cholesterol and saturated fat. If
this becomes routine, its effects
will be easily seen and it can go a
long way in preventing issues like
coronary heart disease, obesity and
high blood pressure. To replace
meat in one’s diet, vegans can
opt for vegan-friendly foods like
cauliflower and tofu which are also
sources of protein and vitamin B-12,
needed in our daily diet.
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The Mediterranean Diet
Like the vegan diet, the
Mediterranean diet is a
vegetable-heavy diet that
avoids a lot of meat. However,
it does not eliminate it
altogether. This diet has been
proven to aid management
of depression. Furthermore, it
works wonders in controlling
blood sugar levels, thereby
leading to weight loss. For
this type of diet to work, it is
recommended that olive oil
be adopted as an alternative
for butter salad dressings or
marinades. It also emphasizes
adding vegetables to each
meal as well as opting for fish
as opposed to chicken. One
should also consider including
whole grains, nuts and herbs to
one’s diet.
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Keto/Protein Diet
Many people aren’t strangers
to the keto diet which is a high
protein diet. As much as this
diet is recommended, the Keto
diet has its downside for peoply
who do not do it properly. Most
people miss its dictates and end
up gaining weight instead of
losing it.
One of the biggest
misconceptions about this type
of diet is that you can eat any
kind of meat or you have to
eat ONLY meat! The keto diet
consists of eating foods such as
white meat (skinless chicken),
eggs, milk, nuts etc. These are all
sources of protein, compared to
eating red meat which is highly
unhealthy for your heart. If done
right, the keto diet goes a long
way to improving your energy
levels and losing weight.

WELLNESS
6
Intermittent
Fasting
It is a clear fact that the body requires
at least 8 hours to fully digest meals
before it is ready to start the cycle
again. Most people tend to eat
not just when hunger sets in but by
indulging cravings. Doing this puts
a strain on the digestive system,
thereby leading to weight gain.
With intermittent fasting, you
allow your body to fully complete
the digestion process of already
ingested foods and get the body
ready for a new meal. While this is
happening, your body converts fat
already in the system to energy to
keep you going; allowing to you burn
off excess calories and fat.
You can plan intermittent fast between
meals by having your last well portioned
meal at 4p.m. and nothing else till the next day.
If you get hungry earlier in the day, opt for fruits,
vegetables pleaseor nuts.
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Getting More Sleep
Believe it or not, getting the
right amount of sleep not
only contributes to weight
loss goals, it also aids
your body’s metabolism.
Research has shown
that people who get at
least 6 to 8 hours of sleep
have a more productive
lifestyle and tend to meet
the average weight
requirement for their age
and BMI average.
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ESCAPE
Destination Post-COVID:
8
Vacation
Destinations in
Africa to Consider
Word By Sebastiane
It’s a big sigh of relief for
everyone as the global
lockdown is gradually easing
down.
Although things may never return
to how it was, and humanity
may have to conform to the new
normal, we have to appreciate
the fact that we are in control of
her lives once again.
One lesson the COVID-19
pandemic taught us is to live
every day like it is our last. I know
you can’t wait to get back to living
life free, and you are probably
looking to make a move by visiting
your dream destinations.
As you know, there is a lot of
excitement and confusion in
planning a trip, especially in a
time like this. Many questions
come to mind when making
decisions for a vacation.
Will you go back to a place you’ve
already visited? Do you want to
explore somewhere new? Is it time
to visit your dream location? Is it
safe? Have you saved up enough
for the trip?
Well, as usual, we’ve got you
covered and have provided a list
of pocket-friendly destinations to
consider post-COVID.
Let us know which destination you
fancy the most, and who knows?
You may win an all-expensepaid
dream vacation courtesy
Glamsquad Magazine.
Check out these locations:
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Pyramids in Egypt:
Visiting the pyramids and taking a cruise up (yes up), the Nile River
is a bucket list adventure for a good reason. “Egypt is the cradle of
Western civilization. Few experiences can measure up to the massive
scale of the pyramids and the sphinx,” says Claudia Worth, Product
Manager of Abercrombie &Kent.
“Discover the Aswan islands by felucca (traditional sailboat) or privately
tour the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home to artifacts recovered
from Tutankhamun’s tomb.” This part of Northern Africa appeals to
history buffs and those interested in a cultural journey.
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Safari in South Africa:
From shark cage diving and malaria-free safari zones to experiencing the
flavors of Durban, an enclave of Indian culture in Africa that rests right on
the Indian Ocean, South Africa combines a European and African flair.
Private game reserves abound in South Africa, making it easier to see the
Big Five animals up close and in a limited time than in other destinations.
You can also go on wine tours or get in some hiking up Table Mountain—on
its own, one of the best places to go in Africa for a day trip.
Spice Market in
Morocco:
Visit the famous spice markets and entrench
yourself in Arab culture. “With a history
stretching back nearly 10,000 years, the
country’s great cities—Marrakech, Tangier,
Fez, and Rabat—offer a look into ancient
traditions,” says Worth.
“A must is the Djemaa el Fna, the
largest market in Morocco and the
biggest square in Africa,” says Worth.
“Make sure to have a walk around the
square in the evening when musicians,
dancers, and storytellers come out.”
Wander around the many souks
adjacent to Djemaa el Fna, where you
can buy everything from spices to teapots.
Morocco is a year-round destination and one
of the best places to go in Africa. Marrakesh
can be hot in the summer months, however,
and the desert gets very cold in January.
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Game Viewing
in Botswana:
This country’s focus is on high-end, low-impact
tourism, so the properties are all very luxurious,
and the crowds you see in East Africa are
noticeably absent here. It’s where to go in Africa
for up-close wildlife experiences, sans crowds.
Plus, the landscape is simply stunning with the
Okavango Delta, so instead of traditional game
drives by vehicle, you’ll be able to go out in
mokoros (traditional dug-out canoes), which
brings you eye-level with the game. Nothing says
safari like being five feet away from a bathing
elephant.
The game viewing gets progressively better in
the winter, from June through September, after
the Okavango Delta floodwaters have started to
recede. September is considered peak season.
Zambezi River in Zambia:
The white water rafting down the Zambezi River is a sight to behold,
chock-full of crocs and hippos (it’s a fantastic experience and one we
highly recommend).
“Additionally, Zambia focuses on fantastic walking safaris in wonderful
national parks like South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi. In the latter,
you can also do canoeing and fishing in addition to the game drives
and walks,” says Hippo Creek Safari’s Daniel Saperstein. “The game
is excellent, and Zambia’s experience feels like Kenya did 30 years
ago—still very raw and real.”
Sand
Dunes in
Namibia:
In Namibia, you can climb
some of the highest dunes in
the world (or better yet, take
a hot air balloon ride over
them). The scenery is dramatic
and vaults Namibia into the
discussion for one of the best
places to go in Africa.
“However, don’t go to Namibia
expecting to see game. You
may see some up north in
Etosha, but it’s more about the
dynamic landscapes, which
are breathtaking,” explains
Saperstein.
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Mgahinga
Gorilla
National Park
in Uganda:
This Park is home to the Nyakagezi gorilla
family with its two silverbacks (adult males).
It holds a certain allure since it boasts one
of the highest concentrations of silverbacks
within a family.
Tours are small, no more than eight people,
and once the gorillas are spotted, you
have 60 minutes with them—and believe
me, it goes fast.
Wildlife in Kenya &
Tanzania:
These two countries are often combined
into one trip. Many people consider these
two counties among the best places to go
in Africa because they’re where you can
see the Great Migration—where 2 million
wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle make a
migratory circle from the Masa Mara in
Kenya to the Serengeti in Tanzania and
back again.
But even if you don’t go during the
migration, Kenya and Tanzania have
some of the most extensive populations of
wildlife in all of Africa; it’s not uncommon
to see 50 elephants in a herd or to see the
Big Five (lion, rhino, cape buffalo, elephant,
and leopard) on your first game drive.
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FEATURE
G lamView
White Privilege
And The Black
Dilemma
By Bose Panama
“White privilege is an absence of the consequences of racism. An
absence of structural discrimination, an absence of your race being
viewed as a problem first and foremost.” - Reni Eddo-Lodge
In her 2017 blog post titled “Why
I’m No Longer Talking to White
People About Race,” awardwinning
journalist Reni Eddo-
Lodge wrote about her frustration
with how discussions of race and
racism in Britain were perceived
and anchored.
For me, she summed up the
reason why white people seldom
join discussions of racism when
she said “White “white privilege is
an absence of the consequences
of racism.” Perhaps the dilemma
Black people face when they
encounter white privilege is its lack
of consequence; in fact, white
privilege is the status quo.
White people struggle to
discuss race. Even when they
do, the discussion changes
when you throw “White Privilege”
into the discussion; this is always
followed with awkwardness—
and defensiveness—which can
multiply astronomically.
The reality that a White person’s
whiteness has come—and
continues to come—with an array
of benefits and advantages not
shared by many people of colour
is no longer surprising. Many white
people have begun to admit
that their skin colour gives them
access to many privileges which
people of colour do not have
access to.
“It doesn’t mean that I, as a
White person, don’t work hard
(I do) or that I haven’t suffered
(well, I have known struggle), but
simply that I receive help, often
unacknowledged assistance
because I am White,” an
unidentified white lady admitted
during an interview with YES!
Magazine.
One of the significant situations
that have portrayed the true
nature of white supremacy is the
way blacks are treated by the
police – white policemen who
perceive blacks as the opposite
of order – and wrongly so.
There have been multiple
cases of white police officers
opening fire at blacks who show
no form of resistance or pose
no threats to society. In contrast,
white criminals who perpetrate
hideous crimes are dismissed with
a slap on the wrist.
It is a natural occurrence for
violent white protests against
being protected and escorted
by police. In contrast, peaceful
protests involving both the elderly
and kids have been met with stiff
resistance not fit for criminals on
death roll.
A good example is an incident
involving nearly 1,000 White
college students who gathered
to party in Columbus, Ohio. They
came to celebrate the “Chitt
Fest,” a series of spring block
parties. But this year, their brand of
fun included damaging property
and flipping seven cars. When the
police responded, the revelers
seem unfazed and unbothered.
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Flipping cars without a care is the
apex of White privilege.
The officers responded to
the event from a distance.
Using a megaphone, they said,
“They’ll come down when it’s
safe for them.” When it comes
to confronting Black protesters,
police seem to have the will of
fire.
Yet, when it comes to
confronting White people, their
demeanor changes. Even when
students damaged property, the
police didn’t give them a hard
time. Those White students partied
until they couldn’t party anymore.
Police officers did not threaten
them, though they did ask
them to disperse. None of these
students made it into cuffs or the
back of a police car.
Before Black protesters take
to the streets to protest racial
inequality, officials prepare. They
issue warnings and set curfews.
“Everyone must remain calm
and peaceful. We will have order.”
These preemptive measures
feed into a dangerous stereotype
about Black people. Namely, they
are more difficult, noncompliant,
and wreckless than White people.
The irony isn’t lost
because when
White students
refused to leave
the party, police
didn’t force them.
White privilege
works on two
different levels.
On one level,
White privilege
shields White people
from the harsh treatment Black
people receive. White people do
not have to live in fear of police
brutality, for example. This privilege
is passive and does not require
any action by the individual who
benefits.
On another level, White people
can abuse their White privilege.
When they do, they test the limits
of what’s socially acceptable.
With only a few days off the
first anniversary of George Flloyd’s
death after his gruesome murder
in the hands of police officers
Bose Panama is a UK based
Immigration lawyer and a
contributor to Glamsquad
Magazine
– all white, black communities
are still conscious that the war
and stigmatization are not over.
There will be another George
Floyd, and there are millions of
white supremacists who share the
same ideologies as Officer Derek
Chauvin.
It remains a sad reality that
the tree of racism and white
supremacy has continued
to blossom despite the
educational and technological
advancements across the globe.
Black people must come together
to solve this dilemma, not to
contest white privileges, but to
create structures and standards
that will not make us slaves to their
beliefs and systems.
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