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May 8, 2016
Common
Style Blunders
Men Make
BANKY W
- Inspired By Life

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PEOPLE
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Common Style Blunders Men Make
FASHION
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How To Rock Floral For Work
• Footprint To Africa Launches
Market Square
8COVER
STORY
Banky W
Quotes...
• UBA CEO Awards
“The most important thing is to
enjoy your life - to be happy -
it’s all that matters”.
- Audrey Hepburn
Editor’s
Note
“Being deeply loved by
someone gives you strength,
while loving someone deeply
gives you courage”.
- Lao Tzu
Olubankole Wellington, a.k.a. Banky W, is appreciative
of life. He has learnt not to take his waking moments for
granted. A cancer scare a few years ago opened his
eyes to how frail the human is. One can be here today
and gone the next. We are, indeed, like candles in the
wind; life comes to an end when the wind blows out.
Overcoming cancer changed the man from the inside;
now inspired by life, he sets out to touch lives through
his music and his generosity to the poor and needy.
Banky started out like any struggling artiste or
entrepreneur. What he had going for him were his talent
and passion. He stuck with them long enough for him to
get his breakthrough. Another confirmation that success
draws near a man “diligent in all his ways”. Pamela
Echemunor spent time with him and the models for this
shoot. See pp. 8-10.
On our fashion pages, Yemisi Suleiman compiles
“Blunders Men Make”. See pp. 6-7 to find out.
Sneakers have transformed from tracks-only footwear
to red carpet staple. Really? Yeah! You may not be edgy
enough to wear them on the red carpet but they are
good to go everywhere else. See p. 5.
“You have enemies? Good. That
means you’ve stood up for
something, sometime in your
life”.
- Winston Churchill
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FASHION
How To Rock
By - Pamela Echemunor
for Work
The typical 9-5 job rarely ever
makes room for the nonconformist
dresser to express his/
her fashionable side. Normally, the
strict formal attire for work does
not include things like colourful
patterns and overly bold prints,
but who says you can’t bend the
rules a little bit? Floral prints are a
great way to brighten any dull or
overly simple looking ensemble
and can work for practically any
time of day. Here are some fun
ways to rock floral for work.
classic white shirt
nude bag
nude pump
Ditch the black skirt
for a floral one
Pair a classic white shirt with a floral skirt
and finish with a pair of nude pumps, this
look will definitely propel you from dull to
exciting.
floral skirt
floral print blouse
eye catching
top
Try out a bold
floral shirt or top
for work paired
with a solid
white, plain
red skirt paired
with matching
red shoes to
complete the
look.
floral glasses
Floral
accessories
Try adding some simple yet
cute floral earrings, bracelets,
glasses and even rings to your
work ensemble for a more
playful touch.
floral
bracelet
floral earings
floral watch
Work dress
For the daring ones, do a knee length
floral dress tone down with a nude
belt and nude heels to match finish
the look with gold accessories.
red skirt
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floral bodycon dress
nude stiletto heels
nude belt

10TOP
Trendy Sneakers
Every Girl Should Own
By - Funke Ajomale
Lately sneakers have become the new cool. We have
seen them worn with fabulous gowns on the red carpet,
runway, other social events, and even to work on dress
down days.
FASHION
See pictures of 10 yummy easy breezy sneakers we have
picked for you, Enjoy!
FENDI
CONVERSE CROTCHET
ISA TAPIA
AXLE ARIGATOR
RAF ADIDAS
OMBRE SNEAKERS
MARNI
PUMA-FIERCE
ASICS
CIARA IN SNEAKERS
WHITE SNEAKERS
May 8, 2016 / 5

Common Style Blunde
FASHION
By - Yemisi Suleiman
One of the biggest style mistake occurs when a man is not sure what he
likes and is influenced by trends that have little to do with his own style.
There’s no shame in making a fashion faux-pas every now and again, even
celebrities regularly featured on best-dressed lists have been known to do
so. However, you can drastically reduce the number of fashion mistakes
you make by eliminating a few bad style habits.
Here are some of the most common errors men make when it comes to
fashion. Read them, adjust your wardrobe accordingly and you will be
closer to having a clean style personality.
Wearing Too
Many Colours
Limit each of your outfits to a
maximum of three colors or
shades to maintain a coordinated
look. When putting together an
outfit, stick to complementary and
analogous colors and remember
that less is more
Keep Your Facial Hair
Well Groomed
The hair on your face should be orderly. Your
face is the first thing noticed, and so
maintaining your facial hair is important if you
want to look sharp.
Deformed Shoes
Keep at least two pairs of dress shoes in the same color so you can
let one pair rest for a day from sweat and stretching. Doing this
prevents them from warping in unwanted ways. Place shoetrees in
your shoes when you’re not wearing them to maintain their best form.
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FASHION
rs Men Make
Too Many
Prints
Whether with casual
clothes or dressy, avoid
mixing too many patterns
or prints together. If you’re
wearing a suit, a good rule
is to keep it to a max of
two patterns. In other
words, if you’re wearing a
patterned suit, wear a
solid shirt and a patterned
tie, or if you’re wearing a
solid suit, you can wear a
patterned shirt and a
patterned tie. But having a
patterned tie, a patterned
shirt, and a patterned suit
can make you look too
busy.
Improper
Pants Length
Don’t fold up your jeans or your
chinos unless it’s an intentional
fashion statement that you’re
making. Your pants can come
down to the bottom of your shoes
but make sure they come just
above the floor to avoid any
unwanted fraying.
Clothes That
Don’t Fit
Overly baggy clothes will
make you look like you’re
wearing poor hand-medowns.
If your body type
makes it hard to find wellfitting
clothes off the rack,
make your tailor your best
friend.
Mismatching
Styles
Keep your outfits coherent
and matching in style
Excess Cologne
Depending on the strength of your cologne, use with
caution. If your cologne loses its scent later in the day,
simply reapply. A good rule of thumb is to limit it to two
sprays, once on your neck and wrists
Wrong Belt Colour
If you’re wearing dress shoes, make sure the color of
your belt matches the color of your dress shoes (for
professional occasions). Also, the finish of the belt and
shoes need to match.
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Banky W
- Inspired By Life
By - Pamela Echemunor
Award-winning artiste, entrepreneur, philanthropist and CEO of Empire Mates
Entertainment (EME) record label, christened Olubankole Wellington, a.k.a.
Banky W, is a multi-talented individual who had a passion and fueled it to
accomplish his life-long dream of becoming a household name. With a dream in his heart
and an enviably silky voice, Banky rose into the limelight of the Nigerian music scene.
He laid aside his Engineering degree and returned to Nigeria, where he started his
record label, Empire Mates Entertainment and hasn’t turned back since. He has several
endorsements and has produced some of the biggest names in the Nigerian music scene.
In this sit down, he illuminates his life, challenges, work and plans.
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the business would face, as you can imagine. No one
starts off at the top. You start from zero and work your
way up. I didn’t have any real money. The only money
we had was from working multiple jobs while going to
school. I like to tell this little story.
When I had finished recording the music for my
first EP, we figured we didn’t know anyone from
anywhere who could help put us on so we would print
a couple hundred copies of the music on CDs, then
print posters and stick them on the side of the very old
raggedy car that I had at the time. Then, we’d drive
around the neighborhood towns and go to every
single hair salon, nail shop and spa and plead for the
owners to let me sing for the customers. IF they
agreed, I’d sing one of my songs and then we’d sell
CDs out of the trunk of my car for 5 dollars a piece.
That was the first income E.M.E. ever generated.
So when they say don’t despise the days of small
beginnings, it’s completely true. I believe that no
matter what you want to do in life, you kind of have to
just start where you are. Play the cards you’re dealt
and just start. The journey of a thousand miles really
does begin with the first step; even if it’s a baby step.
What qualifies artistes to be signed under E.M.E.?
You have to be very talented, extremely hard
working, incredibly unique, and be a very creative
thinker.
As a brand ambassador for Ciroc, what does that
entail?
I’m very proud to be representing Ciroc in this
region. I love the product and everything their brand
stands for. It’s a drink for those who work hard and
want to play afterwards to celebrate their success; it’s
all about stopping to smell the roses in this journey
called life. As their brand ambassador, I basically
represent that Ciroc lifestyle here in Nigeria and Africa.
I try to incorporate the brand in my work and life and,
by example, show people what working very hard and
playing hard looks like.
What was the inspiration behind your ‘Undeniable’
album?
Every album I’ve ever put out has been largely
based on my life and personal experiences, at the
time, or at least on things I’ve witnessed and been
inspired by. “Undeniable” the EP, was my first project
so the music was inspired by the life I was living at
that time and the things I was going through.
What Was Growing Up Like For You?
I was born in the United States but when I was
around 5 years old, we moved back to Nigeria so I
grew up here; for about 12 years. I went back to the
States at about 18 years old and did my senior year of
high school and then university. I like to think I got the
best of both worlds growing up because I had just
enough of the States in my upbringing but also
enough of Nigeria; so I could learn about our values,
cultures, etc.
Is music something you always envisioned for
yourself?
I always wanted to be a musician among some
other things. In fact, I was so in love with music and
singing that there was a stage in my life, as a teenager,
that my parents, when they needed to punish me for
doing wrong would do so by cutting off my music
privileges. They knew that was what meant the most
to me. So, if for instance, I wasn’t focusing enough on
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my school work, they’d temporarily ban me from
singing in the choir and from all my musical groups
until I picked up the slack.
How did your E.M.E. record label come to be?
I was in university in New York. Around my third
year, I started recording music in local studios. After a
lot of work, I got to the point where the music I was
making started to sound pretty decent so I started
looking for a record deal. Unfortunately, I just couldn’t
find the right kind of deal; it was quite frustrating at the
time. Now, Jay Z had always been an inspiration to
me so I read up on his story. He’d said that he couldn’t
get a record deal so he started his own company. So, I
called up my best friend and said that we were going
to do the same thing. That’s how E.M.E. was formed;
right there, in my dorm room.
What challenges did you encounter starting up
E.M.E.?
I encountered the same challenges anyone else in
How did you deal with the shoulder cancer scare
you had earlier in life?
I was very fortunate in the sense that it was
detected early enough when it was in a specific place
in my body (my shoulder) and had not yet spread to
other parts. I had surgery twice (because it came back
a second time years later) but God really blessed me
that I didn’t have to go through the hell that a lot of
victims do. I learnt through that period to never take
life for granted; one day you’re walking along and all is
fine and then the next thing, you know you can be
blindsided by something so intense that will change
your life forever. Thanks be to God that I’m completely
fine now and I pray that it will never come back again.
To what do you owe your success?
I owe it completely to God. I would be nothing
without Him. I’m successful because of the grace of
God and the love and support from friends and fans.
Your music is deep and soulful. What inspires your
writing?
My writing is inspired by life. The experiences I’ve
had and the ones I’ve witnessed; that’s what helps me
to write.
Your music has taken you global. What challenges,
logistically and otherwise, do you face?
I think the major challenge we face now is more
about the structure; the business part of show
business in Nigeria is where we’re lacking. We still
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don’t have proper royalties being paid; we’re lacking in
the royalties, publishing, licensing etc. arm of the
business. In order for us to compete properly in the
global space, that has to be addressed and fixed with
the help of the government.
Who are your musical influences?
Pretty much anyone who’s made good music that
I’ve listened to. I’m influenced by everyone from Jay Z
to Lauryn Hill, to Brandy, to Usher, to 2Face and even
more recent greats like Drake and Kanye West.
Tell us about the “I am Capable” Fund.
The “I am Capable” Fund is a scholarship that I
started some years ago. I was fortunate enough to
attend a private university due to the scholarships I
qualified for. I always said that when I became
successful enough, I would in turn give out
scholarships to students who need it and help them
get their education. I’ve been able to put a few kids
through private university on full and partial
scholarships. It’s something I pray to continue to be
able to do and to expand by partnering with corporate
Nigeria.
You have an Engineering degree. Did you ever
work with it and do you have plans to in the future?
After graduating, I worked for an engineering
company in NY for a few years before moving back
home to pursue my music dreams. While I don’t
necessarily work in engineering anymore, I definitely
apply the skills I gained from my education in running
my business now. Everything from problem solving,
pitching and presentation of projects, to execution of
the work… All the tools I use in trying to be a
successful, efficient, businessman, I picked up in
school. So, unquestionably, my education has come
in very handy. There are deals I’ve been able to get
and work on, there are conversations with corporates
that I have, that most people in my business don’t
even know about and wouldn’t be able to handle; I
owe that to being fortunate enough to have a
scholarship to go to school.
Unfortunately, not everyone will be as blessed as I
was to attend college. You can still be successful
without an education. However, if you’re able to get
one, I strongly encourage it. Being educated will only
help you become better at what you do; it will never
hurt.
What life motto do you live by?
“The best way to predict your future is to create it”
and “Eighty percent of achieving anything is just
believing in it enough to keep going regardless of the
circumstances”.
Every album I’ve
ever put out has
been loosely
based on my life
and personal
experiences, at
the time
You are known for dressing dapper but the hats
remain a mystery. Is it a brand thing or is there
another reason?
I decided to start dressing more formally with suits,
hats and all in order to separate myself from the
average Nigerian musician. Years ago, when I had just
touched down in Nigeria, I came to perform at a show
and upon getting backstage, I realized that the entire
music business almost looked like we were in one
big-boy band. Every artiste was in an Ed Hardy type of
t-shirt and jeans with the Arabian scarfs on (they were
hot at the time). I decided there and then that I would
change my whole look and style because I wanted to
stand out; I wanted people to see and hear me and
take note of the fact that I was different from everyone
else and unique.
Are you single?
Yes.
Would you say you feel fulfilled so far?
I would say I’m very grateful but not at all satisfied.
I feel like I have so much more to achieve.
Congratulations on your Samsung and MTN
endorsements. How does it feel?
It feels great. Thank you. I’m very grateful for the
deals I have and to be blessed enough to work with
such amazing companies. Samsung and MTN are
very successful, credible, classy companies with great
products so I’m fortunate to be associated with them.
We have mutually beneficial working relationships as I
do my best to add value to their brand as they add
value to mine.
What projects are you working on at the moment?
I’m finishing up my new album tentatively called
“Songs About You”. I’m also going to be working on a
couple more albums as well; a joint duet album with
Iyanya and a rap mix tape hosted by DJ Xclusive. I’m
also helping to ready releases by my artistes, Shaydee
and Niyola. Outside of the music space, I’ve set up my
own production company/multi-media agency called
Pace Setters Agency. There, I’m putting my directorial/
production/film making skills to work; we shoot TV
commercials, music videos, ad campaigns and
documentaries. I’m building our capacity to transition
into full length feature films. You’ll be hearing a lot
more from PSA in the near future and I’m excited
about what this new venture will achieve.
What is your favourite drink/cocktail?
Peach Ciroc with pineapple and/or cranberry juice.
What is your favourite meal?
Jollof rice, grilled peri peri chicken and fried
plantain but my trainer says I have to cut down on
rice. This makes me very, very sad.
Was your song “Yes/No” written for someone
special?
At the time, yes.
Can you address rumours about your 3-album
release being your last album?
I’m not retiring per se. But after this set of albums, I
will probably look to push my other business ventures
a bit and work in the background for a few years.
Any word for your fans?
Thank you all so much. I wouldn’t be here without
you and I hope to continue to meet or exceed your
expectations. I’m a living testimony to that fact that if
you believe in God and believe in yourself, nothing is
impossible.
Do you have anything to say about the issues
ensuing between Tiwa Savage and TeeBillz?
No comment.
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HEALTH
HEALTHY LIVING101
By - Teri Mendes
5
Ways Gut Bacteria
Affect Your Health
1. INFANT COLIC
Abnormal gut bacteria
in infants may be one
cause of colic, or
excessive crying, recent
research suggests.
In the study, colicky
babies (who cry for
more than three hours a
day without a medical reason) had a distinct bacterial
“signature”. They had higher numbers of bacteria from a
group called Proteobacteria in their guts compared to
babies without colic.
Proteobacteria include bacteria known to produce gas,
which may cause pain in infants and lead to crying, the
researchers said.
These abnormities disappeared after the first few
months of life, which suggests they are temporary.
However, this study was small and conducted for just a
few months, so additional, longer studies are needed to
confirm the results.
2. BRAIN
Disrupting gut bacteria may have an effect on the brain,
and in turn, behavior,
studies in animal suggest.
A 2011 study in mice found
that animals given
antibiotics (which kill gut
bacteria) became less
anxious, and when their gut
bacteria was restored, so
was their anxiety.
Mice given antibiotics also
showed changes in their brain chemistry that have been
linked to depression.
The researchers said they suspect the bacteria are
producing chemicals that can access and influence the
brain.
If gut bacteria play a role in human behavior, it’s
possible that therapies that aim to restore normal gut
flora, such as probiotics, may be helpful in correcting
behavior and mood changes in people with
gastrointestinal diseases, according to the researchers.
However, it’s not clear if the results apply to people.
3. IMMUNE SYSTEM
Your gut is the main
area in the body where
the immune system
interacts with what’s
brought in from the
outside world. Thus,
the interaction between
gut bacteria and your
own cells appear to play
an important role in the development of a fullyfunctioning
immune system. According to a 2003
review paper, lymphatic tissue in the intestine contains
the largest pool of cells capable of producing an immune
response.
A 2012 study found that whether babies are fed breast
milk or formula influences the composition of their gut
bacteria, and in turn, the development of their immune
system. Babies fed only breast milk had more diversity
in their gut bacteria than babies who were fed only
formula. There was also a link between the genes that
were “turned on” in the babies’ gut bacteria, and the
genes that were “turned on” in their immune system.
Breast is best people!
4. HEART DISEASE
When gut bacteria feed on certain foods — including
eggs and beef — they produce a compound that could
boost the risk of heart disease, according to a recent
study.
Participants in the study with high levels of the
compound, called trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), in
their blood were 2.5 times more likely to have a heart
attack, stroke or to die over a three-year period
compared with people with low levels of the compound.
Although the findings are preliminary, the results
reinforce existing dietary recommendations for lowering
heart disease risk, which advise people to reduce
consumption of foods high in fat and cholesterol (such
as beef and eggs), the researchers said.
Quote
of the week
Mens sana in corpore sano.
(Your prayer must be for a
sound mind in a sound body.)
- JUVENAL
5. OBESITY
A growing body of research
suggests that gut bacteria
influence weight. One recent
study found that obese people
have a less diversity in their
gut flora than lean people.
Other studies have suggested
that an increase in a group of
gut bacteria called
Firmicutes, and a decrease in a group of gut bacteria
called Bacteroidetes, are linked with obesity.
Research done on animals may provide clues about how
gut bacteria affect weight gain. One recent study found
that mice that received a “gut bacteria transplant” from
an obese person gained more weight and fat mass than
those who received bacteria from a lean person.
What’s more, the transplant altered the metabolism of
the mice: animals that received gut bacteria from an
obese person had metabolic changes linked with obesity
in humans (such as increased production of compounds
called branched-chain amino acids); while those that
received gut bacteria from a lean person had metabolic
changes linked with reduced body weight (such as
increased breakdown of carbohydrates).
That is it for today my readers! Hope you
enjoyed this piece! Remember you read it
here first!
For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail.
com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next
week. - it’s ta ta for now! XOXO
TERI Speaks
Morning Teri, I currently use st. Ives apricot
facial scrub, I never knew that scrub soap
in bar form existed until I saw it on one of
ALLURE fashion.
Can you please recommend any good scrub
soap.
Thanks Ekene.
Dear Ekene,
I would not recommend a scrub soap for the face, as it may
be to coarse for the skin, based on different skin types. The best
remedy is stick to what you re doing but only exfoliate 3 times a
week and not every day. Another thing you can try to include in
your daily routine when you moisturise is vitamin c topical powder
or cream. It’s wakes up the skin in the morning and is a natural face
brightener. The one by body shop is one of my personal favourites.
You can get this at most pharmacies (Ebeano and Prince
pharmacy or Maddy Chemists definitely has it in stock)
Stay Beautiful!
Teri M
May 8, 2016 / 11

FEATURE
POCKET
FINANCE
By - Omilola Oshikoya
The Young African Woman: How to
Build Wealth at Every Stage of Your Life
...CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK
Stage 3: The Young African Woman
This is known as the accumulation stage and is typically between ages 20-30/35. At
this point, a person has just graduated or has started working and has some disposable
income. Income is typically larger than expenses at this stage. Some may live with
their parents while some may begin to consider getting their own accommodation.
This is also a stage when people begin to think about settling down etc. Needs include
gadgets like smart phones, cars, appliances like dvd players etc. This is the best time to
begin to develop a personal financial system. The earlier you start the more time you
have for your money to grow and enjoy the benefits of compounding. I love Albert
Einsteins quote which says “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He
who understands it, earns it…he who doesn’t pays it”. Basically compounding interest
simply means that the money you earn as interest is put back into your account or
investment thereby allowing your money to grow faster. An individual at this stage
should develop a savings and investment culture, learn and practice the principles of
personal finance which is budgeting and also consider setting up an emergency fund.
In terms of investing this is a good time to invest in riskier assets and take advantage
of long term growth opportunities.
Mrs Ibukun Awosika, started her first business at age 25, today she is the first female
chair of one of Africa’s biggest banks.
At this stage, a young woman is also concerned about her appearance and so she is
interested in buying items such as bags etc. Bags can be a good investment depending
on your purpose for acquiring them. So for instance you should buy a bag of good
quality that would last long and preferably a timeless classic like a Louis Vuitton bag as
opposed to seasonal or trend based items. You can also consider buying a neutral
colour. You can also begin to buy valuable jewelry like gold, which appreciates over
time and can be sold when cash strapped. It is very important to withstand peer
pressure at this stage. Focus on your vision and goal.
Key things to consider at this stage include:
1. Have a vision board
2. Set financial goals
3. Prepare monthly budgets
4. Establish a savings culture
5. Invest in the stock market
6. Pay off any debts accumulated in University such as student loans, credit card
debts etc
7. Invest in yourself.
8. Start a business
TO BE CONTINUED...
Omilola Oshikoya is Africa’s premier Wealth Coach and the founder of Omilola
Oshikoya International. After over 10 years in finance /investment banking,
Omilola resigned from a successful career in pursuit of fulfilment. Please send
an email to Omilola on pocketfinance@omilola.com.
Twitter: @omilola, Instagram: @omilolaoshikoya,
Facebook: @omilolaoshikoya, Website: www.omilola.com
KATHY EMIKO
BodyPerfect
BANANA AND
WEIGHTLOSS: THE
TRUTH
You have probably heard dietitians talking a lot
about how bananas are one of those fruits you
should avoid especially if you are on a weight loss
diet because of the high sugar content. I know a
lot of people who became afraid to eat bananas
because they were made to believe that bananas
will make them fat.
And while it is true that bananas are high in sugar,
they can only promote weight gain if you are
not careful with how many calories you eat and
combine them with fats. I know fruitarians who
only eat fresh fruit and maintain ideal body weight
– they have the most fitness and tone, in spite the
fact that they eat dozens of bananas every week.
The secret is that they don’t load themselves
with fatty foods, which accumulate into fat cells
not just slimming but fitness
when you combine them with sugary foods such
as bananas. So it is safe to say that if you control
your fat intake you may enjoy this delicious fruit
without feeling guilty or gaining weight. In fact, by
including this fantastic fruit into your diet you will
improve your digestion, remove excess toxins and
make your skin glow.
Bananas can be part of a healthy weight loss plan.
Bananas contain fiber and resistant starch, which
support weight loss. They’re also a nutritious, lowenergy-density
food, which is good for dropping
pounds. And they don’t live up to their once bad
reputation of being a diet-wrecking fruit to avoid.
But whether they’re good for weight loss comes
down to calories. You should set your daily calorie
goal to ensure healthy weight loss and must
include the calories from bananas as part of your
total daily intake.
BANANAS HAVE MODERATE CALORIES.
While bananas contain a moderate number of
calories that can work well within a diet plan, to
create a plan, you first need a daily calorie goal.
If you’re unsure how many calories you consume,
keep track of everything you eat and drink for a
few days and tally the total calories. The best way
to lose weight and keep it off is to drop just 1 to 2
pounds a week. To determine a calorie goal that
achieves weight loss at that rate, reduce your daily
caloric intake by 500 to 1,000 calories. Now you
can plan to work bananas into your menu.
A large, 8-inch banana has 121 calories, but if
you choose a small, 6-inch banana, you’ll shave
off a quarter of the calories as it only has 90. A
banana supplies the perfect number of calories
for a snack, but also has enough calories to ruin a
diet if you meet your daily calorie goal, and then
randomly add the banana. While bananas provide
a range of nutrients, they are excellent sources of
potassium and vitamin B-6, and have around 10
percent of the RDA for a nutrient you might not
expect -- vitamin C. Fiber and Resistant Starch in
Bananas
TO BE CONTINUED ...
Princess Kathy is certified nutrition and fitness consultant.
Princess Kathy is a certified nutrition and fitness consultant.
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/May 8, 2016

INTERNATI NALNEWS
By Pamela Echemunor
The New Face Of
Burberry
After several years of being
faces of Burberry, Super
models Cara Delevingne
and Kate Moss are passing down
the torch to Lily James, who is
best known for her role in
Cinderella and Downton Abbey. In
a statement she said “I am thrilled
to be officially joining the Burberry
family. I am so proud to be British,
it really means a lot, shooting my
first campaign was so special. I
don’t want to give away too
much but I had a lot of fun
showing a different side of
myself.” Lily James is to be the
new face of Burberry’s pillar
fragrance family and will launch
the brand’s new My Burberry
Black scent in August, via a film
and print campaign shot by
Mario Testino.
Cara Delevigne & Kate Moss
Jourdan Dunn
Jourdan
Dunn
Launches
Cookbook
Super model Jourdan Dunn is
breaking the norm that says
models don’t eat by
launching a cookbook. The model
and devoted chef revealed that
she planned to follow in the
footsteps of fellow models
Lorraine Pascal and Sophie Dahl
by putting pen to paper and
sharing her favourite recipes with
the world via her cookbook. She is
however yet to reveal a release
date for the book.
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“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”
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UBA CEO Awards
By - Pamela Echemunor
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc recently
hosted guests at the Eko Hotel and Suites in
Lagos as it celebrated its staff that performed
exceptionally well in the 2015 financial year. The
event is a tradition that the bank has maintained
since 2010. This was the eighth edition since
its inception. The theme of the night was “The
Evolution of UBA” and was aimed at celebrating
UBA’s rich history as one of the biggest and
dominant banks since its inception in 1949.
The event featured a dance drama headlined by
top Nollywood stars like Segun Arinze, Norbert
Young, Ireti Doyle and Gideon Okeke. They
highlighted the men and women who have made
UBA what it is today.
The multi-cultural diversity of the UBA
group was evident at the event; including board
members and managing directors of UBA’s
subsidiaries in all its 18 countries of operations
outside Nigeria. The highlight of the awards
was the “GMD’s Special Award” for a staff that
performed exceptionally in his or her assigned
duties in 2015, displaying positive attitude towards
work and colleagues, maturity in handling the
bank’s internal and external customers etc.
Tony O Elumelu, Okezie Ikpeazu, Phillips Oduoza, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu & Kennedy Uzoka
Phillips & Jumai Oduoza
yemi alade
Tony Elumelu & wife,
Awele
Sola Oyebade, Yetunde & Ronke Ademiluyi
Abiola Aloba
Mr. and Mrs Awele Elumelu & children
Kennedy Uzoka &
wife Lotana
YEMI ALADE IS BRAND
AMBASSADOR AFWL & AFWN
2016
By - Yemisi Suleiman
Ace Musician - Dbanj
Ace Singer - Korede Bello
Victor Osadolor &
wife Aderonke
Nigeria’s female music sensation, Yemi Alade, has been unveiled as the
brand ambassador for Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) and Africa
Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) 2016.
Speaking on the criteria for selection, at a press event, which held
recently in Lagos, Ronke Ademiluyi, founder of AFWN said this year,
they decided to choose someone who embodies the true African woman.
“A strong, intellectual and musically inclined woman; her music reflects
what’s good, what’s great and what’s best about the motherland. We
couldn’t have chosen anyone more suitable to be our brand ambassador.”
14
/ May 8, 2016

Footprint to Africa
LAUNChes Market
Square
P EO PLE
“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”
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By - Jemi Ekunkunbor
Pics by - Oscar Ochiogu
Footprint to Africa Limited, a business/
financial news resource and investment bridge
company, last weekend in Lagos, launched two new
services into the market: The Market Square and
Africa in 10 Minutes.
Organisers believe that if you are not in the
Market Square, you are not in business as The
Market Square not only help businesses find the
right agents but also help SMES connect foreign
partners and financiers for a mutually beneficial
relationship. On the other hand, Africa in 10
Minutes, is an online broadcast of serious financial
news central to African economy.
The event which took place at the Oriental
Hotel in Lagos, brought together business owners
seeking such platform to grow their businesses.
Osita Oparaugo, MD Footprint to Africa
Limited, in his remarks was optimistic that this
new venture is a platform that will rule the world,
unite Africa and grow the SMEs in Nigeria. He
encouraged owners of small businesses to seek to
build partnerships and synergies instead of looking
for loans as joint ventures will encourage businesses
to grow.
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment,
Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, noted that although
Africa is doing quite well with social networking,
he pointed out that Nigerian needed to do more
businesses especially with the SMES. While
commending Footprint Africa for seeing a gap and
doing something to address the gap in other to
improve the value chain, he described the platform
“as an idea whose time has come “
In his speech, former President, Pan African
Parliament, Hon. Bethel Amadi, said in other
to grow businesses in Africa, there has to be
harmonisation of legislations across Africa as this
will help eliminate common issues that hinder
businesses across Africa such as, Issuance of visas,
registration of businesses and customs operations.
He added that the low level of infrastructural
development and corruption in the civil service as
well as bureaucratic bottlenecks, all help to hinder
integration of trade in the continent. He called on
guests to support this new initiative by footprint
Africa as it is through such effort that “the hope of
Africa rising will happen”.
Osita Oparaugo
Lizzie Mensah & Babatunde
Oguntayo
Pamela-Vigboro
Leesi
frank
Bethel Amadi Dikko Umar- Radda Peter Owunna
Ene Lawani
ndid obi
Olisa & Oge Mokelu
Ajala Keyede Victoria Micheals Ike Ogbuebile
amaka
Elvira & Alain Salleras
Daniel
Chukwuocha
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