GLAMSQUAD MAGAZINE MARCH 2017

Glamsquad
MARCH 2017
Magazine
Chris
Okagbue
chris
attoh
Ama K.
Abebrese
10
• Celebrities we are
Style-Crushing on
Ifan Ifeanyi
Michael
• Wardrobe Detox
• 5 Health Lies
Keturah
King
Stars Of The Epic Movie
‘LOTANNA’

MAR. 2017
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This month, we bring you a cover with
five superstarsa; producer and casts
of Nigeria’s most anticipated movie –
‘Lotanna’.
Ifan Ifeanyi Michael, Chris Attoh,
Ama K Abebrese, Chris Okagbue and
Keturah King bring you up close to
their ‘Lotanna’ experience. I assure you
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Adebayo Jone:
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4 African Oils You
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Queens Of The
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Top 5 Chill-Out
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Chris
Okagbue
Ama K.
Abebrese
chris
attoh
Keturah
King
Stars Of The Epic Movie
‘LOTANNA’
Ifan Ifeanyi
Michael
By Chiazor Daniel
Last year, Nollywood recorded tremendous
successes in box office grossing with
movies like ‘76’, ‘A Trip to Jamaica’ and
‘The Wedding Party’; giving investors more
reason to bring millions of naira in investments
into the film industry. With a fast pace,
Nollywood is now gradually becoming the new
oil -well for young film makers seeking out new
ways to express their budding creativity, and tell
their unique stories just the way an American
would tell his or her American story and earn
huge returns on investments in box office.
Every day, there’s a rise of new film makers
who are not only telling unique stories but also
employing hi-definition film equipment, all in
the quest of making their films stand out both
locally, and in the international markets.
Amongst our new era of young budding
film producers comes Ifan Ifeanyi Michael,
a renowned celebrity stylist, who is held
in esteem for his work prolificacy in the
fashion industry. Ifan Ifeanyi Michael
has decided to trade the same path with
his new star-studded epic trailer movie
‘LOTANNA’. The movie tells the tale of an
aspiring singer Lotanna, played by Chris
Ukagbue in pursuit of his music ambition
to become a star. Glam Squad magazine
had an exclusive feature on the casts ,and
this is what they had to say about the movie
‘LOTANNA’ and their individual roles.

Ifan Ifeanyi
Michael
Ifan Ifeanyi Michael is a prominent
media prodigy, a celebrity stylist/
publisher, who is held in esteem for his
work prolificacy. He is the Producer of
the feature length movie, ‘Lotanna’.
What moral lesson do you think
‘Lotanna’ will pass across to
viewers?
The moral of the story is to accept
the fact of life, and our pursuits. I
believe this will open up another
perspective for viewers because of the
literary concept behind the story.
What are the major challenges
you encountered while filming
‘Lotanna’?
Getting top actors and actress for a
stellar performance is quite tasking.
Aside from this, I think the location
in which the movie was shot also
gave us a situation to ponder on. But
aside from these two tasks, I think
the production of the movie was an
experience for me.
What propelled your interest to be
part of the movie?
As the producer of the movie, I
knew from concept of the story I had
in mind. I needed to play a role, could
be minor or foil character, but I just
knew it would engage me one way or
the other. I can’t have such a beautiful
story to tell, without acting in it.

Do you think this movie has
influenced you in any sort of
way?
Yes, it gave me a new layer
to my skin, to perceive things
on the other end before
arriving at a decision, or
concluding on something.
If you were to consider any
of the casts roles, which do
you think creates compelling
sceneries?
Obviously, if you see the
movie, Don Clef would interest
you without thinking twice.
Keturah
King
Keturah King is a television personality
and the host of CNN’s African Voices,
here in Nigeria. Keturah features in the
movie ‘LOTANNA’ , where she plays the
character Besti.
What were the major challenges you
encounter while filming Lotanna?
Being that is was my first African
production, I had to get used to things
not necessarily working out as they
were supposed to - but the act of having
to think on our feet definitely made for a
more fun shoot.
What propelled your interest to be
part of the movie?
I loved the fact that it was a period
movie - that was definitely the main
attraction for me.
Do you think the movie has
influenced you in any sort of way?
The great part about Lotanna was
meeting my co-stars and making new
friends.

Chris Attoh
Chris Attoh, One of the black stars from Gulf
Coast of Ghana. He is an Actor and director. He
played a major character in the film, ‘Lotanna’.
What moral lesson do you think
‘Lotanna’ will pass across to viewers?
A lot, if I must say, from the very first
minute of the movie to the last. You will see
there is a moral lesson attached to it. Love,
Freedom and moral scrutiny.
What are the major challenges you
encountered while filming ‘Lotanna’?
For me I really don’t think I had any
challenges, why would you focus so much
on challenges, when you have top actors
and actress on set? It was tasking, but it
was an interesting one.
What propelled your interest to be part
of the movie?
When I was contacted by the Film
Producer, immediately, I asked about the
casts that would be on set. I found the idea
of bringing legends in the industry with
urban actors who already carved a niche
for themselves. It’s quite interesting and
also uniform.
Do you think this movie has influenced
you in any sort of way?
For me every movie has an imprint to
leave with you as an actor. ‘Lotanna’ also
deepened my belief on truism and life.
If you were to consider any of the
cast roles, which do you think creates
compelling scenerios?
Don Clef, such an amazing character.

Chris Okagbue
Chris okagbue is the lead character in
‘Lotanna’. He won Gulder Ultimate Search
in 2008 and has also featured on M Net’s
hit TV series, Tinsel.
What are the major
challenges you encountered
while filming ‘Lotanna’?
There weren’t a lot of
challenges. I think my most
outstanding challenge was
trying to stay in that headspace
where I seemed to have the
weight of the world on my
shoulders, because that’s
who Lotanna was. He had
very few moments of genuine
happiness; he hardly had
reason to smile or laugh due
to the hardship surrounding
him. In real life, I’m the direct
opposite. I’m a jovial and
happy person. So, each time I
go on set, I take off ‘Chris’ and
wear ‘Lotanna’ and it wasn’t a
very easy transition.
What propelled your interest
to be part of the movie?
The power of the story was
very compelling. I also found
the character Lotanna very
interesting and I knew I’d have
a healthy challenge bringing
it to life. I couldn’t pass up
the opportunity because if a
role isn’t challenging enough,
it won’t help me grow as an
actor. I knew Lotanna would do
that for me.
Do you think the movie has
influenced you in any sort of
way?
It definitely has. I’ve learnt
more than ever the importance
of hard work and the need to
avoid mediocrity. It took the
entire cast and crew a lot to
work- on to finish the project.
There were times when we
felt maybe we were in over
our heads, and were tempted
to concede defeat and call
it a day. But anything worth
doing is worth doing well. So,
we persevered and succeeded
in finishing. We can’t wait to
show the world what we have
created.
If you were to consider any
of the cast roles, which do
you think creates compelling
scenery?
Everyone did a fantastic
job. I greatly commend Liz
Benson-Ameye, who played
the character Efya. She’s a
phenomenal actress. Every
moment on set with her felt
surreal. She brought something
to the character that you don’t
even get to see in the script.

Ama K.
Abebrese
Ama K. Abebrese is a Ghanian actress. She
is the lead female character in the ‘Lotanna’
movie. She was in the recent Netflix
Hollywood movie ‘Beast of No nation’, in
which she acted alongside Idris Elba. Ama k
is one of Ghana’s best actresses of all time.
So ‘Lotanna’ the movie, tell us a
little bit about the movie and the
character you played?
I played the character of Zara,
a determined young woman who
after meeting Lotanna in a very
unconventional way decides to pursue
him; set up her own record label
and make him a star. She is a strong
character, yet vulnerable at the same
time.
How were you able to fit in perfectly
into your character? What were the
challenges?
As an actor, taking on a role usually
comes with its own unique set of
challenges. I had the script for a long
time before filming, so I took time
in developing her character. Also
working alongside talented actors like
the stars in ‘Lotanna’ was a plus for
me, as we got to bounce of each other
perfectly.
Any form of romance in the movie?
My character Zara becomes the love
interest of Lotanna, played by Chris

Okagbue. However, I don’t
want to give much away so you
have to wait for the film to be
released to find out how that
turns out.
Are there any lessons to be
learnt from the movie?
Yes, a few lessons but the
major one for me is that you
can make it; it’s possible to
achieve your dreams and
goals. It’s not easy, challenges
will come and go but you can
succeed if you try.
As an actor/actress what
would you say your biggest
challenge is?
I can’t pin point one biggest
challenge; I do think that there
are different challenges in
which each project offers.
When you’re not acting,
what other activities do you
engage in, any hobbies?
I recently took up
swimming. I try to swim
as often as I can. My other
favorite pastime is sleeping,
but I’m not sure if that can be
considered a hobby or not.
What motivates you?
God.... ,knowing that I have
the grace of God keeps me
motivated.
Any role models?
My grandmother, and my
mother; two very strong,
hardworking and loving
women.
Where do you see yourself in
the nearest future?
Doing what I love, more
films and TV shows. I will also
be producing more film and TV
projects too.
Any word of advice to
aspiring actors?
No matter how good you
are, always be willing to learn
more about the craft. Also, try
not to be scammed by dodgy
people who charge you to
audition, or take advantage of
young people. If it doesn’t feel
right, don’t get involved.
Any word for your fans out
there?
I thank my fans for their
support. God bless you for me.
SHOOT CREDITS:
Photography: Bamiyo Emina
Creative Direction: Nelly Mesik
Fabric: DaViva
Stylist: Funke Ajomale
Designs: Tegali Clothing
Hair & Make-Up: Cass Signaures
Earrings: 6teenOnline
Shoes: BeeBees World

#AMVCA 2017
The Elizabeth
TREND
By Funke Ajomale
toyin aimakhu
We truely can’t get enough
of the AMVCAs, its been
a week and we still have more
fashion moments to talk about.
Looking through the pictures,
it seemed like they got on a
whatsapp group and disscused
what to wear, hair and make
-up.
At this year’s event, we
spotted the Elizabethan
fashion on most, although
some got an extra memo
and came a little extra
with gloves and tiaras
.
toni tones
shirley igwe

an
eku edewor
chika ike
beverly naya
Ini Dima Okojie
nana akua addo

FASHION?
What is The
Elizabethan
Elizabethan women wanted
their clothing to look much
like that of the men, with broad
shoulders, wide hips, and slim
waists.
The well-to-do Elizabethan
woman would have her makeup
base of white lead and sulfur,
various dyes on the cheeks,
beauty spots drawn on, eyebrows
plucked thin, lips thickly
lipsticked and hair powered,
pinned and perfumed. But this
time we had more subtle and
sultry make up , some had thier
hair down most had their hair
pinned and rolled back .
Women’s dresses were not
made all in one piece as they
usually are today. Instead,
women wore two or more
garments as one dress.
They where fuller and
heavly embroidered.
However, we dont
have the bubble
shoulder sleeves
but rather plunge
necklines , off
shoulde , tubes
, cross bar
sleeves and
the likes
.
The Elizabethan dress can be
broken down into ;
The BODICE came down to the
waist;
The PARTLET or jewelry bodice
had “wings” at the shoulders and
came to a point at the waist.
The SLEEVES were separate
from the bodice, but fastened
to the bodice with laces. The
sleeve was tight at the wrist, but
otherwise full. Sometimes it was
stuffed to keep its shape. RUFFS
at the wrist (not shown) matched
the RUFF at the neck area.
The KIRTLE, a skirt, was often
of different material from
the bodice. The framework
underneath the kirtle was called
a FARTHINGALE, made of wire
or whalebone, allowing the kirtle
to “balloon” out from the lower
body. Some fashions included a
BUMROLL a stuffed tube shaped
item that added volume to the
hip area, thus giving the wearer
the appearance of a smaller waist.
Judging from the voulmes , cut
and fits around the waist , hair
and make up its safe to say the
morden day Elizabethans came
to town.

Slaying In DaViva:
Top Model Chika
Okolo Talks About Not
Giving Up.
By Funke Ajomale
The images captured by Bamiyo Emina kicked
off by unveiling the modern girl who’s free and
fierce, ready to embrace the African woman
in her ,and then we graduated into the fun modern
African lady she has become, posing in different
owambe styles that can transcend into off and on duty
look, and even cocktail events.
Using vibrant and colourful Ankara prints from
Daviva, the shoot aimed at giving light to the modern
day aso ebi styled with fascinators and turbans instead
of the gele. The “cold-shoulder” top which was also
hot last year , and this feature is reflected in almost all
the pieces. Also, rather than having floor-length skirts,
“sweeping the whole of Lagos clean”, the skirts have
been cut into stylish midi-skirts With pleats and ruffles,
which are great for dancing in!
We also took the time to catch up with Chika on her
journey as a model and what she’s been up to lately;

What was winning Elite Model
Look back in those days?
Elite Model Look Nigeria
started in 2008, winning in 2010
was epic, at that time Elite had
just begun, it was their third year.
I was really excited to be part
of the big modeling industry. I
meet with almost everyone I have
been keeping up with! LoL! And
lots of fashion shows/weekends
springing up.
Winning must have opened a
lot of doors, what was the most
memorable one?
The most memorable
experience winning EMLN
for me was going for the EML
international grand finale in
China, where I got to meet lots
of winners from all parts of the
world. I experienced different
cultures, traditions, and different
languages.
Why did you want to be a
model?
As a young child, I grew up
around lots of fashion magazines.
The fashion editorials inspired
me, I read a lot about top models.
I watched fashion TV show, model
catwalks, I practiced walking and
had a lot of fun pretending to be a
model! My father saw the interest
in me and encouraged me. He
bought my first modeling forms
for me to join an agency.
Do you think models are now
being treated as professionals
and with respect unlike a few
years ago?
Yes, being a model in Nigeria
is different now. Modeling has
indeed grown in the past few
years, black models are more
accepted worldwide, which brings
better treatment even for us here
in Nigeria. With this growth,
professionalism and respect have
set in.
What’s the goal for you
concerning being a model?
My goal as a fashion model is
to be at the top of my modeling
career, which will allow me to be
a positive force, to impact young
models.
How many runway shows have
you been on?
Oh! I have been on numerous
shows, I have lost count. I have
been modeling for over five years
with a minimum of 30 shows per
year. I think I have walked over
150 shows.
what was the hardest lesson
you have learned in your
career?
In my career, one of the most
important things I have learned is
Confidence! Representing myself,
a brand or an idea. I have also
learned perseverance, hope, and
professionalism.
For those who are looking to
be models and some day win
the Elite Model Look, can you
share five core things to know
about being or becoming a
professional model?
Modeling looks like glitz and
glam, but there’s a lot of hard
work that comes with becoming
a professional model. For those
hoping to become models the five
key things should be:
a. Be passionate about modeling
b. Be self-confident

c. Be disciplined
d. Take good care of your skin
e. Persevere
Aside begin a model, do you
have a day job or some other
hobby you make money from?
Yes, my hobbies are beauty/
skin therapy and fashion
designing, I recently graduated
from the University of Lagos in
European Languages.
If you could take back or
change anything you have done
in the past, what would that
be?
If I could take back anything, I
wish I did not loose my dad early.
He was my biggest support.
SHOOT CREDITS:
Photography: Bamiyo Emina
Creative Direction: Nelly Mesik
Fabric: DaViva
Stylist: Funke Ajomale
Designs: Tegali Clothing
Hair & Make-Up: Cass Signaures
Earrings: 6teenOnline
Shoes: BeeBees World

GlamSTYLE
with
ADEBAYO JONES
WARDROBE DETOX
As a fashion designer and style
consultant one would most
likely be expected to own a
vast wardrobe busting at the seams
and possibly having panic attacks,
or some sort of designer drama
crisis of what do I wear, whenever
an event invitation is extended
for an outing. Today’s consumer
obsessed society may somewhat
create the impression that the
designing profession allows one
the indulgence of acquiring fashion
clothing items and accessories
in monumental volumes but the
reality of this assumption is truly
a contrast. I own a wardrobe that
is manageable, clearly laid out and
clutter free and offers a stress free
and time saving lifestyle. I find
that when you have a wardrobe
of items that you clearly love and
surely works for you, it helps your
confidence and as well as emotional
wellbeing.
Whether online or through the high
streets shopping is an integral part
of our lives. Retailers constantly
bombard the public with exciting
offers of sales and promotions
intended to lure the consumers into
spending. Products are reduced
with huge margins which many find
quite tempting and mostly difficult
to resist, resulting in the impulsive
acquisition of items.
A lot of people have wardrobes
busting at the seams. Surprisingly
however when faced with an
occasion or outing that demands
dressing up, frustration sets in
because many claim to have nothing
to wear. I look ugly in this, and
nothing fits me, or there’s nothing
to suit the occasion some would
claim. I say why buy something
that makes you feel ugly and not
fabulous? Frequent postings on
social media sights and the selfie
culture creates a situation where
many do want to be seen repeating
their clothes or wearing them too
often nor be seen too frequently in
the same items by the same circle.
This constant pressure to be photo
op ready at all times in virtually new
pieces results in a consumer craze
for fashion, meaning that people
will mostly opt for quantity rather
than quality and the reason why
many may be driven to compulsive
shopping. People at times get
frustrated, anxious, stressed, and
even though they have wardrobes
filled to the brim, the answer to
their dilemma at that moment is
to dash off to buy something new
to wear. Surprisingly however if
one were to ask how many have
ever really taken stock of what they
owned, most would not or have
never really done so.
The wealthy and celebrities alike
who can afford the means and
own vast impressive wardrobes
of designer gear have a system in
place for listing every single piece
of clothing and accessories in a
formulated computerized format as

to when it was last worn and where
it was worn. These wardrobes
are stylized clearly and visually
with ruthless precision being
arranged in sections, according to
colors and categories. This helps
to avoid repeats too soon within
the same crowd whilst affording a
manageable system of accounting,
audits for every single piece of item
owned.
A Dailymail.com article on 4th
September 2015 quotes actress
and singer Jennifer Lopez uses high
tech internal barcode database
to keep track of everything she
wears for her to avoid wearing
same outfit twice. All her clothes,
shoes and accessories are barcoded
and scanned with picture with
description of items including
size and colors. A documentary
video I watched recently of
the haute couture world,
interviewing some of the
world’s wealthiest women
who could truly afford it was
clearly evident that spending
vast sums of money on clothing
items and accessories meant a
need for manageable and clearly
documented system in place.
Keeping stock of each piece with
tags detailing where and when it
was last worn with dates becomes
orderly and manageable.
Is there a way out of this
predicament for the regular person
of looking into a wardrobe with
despair and confusion and without
the bountiful resources of the rich
and celebrities alike? The answer is
simple. Wardrobe detox.
These days an effective way
of getting a clutter free, tidy
and hardworking functional
wardrobe is to enlist the help of
experts if finances would allow
it. Detox experts and wardrobe
styling guru specialists with
their editing services can help in
bringing about sanity and order
into a dysfunctional wardrobe
malfunction. They can assist in
building and owning a wardrobe
that will serve one well,clearly
itemized in shapes, fabrics, colors
and with ease of achieving success
when styling oneself.
If one cannot afford however
afford a detox expert then
following these simple steps can
also achieve excellent results and
make managing a very healthy
and effective wardrobe system fun
and easy. It did work for me. De
cluttering is the answer and now
could just that be that perfect time
to get organized.
Firstly it is important to run
a ruthless edit of all items in
the wardrobe. If you have been
acquiring quantity over quality now
is the time to do a stock take and let
a lot of items go. The scrutiny here
has be objective. A sort through of
items to decide what has to stay and
what has to go. It might be a good
idea to get a rail. Select firstly the
pieces you love the most and makes
you feel special and confident.
Section them into shirts, skirts,
dresses, jackets, suits pants and the
occasion to evening dresses.
Applying the sorting in colors and
shapes would also help for visual
clarity. List what you have clearly It
might be scary at first as it would
seem you might be ending up with a
smaller wardrobe than you are used
to, but a truthful assessment and
stock take would help one achieve a
more dynamic and effective styling
that would be most beneficial. Are
the items you are hanging on to in
good condition? Are they functional
and working with other items
that you have? Do they give you
the confidence and enhance your
emotional wellbeing when you
wear them? Do you just love
the pieces and treasure them? I
believe that a smaller wardrobe,
carefully thought through and
selected to suit your personality
and individuality will achieve
more than a vast and robust one
filled with mismatched items.
Your wardrobe layout visually
is important. How you arrange
nicely and essentially without
clutter helps your wardrobe
operate effectively and achieving an
appealing look. Sort out what suits
you and dunk the leftovers.
Good Hangers are essential in
keeping your clothes in good
condition. The thin wire hangers
from the dry cleaners are not best
in keeping your gear. Dry cleaning

ags should ideally be removed for
clarity, good layout and particularly
in humid climates like I have
discovered to stop mold creeping
up on your clothes.
De cluttering helps to achieve
clarity. Hoarding unnecessarily is
one of the vital reasons why many
acquire robust wardrobes busting
at the seams yet never can have get
good use of them. Some items we
wear regularly than others. Some
just sit there gathering dust unused.
It is important to also look at what
has not been in used in a long while,
clearly it is time to let go. One has to
be brutal. A truthful assessment of
its functionality, if it still fits and will
it work with other items you love
enough to keep is vital.
A good idea may be to donate items
that are not needed to charity. It
doesn’t serve you it may well serve
someone else especially when
they are still in good form. From
experience, detoxing can have such
positive effect and change of one’s
lifestyle immensely and effectively.
A careful overview of what is left
from the clear out is vital and
one should excuse oneself from
emotional attachments to shopping
mistakes of the past.
Clothes particularly when they
come expensive must be cared for
effectively. What should be dry
cleaned should never be washed
and what should be washed treated
accordingly. If there are items that
need fixing or repairs they should
be done so you get good use from
your newly functional wardrobe.
It might be a good idea to have
a change of strategy in how one
shops. Quality is always better
over quantity and while yet not
every single clothing item may be
expensive, a thoughtful and careful
assessment of what is missing from
the recent overhaul and new pieces
that need to complete the wardrobe
is always vital. It is best to have a
list and then shop strategically to fill
in the missing bits into the puzzle.
This would surely yield productive
results.
If one has the luxury of a walk in
wardrobe it lends a good hand to
a beautiful, tactical and effective
layout. However if not, then a
decent wardrobe and drawers for
maintaining accessories would
work well.
Keeping shoes on racks or shelves
are of essence and possibly keeping
them in shoe trees would help
to keep their shape intact. If you
have the space to stock them in
boxes, clear Perspex boxes might
help in identifying what’s in each
box and also keep them from dust.
Otherwise keeping them in the
Profile
original boxes would have to suffice
and attaching pictures on the boxes
for easy identification should do.
Shoe bags in breathable fabrics
should also serve the purpose.
Accessories can be laid out on
drawers or shelved for easy reach.
Bags, belts and other bits should be
kept tidy, preferably possibly dust
free and depending on where you
are based expensive bags be stored
in cloth bags.
Following these simple steps should
help one is achieving a wardrobe
that is clutter free and effective. It
will save not just save ample time
when dressing but also improve
emotional wellbeing when you can
look great almost effortlessly and
stress free.
The name Adebayo Jones is synonymous
with exquisite fashion. The London-based
fashion Designer and style consultant has
long been associated with glamour, elegance,
opulence, Style and he has continued to build an
international following for his fashion label over
the Last three decades.
The King of Couture as he is widely known and
referred to in the fashion world and media,
Adebayo Jones believes details will set your work
apart and the results are simply stunning and ADEBAYO JONES
outstanding.
Renowned for creating his own fabrics and presenting the most lavish
and luxurious collections of gowns, the Adebayo Jones Luxury collection
reflects the style and elegance that has defined his career over the years. It
is for this reason that Adebayo Jones – has come to be widely embraced by
the fashion Community and public at large.

Queens Of The Nigerian
Music Industry
By Sebastiane Ebatamehi
Kefee
Breakthrough artistes like the late
gospel singer Kefee - who broke into
mainframe entertainment industry
with her hit single ‘Branama’, rapper
Sasha P (who called herself the ‘first
lady’ and rightly so); and Weird
MC were the few females working
hard to change the trend in the mid
2000’s.
With the continuous growth of
the industry anaa many more
artistes breaking even, the number
of female artistes began to surge.
In 2008, Asa became one of
the biggest revelations with her
debut self-titled album ‘Asa’. She
stole the heart of Nigerians with
her soul music, winning awards
and becoming one of the most
formidable forces in the music
industry. This many attributed to her
understanding of art, study of music
and upbringing in Paris, France. She
came with a bang and the echo still
resounds loud even till today.
The Nigerian music industry has
grown tremendously within
the past decade, and the rise of
female headliners in the industry
is a huge attestation to this.
Gone are the days when only
male artistes ruled the Nigerian
music industry and females
were relegated to singing backup
during studio sessions (they
weren’t even allowed to appear
on the videos)!
Today, the case is different and
mind you, it didn’t come easy. No
one handed this opportunity to
the female artistes on a platter.
Oh no, far from it; they took it
themselves! They forced their
way through! In the early 2000’s
when the music industry was
experiencing a rebirth, the major
forces in the industry were males
and not a single female artiste
made it to the Top 10 on a music
count down. Yes, it was that bad!
Goldie Harvey
Then the late Goldie
Harvey, Omawumi,
Waje and a
handful of
others started
building
momentum.
But the initiation
was total,
something was still
missing. In fact, it
was surprising
to many
that Waje
did the chorus for P-Square’s hit
track ‘Do Me’, this revelation was
made only after she became a super
star herself – WHY? Why didn’t she
appear in the video?
Tiwa Savage
It was not until the arrival of Tiwa
Savage to the scene that everything
changed. Tiwa took the industry by
storm with her hit single ‘Kele-kele
love’, bringing the kind of sexiness
that other female artistes would
only dream about. She went on to
secure her place in the industry with
‘Love me X3’ before signing a deal
with Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records.
Was it not surprising that as big and
successful as labels like Mo’Hits
Records owned by Don Jazzy and
Empire Mates Entertainment
owned by Banky W, there were no
female artistes signed to them in
the past? This is because no one
believed females had a place on the
industry’s forefront.
After Tiwa showed the way, others
began to take bold steps and come
into the game. Today we have Seyi
Shay, Yemi Alade, Simi, Chidinma,
Cynthia Mogan, Eva, Niyola, and
other female artistes who are
holding their own in the industry;
and giving their male counterparts a
fight for their money.
However, we cannot say the battle
is won yet. There is so much more
to be done to break the barriers of
gender inequality in the industry;
but the signs are encouraging and
the future look bright! There is no
doubt that in a few years, female
artistes will rule the Nigerian Music
Industry, we cannot wait!

TOP 5 Chilled-Out
SPOTS in Lagos
By Merhdor-Attah
Uber’s shuffling the streets of
Victoria Island, passengers
making their way in and out
of their cabs; a busy night.
Other vehicles equally ply the
road, yellow cabs, and personal
vehicles alike race through
potholes and splash water on
passersby – A rainy night.
Nobody moves around Lagos
at night looking for peace and
quiet. All nightclubs, 24-hour
dining, and taxis are still very
much in operation up until 5am.
Lagosians rebut the notion that
nighttime is for sleeping, and
instead embrace nightlife.
Victoria Island, acronymed V.I is
an area for the affluent, deeppocketed
Lagosians. The area
sits between Lagos Island and
Lekki Penisula. But most of the
nightlife also sits in V.I – bars,
restaurant and other categories
of chill are all positioned in V.I
355 LAGOS
Best for: TexMex, Margarita, and
shots.
355 Wednesdays attract the biggest
of crowds. It’s hosted by Denola Grey
and Koye and strives to fulfil the
promise of happy hour and all night
vibes. The lounge is tucked away in
Oko-Awo Street Victoria Island; order
the famous fajitas and sip an iced
margarita, a cocktail consisting of
tequila and lime or lemon juice, and
all your problems are literally solved.
LONG BAR
Best for: Drinks with the boys.
A perfect blend between restaurant and
lounge, Long bar is a hub for entertainment,
affordable drinks, and amazing fish specials.
A mix of Barracuda and Fresh tuna while
gulping a glass of booze is definitely a
memorable experience. Mostly filled with
expats, the restaurant has numerous screens
for multi-entertainment.
Location: 23A Tony Anegbode Street, Off
Sinari Daranijo, Victoria Island
5 ALL
Motivational
BOOKS
Of
By Sebastiane Ebatamehi
TIME
We are so excited about this! It is indeed a
pleasure to take you on a trip to the library as
we unleash our Top 5 Motivational Books of all
time. Putting this list together was more difficult
than we anticipated because there are so many
wonderful books out there; but finally, here
it is! ENJOY and go get one…..or all the books
mentioned, if you haven’t read them already.
5. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
While he gets a bit preachy sometimes,
Stephen Covey’s road map for living doesn’t
just help you develop better habits. It also
convinces you that acquiring them will make
you a better person.
Best quote: “Sow a thought, reap an action;
sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a
character; sow a character, reap a destiny.”
4. Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill interviewed “40 millionaires”
to discover the common thought processes
and behaviors that had led to their success.
His study of these “best practices” was
revolutionary in a world where it was largely
assumed that great wealth resulted from a
combination of greed and luck.
Best quote: “All the breaks you need in life wait
within your imagination. Imagination is the

HARD ROCK CAFE
Perfect for: No Clubbing night.
The Rock ‘n’ roll themed restaurant is located in Oniru,
Victoria Island, and features a restaurant during the day
and good vibes at night time. Entering the building is a
merchandise area with T-shirts, Sweatshirts and other
souvenirs.
At Hard Rock Cafe, their Live Music nights and After
Dark Nights have people swooping in for a nice time. For
their cocktails, the Pineapple coconut mojito is amazing.
Location: Plot No 3&4, Oniru Estate, Victoria Island.
NOK BY ALARA
Nok is known for its African twist to fine western dining. Nok has
a unique and inviting interior, cozy ambience – with waiters and
waitress covered in African prints: Iro and Buba for the female, Short
sleeve print shirt for the male. The restaurant provides the guest an
option to either eat/drink inside or enjoy the natural air while eating
in their garden area.
The only sad part is that their mocktails cost the same as their
cocktails; 3,500
Location: 12A Akin Olugbade Street, Victoria Island
BAR CAMPIONE
Perfect for: Watching Arsenal loose,
or UEFA Champions league finals
Sports bars are getting more popular
in Lagos. No! I’m not referring to beer
parlors that serve pepper soups. I
mean pepper soups are great but that’s
not a defining feature of Bar Campione.
Instead, noisy (during matches) and
nice ambience is an ideal description.
Bar Campione houses the biggest sports fans every
night. The restaurant also caters for foodies with
a distinguished Italian and American menu of
French fries, chili sauce, prawns etc. Apart from
drinks, their pasta is astounding.
Location: 13, Kasumu Ekemode Street, Victoria
Island
workshop of your mind, capable of turning
mind energy into accomplishment and
wealth.”
3. Awaken the Giant Within
Anthony Robbins is unlike most
motivational writers in two ways. First,
he treats training the mind and body as
a technological challenge rather than
moral imperative. Second, he somehow
manages to be both
an inspirational role
model and the most
annoying guy on the
planet.
Best quote: “If you
can’t, you must. If you
must, you can.”
2. As a Man Thinketh
Motivational books
are usually about
taking immediate
action. By contrast,
this 1902 classic by
James Allen is a bit
more, well, thoughtful.
It explains how your
thoughts mold your personality, and how
that personality drives you to take action
and determines the type of action you’ll
take.
Best quote: “The dreamers are the
saviors of the world. As the visible world
is sustained by the invisible, so men,
through all their trials and sins and sordid
vocations, are nourished by the beautiful
visions of their solitary dreamers.”
1. The Greatest
Salesman in the
World
Far more than just
a sales book, Og
Mandino’s fauxbiblical
parable
encourages you to
live your life to the
fullest by believing in
yourself and your ability to help others.
Required reading for anybody who sells.
Which is just about everybody.
Best quote: “I will live this day as if it is my
last. This day is all I have and these hours
are now my eternity. I greet this sunrise
with cries of joy as a prisoner who is
reprieved from death. I lift mine arms with
thanks for this priceless gift of a new day.”

Sultry
somkele iyama –
stich cosmetics
Eki Ogunbor –
Bfs Artistry
Lilian Esoro –
Oshewa
Nana Akua
Belle Bedaz
Beauty
Re
beverly naya -
Flawless faces beauty
mimi onalaja -
Flawless faces beauty
Sika Osei -
Iam dodos
By Funke Ajomale
The AMVCAs might be over but
we are still picking style and
beauty trends from the night, the
fabulous overdose is not one we
would recover from in a hurry. The
beauty moments ( hair and make
up) is would be used as inspiration
and we would be seeing on a lot of
brides most especially the Nubian
Hair brides or anyone looking to get
glammed for an occasion soon.
Hence we have taken our time to
AM
Sassy &
Subtle
Ini Dima Okojie -
Adella beauty
Chioma Akpotha –
Bizlee of House of Tara

Addo –
lled
Susan Peters -
prettifiers
Rita Dominic -
Bibyonce
Osas Ajibade -
Doranne beauty
Ivie Okujaye – pink
rubies beauty
port
VCA 2017
Toke Makinwa –
Anita Brows
carefully put together our favourite
beauty looks from the AMVCAs
2017. To complement their looks
most some choose a bit
of glitter and shine, some
went really soft and subtle,
while others took on the
sultry look.
And now we present you
our beauty report from
the 2017 AMVCAs.
Toke Makinwa –
Anita Brows
Michelle Dede –
Doranne beauty
Shine &
Glitter
Adesuwa Etomi –
T.alamode
Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi –
Anita brows

African Oils You Need To Add To Your
Beauty Routine
By Merhdor-Attah
There are good oils,
and there are bad oils.
Some nourish your
skin, while others are
mere irritants. In the last few
years, beauty advocates have
actively renounced the widely
spread notion that oils clog
up your pores or cause acne
breakouts, instead oils have
been lauded for their ability to
give its users the highly sought
after “natural glow.”
But not all oils are made
equal. To help you distinguish
between the good and bad oils,
we’ve compiled a list of four
oils found in Africa that contain
essential nutrients and can
help keep you blemish free.
During your next visit to the
beauty aisle, check if your next
purchase contains one or more
of these “miracle oils”
2. Marula Oil
Predominately grown in South
Africa, and known for
its rich fatty acids, the
Marula oil serves as a skin
essential. The oil contains
vitamins C and E, as well
as antioxidants which are
found in skin care products
around the world. Marula
oil is quickly absorbed into
the skin without leaving
greasy traces. It is no
surprise that beauticians
1. Argan Oil
argan oil
Grown in Southwestern Morocco
in Argan forests, Argan oil is
a kernel-based-produce, which is
processed for use as a diet and skin
supplement. With antioxidants like
vitamins A and E, Argan oil doesn’t
just moisturize the skin, it also
enhances scalp and hair growth,
eases inflammation, rashes, and bug
bites. Argan oil is of two distinct
types: one for cosmetic purposes and
the other, for culinary purposes. It
contains Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty
acids which are used for cooking
and frying. The version of Argan
stock their beauty cupboards
with products containing
Marula oil because they know
it’s full of nutrients. The oil is
a skincare favorite because
it contains 60% more
antioxidants than Argan
oil, which makes it work
for all skin types - dry,
oily and even sensitive
skins. Best used after a
shower, the silky texture
enables its anti-aging
nutrients without leaving
a residue. Marula oil is
also used to controls acne
and blemishes.
oil used for cosmetic purposes is
golden yellow and has a silky feel,
while the Argan oil used for cooking
is golden brown. When processing
Argan oil, the kernels are roasted
over an open fire and ground with a
stone mill before it is pressed. This
roasting process burns the nutrients
and makes the oil suitable for eating
and not for cosmetic functions.
In Morocco, the Argan industry is
exclusively controlled by women;
Berber tribe women. Men typically
play the role of an assistant or aide.
They help to transfer Argan sacks
from the bush to the home shed.
For cosmetic use, the oil’s highly
concentrated fatty acid combats dry
skin, reduces stretch marks, and
protects human hair. When applied
directly, Argan oil repairs weak nails
and softens lips. It makes perfect
sense why the oil is referred to as
‘liquid gold’.
3. Mongongo Oil
A product of the
Mongongo tree,
Mongongo oil can be
found in Sub-Saharan
African countries like
Namibia, Zambia,
Zimbabwe, Botswana,
Angola, Mozambique,
and Malawi. The
reddish-brown
egg-shaped nut is
deeply concentrated
with vitamin E
(tocopherol) and
the oil serves as
a protector from
natural aggressors
(pollution, sun, and
wind). Similar to

4. Yangu Oil
Known in the West
as Cape Chestnut oil,
Yangu oil is extracted
from the seed of the
Cape Chestnut tree.
Homegrown in
Uganda, Yangu oil
is extracted when
the fruits from the
tree ripen, at the
appropriate time; the
pods from the fruit
are cracked to release
tiny black seeds
from which the oil is
pressed. Yangu oil is known for
containing high fatty acids and
antioxidants, as well as Vitamin E.
Yangu oil’s most unique property
is its ability to protect the skin
from UV rays (the sun). Besides
the general benefits of using
Yangu oil, it is also non-toxic and
non-drying, which means the
oil withholds moisture in the
skin, using facial soaps, and skin
products that contain Yangu oil
allow the skin retains up to 57%
of its moisture.
Argan oil, women crack
nuts, using axes and small
stones to extract Mongongo
oil. Unlike Argan oil,
Mongongo oil is seldom
used for culinary purposes.
However, Mongogo oil’s high
polyunsaturated fatty acids,
which has better retention
than the saturated fatty
acids contained in coconut
oils, and palm kernel oil,
fuels the scalp and boosts
the growth of hair strands.
Mongongo oil is often
found in lotions, soaps, and
lipsticks. It is sought-after
for its anti-wrinkle and antigreasy
nature.
Popular ‘Health Facts’
5THAT ARE ALL LIES
By Sebastiane Ebatamehi
Since the advent of the
Internet and Social Media,
many persons have suddenly
made it their duty to educate
people on things they themselves
know nothing about (sounds
funny ehn, but it is true). Do not
be deceived, majority of users
on social media space are either
liars or rumour mongers, so
mind what you believe!
It is always a popular occurrence
to see posts containing prophetic
declarations requesting you ‘not
to screw down without typing
1. Chewing gum takes seven years
to pass through your digestive tract
when swallowed.
The truth: Gum addicts can relax.
Although your body can’t digest chewing
gum, it doesn’t just sit in your stomach,
according to Snopes.com. You eliminate
it when you go to the bathroom just like
other food you haven’t digested.
2. Plucking a gray hair causes two to
grow back.
The truth: It’s fine to tweeze that errant
hair. Genetics plays a key role in when
you go gray, regardless of how often you
pluck. It can take six months from the
time a hair falls out until it grows back
long enough for you to notice it; during
that time, you’ll automatically see more
gray hair as part of the aging process,
explains Snopes.com.
3. Antiperspirant De-odorants cause
Breast Cancer.
The truth: Going au naturel won’t
protect your breasts from cancer. This
myth probably came about because some
antiperspirants contain aluminum, which
can show up as a false-positive finding on
a mammogram. What this means is that
you should skip the white stuff before a
breast cancer screening. There has never
been any conclusive evidence to prove
a link between deodorants and cancer,
‘AMEN’ and ‘share to 20 persons
in 10 minutes’ or ‘something bad
will happen to you in 7 Days’.
Interesting, isn’t it?
Just like those people who flood
the internet and social media
platforms daily with garbage, a
lot of us are guilty of holding on
to some propagandas generated
by whackos!
Not you? Well, below are 5
popular ‘Health Facts’ which are
all LIES!! See if you are not guilty
of one (or all).
Enjoy!
according to the National Cancer Institute
and FDA.
4. Drinking cold water after meals can
lead to cancer.
Truth: Water is one of the healthiest
things you can drink with any meal
— hot, cold, or tepid. This rumor first
surfaced in early 2006, according to
Snopes.com, and still makes its way
into various email chains. It posits that
cold water helps solidify oily fats from
your meal into a “sludge” that lines the
intestines and can lead to cancer. But
there’s zero evidence from medical
literature to support this theory.
5. You only use 10 percent of your
brain.
Truth: Motivational speakers may love
this idea, but the evidence against it is
just common sense, say Aaron Carroll,
MD, and Rachel Vreeman, MD, in their
book - Don’t Swallow Your Gum: Myths,
Half-Truths, and Outright Lies About Your
Body and Health. “Studies of patients
with brain damage suggest that harm to
almost any area of the brain has specific
and lasting effects on a human being’s
capabilities,” they wrote. “If this myth
were true, it would not be a big deal to
hurt various parts of your brain.” You’re
using 100 percent of your brain — or at
least we hope so.

YOU
& I
mimi adeyemi
www.mimiadeyemi.com @mimiadeyemi @mimiadeyemi
Celebrity Divorce
Syndrome
The divorce rate among the
Nigerian celebrities is quite
alarming in recent times.
Many would wonder why while
some would judge them. If we look
at the number of celebrities whose
marriages have crashed, some of
them are young while some are well
grown. Some have even remarried
but the question is, what led to the
divorce? How can it be avoided?
The problems is, most of these
celebrities see marriage as mere
interpretation of scripts they act on
television and take the little details
of marriage lightly. We all know
that we are Africans and AFRICAN
men will never cease to be one. The
main reason for high divorce rate
is because the celebrities refuse to
separate their personal lives from
their celebrity lives. Yes! Marriage
is no joke and we all know this. We
can’t eat our cakes and still have it.
It’s either you get married and let
somethings go or remain single and
have your way all the time.
Don’t get me wrong, both the man
and the woman have their own
roles to play to make the marriage
work. The moment one disagrees,
the bond is already broken. A
couple of them have tried to keep
their marriage and I give kudos to
them. We salute people like Omotola
Jolade Ekehinde, Aunty Joke Silva,
Mercy Johnson and Annie Macaulay
Idibia amongst others. It’s not easy
tonto dikeh
tiwa savage
to balance fame and marriage
at all. Most celebrities receive
compliments more often and it gets
into their heads and begin to see all
the negative parts of their partner.
No marriage is perfect we know but
we must be prepared for the battle
ahead, though the race is not to the
swift.
These Points Below Could Lead To
Celebrity Divorce:
1. Lack of preparation: Many of
them are carried away with the glitz
of wedding party and they just want
to make the news with their wedding
stories and pictures. They hardly
prepare themselves psychologically,
materially and prayerfully for the
marriage. They end up making the
wrong choice. They ignore major
differences like age,background and
religion.
2. Infidelity: Studies have shown
that 80% of celebrity divorce case is
based on infidelity. The women get
carried away with fame and money
while the men can’t say no to female
fans.
3. Misplaced priority: Most of
these celebrities fail to prioritize
their marriage over their individual
desires and career. They deny
their families of the quality
time they are entitled to, which
leads to misunderstanding and
disagreement. They leave their
husband and children in the hands
of housemaid and friends who end
up destroying their homes.
How Can Celebrity Divorce Be
Avoided?
Marriage is marriage whether
amongst ordinary people or
celebrities. What makes the
difference is the fame and money.
The basic connection between a
man and a woman is not different
whether you are a celebrity or not.
However, celebrity divorce could
be avoided if the three points I
mentioned above are properly
looked into. Celebrities also need a
lot of Patience, Humility, Openness,
Act of Forgiveness, Commitment
and Love. Any marriage can stand
the test of time regardless of fame or
money if these points raised in this
article are properly evaluated.
Mimi Adeyemi is a Sales & Marketing
professional with over 10 years experience.
She has good insight of shopper and
consumer behaviour. She has been privileged
to build and nurture new brands to
achieving a sustainable growth.
She is the CEO of Studio612, a full fledge
Photograhy and videography studio located
in Lekki, Lagos. She is also a blogger, writer
and publisher of Family3ree Magazine.
She holds a degree in Mass Communications
and a diploma in Theatre Arts from
University of Jos. She is an affiliate member
of National Institute of Marketing, Nigeria.
She is the brain behind Mimi Adeyemi's
Blog, a relationship and Marriage blog.