Glamsquad Magazine February 2022

Glamsquad 

february 2022 

Tobi 

Bakare 

& Anu 

Oladosu 

Adebola 

Williams 

& Kehinde 

Daniel 

Valentine Edition 

SHADES 

OF LOVE 

Toyin Lawani 

& Segun 

Adebayo 

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MORE 

INSIDE 

10 Best 

Valentine 

Day 

Perfumes 

for 

2022 

3 Outfits Ideas 

Perfect For 

A Valentine 

Date 

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Editor-In-chief / 

Publisher 

Remmy Ifueko Diagbare 

Editor 

Amenna Dayo 

Managing Editor 

Sebastianne Ebathemi 

Senior 

correspondents / 

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Correspondents 

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graphics / Web Manager 

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hen I first saw the flat plan and 

article assignments for this 

edition, I thought it was an error 

– to find my name beside the 

Editor’s address assignment. 

The Glamsquad is a special project I 

hold very close to heart, and watching it 

grow in leaps and bounds over the years 

from its humble beginning brings me great 

joy. That said, the decision of the Editor of 

the Glamsquad Magazine to honour me 

with this assignment was overwhelming. 

Ameena Daayo is taking up her role 

as Editor of this great Magazine, and for 

some reason (which I cannot still phantom), 

she has decided to honour me with the 

opportunity to introduce her first edition. 

Without trying to sound overly proud 

(which I am), I can say Glamsquad has 

one of the best teams in the world. Our 

Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Mrs. Remi Diagbare 

is a seasoned dinosaur in the industry whose 

experience and accomplishments can 

match any credentials globally. 

Mr. Layi Success, an Executive Director 

(IT, Design and Print), remains a dedicated 

and steadfast professional whose works 

continue to attract international accolades. 

Mr. Gift Adene, the Editor of Glamsquad 

Online, deserves so much commendation 

for his work and successes with the online 

platform. Not forgetting our amiable Editor 

of the Magazine, Amenna Daayo. 

Together with our incredible staff writers, 

contributors, and other staff, the senior 

management of the Magazine has made 

Glamsquad an envied wholesome family 

Lifestyle, Fashion, Entertainment, Events, 

Health and Wellness Magazine. I am 

very proud of this team and even more 

proud when I look forward to what we can 

accomplish in the near future. 

This edition – our first for the year 2022 is 

designed to celebrate Love, Relationship, 

Marriage, in line with the month of love – 

February. We have featured worthy 

personalities who gave the world 

reasons to believe in love once more 

in the last year. 

Also, we acknowledged the 

celebration of Black History Month 

– which is observed internationally 

in February. To say this edition is 

a capsule collection of fashion, 

lifestyle and entertainment is, to 

say the least. I will leave you to 

flip through the pages and enjoy 

this wholesome package specially 

designed for you. 

Glamsquad Magazine has a lot 

in stock for you in the New Year. 

I will close by saying a special 

thank you to you, our esteemed 

reader – without you, there will 

be no Glamsquad. Thank you for 

coming on this journey with us, and 

it is our sincere prayer that this year 

becomes your best year yet. 

Thank you so much, Mrs. 

Diagbare, for running with this 

vision. Thank you Ameena, for this 

opportunity and honour. How can I 

forget my bosses – Mr. Layi and Mr. 

Gift, thank you for the opportunity 

to serve. To the entire team, I say 

a big thank you for your hardwork, 

dedication and professionalism. 

At your Service – Always, 

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Sebastiane Ebatamehi 

Managing Editor 

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Please note that all photos used in this 

special digital edition of Glamsquad 

Magazine were sourced freely online. 

Glamsquad maintains no rights over the 

images/photos, while we have tried to 

give appropriate credit where due, we are 

aware some artistes were not credited. 

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FASHION 

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Outfits Ideas 

Perfect for a 

Valentine Date 

Valentine’s Day is all about feeling 

the love. And every woman wants to 

experience this feeling while looking like 

a diva in her stunning outfit. 

If you are confused about what to 

wear and need Valentine’s Day outfit 

ideas, then don’t worry, we got you. 

Whether you need date night outfit 

ideas for Valentine’s Day to enjoy a 

romantic night, cozy brunch or a stay-in 

date, we have prepared a list of ideas 

to inspire you and help you choose 

Valentine’s Day outfit for a perfect date. 

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Valentine’s Date Night Outfits for 

a Romantic Dinner Date 

A romantic V-Day dinner date is a 

national favorite and thus we have 

the best date night outfit idea for 

Valentine’s Day. There’s nothing like 

putting your best sexy self forward to 

pump the romantic spirits. And if you 

are going for V-Day dinner, make 

sure to put the ravishing red on. 

For the perfect Valentine’s date 

night outfit, choose an off-shoulder, 

backless or side slit dress – select 

a style that accentuates the right 

assets. 

Put on some kohl, gold earrings and 

a red lip to be your most glamorous 

self. Another tip for Valentine’s date 

night outfits is to select your footwear 

according to the plan. 

Rock your best heels if it is a sit-down 

dinner. However, wear a more 

comfortable pair of shoes if you are 

anticipating a lot of walking. 

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Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas 

for a Movie Night Date 

It’s that day of the year 

when your guy won’t sulk 

over watching a rom-com. 

So grab your popcorn and 

cola and slip into the best 

valentine’s day outfit for the 

occasion with your favorite 

guy. A classic Valentine’s 

outfit idea is to wear jeans 

with a matching tank-top 

and put on a comfortable 

yet stylish jacket in 

contrasting colors. 

Looking for a unique outfit 

for Valentine’s Day date? 

Ditch red and go for brown, 

chocolaty or maroon and 

pair it with smoky eyes, 

nude lips, and a statement 

wristband. If you want 

to avoid jeans, another 

Valentine’s outfit idea for a 

movie date is a cute romper 

with a complimenting shrug. 

Pair with a comfortable pair 

of flats, a tote bag, and a 

statement watch to look 

elegant and cute for your 

date. 

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Valentine’s Date Outfit 

for a Cozy Brunch Date 

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Who said you have to have 

dinner on V-Day? Going for a 

brunch is equally romantic and, 

in fact, more like a millennial 

couple thing to do. 

While you are at breaking the 

V-Day date norm, how about you 

ditch the quintessential red for 

Valentine’s date outfit and wear 

something that sets you apart in 

the crowd? 

Try a cute winter dress and pair 

it with a touch of pink on the 

lips and footwear to look V-Dayready. 

This classy outfit for a 

Valentine’s Day date will keep you 

comfortable and cozy so you 

can enjoy the date to your fullest. 


BEAUTY 

10 

Best Valentine 

Day Perfumes 

for 2022 

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Valentine’s Day is one of the 

best opportunities to show the 

love of your life how much 

you appreciate them. 

Whether you want to spritz that 

heartfelt card you wrote with a 

pleasant scent, or want to smell 

your absolute best at that fancy 

Valentine’s Day dinner date, 

fragrance plays an obvious role in 

the day for lovers to rejoice. 

But which Valentine’s Day scent 

is right for you? Follow along for the 

best Valentine’s Day perfumes and 

colognes that will go straight to 

their hearts. 

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1. Dior J’Adore 

Composed by master perfumer Calice 

Becker, Dior J’Adore is an elegant fruity floral 

with the word love in its very name. Perfect for 

Valentine’s Day this perfume has a mesmerizing 

effect. 

J’adore glows like gold a thousand gold 

threads intricately woven throughout its dreamy 

floral and fruity notes. 

2. Mancera Roses & 

Chocolate 

Roses dipped in chocolate, what can be more 

perfect for Valentine’s Day? Using one of the 

most loved combinations of ingredients, this 

fruity floral Valentine’s Day scent is addicting. 

Opening notes of peach, black currant, 

mandarin and bergamot add a juicy dark 

sweetness to the silky fine cocoa note that 

continues from start to finish. 

3. Baccarat Rouge 

540 

Rouge 540 by master perfumer Francis 

Kurkdjian is the ultimate Valentine’s Day 

perfume for him and for her. since it debuted 

as a scented ode the famous Baccarat crystal 

to celebrate their 25th anniversary. 

This opulent and bright perfume that has the 

same slightly mesmerizing effect on the skin 

that fine crystal has on the eyes. 

4. Creed Aventus 

If you look on the fragrance forums or your 

Instagram feed, you will notice that there is 

a devoted following who swear that Creed 

Aventus is the best cologne ever created. 

The iconic cologne begins with a pineapple 

note, lush and juicy, then tart green apple is 

used as contrast and blackcurrants add luster. 

Perfumer Olivier Creed uses them to create an 

energy few Colognes can match.

5. Ungaro Iii 

Cologne 

Roses for men? Yes, real men wear roses, 

especially when the flower is subtle and 

understated. Opening with classic citrus 

and lavender, this masculine scent has 

notes of vodka and leather. Smooth and 

sexy with great longevity; it is a special 

cologne for special occasions. 

6. Prada Candy Kiss 

Pure and passionate, just like a memory 

of your first kiss, this gourmand vanilla 

swirls around orange blossom at the top. 

A mélange of dark and light musks add 

depth and sensuality, yet this Valentine’s 

Day perfume is playful and flirty. 

A lingering musky trail takes her from 

morning to evening. The packaging has lip 

imprints that send the message: it’s love. 

warmed with crisp amber and 

delicious cinnamon. 

10. Guerlain’s 

L’Instant 

Guerlain’s L’Instant Pour Homme is a 

masterful blend of cacao, patchouli, 

and star anise. The spicy element 

in the opening keeps the fragrance 

flavorful while the patchouli and 

cacao dry down retains the woody 

nature of the cologne’s masculine 

composition. 

A great Valentine’s Day cologne which 

is sure to please. 

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7. Thierry Mugler 

Angel 

In 1992, Thierry Mugler released Angel, 

which would become one of the bestselling 

perfumes in the world. Bottled in star 

shaped flacon, she’ll feel like a star wearing 

this sweet flirty indulgence. 

Wearing Angel is like being dipped in 

succulent chocolate, both dark and milky, 

then drenched in caramels, cream, toffee, 

praline, crème brulée, vanilla, coconut, 

rum, coffee, dried fruits, chestnuts and a 

hint of the bittersweet cocoa. 

8. Miss Dior 

1947 was the year when designer Christian 

Dior famously asked Perfumer Jean Carles, 

“to make me a fragrance that smells like 

love” … and the bright floral Miss Dior was 

born. 

Really rosy and sweet, Miss Dior is 

punctuated by pink pepper, and three 

juicy oranges: blood orange, sweet orange 

mandarin as well as lemon and bergamot. 

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9. Frederic Malle 

Portrait of a Lady 

She’s a lady and she’s your love , so show 

her she means everything to you Portrait of 

A Lady by Frederic Malle will envelops her 

senses as if you draped her in vermillion 

velvet, like the queen she is. 

The fresh, fruity and natural rose perfume 

is dipped in honeyed sweetness then 

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LIFESTYLE 

10 

Valentine 

Proposal 

Ideas to 

Replicate 

this Year 

Words By 

The most romantic 

day of the year is just 

around the corner and 

we’re sure you won’t 

be surprised to hear that 

Valentine’s Day is such a 

popular time to propose. 

If you’re thinking about 

taking that next step 

and asking your special 

someone to marry you, 

then we say Valentine’s Day 

is the perfect time to make 

it happen. 

Valentine’s Day is believed 

to be observed on the 

day of St Valentine’s death 

or burial sometime in 270 

AD. The first evidence of 

Valentine’s Day celebration 

can be traced back to the 

5th century. 

Couples make it a point to 

free up their schedules to 

be able to spend this day 

together. This means there 

is no risk of an anti-climactic 

end to your grand plans on 

account of your girlfriend’s 

unavailability. 

Now that you know why 

proposing on Valentine’s 

Day is a great idea, let’s 

delve straight into heartmelting 

and mind-blowing 

ideas to pop the questions. 

Here is our selection of 10 

ways to propose a girl on 

Valentine’s Day that’ll make 

her say yes! 

Tap into 

Engagement 

Ring Trends 

for 2022 

by 

If you know that sparkle 

is the way to their 

heart, then pop the 

question with one 

of our beautiful 

engagement rings. 

We’ve rounded 

up our favourite 

engagement ring 

trends for 2022, 

guaranteed to be adored 

many this year and beyond. 

Plan a romantic date night and present her 

with the most beautiful diamond she could 

have hoped for. From pear-shaped diamond 

engagement rings to solitaire engagement rings, 

these popular engagement ring styles for 2022 

and beyond are the perfect way to propose your 

eternal love. 

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‘I 

Love 

You’ 

Card 

LIFESTYLE 

Who doesn’t love getting a 

card from their (not so secret) 

admirer on Valentine’s Day? 

This year, set the romance 

stakes high by writing as many 

cards as you can; each one 

containing a different reason why 

you love them, some lovely Valentine’s Day quotes or 

a picture of special times you’ve shared together. 

Make a trail of cards around the house which 

eventually leads to the best one of all; the one which 

asks them to share the rest of their life with you. 

The 

Locket 

of Love 

Before 

you 

choose 

a diamond 

ring, why not 

say it with jewellery first? For 

old-world romance you can’t 

beat a beautiful locket, 

and it’s even better when 

it comes with a secret note 

inside. 

After a relaxing stroll or 

romantic lunch, present them 

with the locket and be ready 

to capture their expression 

when they read your request 

to marry you. All you need to 

do then is choose the perfect 

ring together. 

Get Little 

Ones & Pets 

Involved 

A seriously cute idea, 

little ones will love to 

help you plan your top 

secret proposal. Get 

a t-shirt or baby grow 

made with ‘Will you 

marry Mummy?’ or ‘Will 

you marry Daddy?’ 

printed on it and wait 

for your loved one to 

spot the message. 

Place a ring or proposal 

gift next to your little 

one. Fur babies can 

get involved too of 

course! 


LIFESTYLE 

A 

Video 

Proposal 

Create a proposal 

video on 

YouTube or 

other similar 

platforms, to 

create a stellar 

video. Let her 

know how much 

she means to you, 

throw in some photos of our most 

special moments together, use her 

favourite songs for background score, 

and in the end ask her to marry you. 

Plan a romantic dinner date on the 

pretext of Valentine’s Day celebration, 

and request the restaurant to live 

stream the video on your cue. Just 

as you’re about to pop the question 

in the video, take that ring out of your 

pocket and get down on your knee 

to complete the effect. 

It’ll undoubtedly be one of the most 

out-of-the-box romantic ways to 

propose. We bet it’ll her all misty-eyed 

and overwhelmed with emotion. 

Go 

on Your 

Favourite 

Walk 

An adventure to remember, why 

not sweep your loved one off 

their feet on your favourite walk 

together. 

Surrounded by beautiful scenery, 

it’s the perfect excuse for holding 

hands and talking about your favourite 

memories together. You could even find a spot to set 

your camera up on a timer and capture the moment 

you get down on one knee! 

Recreate 

Your First 

Date 

Going back to the beginning to 

talk about the future can make 

your proposal all the more 

meaningful. 

Whether you met in a bar, 

had a meal at your favourite 

restaurant or went on a walk, 

recreate the day or night and when 

the moment’s perfect, get down on one knee 

and ask them to say ‘yes’ to your happily ever after. 

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A 

Radio 

Proposal 

LIFESTYLE 

You can get in touch with 

the radio station and take 

their help in proposing to 

your girlfriend on Valentine’s 

Day. Tell them to play her 

favourite song, followed 

by your proposal. Make sure 

you’re together at the appointed 

hour and tuned into the radio station. 

As they play the song and your message, 

slip the ring on to her finger. 

Take 

Her on a 

Romantic 

Getaway 

Planning a getaway 

for Valentine’s Day is 

another romantic 

Valentine’s Day 

proposal idea you 

can consider. Plan 

a short romantic 

getaway, and make 

it all 

about her. Do the things 

she loves, eat the food she wants to order, let 

her plan the itinerary. 

Then, wrap up your trip with a surprise dinner 

or outing someplace that’s perfectly in sync 

with your and her idea of a romantic setting. 

Now, take her hand in yours, look her in the 

eye and ask her to marry you. Rest assured 

she will say yes. 

Build 

the 

Anticipation 

With Valentine’s Day 

being one of the 

most popular days for 

marriage proposals, it’s 

fair to say that your plans 

for getting down on one 

knee might not come as a 

complete surprise. 

The best day when it comes to 

romance, we say just go with the 

flow; you don’t have to give away 

your proposal plans, but don’t 

pretend you’re not up to anything 

either. 

Make the most of the anticipation 

by planning a romantic day of 

building up to asking for their hand 

in marriage. It doesn’t matter if they 

know the question is coming, all that 

really matters is that they say ‘yes’. 


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CEO of Red 

Media Africa, 

Adebola Williams, 

is a Man of LOVE 

February is the month of LOVE. RED is the colour of LOVE. He 

is the CEO of RED Media. He wears a trademark RED cap. On 

August 7, 2021, he painted the town RED. ADEBOLA WILLIAMS is 

a man LOVE. 

Words by Sebastiane Ebatamehi 

Adebola Williams is a man of multiple achievements 

– a branding, communications, and media guru 

who is always in the news for one remarkable feat 

after the other. 

As we celebrate the month of love, we cannot reflect 

on the previous year without recalling the most significant 

achievement yet for Williams – his marriage to Kehinde 

Daniel. 

The beautiful couple tied the knot in a lavish wedding 

in Lagos state on Saturday, August 7, 2021, and the entire 

country stood still. From top political figures to A-list celebrities 

and top media outlets, the wedding has set a standard for 

celebrity weddings in the 21s century. 

But what makes this love story even more peculiar? 

Let’s find out! 

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Who is Adebola Williams? 

Adebola Williams is a 

household name and at the 

forefront of the intersection 

of media, democracy, and 

social change in Nigeria. He is 

the Chief Executive Officer of 

RED, which owns Africa’s largest 

portfolio of youth media brands 

that engage millions of youths 

on the continent, including Red 

Media Africa, StateCraft, the 

Future Awards Africa, and YNaija. 

com. 

In 2010, Williams co-founded 

EnoughisEnough (EiE), one 

of Nigeria’s prominent civic 

participation groups and 

a political voice for young 

people. He carved out a rather 

interesting niche for himself 

that is a fusion of politics and 

communication – and has 

become a master political 

strategist. 

He handled the rebranding 

of current Nigerian president, 

Muhammadu Buhari, In 2014 

– and is credited for winning 

the election for the opposition. 

His achievements in Nigeria 

which enabled a rebranded 

Muhammadu Buhari to win the 

presidential election he had lost 

three times before, improved his 

portfolio remarkably. 

In 2016, the opposition in 

Ghana hired his services to 

help their candidate win the 

presidential elections – and they 

won – after two unsuccessful 

attempts. He has no doubt 

become the magic wand of 

African politics and was again 

behind the rebranding and 

remarkable win for Macky Sall in 

Senegal in 2019. 

RED is the Colour of LOVE 

If you see photos of Adebola 

Williams, you would not need a 

soothsayer to tell you that he has 

a connection with the colour – 

RED. 

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On August 7, 2021, Williams 

proved that he is not only one of 

the best in communications and 

media strategies, nor is winning 

elections his only specialty. 

Moreover, he showed us that he is 

indeed a man of love. 

The couple’s story is a perfect 

fairy tale that will send goosebumps 

and chill across every heart. In an 

interview with the couple on The Will 

Downtown Magazine, the couple 

first met in Abeokuta in August and 

got engaged four months later, in 

November. 

The couple shared the news of 

their engagement on Instagram, 

and Adebola gave a heartfelt 

dedication to the love they have 

found in each other. 

“You’ve brought light into my 

life and by God, it can only get 

brighter. ❤️ Get your sunshades guys. 

It’s time #kdlagos2021

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When Fashion 

Meets Photography 

- The Beautiful Love Story of Toyin Lawani 

and Segun Adebayo 

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There is always that ‘designer’ 

in every fashion industry – 

country by country. In Nigeria, 

that designer is Toyin Lawani – 

the queen of ‘rebel fashion’ and all 

around it. 

As the saying goes, every love 

story is a perfect story; the fashion 

and entertainment world was 

overshadowed by wows, ahhs, 

and oohs when the news of Toyin 

Lawani’s marriage hit the canvas. 

What made the news even 

more interesting was the fact that 

the famous Nigerian celebrity stylist, 

fashion entrepreneur, and CEO 

of the business empire, ‘Tiannah’s 

Place,’ tied the knot with her official 

photographer. Yes, talk about 

fashion meeting photography. If 

this is not a good love story, then 

what is? 

In addition to her English 

degree, Toyin Lawani attended 

Oprah Benson Beauty Institute 

in Nigeria and the Carlton 

Beauty Institute in London. She 

also attended John Yim Beauty 

School in Korea, where she 

obtained a Diploma degree 

in hair processing and got 

licensed as a cosmetologist. 

All of these have shaped 

Toyin’s life and were evident in 

her life and career. We all love 

wedding stories and the breathtaking 

photos, don’t we? 

Lovebirds Toyin Lawani and 

Segun Adebayo (also known as 

Segun Wealth) got engaged 

on Valentine’s Day, February 

14, 2021, and had their star- 


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studded wedding on Saturday, 

June 12, 2021. 

Segun Wealth’s identity as 

Toyin’s groom was not known 

until the wedding day as he 

was always appearing with a 

mask in the photos he took 

with Toyin. 

It was during and after 

the wedding that it became 

known that Segun Wealth – her 

official photographer for many 

years was also the love of her 

life. 

Who is Toyin Lawani’s 

Husband – Segun Adebayo 

(Segun Wealth)? 

Toyin Lawani’s current 

husband, Segun Adebayo 

Druce, aka Segun Wealth, is 

a singer and Toyin Lawani’s 

personal photographer before 

their marriage. 

Segun Wealth performs 

as a musician under the 

stage name “Dee Unknown”. 

He released his first single in 

November 2020. 

The couple did not fail 

to bring their A-Game in the 

fashion and photographic 

genius, evident in their Pre- 

Wedding and Wedding 

pictures. Check out the 

beautiful photos from their 

engagement and wedding. 

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Nigerian Actor, 

TV host, and 

former BBnaija 

housemate, 

Tobi Bakare ties 

the knot with 

Anu Oladosu. 

Tobi Bakare quickly transitioned to be a 

media sweetheart after his appearance in 

the 2018 BBNaija Season 3 edition, tagged 

‘Double Wahala’, where he finished as the 

2nd runner-up. 

So, the news that Tobi was being snatched out 

of the market was received with mixed reactions 

by his fans. However, the rumours turned out to 

be true, and in no distant time, engagement 

photos of Tobi and his lovely bride-to-be flooded 

the internet. 

Her name? Anu Oladosu! Anu Oladosu was 

the lady who stole the perfect gentleman from 

the glare of thousands of admirers. Anu, in her 

rights, is nothing short of an angel – beautifully 

crafted into human perfection. 

Within a few weeks, the couple took their 

love story to a whole new level when they tied 

the knot as husband and wife. The duo tied the 

nuptial knot at a star-studded traditional wedding 

ceremony on Saturday, August 21, 2021. 

Tobi is a Nigerian model, actor, photographer, 

and TV host. Tobi Bakre graduated with a secondclass 

upper degree in Banking and Finance from 

the University of Lagos in 2012. 

His relationship with his new wife, Anu Oladosu, 

had started out as a rumour. The speculations 

started after Tobi posted a now-deleted picture 

on his IG page on February 21, 2021, which 

coincided with the day of the 14th Headies 

Award, writing the caption: “My own award o! See 

as woman fine!” 

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Tobi held nothing back from that moment as he 

shared photo upon photo of the beautiful Anu. 

After the wedding, Tobi posted the photos on his 

Instagram page and expressed how happy he was 

to be getting married. Then, according to him, he 

prayed, and his fiancée came into his life. 

”It’s so beautiful to love and be loved… 

Unconditionally 

“She thinks/knows I’m a stubborn great guy. 

Enroute, but not yet at the best version of me. Still 

learning and growing in life. But this woman right here 

chose to love and be with me through the whole 

journey. 

“I prayed and you came. You are Here! Hence I 

know I’m blessed. I’m forever happy because it only 

gets better” 

The event is currently taking place at a popular 

beach in the Lekki area of Lagos. The couple’s family 

members and friends grace the occasion in their 

lovely red and black attires. 

Check out beautiful pictures from the 

engagement and wedding below: 

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LIFESTYLE 

10 

International 

Celebrities 

that Ties the 

Knot Last 

Year 

Kyle Cooke and 

Amanda Batula 

“Summer House” co-stars Kyle 

Cooke and Amanda Batula tied 

the knot on Sept. 25 at her family’s 

New Jersey home. 

The couple were originally set 

to make it official a year earlier, 

but had to postpone the event 

three times due to the COVID-19 

pandemic. 

The reality stars met on the first 

season of “Summer House” and 

their 2018 engagement aired 

during the Season 3 finale. 

After wedding after 

wedding got 

postponed in 2020 

because of the pandemic, 

things started to pick up a 

bit for celebrity nuptials in 

2021 as restrictions lifted; 

gathering sizes increased 

and the COVID-19 vaccine 

became available. 

Here are 10 of our favourite 

celebrities — from 

Hollywood power players to 

reality-TV royalty — who tied 

the knot so far in 2021. 

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LIFESTYLE 

Ivy Getty and 

Tobias Engel 

Ivy Getty, the greatgranddaughter 

of oil tycoon J. Paul 

Getty, married photographer Tobias 

Engel on Nov. 6 at City Hall in San 

Francisco. The billionaire heiress 

wore a custom John Galliano gown, 

which was adorned with strategically 

mirrors, and a veil embroidered with 

walnuts in honor of her grandmother 

Ann, who grew up on a walnut farm. 

“Queens Gambit” star Anya 

Taylor-Joy served as the maid of 

honor and the ceremony was 

officiated by Speaker of the House 

Nancy Pelosi. 

Kimberly Perry and Johnny 

Costello 

Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry and her husband Johnny 

Costello revealed in December that they secretly tied the 

knot earlier in 2021. 

“Wishing everyone a very MARRIED Christmas…,” she 

captioned an Instagram snap of the couple from their 

big day. “Today my love, @juannycostello, and I are 

celebrating 6 months since ‘I do!’” 

Anne Burrell and Stuart 

Claxton 

Food Network star Anne Burrell married Stuart Claxton 

in her upstate New York hometown of Cazenovia in 

October. 

Burrell wore Carolina Herrera for the nuptials while 

Claxton wore a black tuxedo by Ralph Lauren Purple 

Label and orange Nike high-tops. 

The couple first met on dating app Bumble in 2018. 


LIFESTYLE 

Paris Hilton and Carter 

Reum 

The couple first confirmed their relationship in April 

2020 and got engaged in February 2021. The Venture 

Capitalist popped the question with an emerald-cut 

diamond ring designed by Jean Dousset. 

The hotel heiress was previously engaged to model 

Jason Shaw from 2002 to 2003, Greek shipping heir 

Paris Latsis in 2005, and most recently actor Chris Zylka 

in 2018. 

Sarah Levy and Graham 

Outerbridge 

“Schitt’s Creek” star Sarah Levy said “I do” to 

actor Graham Outerbridge at the Sunset Tower 

Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif, in October 2021. 

The actress shared photobooth pics of the 

newlyweds on Instagram, while her younger brother, 

Dan Levy, shared a snap from the reception. 

“My sister got married this weekend,” he 

captioned the photo. “This is absolutely not a 

photo of us screaming the lyrics to S Club Party 

on the dance floor. Love you, @sarahplevy.” 

Freida Pinto and Cory 

Tran 

Freida Pinto revealed on “The Kelly 

Clarkson Show” in October 2021 that she and 

fiancé Cory Tran secretly tied the knot during 

quarantine. 

The “Intrusion” star shared that she and Tran, 

34, initially planned to have an Indian-style 

wedding in Big Sur to honor her heritage, but 

then “COVID happened.” 

“We just realized we were going to be 

planning this for the rest of our lives and 

probably never doing it,” she explained. 

“So, we decided one day to go to the Honda 

Center in Anaheim and just get married.” 

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Ben Higgins and Jessica 

Clarke 

Former “Bachelor” Ben Higgins married his 

longtime love, Jessica Clarke, at The Estate in 

Cherokee Dock near Nashville on Nov. 13. 

Several members of Bachelor Nation were 

in attendance, with Wells Adams serving as a 

groomsman and Nick Viall, Becca Kufrin, Jared 

Haibon and Ashley Iaconetti also witnessing the bride 

and groom say “I do.” 

Jesse McCartney and 

Katie Peterson 

“Beautiful Soul” singer Jesse McCartney 

married fiancée Katie Peterson in October at 

the Santa Lucia Preserve in California. 

Peterson’s uncle married the pair, and the 

duo exchanged vows they wrote themselves 

and even had their beloved pup, Bailey, 

involved, serving as a flower girl. 

The “Leavin’” crooner popped the question 

in September 2019 after seven years of 

dating. The couple originally had to postpone 

their wedding because of the coronavirus 

pandemic. 

Will Forte and 

Olivia Modling 

“Saturday Night Live” alum Will Forte 

revealed on December 8 that he and 

fiancée Olivia Modling secretly got 

hitched on July 31, saying their “I dos” 

in a surprise New Mexico ceremony. 

“We had gotten engaged right 

before the first COVID lockdown. 

And so when we were just starting to 

talk to planners, people were having 

to shut down their weddings,” Forte 

said. 


ENTERTAINMENT 

Norah Jones - 

“Come Away With 

Me” (2003) 

Norah Jones comfortably straddles 

the worlds of pop and jazz. “Come Away 

With Me” evokes the dreamy escapism of 

being overcome with feelings of romantic 

love. It was the title song from Norah 

Jones breakthrough debut album. 

The album went to #1 on the US 

album chart and ultimately sold more 

than ten million copies. It earned eight 

Grammy Awards including Album of the 

Year. The song was a hit on the adult pop 

radio chart. 

Top 10 

Love 

Songs 

of All 

Time 

Paul McCartney and Wings - 

“My Love” (1973) 

Derided by critics as hopelessly sappy, “My Love” has 

survived as a simple tribute to an all-encompassing romantic 

love. As Sir Paul McCartney sings “Only my love holds the 

other key to me.” He wrote the song in appreciation of his 

relationship with his first wife Linda McCartney. 

The song was recorded live with an orchestra at Abbey 

Road Studios. “My Love” hit #1 on the pop chart in the US and 

also hit the top of the adult contemporary chart. It was certified 

gold for sales. 

Romantic love songs are some of the most 

memorable pop songs ever written. This 

Valentine, we go back memory lane to 

appreciate the top love songs of all time. 

There are thousands of great love songs, 

and selecting just 10 can be a daunting task 

– but it is one that must be done. In our books, 

these are the top ten best of all time – enjoy! 

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ENTERTAINMENT 

Beyonce - “Crazy 

In Love” featuring 

Jay-Z (2003) 

As she stepped out on her own 

for the first time away from the 

group Destiny’s Child, Beyonce 

chose this deliriously happy, 

romantic tune featuring raps from 

her main squeeze Jay-Z. The horn 

hook in the song is sampled from 

the 1970 song “Are You My Woman? 

(Tell Me So)” by the Chi-Lites. 

“Crazy In Love” received rave 

reviews from music critics and hit #1 

across pop, R&B, and dance charts. 

It received three Grammy Award 

nominations including for Record of 

the Year and it won Best Rap/Sung 

Collaboration. 

Savage Garden - “Truly 

Madly Deeply” (1997) 

This duo’s song of a love encompassing mountains, sea 

and sky was an instant romantic classic. Few songs capture 

the moment of pledging deep undying love so well. The 

song’s original working title was “Magical Kisses.” 

“Truly Madly Deeply” was a #1 pop hit in the US and 

stayed on the pop chart for a year. It did even better on 

the adult contemporary chart where it spent 11 weeks at 

the top and spent more than two years on the chart setting 

an all-time record. Dance artist Cascada covered the 

song in 2006 and took it to #14 on the dance chart. 

Barry White - “You’re 

the First, the Last, My 

Everything” (1975) 

Few singers could flatter a lover like the masterful 

Barry White. He’s so overcome with praise for his 

lover here that his deep growl positively bursts 

into the chorus of “You’re the first, the last, my 

everything!” 

By the time he released this classic, Barry White 

had already reached the pop top 10 with three 

singles in his trademark proto-disco sound. “You’re 

the First, the Last, My Everything” reached #2 on the 

US pop chart, #1 on the R&B chart, and it was a 

very early disco hit. 


ENTERTAINMENT 

Katy Perry 

- “Teenage 

Dream” (2010) 

Katy Perry sings of a 

romance so thrilling and 

exciting it takes her back to 

the teenager years of ecstatic 

hormonal experience of love. 

This love song was instantly 

memorable. Katy Perry and 

songwriter Bonnie McKee 

were inspired by teenage girls’ 

dreams about love when they 

first began working on the 

song “Teenage Dream.” 

It was the title song from 

Katy Perry’s massive hit album 

and the second #1 pop hit 

released from the project. 

“Teenage Dream” was 

praised for its frothy, summer 

pop approach. A Glee 

acapella cover version of 

the song introduced the 

character of Blaine Anderson 

and became one of the 

biggest hits from the show 

hitting #8 on the Billboard Hot 

100. 

Boyz II Men - 

“I’ll Make Love 

To You” (1994) 

The boys from Philadelphia 

have recorded many songs 

about love and romance. This 

one is perhaps the best song 

ever recorded for a prelude 

to a magical night with a 

lover. Boyz II Men already had 

four top 3 charting hits to their 

credit when they released “I’ll 

Make Love To You.” It was the 

lead single from their second 

album II. 

“I’ll Make Love To You” 

was a smash hit spending 14 

weeks at #1 on the Billboard 

Hot 100 making it one of the 

biggest hits of all time. The 

song won a Grammy Award 

for Best R&B Performance By a 

Duo or Group with Vocals. 

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ENTERTAINMENT 

Roberta Flack - “The 

First Time Ever I Saw 

Your Face” (1972) 

This song would turn anyone into a believer 

in love at first sight. Roberta Flack’s unadorned 

voice with simple accompaniment was 

featured in the Clint Eastwood movie Play 

Misty For Me and made her into a star. 

Hearing her take off with “I thought the sun 

rose in your eyes...” can still send chills up the 

spine. 

“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” was 

written by British folk artist Ewan MacColl in 

1957. 

It was recorded by a wide range of artists 

in the 1960s including the Kingston Trio and 

Peter, Paul and Mary, but it was Roberta 

Flack’s 1972 version that turned the song 

into a hit. “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” 

topped the pop and adult contemporary 

charts and peaked at #4 on the R&B chart. 

It won Grammy Awards for both Record and 

Song of the Year. 

Peabo Bryson and 

Roberta Flack - 

“Tonight I Celebrate 

My Love” (1983) 

Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack 

recorded an entire album of R&B duets, but 

this song towers over the other tracks on the 

album. It is a perfect record for slow dancing 

with your lover. The song was co-written by 

legendary pop songwriter Gerry Goffin and 

classic R&B songwriter Michael Masser. 

“Tonight I Celebrate My Love” reached 

the top 5 on both the R&B and adult 

contemporary charts while reaching #16 

on the pop chart. It was Peabo Bryson’s first 

top 20 pop hit after a long string of R&B 

successes. For Roberta Flack, it was her 

second top 20 pop hit of the 1980s. 

Dave Matthews 

Band - “Crash Into 

Me” (1996) 

Romantic or trashy? The song has 

been equally discussed as speaking of 

voyeurism and celebrating romance with 

a carnal edge. 

Dave Matthews’ lyrics are 

impressionistic enough to allow the song 

to be what the listener wishes it to be. 

Dave Matthews wrote the song out of 

inspiration from the relationship with his 

wife Ashley Harper. He has said the song 

is about, “the worship of women.” 

“Crash Into Me” was a breakthrough 

pop hit for the Dave Matthews Band. It 

was their first to reach the top 20 on the 

Billboard Hot 100. It also reached the 

top 10 at both adult pop and alternative 

radio. 


ENTERTAINMENT 

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If Valentine’s Day really was invented solely to torture single 

people, one might argue that the entire romantic comedy 

genre is intended to see them through. 

Having lived through our share of solo February 14ths, 

everyone in this office knows the power of feel-good Valentine’s 

Day movies when you need it. 

We put our heads together to come up with our all-time 

favorite flicks for love day—movies that make us laugh, cry, happy 

(and sad) tears feel good, and renew our hope in love. 

Check out our top 5 Hollywood movies to see this Valentine. 

Warning: Not all of them have a happy ending (smiles). 

About A Boy 

(Released in 

Year 2002) 

Okay, so this quirky 

little comedy based 

on Nick Hornby’s 1998 

novel doesn’t end with 

a dream wedding, but 

trust us when we say it’s 

exactly what you need 

this Valentine’s Day: 

Hugh Grant at his best 

in a role that’s meant for 

him, an adorable kid, 

and a heartwarming 

story that will have you 

believing in love of a 

larger kind. 

Far From the Madding 

Crowd (Released in Year 

2015) 

Put on your PJs and break out the red wine 

and popcorn. This movie is pure escapism 

in the best way possible. 

Based on the classic novel by Thomas 

Hardy, this period drama stars Cary 

Mulligan as the beautiful and headstrong, 

Bathsheba Everdene. 

She has three suitors to choose from and 

(gasp) she even makes a few mistakes 

along the way. We love the story for its 

message of perseverance and the movie 

for the gorgeous English backdrop. 

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ENTERTAINMENT 

High Fidelity (Released in Year 

2000) 

Because if there’s anything we love more than an 

optimistic teenage John Cusack with a stereo over 

his head, it’s a bitter thirty-something Cusack who 

works at the local record store. This hilarious study of 

romantic relationships is infinitely quotable, totally 

relatable, and oh-so-good. 

The Mirror Has Two Faces 

(Released in Year 1996) 

This 90s comedy charms with the unlikely 

pairing of Barbara Streisand and Jeff Bridges 

as lonely Columbia professors. 

When Barbara’s sister takes the initiative 

to answer Jeff’s personal ad, the two 

find themselves quickly falling into a very 

unconventional relationship. Produced and 

directed by Streisand herself, this movie has a 

great message about beauty for women. 

And hey, I don’t know about you but I want to 

live in a world where Babs can turn down a 

desperate Pierce Brosnan. 

Midnight in 

Paris (Released 

in 2011) 

This movie will spark your 

imagination. Follow a 

charmingly bewildered 

Owen Wilson as he 

stumbles through time in 

the foggy streets of Paris. 

Did it really happen? Or 

did he imagine it? Either 

way, it’s magical and we 

want to watch it again 

and again—especially 

for another glimpse 

of that guy who plays 

Hemingway. 


FOOD 

Words By 

LOVE BITES: 

BITS & PIECES 

FOR VALENTINE 

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FOOD 

Avocados are, to me, among the most sensuous, luscious 

and luxurious of ingredients. Add how delicious, soft and 

subtly flavored they are, and you get a clear winner for 

Valentine’s Day. If you are planning a menu, especially 

with a hint of romance, avocados should be there. 

Our love bites: bits & pieces for this special Valentine is 

Avocado Soup With Tortilla Crisps And Fresh Cheese. 

Avocado Soup With Tortilla 

Crisps And Fresh Cheese 

This is a simple and easy soup to make, yet it sounds incredibly 

exotic. You can serve it hot, if you use hot chicken broth or 

vegetable broth to puree with the avocado, but it is also delicious at 

room temperature or chilled. 

The crunchiness of the tortilla crisps and the tangy notes of the 

fresh cheese contrast nicely with the silky soup. You can make the 

soup 12 hours ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator. 

RECIPE 

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 

• 1 tablespoon corn or safflower oil 

• 1 1/4 cups roughly chopped white onion 

• 1 jalapeno chili, sliced in half, seeded if less heat is desired 

• 3 large ripe Hass avocados (about 2 1/4 pounds), halved, 

seeded, meat scooped out 

• 3/4 cup cilantro leaves, rinsed and loosely packed 

• 6 cups chicken broth (may substitute with vegetable broth) 

• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 

• 3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, more or less to taste 

• 1 1/2 cups tortilla crisps (see below) 

• 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled (may substitute farmers 

cheese or a mild feta) 

PREPARATION 

Heat butter and oil in a medium skillet set over medium-low. 

Once butter melts and bubbles, stir in the onion and jalapeno. 

Cook, stirring periodically, until the onion has softened and become 

translucent, and the edges are beginning to brown lightly, 12 to 15 

minutes. Add cilantro leaves to the pan. Once cilantro has wilted, 

30 seconds to a minute later, turn off the heat. 

Place avocado in the blender or food processor along with the 

cooked onion and jalapeno mixture, broth, lime juice and salt. 

Puree until smooth, taste for salt and add more if necessary. 

You may serve in bowls garnished with tortilla crisps and cheese, 

or let your guests add garnishes to their liking. 


BEAUTY 

1. DIY FACE MASKS 

Did you know you can address 

all types of skin concerns using 

ingredients you can find in your local 

supermarket? Why not treat your skin 

with an all-natural, facial treatment! 

According to healthline.com, all you 

need are these simple items: 

• Acne: 2 to 3 egg whites, dabbed 

on face with a cotton swab, letting it 

sit for 10-15 minutes. 

• Hyperpigmentation: ½ tsp turmeric 

powder, 1-2 tbsp raw honey, mixed 

and allowing the paste to sit on your 

face for 10 minutes before washing 

off with warm water. 

• Clogged pores: 2 tsp oatmeal 

and 1 tsp baking soda combined 

with a couple drops of water, 

massaged into the face. Let this dry 

before washing off with warm water. 

• Oily Skin: Mash 1 banana and add 

10 drops of lemon juice and 1 tsp 

of olive oil to create a paste. Apply 

on the face and let it sit for 15 mins 


• Dry Skin: Blend half a cucumber 

with 2 tbsp aloe vera gel. Massage 

the mask over the face and let it sit 

for 30 mins, before washing it off with 

water. 

• Wrinkles: Mash 2 avocados, add 

2 tbsp cocoa powder and 1 tbsp 

raw honey. Massage the mask into 

your face and let it sit for 20 minutes 


5 

Beauty 

Hacks to Try 

this Valentine 

2. DIY BODY SCRUBS 

Looking to save on body treatments? Why not create 

your very own DIY coffee body scrub! According 

to a clinical study, a cream containing 

caffeine significantly helps to reduce the 

appearance of cellulite on the body, 

after twelve weeks of use. 

You can make your own coffee 

scrub at home by mixing ½ 

cup of ground coffee, 2 tbsp 

of hot water and then adding 

in warm coconut oil to create 

your desired consistency. This 

aromatic DIY body scrub will not 

only help you achieve soft and 

smooth skin, but will also help to 

reduce the appearance of cellulite! 

Do you love all things 

beauty but not the 

price tag that comes 

with spa treatments, salon 

appointments and expensive 

products? 

Skin and beauty treatments 

are annoyingly more 

expensive during Valentine 

– but who says you have to 

pay? In this article, we have 

highlighted five beauty hacks 

to try this Valentine season, 

which are sure of getting you 

the desired results without 

breaking your wallet. 

Check them out: 

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BEAUTY 

3. DIY TINTED MOISTURISER 

Do you have foundation sitting on your vanity that’s either 

too thick or not the right shade? Don’t let it go to waste! 

Simply mix it with your favourite moisturiser to create a 

tinted moisturiser that provides you with a fresh, naturally 

beautiful look with a hint of colour to even out your skin 

tone. 

To create a tinted moisturiser, start with a 1:1 ration 

between foundation to moisturiser, then mix and match 

between the ratio to create your desired coverage. 

Beauty tip: use a moisturiser with SPF to add some 

sunscreen to your new everyday go-to! 

4. USE WHAT YOU’VE GOT! 

In many cases, we can use items we already have in 

our beauty bags in various ways to save yourself from 

purchasing more products unnecessarily. Here are 

some of our favourite tips. 

Match your lips with the perfect blush by dabbing the 

lipstick onto your fingers and gently blending this into 

the apples of your cheeks. You can even lightly dab 

and blend this on your eyelids to use as a soft, cream 

eyeshadow. 

Use a brown eyeliner to draw light strokes onto your 

brows to lightly fill them in and then line your lids to 

produce a soft, natural look to enhance your eyes. 

Use a clear mascara to not only enable length and 

definition on your eyelashes, but to also tame any 

stray baby hairs or your brows. 

Will you be giving these beauty hacks a go to save 

money? Send us a message to let us know! 

5. DIY BODY SCRUBS 

Looking to save on body treatments? Why not 

create your very own DIY coffee body scrub! 

According to a clinical study, a cream 

containing caffeine significantly helps to 

reduce the appearance of cellulite on the 

body, after twelve weeks of use. 

You can make your own coffee scrub at 

home by mixing ½ cup of ground coffee, 2 

tbsp of hot water and then adding in warm 

coconut oil to create your desired consistency. 

This aromatic DIY body scrub will not only help you 

achieve soft and smooth skin, but will also help to 

reduce the appearance of cellulite! 

Sources: healthline.com, thefinancialdiet. 

com, lifestyle.howstuffworks.com 


HEALTH 

Staying Fit for 

Valentine: 

Top 5 Stay- 

At-Home 

Exercises to 

Consider 

Do you need to lose some 

weight to enable you 

to fit perfectly into that 

dream Valentine dress? Then 

worry no more because we have 

highlighted five stay-at-home 

exercises to consider. 

Maintaining an exercise routine 

at home or in a hotel room can 

seem more like a ‘should’ than a 

‘want to.’ However, even a small 

amount of activity can make a 

huge difference to how well you 

think and feel. 

In fact, exercise is one of the 

most powerful tools we have for 

staying physically and mentally 

healthy—and you don’t need 

access to a gym or expensive 

health club to reap the rewards. 

These simple stay-at-home 

exercises will work wonders within 

a short period of time – and trust 

us when we say you do not have 

to leave your bedroom (or living 

room) to perform the exercise. 

Let us check them out! 

Squats 

Squats work several muscle 

groups -- your quadriceps 

(“quads”), hamstrings, and 

gluteals (“glutes”) -- at the same 

time. 

How to: Keep your feet 

shoulder-width apart and your 

back straight. Bend your knees 

and lower your rear as if you 

were sitting down in a chair. 

Your weight should be evenly 

distributed on 3 points of your 

feet -- heel, outside ball, inside 

ball -- that form a triangle. 

Your knees won’t stay in line with 

your ankles that way, but there 

will be less strain on other parts 

of your body. Add dumbbells 

once you can do 12 reps with 

good form. 

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HEALTH 

Push-Ups 

Push-ups strengthen your chest, shoulders, 

triceps, and core muscles. 

How to: Facing down, place your hands 

slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. 

Place your toes on the floor. If that’s too 

hard, start with your knees on the floor. 

Your body should make a straight line from 

shoulders to knees or feet. Keep your rearend 

muscles and abs engaged. 

Bend your elbows to lower down until you 

almost touch the floor. Then, lift back up by 

pushing through your elbows; Keep your 

torso in a straight line throughout the move. 

Crunches 

This is my personal favourite, you can never get wrong with 

crunches – if you do them right. 

How to: Start by lying on your back with your feet flat on the 

floor and your head resting in the palm of one hand and the 

other hand reaching toward your knees. 

Press your lower back down. Contract your abdominal 

muscles (abs) and in one smooth move, raise your head, then 

your neck, shoulders, and upper back off the floor. Tuck in your 

chin slightly. Lower back down and repeat. 

Lunges 

Like squats, lunges work all the major muscles of your 

lower body. They can also improve your balance. 

How to: Take a big step forward, keeping your back 

straight. Bend your front knee to about 90 degrees. 

Keep weight on your back toes and drop the back knee 

toward the floor. Don’t let the back knee touch the floor. 

Interval Training 

Interval training boosts your fitness levels and 

burns more calories to help you lose weight. 

The basic idea is to vary the intensity within 

your workout instead of going at a steady 

pace. 

How to: Whether you walk, run, dance, or do 

another cardio exercise, push up the pace 

for a minute or two. 

Then back off for 2 to 4 minutes. How long 

your interval should last depends on the 

length of your workout and how much 

recovery time you need. A trainer can 

fine-tune the pacing. Repeat the intervals 

throughout your workout. 


FEATURE 

All You Need to 

Know About Black 

History Month 2022 

Black History Month is 

gradually becoming a 

global celebration, and 

more events are being 

organized each year to keep 

the legacy alive. 

The annual observance 

originates in the United 

States of America, although 

it is referred to there as the 

African-American History Month 

– something many critics still 

frown about. 

The observance first 

received official government 

recognition in the United 

States and Canada. In recent 

years, the United Kingdom 

and the Republic of Island 

have registered their names 

on the list of countries that 

officially recognized it on the 

government calendar. 

This year, the event which 

holds significance for the 

Celebration of the African 

diaspora including, African- 

American history, will run from 

Tue, 1 Feb 2022 – Tue, 1 Mar 

2022. 

Many have heard about 

Black History Month and must 

have seen social media 

banners that promote 

the observance, but what 

really is this celebration 

about, and how did it 

originate? Let’s find out 

more in this article. 

Why is Black History 

Month Necessary? 

For centuries, people 

from African and Caribbean 

backgrounds have been 

a fundamental part of 

British history. However, 

campaigners believe their 

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the importance of the Windrush 

generation, and the Black Lives 

Matter movement, especially 

since the death of George Floyd 

in May 2020. 

Where Did Black History 

Month Originate? 

Known as the “Father of Black 

History”, Carter G Woodson was 

born in Virginia in 1875 and 

was the son of former slaves. 

Growing up, access to a good 

education and job opportunities 

were limited, but he ended up 

studying at one of the few high 

schools for black students after 

saving money from working as a 

coal miner. 

Over the years, he gained 

many qualifications, including 

a PhD in history from Harvard 

University. In 1926 he sent out 

a press release to mark the 

first Black History Week in the 

US. Carter G Woodson worked 

tirelessly to promote black history 

in schools throughout his life, 

leaving an indelible legacy. 

The event was expanded 

in 1970, and since 1976 every 

US president has officially 

designated February as Black 

History Month in the US. 

February was chosen in the 

US because it coincides with 

the births of former President 

Abraham Lincoln and Frederick 

Douglass - who escaped slavery 

and became a key social activist. 

Both men played a significant 

role in helping to end slavery. 

When Did Black History Month 

Start? 

Black History Month was first 

observed from 2 January 1970 

- 28 February 1970 at the Kent 

State University, United States of 

America. 

What Was the Theme of the 

2021 Black History Month? 

Since 1976, every American 

president has designated 

February as Black History Month 

and endorsed a specific theme. 

The Black History Month 

2021 theme was “Black Family: 

Representation, Identity and 

Diversity.” It explores the African 

diaspora and the spread of Black 

families across the United States. 

What is the Theme of the 

2022 Black History Month? 

The theme for Black History 

Month 2022 is “Black Health 

and Wellness.” It looks at how 

American healthcare has 

often underserved the African- 

American community. 

value and contribution to 

society is often overlooked, 

ignored, or distorted. 

Most schools still teach 

a history curriculum that 

focuses on traditional 

events and the 

achievements of white 

figures. Black History 

Month gives everyone 

the opportunity to share, 

celebrate and understand 

the impact of black 

heritage and culture. 

More recently, greater 

attention has been paid to 


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