Glamsquad Magazine July 2022

juLY 2022 

THE 

CHIC LIST 

DAY & NIGHT 

10 ANKARA 

ACCESsORIES 

You Should Have In 

Your Wardrobe 

10 Makeup 

Essentials 

That Have 

Changed Our 

Lives 

10 

CELEBRITIES 

WITH INSPIRING 

LIFESTYLE 

6 TOP 

International 

Fashion 

Collections 

22/23 

Exclusive 

Interview 

TIWA 

SAVAGE: 

Woman, Superstar, Mother 

& The Leaked Tape 

10 

Exercises 

for Women 

of Every 

Age 

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10 Makeup 

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Changed Our Lives 

TIWA SAVAGE: 

Woman, Superstar, Mother & 

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Editor 

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ello there, 

After two months in Nigeria, 

I am back at my Glamsquad 

operational office in the United 

Kingdom. 

It is an average-sized desk – home 

to my Macbook, writing pads, and 

an ever-increasing pile of the best 

magazine issues I can lay my hands on. 

It is not much, but it is where I contribute 

my quota to the fantastic team at 

Glamsquad. 

For those who do not know, 

Glamsquad magazine has operations 

in the United Kingdom and Nigeria, and 

my recent visit to Nigeria was nothing 

short of fulfilling. I made sure to meet 

every member of the team operating in 

Nigeria, and we had some memorable 

times together. 

This edition is special to me for many 

reasons – but chief on that list is our 

cover star – Tiwa Savage. 

I first met Tiwa Savage in May 2013 at 

the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos. I was 

on a two-week visit to Nigeria for a family 

function, and a friend invited me to an 

event at the Wheatbaker. 

At that time, I didn’t know I would 

attend a listening party. I had been at 

the hotel a few days before and was not 

going to say no to going back. Yes, it is 

such a great place. 

It was the listening party for Tiwa 

Savage’s first studio album ‘Once Upon 

A Time.’ Not only was I blown away by 

her personality, but I was impressed 

by her body of work which she started 

working on three years prior. 

I couldn’t wait for the album, which 

was released on July 3, 2013. Since 

then, I have been one of Tiwa’s 

biggest fans, both at home and 

abroad. 

Her exclusive in this edition 

was not achieved over one 

sit-out. It is a product of multiple 

conversations, and I am 

positive that we have the most 

wholesome exclusive of one of 

Africa’s finest. 

Every story and feature in this 

edition was carefully selected and 

crafted to perfection. 

Once again, the team has 

done a great job delivering 

the perfect issue that balances 

health, lifestyle, entertainment, 

fashion, and more. 

As you would notice, we 

have published five letters from 

readers. We will publish more in 

the coming edition and would 

love yours to be one of them. 

So, please write to us at editor@ 

glamsquadmagazine.com. 

As always, lots of love from all 

of us at Glamsquad Magazine – 

we love you dearly! 

Forever Yours, 

A . 

Ameena Dayo 

Editor, G.S 

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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. 

We remain committed to supporting 

intellectual property and creativity. 

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FASHION 

10 Ankara 

Accessories 

You Should Have In 

Your Wardrobe 

By Praise David 

Every stylish woman needs a stylish 

wardrobe. A wardrobe that would 

display your uniqueness and your 

sense of fashion. 

From essential garments to statement 

accessories, any stylish mind needs 

some in their wardrobe . And which 

is where African fashion trends have 

been and are currently great at 

providing those quaint and one off 

pieces that will add the most to your 

look, with the least efforts possible 

required. All you will have to do, is be! 

In a world where fashion is ever 

changing, it is a thing of delight to 

note that there are some pieces that 

remain ever trendy. 

Prints and patterns, colour and shapes 

are those fashion forays that always 

make a statement. Whether it’s one 

piece in your outfit or the overall look, 

having a print fabric in your ensemble 

easily makes you stand out. 

And what better print to wear than our 

very own ankara? The ankara fabric 

was, in fact, originally designed by 

the Dutch for the Indonesian textile 

market. 

But it gained more popularity in Africa 

because of the culture markings on 

it. And in today’s world of fashion, the 

markings on our ankara fabric draws 

inspiration from more than our roots. 

Check out our top 10 selections of 

Ankara accessories you should own! 

designed hat, Ankara Clutch 

Purse, and Ankara Bangles 

Backpack 

NoteBook/Diary Covers 

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FASHION 

Earrings 

Bangles and Head Bow 

Phone Pouch 

ankara Head Bow 

ankara bag 

Laptop Bag 

Matching Ankara Bag 

and Slippers 


INTERVIEW 

Tiwa 

Savage 

Woman. Superstar. Mother 

By Ameena Daayo 

Tiwa Savage is lovely; do not 

let anyone tell you anything 

different! Apart from being 

one of Africa’s most talented 

and successful musicians, Tiwa is a 

strong woman, a superstar, and a 

great mother. 

Many have come and gone, but 

Tiwa continues to be evergreen, 

and this is because she has evolved 

with times and seasons. She is not 

only a talented individual but a 

hardworking human being who is 

always looking to improve herself for 

the best. 

In this exclusive, we focused on 

the hard buttons – the real questions 

we should be asking. If you want to 

know Tiwa Savage – the woman, the 

superstar, and the mother – then this 

exclusive is for you. 

We didn’t ask the usual ‘Tell us 

about yourself?’ – It was intentional. 

We wanted you to see through 

the eyes of this human being and 

experience her journey firsthand. 

So that in your words, you can say, 

“Tiwa Savage is……” 

Without wasting any more time, 

we give you the one-and-only Tiwa 

Savage. 

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INTERVIEW 

Glamsquad Magazine: You 

moved to the United Kingdom 

at a young age. How did it all 

happen? 

I moved to London when I was 

10 years old and discovered that 

what was supposed to be a holiday 

was actually a permanent move. It 

was a daunting experience. 

I was bullied by schoolmates 

and was subjected to physical 

harassment. It got so bad that 

I tried to bleach my skin and 

attempted suicide on two 

occasions. I even got a police 

escort to school. Yes, it was that 

bad. 

Glamsquad Magazine: How 

did you discover your path in 

music? 

In order to get the attention of a 

boy I was crushing on, I auditioned 

for a role in a school play. I was 15 

at that time, and my talent gave 

me some prestige in school. 

Glamsquad Magazine: When 

did you decide to go into music 

full time? 

When I was in my 20s, I decided 

to pursue my music career fulltime. 

After some advice from a 

friend of mine – a drummer who 

played with the Black Eyed Peas, 

I moved to the United States of 

America. 

But I didn’t have a working 

permit which meant I had to stay 

in a shelter for underprivileged girls 

for 6 months. I worked as a backup 

singer and waiter for a long time 

before saving some money. 


did the big move occur? 

After saving up enough money, 

I moved to New York. There, I got 

a publishing deal and moved to 

Los Angeles. The rest is history. I was 

able to get numerous gigs as a 

backup singer. 

I have done backup for stars like 

Whitney Houston, Maryjane Blige, 

and George Michael. 


and why did you relocate to 

Nigeria? 

In Los Angeles, I had back-toback 

gigs. But eventually, I met 

Nigerian comedian, Babyface. 

After an interesting conversation 

about Fela Kuti and African music, I 

became interested in the Nigerian 

music industry and decided to 

come back home to do my thing. 

Glamsquad Magazine: So far, 

what makes you most fulfilled 

about that decision you made 

many years ago? 

There is nothing more fulfilling 

than meeting total strangers who 

tell me how much my music brings 

them joy. Also, I am able to be a 

source of inspiration to young girls 

– especially black girls – this always 

touches my heart. 

Glamsquad Magazine: What 

are the downsides of being a 

famous musician? 

I do not like the fact you 

no longer have your privacy. 

Everything you do is under a 

microscope, and you are judged 

by everyone. 

Glamsquad Magazine: What 

would you say is the most difficult 

aspect of stardom? 

For me, the most difficult thing 


INTERVIEW 

about stardom is the reality that 

you no longer live for yourself. 

You are living for the people, 

and this can have its effects 

because you will continue to 

question yourself. 

But I have learned to be 

myself, and with God by my 

side, I will go even farther than I 

have come. 

Glamsquad Magazine: If 

you weren’t a musician, what 

else would you have been? 

Honestly, I have never 

thought of this. It has never 

crossed my mind. To be honest 

with you, I have never thought 

about this, and I do not think 

I will do anything aside from 

music. This is what I was born to 

do. 

Glamsquad Magazine: 

Who has made the greatest 

impact in your life and stood 

by you? 

Honestly, I would have to say 

it has been God and my family 

– especially at difficult times or 

when something comes up in 

the press. They know who I really 

am, and they have continued 

to stand by me. 


Speaking of the press, what is 

the worst thing you have read 

about yourself? 

There have been so many 

negative things about me. But 

the worst for me was when I 

read that I was adopted. I even 

had to call my mum about it. 

But you know, it was untrue and 

the worst fabricated story about 

me. 


Can you tell us about the 

recently leaked sex tape? 

Well, that is not a sex tape. 

It was an intimate moment 

between my partner and me. 

I’m not going to call it a sex 

tape, but it’s a video of the 

person I’m dating right now 

and me. And it got out. It is very 

recent, just a couple of months 

ago. 

The person who uploaded 

it was trying to blackmail me 

and ask for money. But I insisted 

that I was not going to pay. 

I’m not going to allow anyone 

to blackmail me for doing 

something that is natural. This 

is an intimate moment with 

someone I’m dating. 


Oh, you are seeing someone 

currently? Who is the lucky 

man? 

He’s someone I care about 

a lot. He’s a sweet guy; he’s 

very supportive. 


Your son, Jamil Balogun – 

would you want him to be a 

musician? 

Honestly, I do not want Jamil 

to go into music. Apart from the 

music and being able to touch 

people, there is a dark side to 

being in the limelight, and it 

comes with it, and you deal 

with it, and I don’t want him to 

go through that. 


How do you relax and unwind 

when you are not working? 

When I am not working, 

I love to sleep and spend 

quality time with my family. To 

my family, I am Tope, not Tiwa 

Savage – and this means a lot 

to me because it reminds me 

“ 

Honestly, I do not 

want Jamil to go 

into music. Apart 

from the music 

and being able 

to touch people, 

there is a dark 

side to being in 

the limelight, and 

it comes with it, 

and you deal with 

it, and I don’t want 

him to go through 

that. 

that there are people who genuinely 

love me. 

There you have it! What is there 

not to love about this wonderful 

personality – who, despite her 

challenges and struggles, continues 

to bring smiles to millions across the 

globe? 

When I look at this beautiful 

and strong woman, superstar, and 

mother, I see a wonderful human 

being and role model – Tiwatope 

Savage. Who do you see? 

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INTERVIEW 


REPORTAGE 

Tiwa Savage Tim 

All You Need To Know About The Celebrity 

Past, Present, Achievements, Success 

Stories And Other Facts 

Biography 

Tiwa Savage is a popular singer. 

On February 5, 1980, Tiwatope 

Savage, a British-Nigerian singer, 

songwriter, and actress, was born. 

She moved to London when she was 

11 years old to attend secondary 

school after being born in Isale 

Eko. Five years later, she began 

her musical career by making 

synthesizer sounds for musicians like 

Mary J. Blige and George Michael. 

Savage joined Sony/ATV Music 

Publishing in 2009 after winning 

the UK version of The X Factor and 

completing his studies at Berklee 

College of Music. Motivated by 

the changes in the Nigerian music 

industry, Savage returned to Nigeria 

in 2012 and signed with Mavin 

Records. 

Once Upon a Time, her debut 

studio album, was released on July 

3, 2013. Along with it, seven singles 

were made available: Kele Kele 

Love, Love Me, Without My Heart, 

Ife Wa Gbona, Folarin, Olorun Mi, 

and Eminado. The album was 

nominated for Best Album of the 

Year and Best R&B/Pop Album at 

the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment 

Awards. R.E.D., Savage’s second 

studio album, was released on 

December 19, 2015. The album’s 

singles included “My Darlin” and 

“Standing Ovation.” In June 2016, 

Savage and Roc Nation came to 

a management and publishing 

agreement. Her first EP, Sugarcane, 

was released in September 2017. 

R.E.D. and Sugarcane have 

received nominations for Best Album 

at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. 

Tiwa Savage happens to be the 

first female musician from Nigeria 

to receive a BET Award nomination 

in 2014. The same year, she took 

home the prize for best female at 

the Channel O Music Awards (2014). 

In 2018, she was also a candidate 

for the award. In 2014, she was 

nominated for the MTV European 

Music Award; she later won it in 

2018. 

When Savage won Best African 

Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Music 

Awards in November 2018, she 

created history. She disclosed her 

record deal with Universal Music 

Group and breakup with Mavin 

Records in May 2019. Savage’s 

music combines elements of 

afrobeats, R&B, pop, and hiphop. 

She sings in both English and 

Yoruba. Savage has won many 

honors for her contributions to the 

Nigerian music scene. She has 

supported programs that seek to 

empower young people, identify 

breast cancer, and raise money 

for the construction of schools in 

Nigeria. 

Career 

When Tiwa Savage was 

16 years old, her career 

officially began. Along with 

Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, 

Blu Cantrell, Emma Bunton, 

Kelly Clarkson, Andrea 

Bocelli, and Ms. Dynamite, 

she sang background vocals 

for the English singer George 

Michael. 

In 2006, She participated 

in an audition for the UK 

version of The X Factor. She 

advanced to the final 24 

contestants before being 

eliminated as the 12th. She 

had trouble handling the 

spotlight while competing. 

The singer entered into a 

production agreement with 

Sony/ATV Music Production 

in 2009. She was permitted 

to contribute to Babyface, 

Kat Deluna, Fantasia, 

Monica, and Mya as part 

of the agreement. Her 

collaboration with Fantasia 

on the song “Collard Greens 

& Cornbread” earned her 

a Grammy nomination in 

2010. Jaicko’s “Oh Yeah,” 

which features Snoop Dog, 

and Deluna’s “Push Push,” 

which features Akon, were 

both written by Tiwa Savage. 

She contributed background 

vocals to the I Look to You 

album by Whitney Houston 

in 2009. 

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REPORTAGE 

eLine 

Albums 

Once Upon a Time, Tiwa Savage’s 

debut studio album, saw the start of 

production in 2010. Tiwa returned 

to Nigeria in 2012 and signed 

a deal with Mavin Records after 

being encouraged by the country’s 

developing music scene. 

In 2012, she signed with 

Mavin Records and on the label’s 

compilation album Solar Plexus, she 

was one of the lead artists. In 2012, 

Savage made an appearance in 

the “Oyi” remix. She created her own 

version of the song before working 

with Flavour. 

In May 2013, she held an album 

listening event at the Wheatbaker 

Hotel in Ikoyi. She unveiled the 

complete track listing for the album 

and confirmed Iceberg Slim, 

Sarkodie, and General Pype as 

featured musicians during 

the listening party. The 

album was made available 

to Nigerians on July 3, 

2013. A day before it hit 

stores, it was accessible on 

iTunes. Savage chose the 

name Once Upon a Time 

to highlight the positive 

aspects of her life. By 

sharing with other aspiring 

musicians that she once 

dreamed of becoming a 

star as a young child from 

Isale Eko, she said she 

hoped to inspire them. The 

2014 Nigeria Entertainment 

Awards had Once Upon a 

Time up for Best Album of 

the Year. Additionally, it was a 2014 

Headies nominee for Best R&B/Pop 

Album. 


REPORTAGE 

On January 31, 2014, 

Tiwa Savage made the 

Spellz-produced song 

“Love in Yellow” available in 

celebration of Valentine’s 

Day. The music of the song 

has a classic Rhythm and 

Funk feel to it. The 2014 

Reekado Bank song “Turn It 

Up,” which included Savage, 

was produced by Don 

Jazzy. “Dorobucci,” a song 

produced by Don Jazzy and 

starring Savage, Don Jazzy, 

Dr. SID, D’Prince, Reekado 

Banks, Korede Bello, and 

Di’Ja, was made available 

by Mavin Records on May 

1. Savage performed at 

the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards 

on June 7, 2014, alongside Miguel, 

Flavour N’abania, Davido, Mafikizolo, 

Uhuru, and Oskido. 

For the DStv campaign in June 

2014, she collaborated on the song 

“Africa Rising” with Mi Casa, Lola 

Rae, Sarkodie, Diamond Platnumz, 

and Davido. The campaign aimed 

to motivate Africans to participate 

in neighborhood-based social 

investment programs. South African 

production company Callback 

Dreams shot and directed the music 

video for “Africa Rising.” At the Africa 

Rising launch event in Mauritius, 

the musicians gave the song a 

performance. 

Record By 

R.e.d. 

On December 19, 2015, 

Savage’s second studio album, 

R.E.D., was made available. 

R.E.D., which stands for romance, 

expression, and dance, is an 

acronym. Don Jazzy, Olamide, 

Dr. SID, Iceberg Slim, 2face Idibia, 

D’Prince, Busy Signal, and Reekado 

Banks are among the artists who 

appear on the 

album. Baby 

Fresh, Altims, 

Spellz, and P2J 

also contributed, 

with Don Jazzy 

serving as the 

main producer 

overall. “My 

Darlin” and 

“Standing 

Ovation,” two 

singles, were 

released to 

promote the 

album. 

Wizkid and 

P-Square provide 

guest vocals 

on the deluxe 

edition, which 

was released in February 2016. 

The 2016 Nigeria Entertainment 

Awards’ Best Album category 

included a nomination for R.E.D. 

When Savage was expecting 

her first child, she recorded the 

album. On December 21, 2015, 

MTN Music made the album 

freely downloadable for digital 

streaming. It rose to the top spot 

for most-streamed albums on 

Spotify in the first day after release. 

SUGARCANE 

ALBUM 

Tiwa Savage gave a 

performance at The O2’s Indigo 

arena on August 24, 2018. A few 

hours before the event, all entry 

tickets were gone. Don Jazzy, 

Reekado Banks, Di’Ja, Dr. SID, 

Awilo Longomba, Mystro, and the 

Alternate Sound Band all gave 

performances during the show. 

Savage opened a pop-up store 

on Berwick Street before the show. 

When she won Best African Act at 

the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards 

in November, she did so as the first 

woman ever. 

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REPORTAGE 

On December 2, 2018, Savage 

gave a performance as a part of 

the 2018 Global Citizen Festival: 

Mandela 100 at the FNB Stadium 

in Johannesburg, South Africa. The 

lineup of performers for the March 

13th Wireless Festival in 2019 has 

been expanded to include Savage. 

On May 2, 2019, Universal Music 

Group revealed that Savage had 

agreed to a seven-year publishing 

and distribution deal with the 

business. She further asserted that 

she had left Mavin Records. 

On September 5, 2019, Tiwa 

Savage’s “49-99,” her first song 

with Motown Records, was made 

available. The phrase “49 sittings, 

99 standing” from Fela Anikulapo 

Kuti’s 1978 hit song “Suffering and 

Smiling” is referenced in the song. 

Afrobeat, R&B, and pop elements 

are combined in “49-99” along 

with rhythmic percussion, humming 

background harmonies, and sharp 

snares. The “49-99” music video 

by Meji Alabi is a vibrant collage 

of imagery and symbolism. Eliot 

Elisofon’s iconic photographs of 

Congolese schoolgirls from 1972 

served as the inspiration for one 

of the video’s scenes. Savage’s 

long braids in another scene are 

reminiscent of Diana Ross’ floweraccented 

hairdo from the late 

1960s. 

On November 19, 2019, Celia 

Savage released “Attention,” a 

single made by Black Jheerze, and 

“Owo Mi Da,” a song made by 

Pheelz. While in “Owo Mi Da,” she 

criticizes an unnamed borrower, in 

“Attention,” she reprimands her 

love interest for failing to pay 

attention to their relationship. On 

the slow-burning ballad “Ekó” 

from Coldplay’s eighth studio 

album Everyday Life, Savage 

provided background vocals 

(2019). On August 18, 2020, Tiwa 

Savage unveiled the track listing 

for her upcoming album, Celia, 

and declared that it would be 

released on August 28. 


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REPORTAGE 

PERSONAL 

LIFE 

On November 23, 

2013, Tiwa Savage and 

Tunji Balogun ties the knot 

in a customary ceremony 

at the Ark in Lekki. On April 

26, 2014, the couple 

exchanged vows in a white 

ceremony at the Armani 

Hotel in Dubai. Savage and 

Balogun revealed they were 

expecting their first child 

together on January 1, 2015. 

Savage gave birth to their 

child six months later. On April 

28, 2016, Balogun accused 

his mother-in-law of witchcraft 

and his wife of adultery. Later, 

she refuted her husband’s 

accusations of adultery and 

instead blamed him for his 

financial mismanagement, 

drug use, and abandonment. 

She claimed to have 

divorced Tunji. 

On July 19, 2021, Tiwa’s 

father passed away after 

a protracted battle with an 

unidentified illness. 

SEX TAPE SAGA 

The contents of the leaked sex 

tape were later revealed to be 

sexual intercourse with Savage 

being a party to it and the identity 

of the male partner unknown on 

October 19, 2021. In an interview 

on October 8, 2021, Savage 

claimed that someone was trying 

to extort and blackmail her with 

a leaked sex tape of her and her 

boyfriend. 

Some fans have asserted 

that the leaked video was 

nothing more than a marketing 

gimmick in response to the sex 

tape controversy, which has 

drawn mixed reactions. While the 

majority of viewers and public 

figures disapproved of Savage’s 

sex video, other celebrities, such 

as Mercy Aigbe, Harrysong, and 

others, supported her on social 

media. 

Later, she posted a mysterious 

message on Instagram with the 

cryptic message, “Change that 

sh*t to the game and never talk 

about it again,” seemingly telling 

the audience to forget what they 

had seen. 

LIFE AS AN 

INFLUENCER 

In Nigeria, Tiwa Savage 

has taken part in a number of 

initiatives aimed at empowering 

young people and detecting 

breast cancer. She assisted in 

fund-raising for a neighborhood 

group that constructs schools. 

ENDORSEMENT 

In July 2013, Savage agreed 

to a 30-million-naira endorsement 

deal with MTN Nigeria. 

Additionally, she is supported by 

Pepsi, Forte Oil, and Maggi. 

In June 2016, Savage 

reportedly agreed to a 

management and publishing 

agreement with Roc Nation. She 

became the first Nigerian artist for 

the company on July 29, 2016, 

when she made the deal public 

on her Instagram account. 

NETWORTH 

Not only is Tiwa Savage one 

of the most well-known musicians 

from Nigeria, but she is also one 

of the richest. With a $9 million 

net worth, Tiwa Savage is the 

richest female singer in Nigeria, 

according to Forbes. 

SOCIAL MEDIA 

Tiwa Savage is a well-known 

musician with a sizable following 

abroad. She has 5.2 million 

Twitter followers and more than 

15 million Instagram followers. 

The following is a list of her social 

media accounts. 

Instagram: tiwasavage 

Twitter: @TiwaSavage 


FASHION 

Post-Covid 19 Thrill: 

6 

Top 

International 

Fashion 

Collections 

22/23 

Words by - Kabirat Opoola 

The 2022/2023 international 

fashion collection featured 

different creative, captivating, 

uniquely designed ready-towear 

outfits. Fashion designers 

and creative directors brought 

their A-game to the fashion world 

after the lockdown effect of the 

pandemic. 

The inspirations behind what 

GS has themed the ‘post covid 

collection’ was no doubt a burst 

of freshness which produced 

an equally captivating first post 

Covid19 collection. 

Moschino for example, 

introducing a nursery 

brand to the runway for its 

Spring-summer collection 

depicts a new life. Louis 

Vuitton similarly unveiled a 

collection incorporating the 

notion of time. 

Top luxury fashion houses 

including Fendi, Versace, 

Christian Dior, and Gucci 

all filled the runway with 

high-class looks bursting 

with new ideas. 

Here are our 6 top 

international fashion 

collections for 22/23: 

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FASHION 


FASHION ESCAPE 

Versace 

Popular Italian luxury fashion 

house and brand Versace 

unveiled its spring summer 

2022 collection during the Milan 

fashion week. 

The fashion house that deals 

majorly in ready-to-wear outfits and 

accessories debuted a collection 

of creative outfits and designs. 

The confluence of supermodels 

and celebrities including Dua Lipa, 

Naomi Campbell, Gigi Hadid, and 

Emily Ratajkowski almost broke the 

internet. 

The Versace spring summer 2022 

runway show opened with Dua lipa 

in a cut-out jacket and slashed skirt. 

The ready-to-wear collection 

featured a variety of themes. 

Corporate and casual outfits of 

different colours sauntered down 

the runaway. The collection includes 

both menswear and womenswear 

ready-to-wear outfits. 

Slashed skirts and gowns, colorful 

mini skirts and blazers, and 

patterned outfits enough to satisfy 

ones fashion desire. Creative 

director of the fashion house 

Donatella Versace knows how to 

capture attention with its young 

and playful outfits. The collection 

also consists of pajama sets, 

handkerchiefs, and bikini tops as 

well as patchworks. 

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Gucci 

Italian fashion house Gucci 

revealed its 2022 Spring 

Summer ready-to-wear 

collection to the public. The 

luxury fashion house which 

specializes in handbags, 

ready-to-wear outfits, footwear, 

and accessories unveiled its 

collection in Los Angeles. 

The collection titled, ‘Love 

parade ‘ is designed by the 

creative director of the fashion 

house Alessandro Michele. 

The collection was presented 

along Hollywood Boulevard in 

Los Angeles. 

Lace and lingerie-inspired styles 

were presented alongside 

Alessandro’s distinctive take on 

tailoring in a show that explored 

the many nuances of desire. 

Tailored pieces in iridescent 

fabrics, vintage-inspired belt 

buckles, the Gucci Diana tote 

embellished with a dragon 

print, ankle-high shoes with 

contrasting belts, cowboy hats, 

and geometric eyewear. The 

Gucci Spring Summer 2022 

collection also consists of fur 

coats styled in unique designs. 

Blazers, menswear collections 

were included in the love 

parade show. Alessandro 

made creative use of colour. 

combinations in his latest 

collection. 

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Dolce & 

Gabbana 

Dazzling fashion; the Dolce and 

Gabbana Spring Summer 

2022 collection features 

dazzling ready-to-wear outfits. The 

luxury fashion house maintained its 

reputation for mixing and matching 

some of its iconic colours. the 

use of camouflage outfits served 

as one of the highlights of the 

collection. 

The Dolce and Gabbana Spring- 

Summer Collection features 

creative styles designed with unique 

and high-quality features. The 

fashion house incorporated floral, 

graphics, animal prints, brocades, 

lingerie, denim, and jeweled fabrics 

into its spring-summer collection. 

“We thought we’d do something 

not similar, but in the same mood 

as that 2000 collection. We’re 

coming out of a dark time”— 

meaning the pandemic—“and we 

want to enjoy life. We want light.” 

Co-founder of the fashion house 

Gabbana revealed backstage. The 

post-pandemic collection features 

beaded fringe skirts, exaggerated 

shoulder crop tops, lace dresses, 

exposed lingerie, and logo 

underwear. Denim trousers were 

stressed and adorned with stones 

to give a dazzling look. the 21-yearold 

fashion house debuted an 

interesting and dazzling collection. 

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Louis 

Vuitton 

This season of Louis Vuitton 

Spring Summer’s ready-towear 

collection incorporated 

different creative designs to 

give an interesting result. French 

fashion designer and Creative 

Director of the fashion house 

Nicholas Ghesquière has been 

fascinated by the notion of 

time. 

The collection which was 

unveiled in the Louvre’s beautiful 

passage Richelieu left a lot in 

awe. 

The Louis Vuitton collection 

features an invitation to the 

grand ball of a time, uniting 

wardrobes of different eras while 

creating a fusion of different 

generations. 

With the fashion house 

celebrating the 200th year 

of its founder Louis Vuitton, 

Ghesquière had the opportunity 

to incorporate his love of 

time into the collection. Each 

garment had a unique feature 

that makes it captivating and 

difficult to ignore. 

For its spring and summer 

collection, the fashion house 

made use of satin, denim, 

sequin, silk, and leather 

fabrics designed into amazing 

creations. 

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Fendi 

The Fendi Spring Summer 2022 

ready-to-wear collection 

showed sophisticated and 

classy ready-to-wear outfits. The 

collection features an outfit you can 

wear as an elegant lady. The type 

of outfit you wear when you want 

to make an entrance into a formal 

environment director of the Fendi 

womenswear collection Kim Jones 

kicked off the Milan Fashion Week 

with high-class looks. The collection 

was the first in-person collection 

for Kim Jones after he became 

the creative director of the fashion 

house which was formerly occupied 

by the late Karl Lagerfeld 

The Fendi Soring-Summer 2022 

collection incorporated a lot of 

designs but was all based on 

simplicity and elegance. 

The fabric used includes silk fabric, 

cotton, fur, patterned fabric, 

and lace fabric. These Fabrics 

are incorporated into outfits like 

sleeveless silk gowns, flirty bralettes, 

and metallic party dresses. 

The runway show opened with a 

boxy white wrap coat, a tailored 

best suit, and the signature Fendi fur 

coat. 

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Moschino 

Moschino Spring Summer 

2022 collection 

introduces an entirely 

new concept we all weren’t 

expecting. Creative director of 

the fashion house Jeremy Scott 

introduces nursery brand to the 

runway for its spring-summer 

collection. The collection which 

debuted in Bryant Park during 

the New York Fashion Week 

pays homage to the childhood 

years of Jeremy Scott in New 

York, Circa in the 1990s. 

Scott in the show notes 

explained that the Spring 

Summer 2022 collection is 

proper but not exactly prim. 

He described the theme as a 

nursery rhyme and referred to it 

as a baby lady. 

Some elements such as 

babydoll coats, hot pants, and 

some animal characters were 

represented through fashion. 

The accessories used also 

complemented the fun of the 

collection. Colourful purses in 

different designs were rocked 

together. The runway show was 

opened by supermodel Gigi 

Hadid in a matching mini skirt 

suit and jacket. 

On the models were spotted 

outfits having animal 

characters. Elephants trunk, 

Bunny hair was designed to 

highlight some outfits. 

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Everything You Missed From 

Men’s Fashion 

Month SS23 

By Dan Robinson 

& Sasha Bokamoso 

Men’s Fashion Month 

has officially 

wrapped up and 

there was a lot that 

happened. Here’s everything 

you need to know about what 

happened at Men’s Fashion 

Month for SS23. 

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Milan 

The main message on Milan’s 

runways was earthy patterns 

inspired by the sea, earth, 

and classic silhouettes. 

Soft neutral designs were 

complemented by texture 

and souvenir accessories 

at the fashion capital and 

animal prints seen at Fendi 

and Etro, all signs of nostalgia 

reimagined. 

Versace burst onto the 

runway with the brand’s usual 

eccentric burst of colour, 

fitting for the heatwave that 

covered Milan. This time 

round Donatella Versace 

focused on eco-conscious, 

sustainable materials. 

Denim played a huge part 

in the lineup while heritage 

met the present at Dolce 

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& Gabbana as distressed 

short and macramé-wearing 

models walked down the 

runway. Tailoring was still very 

much apparent at Prada in 

head-to-toe fits for the backto-office 

goers – signature of 

Raf Simmons. Emporio Armani 

opted for the brands Sartorial 

roots in quintessential tailoring 

adding a new nomadic 

approach. 

Paris 

Over in Paris, the great 

outdoors dominated the city. 

Louis Vuitton reigned supreme 

at sending a marching 

band down the runway at 

the heart of the Louvre. The 

lineup was a colourful clash 

of oversized tailoring and 

floral prints. Outlandish paper 

plane shapes against a yellow 

brick road honoring the late 

designer Virgil Abloh’s legacy. 

Kendrick Lamar performed 

from the front row and sat 

among a lineup of stars. 

Models walked quite 

literally on water for Mathew 

Williams’ first stand-alone 

Menswear show at Givenchy, 

showcasing urban, laser-cut, 

sport and uniform-inspired 

pieces with the brand’s 

signature logo. Dior opted 

not to collaborate with a 

brand for SS23 and instead 

transported us to Normandy 

with lawns of wildflowers, 

blue skies, and a life-size 

reproduction of Christian 

Dior’s house. Dior’s signature 

style was apparent – tailoring 

mixed with streetwear was 

ever-present. Sporty bags and 

accessories complimented 

monochromatic looks. 

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Loewe sent out models 

wearing grass embroidered 

clothing and shoes grown 

with real plants. Creative 

Director JohnathanAnderson 

continued to explore nature 

and technology by teaming 

up with Spanish bio-designer 

Paula UlarguiEscalona to 

grow and water the collection 

over 20 days leading up to 

the show. Hermès focused 

on lightweight, weatherproof 

fabrics and superior 

craftsmanship, evoking 

feelings of the vacation and 

traveling spirit. 

Finally, huge crowds gathered 

outside the Palais de Tokyo 

to witness Celine’s return to 

the runway after over a twoyear 

hiatus. The collection 

closed Paris fashion week, 

referencing all-American rock 

star fashion, leather jackets, 

pointed-toe boots and 

ripped denim, reminiscent 

of Creative Director 

HeidSlimane’s signature LA 

style. 



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Handbag 

Day: Louis Vuitton 

Marelle Tote Bb 

For a day outing, the Louis 

Vuitton Marelle tote bag can 

be paired with a dress, a suit, 

or even a blazer and denim 

combination. The size of the 

tote bag is enough to carry 

all your business accessories. 

Night: Chanel 2.55 Handbag 

For an evening or night outfit, you need a 

classy mini handbag to accompany your 

beautiful dressing. 

The Chic List: 

Day And Night 

Looking good has an 

unexplainable feeling it 

gives. Apart from getting 

compliments you also find 

yourself happy and eager to 

explore the world. 

Finding the right outfit and 

pairing it with the right 

accessories gives a gorgeous 

result. Having a sophisticated 

and elegant look influences 

feelings like confidence and 

happiness . 

Dressing often depends on the 

event or occasion you want to 

attend. The way you dress to 

work during the day is different 

from how you dress for night 

outings. 

For a day outing, a smart or 

corporate outfit paired with 

the right accessories will do 

the trick while for an evening 

outfit, you can step up your 

style game a bit to something 

By Kabirat Opoola 2 

like a dress or even trousers 

and pair it with glittery, 

party accessories:The right 

accessory combination is 

what matters. 

Being fashionable consists of 

numerous things. You have 

to get your outfit right and 

also look for accessories 

to pair with it. Accessories 

like handbags, earrings, 

necklaces, and shoes all 

compliment an outfit. 

In most cases, the accessories 

used defines the type of 

look one wants to portray. 

Having a chic look requires 

one to incorporate different 

accessories into ones dressing. 

A complete outfit for example 

includes earring, necklace, 

shoe, bracelet, and handbag. 

Here in this Chic list are 10 

items for a glam look for the 

day and night. 

Belt 

Day: Dolce and Gabbana 

Leather belt with baroque 

DG logo 

For a day outing, the belt design should be 

kept classy and moderate. The dolce and 

Gabbana leather belt meets this requirement. 

Night: Moschino Chains 

Calfskin belt 

The Moschino chain belt can be worn to spice 

up a dress or give a dress a fitted look for 

evening wear. 

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Necklace 

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Earrings 

Day: Chanel Clip-on 

earrings 

Earrings are an important 

accessory that compliments 

the face and outfit. For a day 

casual, corporate, or formal 

look, the Chanel clip-on 

earrings will do the trick. 

Night: Moschino 

pacifier drop 

earrings 

A statement 

earrings also serve as 

one of the highlights 

of your dressing. The 

Moschino pacifier 

drop earrings can 

be the perfect 

accessory for 

evening wear. 

Day: Fendi Gold-coloured 

Fendace necklace 

The gold-coloured fendace necklace gives a 

simple yet elegant look. A perfect accessory to 

blend with your day Outfit. 

Night: Chanel bouton de 

Camélia choker 

For nightwear, 

sometimes you need 

a statement accessory 

to compliment your 

outfit the Chanel 

bouton de Camélia 

choker gives a chic 

and classy look. 

5 

Shoe 

Day: Louis 

Vuitton Archlight 

slingback pump 

For a day outing, it’s better to be on the 

safer side for the shoe style. The Louis Vuitton 

pump is comfortable and classy to wear. 

Night: Versace Medusa 

aevitas platform pumps 

Let go of all the work stress and have 

a fun night, the Versace Medusa 

platform shoes can be paired with a 

mini or maxi dress. 



Top 

Day: Chanel Crochet 

detailing Jumper 

The Chanel crochet top can 

be paired with a jean or a skirt 

for a day outing. The hairstyle 

for this outfit combination is best 

freestyled. 

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Night: Louis Vuitton 

open-back crop top 

For a date night or night out with 

friends, the Louis Vuitton openback 

crop top can be paired with 

jeans, pants, or a skirt and rocked 

alongside an elevated shoe. 

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Trouser 

Day: Fendi Tailored 

cropped trousers 

The Fendi Tailored cropped 

trousers can be paired with 

a white shirt or turtle neck 

and rocked alongside a 

pump, mules, or sneakers 

depending on the place 

you want to attend. 

Night: Dolce & 

Gabbana slit-cuffs 

high-waisted jeans 

The Dolce & Gabbana 

slit-cuffs high-waisted 

jeans can be paired 

with platform heels and 

cropped top and rocked 

for a night out with friends 

or for a date night. 

8 Skirt 

Day: Chanel Tweed Black 

and Multicolor Skirt 

The Chanel tweed black and 

multicolor skirt speaks of elegance 

and style. It is a perfect outfit for 

formal and corporate wear. 

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Dress 

Day: Moschino 

Cady Dress with 

bows 

The Moschino Cady 

Dress can be worn 

during the day for a 

casual, corporate, or 

formal outing. 

Night: 

Fendace 

dress in black 

viscose 

For an evening 

dress, the Fendace 

black dress gives 

an elegant yet 

sophisticated look. 

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Sneakers 

Day: Gucci Ace leather 

sneakers 

The Gucci sneakers can be paired 

with a jean, a dress, or a skirt 

and rocked stylishly for a day 

outing. 

Night: Versace tweed 

chain skirt 

The Versace tweed chain skirt 

can be paired with a crop top 

and a platform heel for a night 

out with friends 

Night: Fendi Force sneakers 

Sneakers are more of a day Outfit rather 

than a night outfit. However, the Fendi 

Force sneakers have an elevated 

height that can replace the heels. 

The sneakers can be paired with 

a mini dress or skirt 


Glam Mode 

FEATURE 

Winni 

Harlo 

By Chioma Esui 

Chantelle Whitney Brown- 

Young, known professionally as 

Winnie Harlow, is a Jamaican- 

Canadian fashion model and 

public spokesperson on the skin 

condition vitiligo. 

She gained prominence in 

2014 as a contestant on the 

21st cycle of the U.S. television 

series America’s Next Top Model. 

At the age of four she was 

diagnosed with vitiligo, an 

incurable skin pigmentation 

disease that causes colorless 

patches to develop on a 

person’s body. 

Winnie is the first model with 

vitiligo - a skin condition that 

causes patches of pigmentation 

loss on the skin - to walk the 

runway for the lingerie giant. 

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LIFESTYLE 

Benjamin 

Joseph 

One of the high flyers in the 

entertainment world is Benjamin 

Joseph. He is unquestionably a 

favorite of the film industry and a 

natural character at event anchoring 

and public speaking. His outward 

appearance does not 

always reveal some of 

the challenges he faced 

while working on his dream 

years ago, as they say, 

appearances can be 

deceiving. 

Check his full inspirational 

story below as captured by 

glamsquad; 

“Before acting, he worked 

as a bus driver, security 

guard, waiter, baker, and at 

Balogun, he sold shoes. 

The aforementioned 

incident serves as a reminder 

to us all to treat everyone 

with respect, regardless of 

their current situation. You 

never know when you might be shining 

the shoes of the Federal Republic of 

Nigeria’s next president. Be a person 

who respects themselves as well as 

others. 

Omotola 

Jalade- 

Ekehinde 

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Celebr 

Inspirin 

The actress is no doubt a living legend in the world 

of entertainment. Omotola has made an imprint 

on the world’s traditions and Nigerian culture from 

her earliest days in the acting industry to her current 

position. She formed a major inclusive part of Times 

Magazine’s list of the World’s Most Influential People 

in 2003. Such heights are unattainable for some 

presidents. 

The life of Omotola, on the other hand, has been 

a crucible one, from which she has emerged fine and 

refined like gold. Think about her inspirational lifestyle 

below; 

She, her mother and her two siblings were left with 

no choice but to scavenge for food on the streets. 

They would wait on the streets of affluent Nigerians 

in the hopes of receiving leftovers for the day, but 

they were frequently let down. Her perseverance and 

luck kept her from succumbing to the temptation to 

become a prostitute. Today, the rest is a story as she is 

regarded as a top notch celebrity. 

Without disputing facts, the joy 

of every human being on 

earth is to live a fulfilled life, 

despite the hurdles and challenges of 

life. The truth is that, some celebrities 

are regarded as role model because 

of their inspiring lifestyle. Some 

celebrities have been able to set a 

remarkable landmark for upcoming 

celebrities. 

It is pertinent to note that, many 

celebrities boast of inspiring lifestyles 

but few are touching. 

In this article, we are going to 

elucidate on top 10 celebrities with 

inspiring lifestyles as reported by 

glamsquad magazine. 

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Linda Ikeji 

The entrepreneur/celebrity 

blogger is a genius in addition 

to having a pretty face and a 

Coca-Cola body. But, like every 

other human being, she has an 

inspirational story as revealed 

below; 

Linda has shown the 

strength of a woman in 

overcoming the various 

challenges that life throws 

at her on a daily basis, from 

being admitted into a course 

she hate at the University 

of Lagos, to struggling as 

a writer in newsrooms, to 

modeling and finally selling 

beer as a waiter in hotels. She 

reveals how she usually leave 

lectures, check into a hotel, 

and sell beer from 1 to 10 

p.m. According to her, she 

explains that it was something 

she did for a while, but have 

to endure.” Today, she is regarded as 

an achiever by using her inspirational 

lifestyle to impact lives. 

ities With 

g Lifestyles 

Wizkid 

Unquestionably, Nigeria’s best and 

hottest entertainment star is WizKid. His 

real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. 

When he was 11 years old, Wizkid 

decided to follow his musical calling. It 

wasn’t as simple as you might think for Lil’ 

Prinz in the beginning. 

Wizzy, unlike some other artists, was 

not born with “golden spoons” and did 

not have billions in the bank accounts 

prior to entering the music world. In 

order to achieve his goals, he practically 

turned into a studio rat, sleeping and 

eating in well-known studios. These were 

the days of Surulere and Ojuelegba. 

He never accepted parental help or 

favours. 

He has shared stages with many 

of Nigeria’s top performers and his 

collaborations with well-known musicians 

like Drake have helped him gain 

international recognition. 

The truth is that Wizkid will always be 

celebrated in the world of entertainment 

because of his inspiring lifestyle. 

Patoranking 

The truth is that Patoranking formed 

a major inclusive part of celebrities 

with inspiring lifestyles. He is currently 

Nigeria’s most well-known reggae/ 

dancehall musician. Patoranking 

has demonstrated his versatility as 

well as the results of his labour as the 

spokesperson and brand ambassador 

for a number of prestigious companies 

and institutions. 

Now that people see the glitz and 

glamour that envelops and emanates 

from him, they wish their life was as 

glamorous as his. Before you become 

too enamored with the glory you 

perceive, let’s explore his inspirational 

lifestyle. 

He was a bricklayer before 

he entered the spotlight. If you’re 

wondering what it means, here it is: He 

was carrying “kponkpon” in addition to 

laying bricks. He supplemented his side 

hustle by selling rat poison on the street 

to support his family (he was the first 

born) and his musical career. No one is 

capable of helping him. 

The singer narrated that it took the 

grace of God before breaking limit and 

today he is regarded as role model with 

his inspirational lifestyle. 


LIFESTYLE 

In 1994, just three years before the first Harry Potter book, 

Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone, J.K. Rowling had 

recently divorced, was on government assistance and could 

barely afford to feed her baby. She couldn’t afford a computer, 

let alone the cost of photocopying the 90,000-word novel, so 

she manually typed out each version to send to publishers. 

Bloomsbury, a small London publisher, decided to give it another 

shot after the CEO’s eight-year-old daughter fell in love with it. 

Indeed, the story is worthy of emulation. 

J.K. Rowling 

When Stephen King first 

attempted to write, he was 

broke and struggled to survive. 

He worked multiple jobs to 

support family while pursuing 

craft work. He had to borrow 

wedding gowns and had given 

up on phone because it was 

too expensive. 

Because he received many 

rejection letters for his works, 

King devised a system for 

collecting them. 

In his words “By the time 

I was 14...the nail in my wall 

could no longer support the 

weight of the rejection slips 

impaled upon it,” he writes 

in his book On Writing. “I kept 

writing after I replaced the nail 

with a spike.” He received 60 

rejections before selling. “The 

Glass Floor,” his first short story, 

for $35. Carrie, his now-bestselling 

novel, did not take off 

right away. He finally sold it to 

Doubleday Publishing for a 

pittance of an advance after 

dozens of rejections, and the 

hardcover sold only 13,000 

copies—not great. However, 

Signet Books agreed to pay 

$400,000 for the paperback 

rights, with King receiving 

$200,000 of the proceeds. 

Tyler 

Perry 

Stephen King 

Perry is another movie 

star that had a difficult 

upbringing. As a child, he 

was physically and sexually 

abused, was expelled 

from high school, and 

attempted suicide twice— 

once as a preteen and 

again as an adult. When 

he was 23, he moved to 

Atlanta and worked odd 

jobs while pursuing his 

stage career. 

In 1992, he wrote, 

produced, and starred 

in his first theater 

production, “I Know I’ve 

Been Changed”, which 

was inspired in part by his 

difficult childhood. Perry 

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Carrey 

Jim 

Carrey Jim is another celebrity with an 

interesting lifestyle. When Carrey was 14, 

his father lost his job, causing his family 

to struggle. They moved into a VW van 

on the lawn of a relative, and the young 

aspiring comedian—who had mailed his 

resume to The Carroll Burnett Show when 

he was 10 years old—took an eight-hourper-day 

factory job after school to help 

make ends meet. 

At the age of 15, Carrey performed 

his comedy routine on stage for the first 

time in a suit made by his mother, and he 

was unfazed. He dropped out of school 

the following year, at the age of 16, to 

devote his full attention to comedy. He 

moved to Los Angeles soon after, where 

he would park on Mulholland Drive every 

night and fantasize about his future 

success. On one of these nights, he 

wrote himself a check for $10,000,000 

for “Acting Services Rendered,” dated 

Thanksgiving 1995. Just before that date, 

he made his money with Dumb and 

Dumber. He placed the deteriorated 

check he’d kept in his wallet the entire 

time in his father’s casket. 

t all of his savings into 

show, which bombed 

erably; the run lasted only 

e weekend, and only 30 

ople saw it. To make ends 

et, he kept up production 

taking on more odd 

s and sleeping in his car. 

ry finally broke through six 

rs later, when the show 

came a success during 

eventh season. He’s had 

ery successful career as 

irector, writer, and actor 

e then. In fact, Forbes 

med Perry the highestid 

man in entertainment 

011. 

Sarah 

Jessica 

Parker 

Parker was born as the youngest 

of four children in a poor coal-mining 

town in rural Ohio. Her parents 

divorced when she was two, and 

her mother remarried soon after, 

having four more children. Parker’s 

stepfather, a truck driver, was 

frequently out of work, so she began 

singing and dancing at a young age 

to supplement her mother’s teaching 

income and feed their 10-person 

family. 

Parker’s mother encouraged her 

children’s interest in the arts despite 

financial difficulties and occasional 

stints on welfare. Parker and his family 

relocated to Cincinnati, where he 

attended a ballet, music, and theater 

school on scholarship. Her family 

traveled to New York when she was 

11 years old Parker had to go to a 

Broadway audition. The trip was a 

success; she and her brother were 

both cast, and the family moved to 

New York. Parker worked hard and 

landed roles, eventually becoming 

the title character in the television 

phenomenon Sex and the City. 


BEAUTY 

10 

Makeup Esse 

Change 

Concealer 

Concealer is one of those 

basic makeup essentials to 

keep on you at all times (just 

in case). Choose a creamy 

formula that can hide undereye 

circles and uninvited 

blemishes. 

By Chioma Esui 

Makeup trends come and go, 

but some can stand the test 

of time. Whether it’s an all-time 

favorite designer lipstick or a 

‘can’t-live-without’ mascara, we 

all have beauty bag staples 

we’ve fallen in love with over 

and over again. 

Below are our top 10 makeup 

essentials that have changed 

our lives. Check them out! 

Neutral Eye Shadow 

A neutral beige or taupe eye 

shadow is an instant brightener 

when swiped across the upper 

lid. 

Blush Brush 

This brush is a bit smaller than your big 

powder brush and is the right size for dabbing 

the cheeks with color and blending along the 

cheekbones. 

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ntials That Have 

d Our Lives 

Blush 

When it comes to choosing a 

go-to blush, look for a warm tone 

that adds a splash of color to the 

apples of your cheeks (and a little 

life to your whole complexion). 

Lipstick 

How about some color? Lipstick (or tint, gloss, or 

stain, if you want a less saturated look) is the perfect 

antidote to the midweek blahs. You’ll be stunned 

what a swipe of color can do for your lips, face, and 

mood. Not feeling bold and bright at the moment? 

Opt for a natural pink or a nude lipstick instead. 

Fluffy 

Powder 

Brush 

Keep one big, 

rounded makeup 

brush to dust on 

setting powder once 

you’ve finished your 

makeup. 

Foundation 

Foundation is, well, the foundation 

of any makeup routine—basic or 

elaborate—but you don’t need to 

slather it all over your face. Just apply 

in places where you see uneven skin 

tone or discoloration. If you don’t need 

as much coverage as foundation 

provides or prefer something a little 

lighter, consider a tinted moisturizer 

instead. 

Mascara 

There’s no better way to wake up and define 

those eyes than by enhancing your lashes— 

and a good mascara is all you need. Stick 

with basic black mascara (or dark brown if 

you have light hair and lashes). It’s up to you 

whether or not you use waterproof mascara. 

Eye Liner 

You can use your 

darker shade of 

eye shadow as 

a liner along the 

lashes—or use a 

dark brown or black 

pencil to create a 

thin line that defines 

and enhances your 

eyes. 

Tweezers 

Keep a pair of 

tweezers in your 

makeup bag to 

clean up any stray 

hairs around your 

brows that show up 

in between brow 

appointments. 


FEATURE 

How Serena 

Williams Saved 

Her Own Life 

By Serena Williams 

Black women are nearly 

three times more likely to 

die after childbirth than 

white women. Serena 

Williams was almost one of 

them. Here, in her own words, 

she tells her story. 

My body has belonged to 

tennis for so long. I gripped 

my first racket at age 3 and 

played my first pro game at 

14. The sport has torn me up: 

I’ve rolled my ankles, busted 

my knees, played with a 

taped-up Achilles heel, and 

quit midgame from back 

spasms. I’ve suffered every 

injury imaginable, and I know 

my body. 

When I found out I was 

pregnant two days before 

the 2017 Australian Open, my 

body had already switched 

allegiances. Its purpose, as far 

as it was concerned, was to 

grow and nurture this baby that 

had seemingly materialized, 

unplanned. 

Being pregnant wasn’t 

something I could tell Alexis 

over the phone; I told him to fly 

out to Melbourne right away. 

When he got here, I handed 

him a paper bag filled with six 

positive pregnancy tests I had 

taken all in one afternoon. 

Of course, being pregnant 

didn’t mean I couldn’t play 

tennis. I was scheduled to 

compete at eight weeks along. I 

wasn’t sure how the Open would 

go; during training, I was getting 

more fatigued between points. 

Each morning—and I’m not a 

morning person to begin with—I 

was still determined to play fast 

and hard before the Melbourne 

heat socked me. I won seven 

matches, all in straight sets. 

Since I’ve had my baby, the 

stakes of the game have shifted 

for me. I have 23 Grand Slams to 

my name, more than any other 

active player. But winning is now 

a desire and no longer a need. 

I have a beautiful daughter at 

home; I still want the titles, the 

success, and the esteem, but 

it’s not my reason for waking up 

in the morning. There is more to 

teach her about this game than 

winning. 

I’ve learned to dust myself 

off after defeat, to stand up for 

what matters at any cost, to call 

out for what’s fair—even when 

it makes me unpopular. Giving 

birth to my baby, it turned out, 

was a test for how loud and how 

often I would have to call out 

before I was finally heard. 

“Giving birth to my baby, it 

turned out, was a test for how 

loud and how often I would have 

to call out before I was finally 

heard.” 

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Let’s go back to the 

beginning. My first trimester 

brought headaches and a weird 

metallic taste in my mouth, 

but all in all, I had a wonderful 

pregnancy. I guess I’m one of 

those women who likes being 

pregnant; I enjoyed the positive 

attention. 

I’m used to getting negative 

attention from the press and 

critics, but this was different. I 

settled into a whole new way of 

being. I was relaxed not playing: 

my life was just sitting at home, 

and it was wonderful. I still had 

plenty of work to do, but my 

focus narrowed to keeping 

myself healthy for the baby. 

Don’t ask me why, but I was 

obsessed with having the baby 

in September, so I put off the 

doctors when they wanted to 

induce me in late August. I finally 

went in on August 31, and they 

inserted a little pill inside of me 

to get things going. 

Contractions started shortly 

after that, and it was great! I 

know that’s not what people 

are supposed to say, but I was 

enjoying it, the work of labor. I 

was completely in the moment. 

I loved the cramps. I loved 

feeling my body trying to push 

the baby out. I wasn’t on an 


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epidural; to get through it, I 

was using my breath and all 

the techniques I’d learned 

from birth training (I had taken 

every birthing class that the 

hospital had to offer). 

By the next morning, the 

contractions were coming 

harder and faster. With each 

one, my baby’s heart rate 

plummeted. I was scared. I 

thought I should probably get 

an epidural, but I was still okay 

with the work so I didn’t. Every 

time the baby’s heart rate 

dropped, the nurses would 

come in and tell me to turn 

onto my side. The baby’s heart 

rate would go back up and 

everything seemed fine. I’d 

have another contraction, and 

baby’s heart rate would drop 

again, but I’d turn over and the 

rate would go back up, and so 

on and so forth. 

“Being an athlete is so often 

about controlling your body, 

wielding its power, but it’s 

also about knowing when to 

surrender.” 

Outside my birthing room, 

there were meetings going on 

without me—my husband was 

conferencing with the doctors. 

By this point, I was more than 

ready for the epidural, but after 

20 minutes, the doctor walked 

in, looked at me, and said, 

“We’re giving you a C-section.” 

She made it clear that there 

wasn’t time for an epidural or 

more pushing. 

I loved her confidence; 

had she given me the choice 

between more pushing or 

surgery, I would have been 

ruined. I’m not good at making 

decisions. In that moment, 

what I needed most was that 

calm, affirmative direction. 

Since it was my first child, I 

really wanted to have the 

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baby vaginally, but I thought 

to myself, “I’ve had so many 

surgeries, what’s another one?” 

Being an athlete is so often 

about controlling your body, 

wielding its power, but it’s 

also about knowing when to 

surrender. I was happy and 

relieved to let go; the energy in 

the room totally changed. We 

went from this intense, seemingly 

endless process to a clear plan 

for bringing this baby into the 

world. 

I was nervous about meeting 

my baby. Throughout my 

pregnancy, I’d never felt a 

connection with her. While I loved 

being pregnant, I didn’t have 

that amazing Oh my God, this 

is my baby moment, ever. It’s 

“Being an 

athlete is so often 

about controlling 

your body, 

wielding its power, 

but it’s also about 

knowing when to 

surrender.” 

something people don’t usually 

talk about, because we’re 

supposed to be in love from the 

first second. Yes, I was a lioness 

who would protect her baby at 

any cost, but I wasn’t gushing 

over her. I kept waiting to feel like 

I knew her during pregnancy, but 

the feeling never came. Some 

of my mom friends told me they 

didn’t feel the connection in the 

womb either, which made me 

feel better, but still, I longed for it. 

When I finally saw her—and 

I just knew it was going to be a 

girl, that was one thing I knew 

about her before we even had 

it confirmed—I loved 

her right away. It wasn’t 

exactly instantaneous, but 

it was there, and from that 

seed, it grew. I couldn’t 

stop staring at her, my 

Olympia. 

I spent the night in the 

hospital with my baby in 

the room. When I woke 

up, she was nestled in my 

arms. The rest of my body 

was paralyzed. I couldn’t 

get out of bed because my 

legs were still numb, but it didn’t 

matter. Alexis and I sat there, 

alone with our new baby. It was 

surreal to feel the presence of 

this third person in the room. Who 

was this new little creature? 

So much of what happened 

after that is still a blur. I may 

have passed out a few times. In 

my haze, I wondered if I should 

ask someone about my drip. 

In 2010, I learned I had blood 

clots in my lungs—clots that, 

had they not been caught in 

time, could have killed me. Ever 

since then, I’ve lived in fear of 

them returning. It wasn’t a 

one-off; I’m at high risk for 

blood clots. I asked a nurse, 

“When do I start my heparin 

drip? Shouldn’t I be on that 

now?” 

The response was, “Well, 

we don’t really know if 

that’s what you need to be 

on right now.” No one was 

really listening to what I was 

saying. The logic for not 

starting the blood thinners 

was that it could cause 

my C-section wound to bleed, 

which is true. Still, I felt it was 

important and kept pressing. All 

the while, I was in excruciating 

pain. I couldn’t move at all— 

not my legs, not my back, 

nothing. 

I began to cough. The 

nurses warned me that 

coughing might burst my 

stitches, but I couldn’t help it. 

The coughs became racking, 

full-body ordeals. Every time 

I coughed, sharp pains shot 

through my wound. 

The complete article 

appeared in the April 2022 

issue of ELLE. 


ENTERTAINMENT 

1. Peace Be Unto 

You (PBUY) - Asake 

YBNL record signee artist, Asake 

popularly known as “Mr Money” recently 

released another single on June 16, 2022. 

The new music ranks number one 

on Apple music’s top 100 as of the time 

of this article. Asake’s new tune “Peace 

Be Unto You (PBUY) has a familiar sound 

to “Palazzo” according to fans on social 

media. 

PBUY certainly carries the signature of 

the artist as it opens with a sound bite of 

the viral video of a policewoman shouting 

“help me” as she was being driven to an 

unknown destination. 

Top 10 

African Songs of 

2022 

By Deborah Dan-Awoh & Joy Uyi 

A 

round-up of new releases, 

collaborations and 

trending Nigerian songs 

from the beginning of the 

year according to streaming 

platforms like Apple, Spotify etc 

Without batting an eyelid, 

anyone would agree that 

Nigerian pop artists dominate 

the music conversations 

in sub-Saharan Africa, with 

groundbreaking streaming 

numbers and major 

collaborations with international 

counterparts. 

Especially with the 

inauguration of an Afrobeatsdedicated 

segment on 

America’s Billboard Charts-more 

Nigerian records will stand a 

greater chance to tilt towards 

global relevance 

Girlfriend - 

Ruger 

“Girlfriend” is a single 

from Ruger’s “Second 

Wave” deluxe album. 

The song currently ranks 

number two on Apple 

music’s top 100 in Nigeria. 

Ruger’s tune is a rhythmic 

body of work that will leave 

you swaying to its dance 

hall elements. 

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Woman - 

Omahlay 

A slow sensual rendition, of 

“Woman” by famous awardwinning 

Nigerian singer, Omah 

Lay narrates the story of love 

between the singer and his 

lover. This is Omah Lay’s first 

single this year after releasing 

his chart-topping Afrobeat 

song, Understand last year 

2021. 

The song, Woman is 

produced by P.Priime. 

Dada - Young Jonn feat 

Davido 

‘Dada’ is a scintillating collaboration of 30BG president 

Davido and Young Jonn that will leave anybody swaying to 

the beat. 

Talk about a party starter and Dada is blasting through 

the room. It’s no wonder that it is trending on both Apple 

music as top 100 Nigeria and Spotify’s hot hits Naija. 

Buga - Kizz Daniel feat 

Tekno 

Produced by Reward Beatz and co-produced 

by Blaise Beatz, Young Willis, and Micky Geetarist, Kizz 

Daniel’s song ‘Buga’ has become the song of the 

moment with trends on Tiktok at 2.4m, and on social 

media as a challenge. 

No doubt Kizz Daniel has a grand reputation for 

dishing spicy viral hits since he entered the music scene. 

The Afropop single is a follow-up on ‘Barnabas’ with 7 

tracks having a guest appearance from the ‘cavemen’’. 

‘Buga’ was recently rated the world’s top five Afrobeat 

trending globally. This report is according to Shazam, an 

app that identifies music, which has tagged the single 

as Most Shazamed Song in the world. 

Kizz Daniel’s masterpiece, Buga has also entered the 

lead song on Apple Music’s top 100 in Nigeria and top 

one among the top 100 on Apple in Kenya. 


ENTERTAINMENT 

Sugarcane (remix) 

- Camidoh feat King 

Promise, Mayorkun, 

Darkoo 

If you are a lover of good music 

then, this song by Camidoh is part of 

your playlist for the week. Sugarcane 

remix features great Ghanaian vocalists 

like King Promise alongside Darkoo and 

talented Nigerian singer Mayorkun. 

An incredible tune with a hook in the 

chorus this song ranks no. 7 on the Apple 

Music playlist and on TikTok it currently 

boasts of a 712k trend hashtag. 

Finesse - Pheelz 

(feat. BNXN) 

The year sure started on a good 

note with this buzzing single from 

Pheelz-one of Nigeria’s leading 

producers. 

With Buju’s sleek input on the 

new music, it didn’t take long for it 

to become the hottest song out in 

Nigeria so far. 

“Finesse” hit the viral mark soon 

after it was teased on TikTok by the 

producer. 

Pheelz set a new pace alongside 

a legion of men singing about living 

in the fast lane. Interestingly, “Finesse” 

became the most Shazamed song in 

the world within one week of release. 

It even began a social media 

trend with wonderful pop culture with 

quotes like “if I broke, na my business”. 

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Palazzo - DJ 

Spinall, Asake 

Palazzo is another hit 

single from the stables of DJ 

Spinall featuring vocals from 

Nigerian singer and YBNL’s, 

newly signed artiste, Asake. 

The mid-tempo song carries 

nuances of ‘Omo Ope’s’ 

rhythm. 

Palazzo alongside its 

stunning music video was 

directed by TG Omori. The 

record is co-produced by 

Magix Sticks and Spinall. 

mixed and mastered by 

Eskeez. 

Stand Strong - Davido 

feat Sunday service 

choir 

Davido’s collabo with the Sunday service 

choir adds the juice to this heavy piece 

of goodness called Stand strong. The Fall 

singer aimed for perfection because this 

song is nothing like we have seen from 

Davido. 

And that’s why as of the time of this post, 

anyone can say that Davido’s Stand strong 

produced by Pheelz has earned its place 

on Spotify’s top Naija hit songs list. 

Last Last - Burna Boy 

Grammy award-winning singer Burna boy seduced his fans with 

his new single Last Last of his anticipated album “Love Damini”. It was 

originally performed live during his Madison Square Garden (One Night 

In Space) show. 

Last Last lyrics hints at Burna’s failed relationship with Stefflon Don. 

E don cast (e don cast) Last last (last last) Na everybody go chop 

breakfast (na everybody go chop breakfast) Have to say bye bye oh 

Bye bye oh To the love of my life 

Anyways, the self-acclaimed African giant has his fans spellbound 

with this single. 


FEATURE 

– How We Can Support 

Trafficking in persons is a serious crime 

and a grave violation of human rights. 

Every year, thousands of men, women 

and children fall into the hands of 

traffickers, in their own countries and 

abroad. Almost every country in the world is 

affected by trafficking whether as a country 

of origin, transit or destination for victims. 

Most countries have national human 

trafficking laws but still people continue to 

be trafficked. To fight this heinous crime, in 

2013 the United Nations General Assembly 

declared the 30 July as the World Day 

Against Trafficking in Persons. 

This year the focus is on the first responders 

to human trafficking: the people who work 

in different sectors – identifying, supporting, 

counselling and seeking justice for victims 

of trafficking and challenging the 

impunity of the traffickers. 

On the Day, both the international 

community and civil society have 

the opportunity to reflect on what 

each of us can do to decrease 

vulnerabilities to trafficking, or 

the risks that follow from such 

vulnerabilities. 

The Long History of Human 

Trafficking 

People are trafficked for multiple 

reasons: sexual exploitation, forced 

labour, forced begging, forced 

marriage, selling children as child 

soldiers, as well as for removal of 

organs. Sexual exploitation is the 

most common form of exploitation 

followed by forced labour. 

Globally countries are 

detecting and reporting more 

victims and are convicting more 

traffickers than ever before. This 

might be the result of increased 

capacity to identify victims 

and/or the increased number 

of trafficked victims. In 2016, 

the total number of detected 

victims reported to the United 

Nations Office on Drugs and 

Crime (UNODC) was 25,000. 

“We need to do more to 

protect trafficking victims and 

prevent vulnerable people from 

being exploited by criminals. On 

this World Day against Trafficking 

in Persons, let us pledge to work 

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2022 

pandemic, these providers are 

keeping vital services going 

throughout the crisis – identifying 

victims, ensuring their access to 

justice, health, social assistance and 

protection, and preventing further 

abuse and exploitation”, Guterres 

stated. 

Secretary-General Guterres 

emphasized how the COVID-19 

pandemic has left millions of people 

at greater risk of being trafficked. 

In addition, the pandemic is hitting 

women and girls the hardest, who 

already account more than 70% of 

detected human trafficking. 

How You Can Get Involved? 

• Join the conversation 

and use the hashtags 

#EndHumanTrafficking and 

#HumanTrafficking on social 

media. 

• Highlight the work of first 

responders in your country, 

community or organization. 

• Donate to the United Nations 

Voluntary Trust Fund for 

Victims of Human Trafficking, 

which provides on-the-ground 

assistance and protection to 

victims of trafficking. 

• Join the Blue Heart campaign 

that is an awareness-raising 

initiative to fight human 

trafficking and its impacts on 

society. 

• On the 30 July, livestream a 

live virtual concert organized 

by UNODC. All the money 

raised will go to the United 

Nations Voluntary Trust Fund 

for Victims of Trafficking in 

Persons. 

Theme for 2022 World Day 

against Trafficking in Persons 

This year’s theme puts victims 

of human trafficking at the centre 

of the campaign and will highlight 

the importance of listening to and 

learning from survivors of human 

trafficking. 

The campaign portrays survivors 

as key actors in the fight against 

human trafficking and focusses 

on the crucial role they play in 

establishing effective measures 

to prevent this crime, identify and 

rescue victims and support them on 

their road to rehabilitation. 

Many victims of human trafficking 

have experienced ignorance or 

misunderstanding in their attempts to 

get help. They have had traumatic 

post-rescue experiences during 

identification interviews and legal 

proceedings. 

Some have faced revictimization 

and punishment for crimes they were 

forced to commit by their traffickers. 

Others have been subjected 

to stigmatization or received 

inadequate support. 

for inclusive societies and 

economies that leave no 

one behind”, United Nations 

Secretary-General, António 

Guterres said to mark the day. 

The COVID-19 & Human 

Trafficking 

The COVID-19 crisis 

has made the role of first 

responders to human 

trafficking even more vital, 

particularly as the restrictions 

imposed by the pandemic 

have made their work even 

more difficult. 

“Like the frontline heroes 

saving lives and sustaining 

our societies in the COVID-19 


HEALTH 

By Vrinda Garg 

T 

he world marks 28 July, each 

year, as World Hepatitis Day to 

raise awareness about this viral 

disease and work towards a 

hepatitis-free future. 

Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition 

of the liver, commonly caused by a viral 

infection. We recognise 28 July as World 

Hepatitis Day each year. The purpose is to 

raise awareness about this viral disease and 

achieve a hepatitis-free future. 

The theme for this year is “ Hepatitis can’t 

wait”, urging people to take immediate 

action as over 100 people die of hepatitis 

related illness every hour across the globe. 

According to the World Health 

Organization, globally, an estimated 296 

million people live with chronic hepatitis 

B and around 58 million live with chronic 

hepatitis C. 

In 2019 viral hepatitis caused nearly 

1.1 million deaths globally, despite the 

existence of safe and effective vaccines 

that can prevent hepatitis B and antiviral 

drugs that can manage chronic hepatitis B 

and cure most cases of hepatitis C. 

An estimated 60 million people in 

the Region live with chronic hepatitis B 

and around 10.5 million live with chronic 

hepatitis C. 

In 2019 around 180 000 people in the 

Region died of hepatitis B and about 38 

000 died of hepatitis C – both completely 

manageable. 

All You Ne 

Causes of Hepatitis 

Hepatitis is a communicable disease and has five 

main stains - A, B, C, D and E. Hepatitis A is a shortterm 

disease while B, C and D are more often than not 

chronic. Hepatitis E is usually acute but can be chronic 

and dangerous in pregnant women. 

Hepatitis A is usually transmitted through 

contaminated food or water, carrying traces of faeces 

from a person infected with this virus. 

Hepatitis B and C are transmitted through bodily 

fluids namely blood, semen, or vaginal secretions. 

Hepatitis D, also called Delta Hepatitis, is a blood 

borne disease and is contracted through direct 

contact with infected blood. 

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cirrhosis ( scarring of the liver), 

kidney disease or inflammation 

of blood vessels. 

Preventive 

measures 

You can avoid contracting 

Hepatitis A and B with a 

vaccine. Sharing of dirty 

needles to inject medicines 

or drugs; having protected 

intercourse and avoiding 

consumption of large amounts 

of alcohol are essential. 

It’s important to take 

precautions while getting 

tattoos or piercings; consume 

bottled water while travelling 

to areas with poor sanitation 

and to ensure that the food 

you consume is hygienic. Lastly, 

awareness is key. 

Educate yourself and those 

around you about the illness. 

In case you experience the 

symptoms, you must contact 

your healthcare provider. 

ed to Know 

Hepatitis E is a waterborne 

disease and is common in 

resource-poor countries that 

lack sanitation and clean water 

supply. 

Faulty autoimmune 

system response, excessive 

consumption of alcohol and 

other toxins can lead to non 

infectious hepatitis. 

Symptoms 

The chronic strains of the virus 

may show symptoms at a later 

stage. 

However, signs of acute 

hepatitis include fatigue, 

sudden weight loss, pale stool 

and dark coloured urine, loss 

of appetite, abdominal pain, 

yellowing of skin and eyes 

and other flu-like symptoms. 

These signs may not be very 

prominent in case of chronic 

hepatitis. 

The chronic strains of 

hepatitis interfere with the 

functioning of the liver and may 

lead to liver damage, cancer, 

Treatment 

Ultrasounds and blood tests 

are used to diagnose the 

disease. Although there is no 

specific treatment for Hepatitis 

A and B, most people are able 

to recover on their own with rest 

and hydration within a couple 

of weeks. 

Hepatitis C can be cured 

with antiviral medication. The 

treatment of Hepatitis D and E 

focuses on supportive care. 

Research is being done on 

therapies and medication that 

might help eliminate the virus. 

In instances where the virus 

causes excessive liver damage, 

the last resort is a liver transplant. 


HEALTH 

10 

Health & Wellness 

Tips for Every 

Woman 

Credit: Dr. Priyanka Marakini (BNYS), Alpa Momaya 

(B.Sc., PGD, RNC), Swati Shukla(PhD) 

Build a support circle 

Several research studies show that social circles of 

friends and family increase your likelihood of surviving 

health problems, increase your level of happiness and 

even help you live longer. The best way to build a support 

circle is to be a part of someone else’s support circle. 

That way you can be there for each other. You can also 

build a support circle by volunteering. This way you get to 

meet new people and also make new friends. Helping can 

mean as simple as picking up a friend’s child from school 

or even visiting your elderly neighbor for coffee. 

Balancing the demands of 

career, family, significant 

other, and sometimes 

even coping with societal 

pressures to look good or 

conduct oneself in a certain 

way can be quite draining for 

women. As she passes through 

several milestones in her life, it 

is necessary that every woman 

out there makes sure to put her 

health above everything else. 

Although ‘taking care of yourself’ 

doesn’t rank #1 in the priority list 

of most women out there, this 

year ‘It’s Time for You’ to take 

care of your health, your fitness, 

and prioritize yourself among 

other things. After all, all the 

people who do depend on you 

can only do so, if you are at the 

top of the pyramid in terms of 

health and wellness. 

To help women in their quest to 

take better care of themselves, 

we have compiled 10 health and 

fitness tips that will come use to 

women from all walks of life. 

These tips are based on 

information gathered from 

several sources and personal 

experiences. So, no matter 

what your age or overall health 

status is, these tips will help you 

increase your chances of better 

health and fitness all through 

your life. 

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Exercise 

Did you know heart disease 

is the leading cause of death 

among women? However, this 

disease can be kept at bay with 

exercise. Women must make 

sure to get at least 30 minutes of 

exercise every single day to keep 

the heart functioning properly. 

Aerobic exercise which includes 

walking, jogging, bicycling and 

dancing are good for women’s 

health. In fact, any form of 

physical exercise, even the usual 

running around to the grocery 

store is better than nothing. 

Ultimately, it’s all 

about you! 

One of the best health and 

fitness tips for women is to 

make time for “just you”. A 

happy and healthy woman 

is way more driven than a 

stressed-out one. The time 

you take out for yourself 

should be filled with what 

you want and the things you 

want to do, and you get to 

decide and dictate. A daily 

dose of just 10 minutes for 

yourself is one of the many 

healthy habits you can do 

every day that will keep you 

feeling you’re very best. 

Ladies, it’s called 

the most important 

meal of the day 

for a reason 

We, women, love reading up 

on health and fitness tips, but 

always feel we do not have 

the time to honor them. Well, 

it’s time we change that. 

Having breakfast not only 

provides you energy for the 

rest of the day but also kick 

starts your metabolism. So, it is 

very essential you keep aside 

15 minutes in the morning to 

make something healthy and 

set yourself up for a productive 

rest of the day. 


HEALTH 

Regular checkups 

This is one point that we cannot 

emphasize enough on! Health 

screenings are an important 

way to help recognize problems 

in the body – sometimes even 

before you show any signs or 

symptoms. Even if you feel well, 

early health checkups and 

screening tests can not only spot 

signs of serious diseases and 

conditions but also have a better 

chance of successfully curing or 

effectively treating them. Thus, we 

recommend that you schedule a 

checkup every year with a primary 

care doctor to stay on the safer 

side of things. 

Two most important 

minerals every woman 

needs 

Apart from calcium, Zinc and Magnesium 

are two other minerals that are most needed 

by women’s bodies. Consume Zinc, because 

a deficiency in this mineral impairs the 

immune system, which results in thinning of 

hair and acne. Magnesium, on the other 

hand, is most essential as it helps with sleep, 

bone health, and may also help in relieving 

premenstrual symptoms, anxiety, and 

migraines. 

Keep calm and hydrate 

This tip may seem basic, but it is one of the most crucial steps to a 

healthy life. Staying hydrated leads to healthy physical and mental 

functioning. Drinking lots of water during the day is also key to keeping 

yourself fit from the inside out. To avoid dehydration, it is best to carry a 

water bottle as a reminder. Hydrating yourself is also crucial to weight loss 

or maintenance because it not only reduces the feeling of hunger but 

also helps you eat less during meal times. 

Sleep solves 

everything 

Sleep is one of the best things 

women can get with all the busy 

schedules, cooking, and running 

around they do. For a productive 

day at home, or at work, or even 

at the gym, it is imperative that 

you get a good night’s sleep. 

Insufficient sleep not only brings 

down your productivity but also 

affects the mental and physical 

state of your body and overall 

well being. While 8 hours can be 

a luxury, a minimum of 6-7 hours 

is vital. So, do make sure to clock 

in those hours. 

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Eat well, live well, be well 

As women, many of us are prone to 

neglecting our own dietary needs. You may feel 

you need to put your family’s needs first or you 

are too busy to adhere to a set diet. However, 

you must ensure that you get all the nutrients 

you need from the foods you eat. You want to 

eat as close to a natural food diet as possible. 

That means a variety of fresh vegetables, 

fruits, whole grains, meat, fish, poultry, low-fat 

dairy products, and lots of nuts. Among other 

things, women, in general, need lots of calcium 

to build healthy bones and teeth to keep them 

strong as you age. Good sources of calcium 

include dairy products, grains, leafy green 

vegetables, tofu, and cabbage. 

Maintain a healthy weight 

Weight loss is a subject that runs in the minds of 

most women. Although quite distressing, reaching and 

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FOOD 

Kerala 

Chicken 

Roast 

By Chef Amaka Obiefuna 

A 

fried chicken recipe which is full of aromatic flavor and 

tangy spices. This dish brings out the authentic and 

most favourite south Indian spice of the dish. 

You can cook this dish easily at home for a dinner 

party as a side dish. It goes well with some rice as well as any 

Indian bread of your choice. 

Kerala chicken roast is a semi-dry, delicious blend of marinated 

and tender chicken, fried and sauteed with a spicy, tangy masala 

paste. 

Teamed up with some chillies, fried onions and lemon juice to 

bring out that extra zing in this dish. 

Ingredients of 

Kerala Chicken 

Roast 

• 1 Kg chicken 

• For the marination: 

• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 

• 1/4 tsp chilli powder 

• 1/4 tsp coriander powder 

• 1 tsp vinegar/lemon juice 

• 5 Garlic cloves 

• 3-5 Green chilliesto taste 

salt 

• For roasting: 

• 3 medium onions 

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• 1 large tomato (remove 

skin & make puree) 

• 2 Green chillies (slit) 

• 3 sprigs curry leaves 

• 1/4 tsp garam masala 

powder 

• 1/4 tsp pepper powder 

• 1 Lemon (juiced)Oil 

How to Make 

Kerala Chicken 

Roast 

1. Clean and cut the chicken 

into medium sized pieces. 

2. Make a paste of all the 

ingredients under marination. 

3. Marinate the chicken 

pieces with this paste and keep 

aside for an hour. 

4. Cut onions into very thin 

slices and fry in hot oil. Drain 

them and keep aside. 

5. Fry the chicken pieces in 

the same oil until almost done. 

Keep the pan covered so 

that the chicken does not get 

browned, but is cooked inside. 

Drain them and keep aside. 

6. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in another 

pan (You can use the same oil 

in which we fried the chicken 

pieces. This will enhance the 

flavour). Add slit green chillies and 

curry leaves. Saute for 1 minute. 

7. Add the tomato paste to 

this and saute for 1 minute. 

8. Now add the prepared 

chicken & roast until it is dry. 

9. Make sure that all the 

chicken pieces are well coated 

with the tomato paste. 

10. Sprinkle garam masala & 

pepper powder and mix well. 

11. Add lemon juice and mix 

well. Check for salt. Add a little if 

needed. 

12. Now add the fried onions 

and mix well. 

13. Tasty Kerala Chicken roast 

is ready. 

Recipe Notes: 

The taste makers in this dish 

are the fried onions and lemon 

juice. So, be generous when 

adding them. 


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