Happy Weekends, WORriors! On today’s edition of #OwambeSaturday, we bring to you gorgeous photos that proves that Turban is back again to dominate the fashion scene as fashion lovers are now ditching scarfs and geles for turban. Check out photos below to inspire your next Owambe look! Enjoy!
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Anok Yai, a sophomore at Plymouth State University has signed a modelling contract days after her photo went viral online.
The stunning model last weekend attended the historically Black university’s homecoming festivities when she was spotted and photographed by Stephen Hall who was taking photos of stylish attendees.
After snapping a photo of Yai, Hall posted the photo to his Instagram account with the caption:
“Saw her right at the end of Yardfest. Stunning @anokyai”
Surprisingly, Anok on Tuesday, signed a major modelling contract with Next Models and she is so excited about it.
In an interview with The Boston Globe, she talked about how she had never thought the photo could go viral but had experienced something entirely different from her imaginations. After receiving over 13,000 likes, the photo however ended up going viral.
In her words:
“My phone just started vibrating rapidly for a long, long time. At first, I honestly thought someone made a meme of me or something.”
We have the post with the announcement below:
culled from fabwoman.ng
Hello ladies! Pulseng has come up with a list of foods to help make your menstrual period less painful and more comfortable. If you suffer from heavy, painful periods, this article is for you.
A few dietary changes could help to make this time of the month stress-free.
Here are five foods to eat around your period:
Sipping on ginger tea may help to ease painful abdominal cramping.
Ginger manages to reduce pain as effectively as the drugs mefenamic acid (an anti-inflammatory painkiller) and ibuprofen. To make ginger tea, peel a thumb-sized piece of root ginger, slice, and steep in hot water with a slice of lemon for 5 minutes.
Walmart and Whole Foods have issued recalls on certain vegetable products.
Kale, spinach and broccoli are all high in anti-cramping mineral magnesium. They also contain vitamins A, C, B6 and E, calcium and potassium- nutrients that have all been shown to help alleviate PMS symptoms.
Full of calcium which has been found to help ease menstrual cramps. Not only that, one large study found a diet with calcium-rich dairy products lowered the risk of developing PMS by as much as 40%. Yogurt always contains “friendly” bacteria which supports a healthy digestive system and may help to ease persistent bloating.
Studies have shown that women who consume the most omega-3s have milder period pain. Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout and sardines are packed full of these wonderful anti-inflammatory fats.
Aim to eat oily fish at least twice a week, and to further boost your omega-3s, flax seeds, walnuts and omega-3 enriched eggs are all good sources.
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Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of United State said at the first Obama Foundation international summit which held on Wednesday, the 1st of November that parents were the ones who created gender inequality by raising their children differently.
She was of the opinion that men are raised to be babies and protected by women , who are brought up to be strong.
The First Lady also asserted that that men are ‘entitled and self-righteous’ because women protect them too much.
The couple’s plans to invite civic leaders to Chicago for a summit was primarily in order for them to exchange ideas and plan ways to solve some of the world’s common problems.
The former president said the summit would bring “hundreds of leaders from all around the world for a hands-on exchange of ideas.” and this is exactly what happened.
Here are some interesting things Michelle said in her chat.
“My parents helped us to grow. They were raised in the Jim Crow period but they encouraged us to rise above being black.”
Michelle asserted that she and her husband make a powerful team and work so well together because he operates with his head while she operates with her heart.
It’s like the problem in the world today is we love our boys, and we raise our girls,’
‘We raise them to be strong, and sometimes we take care not to hurt men – and I think we pay for that a little bit.
‘Are we protecting our men too much so they feel a little entitled and self-righteous sometimes? But, that’s kind of on us too as women and mothers, as we nurture men and push girls to be perfect.’
“Y’all should get you some friends,” “And talk to each other, because that’s the other thing [women] do — we straighten each other out on some things, our girlfriends.”
“We have to raise our children to be compassionate and that is not different with sexes. Our view is that parents should encourage their kids to be responsible”
culled from fabwoman.ng
Tonto Dikeh is sure ready to kick out hunger in conjunction with The Kokun Foundation though she also has her own foundation.
The Tonto Dikeh Foundation is a non governmental organisation founded by the popular Talented African actress which focuses on giving support to young girls who has been either raped, molested or assaulted.
Kokun foundation who shared the photos wrote:
Beautiful Thursday morning with Our Special People! Today was an amazing day because we have enough food.. Our daily mission is simple, to put food in table of our hungry neighbours and everyone struggling with hunger. Lets Do more than talk because Promises will not end hunger and Let’s ensure that know family or anyone around us goes hungry….. #share Happiness. # End Hunger #Food is Right For Everyone… With @tontolet
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Hello WORriors! It’s #ThrowbackThursday and we are throwing back these old photos of Ghanian actress and movie producer, Yvonne Nelson!
Award-winning singer and actress, Selena Gomez is Billboard’s 2017 Woman of the Year. The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by the president of The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group, John Amato.
“Not only is Selena soaring on the charts, but she continuously inspires young women everywhere to be authentic, give back and to not be afraid to use their voice.”
“She is never afraid to speak her mind and has used her platform to advocate for the needs of others. We are thrilled to be able to honor her as our Woman of the Year,” the statement said.
The singer will be honored with the award at the Women in Music dinner at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood on Nov. 30. The event will be held in conjunction with the release of Billboard’s Women in Music issue and also honor the most powerful female executives in the industry.
Over the years the American singer dominated the charts with Top 40 hits including “Bad Liar,” “Fetish” (featuring Gucci Mane), and “It Ain’t Me,” a collaboration with Kygo that became one of 2017’s biggest international hit songs with over half a billion streams since its release.
Selena Gomez will join an all-star cast of the previous Woman of the Year honorees including Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Pink, Katy Perry, Fergie, Beyoncé and last year’s winner, Madonna.
Mary Olushoga, Founder of the African Women Power (AWP) Network won the empowerment award at the recently concluded AWIEF conference, which took place in Cape Town, South Africa. AWIEF, which stands for the Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum is a Pan-African initiative and platform created to bring attention and focus to the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit the African woman possesses while exploring obstacles that may stop her from breaking down barriers and prevent her from reaching her maximum potential in society.
Irene Ochem, Founder of AWIEF states,
“entrepreneurship is indispensable to the economic development of a nation and innovation is a key factor for business growth. Having an innovative approach creates more opportunities for business success. Entrepreneurship when combined with innovation creates a powerful tool for unlocking potentials that will foster the financial and economic empowerment of the African woman. We are indeed delighted and honored to present this award to Mary Olushoga for her work towards supporting and empowering the African woman.”
Rihanna wows on the cover of Vogue Arabia as she channels Queen Nefertiti on the cover of the mag.
The incredible shoot channeling one of Egypt’s most-celebrated figures was done by Greg Kadel.
It is believed that the shoot was inspired by Rihanna’s tattoo of Nefertiti, who ruled Egypt alongside her husband Pharaoh Akhenaten, almost 3,500 years ago.
Rihanna channels Egyptian Queen Nefertiti for Vogue Arabia
Despite her reign dating back thousands of years, Neferneferuaten Nefertiti remains one of the Middle East’s most beloved icons. She was known for her unmatched beauty, and had a very active role in the country’s political sphere. It is believed she gave mankind an early lesson in women empowerment.
Speaking about the exciting shoot, Vogue Arabia editor Manuel Arnaut said: “We are dedicating the issue to strong and dynamic women who are changing the world.
“Rihanna, our cover star, is one of them. Not only is she one of the most successful pop icons ever, shaping the entertainment industry with her powerful tunes and unique sense of style, she is also an advocate for diversity.
“With a crown designed by Faeth Millinery, Rihanna pays homage to this unforgettable queen, who still reigns as one of Ancient Egypt’s most celebrated figures.”
Sandra Aguebor is the founder of the Lady Mechanic Initiative (LMI) and the CEO of Sandex Car Care Garage. She is the first female mechanic in Nigeria.
A native of Benin city, Edo state, The first lady mechanic in Nigeria was born in the 70s into the family of late Mr. & Mrs. R.A Aguebor. She is a graduate from Auchi Polythenic and she also has a degree from The Goethe Institute, a German school based in Lagos State.
Sandra who has been a mechanic for 32 years started her own garage, Sandex Care Care Garage 22 years ago.
Against the will of her mother, who thought it shameful for a woman to be a mechanic, Sandra started training to be a mechanic at the age of 14 with the support of her father. He had been out of the country a couple of times and had seen female aeronautic engineers, hence he didn’t see why his daughter couldn’t be an automobile mechanic if she wanted to. So he took her to the workshop where he fixed his car and, according to Sandra, once they arrived the workshop, she immediately fell in love with a dismantled car engine and refused to leave. Thus began her training. And although she was still in secondary school, everyday she would leave for her mechanic training after school hours.
In an interview with Aljazeera, she said;
“When I opened my shop, my name was all over town, “If you go to the Lady Mechanic, your car will be well taken care of …” I started getting [so many] jobs, I could not cope anymore, I had to employ somebody. That birthed the idea of an empowerment programme, I thought why not start empowering women to be mechanics so that they can open up their own shops”.
Sandra started her empowerment programme training 7 girls and a boy; and overtime, successfully built a network of female mechanics that is fast spreading from city to city in Nigeria.
Her lady mechanic Initiative is dedicated to training orphans, former sex workers, school dropouts, single mothers and victims of trafficking to become mechanics. According to her, “Lady Mechanic focuses on the poor.”
Sandra and her trainees usually embark on campaign drives where they spread the gospel of the initiative, speaking to young women and encouraging them to become Lady Mechanics.
Just recently, the executive Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode announced Sandra as the inspirational woman award recipient, for her continuous effort in empowering many young ladies.
Several international organizations like BBC World News, The New York Times, The South Africa Broadcasting Cooperation, The CNN World News, the Voice of Africa, etc have shown quite a number of documentaries on her.
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