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CHIKA IKE IS STUNNING IN THE MAY/JUNE 2017 EDITION OF TODAY’S WOMAN MAGAZINE

From being a mere walk-on character to one of Nollywood’s famed actresses; from a fairy-tale marriage to a living nightmare, TW magazine describes their cover girl Chika Ike as “beautiful and brave” as she shares how she took on life’s curveballs and came out better than ever.

“I’ve learnt that in life, you should never give up. You see someone today, and you think that their story is easy… you don’t know what they have been through in the past,” she says.

Nollywood star Chika Ike covers TW Magazine's Latest Issue

Still, in the Nollywood scene, TW interviews Chiedozie “Sambasa” Nzeribe, the Slow Country lead actor who triple beat three Nollywood veterans to win the 2017 AMVCA for Best Actor in a Drama. The down to earth actor opens up about the origin of his peculiar name ‘Sambasa’, his rough days on the streets of Isolo, and the reason why love is on the shelf, for now…

The fashion editorial is filled with lots of Yummy Mummy goodness in the Practical Guide to Looking Good with a Bump. TW’s gorgeous models are regular Mums with a Bump, who share their pregnancy stories, struggles and all, while styled in trendy fashion pieces.

In the Beauty pages, they take on the issue of Product Counterfeiting. They give you practical tips on how to avoid buying counterfeit products, and they profile three of the most loved Nigerian brands, showing you the difference between the original and counterfeit products!!

The Straight Out Of Naija series continues, as TW shines a bright spotlight on six amazing businesses that will have you reaching for your wallets!

This is yet another great edition, available nationwide.

Credits
Cover Story: Syreeta E. Akinyede
Photography: TY Bello
Photography for Fashion spread: Studio 24

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ACID ATTACK SURVIVOR, AFTER UNDERGOING 17 SURGERIES ON HER FACE MARRIES THE LOVE OF HER LIFE

An Indian acid-attack victim whose face was severely deformed and needed 17 surgeries following the attack has finally married the love of her life.
The life of 26-year-old Lalita Ben Bansi, took a turn for the worse in 2012, when her cousin threw acid at her over some minor argument and had to undergo a successful 17 surgeries to partially fix her face.
She happily got married to her 27-year-old husband, Ravi Shankar, on Tuesday at the Thane court in Mumbai.
The fairytale between the duo all started with a wrong number. Lalita met Shankar over a call and over time they got to know each other better and blossomed their way by redefining relationship goals.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, an excited  Lalita said: ‘So many surgeries later, too, my face was deformed. In need for change, I moved from Azamgarh to Kalwa in Thane near Mumbai. Miracles do happen, who would have thought an acid attack and 17 surgeries later I would find love.
‘But it happened. And it all started with a wrong number,’ she added.
Shankar, who works at a private firm in Kandivli as a CCTV operator, and also owns a petrol pump in Ranchi, Jharkhand said he was full of love for Lalita from the onset and wanted her to believe that she deserve a better life.
‘I liked her from the beginning. I had to only convince my mother to accept my choice. I had to make Lalita believe that she too had the right to a better life. Looks are a matter of time. I have seen gorgeous- looking people parting ways after years of marriage. I had always thought I would break the monotony.
We will decide whether to settle in Mumbai or Ranchi depending on what Lalita wants’, he added.
According to Hindustan Times, the wedding was attended by a number of Bollywood stars, including actor Vivek Oberoi, who met Ms. Lalita at an event for acid-attack survivors.
In India, it is estimated that there are 1,000 acid attacks per year, with many unreported attacks.

 

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AUGUSTSECRETS TOYIN ONIGBANJO SET TO LAUNCH MEAL PLAN BOOK ON JUNE 10TH

Augustsecrets is a growing baby and toddler food solutions company with the goal of helping Nigerian mothers to feed their children healthier food options, rather than junk foods. It provides recipes online and runs a homemade food range of paps, locally-made cereals from everyday home-grown foodstuffs like vegetables, fruits, and grains. Its major strength is busy mothers with fussy eaters and children who are malnourished due to poverty and displacement.

Augustsecrets reaches more than 50,000 young mothers all over the world on social media with its recipes and cooking tips.

The Sample meal plan book is a simple guide to every Nigerian mother to feed their children with healthier meals from locally available foods, written by Oluwatoyin Onigbanjo a Mommy blogger , first runner-up in the first food art competition organized by Samsung Nigeria in 2016 who is passionate about helping Nigerian mothers feed their babies with healthier meals .The  Head Cook at Augustsecrets is set to launch this one of its kind meal book on the 10th of June 2017 at the Best western hotel , GRA  Ikeja,Lagos by 1pm.

The book contains dietician-approved meal plans for babies from 6 months to 5 years old, and it’s endorsed by the Ministry of Women Affairs and poverty Alleviation, the foreword was written by the Commissioner, Honorable Dr. (Mrs) Lola Akande.

According to the author, The Augustsecrets Meal Plan Book will help solve the problem of “what will I cook for my child to grow healthy?” Mothers often run out of meal ideas, the book profers simple, easy-to-follow ideas.

Esther Ijewere

Founder, Rubies Ink Initiative

For: August Secrets

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SOUTH AFRICAN MEDIA QUEEN BONANG MATHEBA COVERS DESTINY MAGAZINE’S JUNE 2017 ISSUE

Bonang Matheba stays working her magic with new major deals everywhere – book deals, TV show deals and beauty brand deals.

The South African star is the cover girl for Destiny magazine’s June 2017 issue and in the magazine she talks about how she’s changing gears and making exclusive new deals this year.

Destiny mag writes:

Bonang Matheba made a reported seven figures off her first Revlon deal as a global brand ambassador in 2014. So while it’s certainly a big deal to be getting her own Revlon range later this year, “Brand Bonang” is less about money and more about confidence and honesty with which she’s finally sharing her story, in the June issue of DESTINY!

See more photos from the cover shoot below.

Photo Credit: Twitter – @destinyconnect

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BEYONCÉ SHARES PHOTOS FROM HER AFRICA-INSPIRED ‘CARTER PUSH PARTY’

On Saturday Beyoncé celebrated her upcoming double bundle of joy with friends and family with a “Carter push party”

The star-studded event was attended by many of the singer’s a-list friends including her Destiny’s Child sisters Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, a pregnant Serena Williams and Lala Anthony.

As seen in a video posted by Beyoncé’s mother Tina the party was an African-themed family event, with lots of colorful African-inspired patterns.

The grammy award-winning artist shared more photos from her baby shower, showing off her huge baby bump with her husband Jay Z by her side.

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KATE HENSHAW, RITA DOMINIC, FUNKE AKINDELE BELLO, TOKE MAKINWA, JJC SKILLZ & MORE AT THE PREMIERE OF “INDUSTREET”

The highly anticipated TV drama series “Industreet” created & directed by JJC Skillz and produced by ace Nollywood actor, Funke Akindele Bello premiered over the weekend on the 19th of May, 2017 at the IMAX Cinemas in Lekki.

The premiere of the music-oriented TV drama which is set to start showing on the 26th of May 2017, was an interesting one, as many stars like Kate Henshaw, Toke Makinwa, Ariyike Akinbobola, Rita Dominic, Bolanle Olukanni, Linda Ejiofor, Akpororo, Lilian Afegbai, Lolo and more were in attendance.

JJC Skillz, Funke Akindele Bello

Cast of Industreet

Mo Eazy

Sonorous

Kate Henshaw, JJC Skillz, Funke Akindele Bello, Annie Idibia, Rita Dominic

Dede, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw

Kay Switch

Kemen

Kemen, Lilian Afegbai

Lilian Afegbai

Lolo

Toke Makinwa

Annie Idibia

Bolanle Olukanni

JJC Skillz, Leo Ugochukwu

Lilian Afegbai, Layole Oyatogun, Ariyike Akinbobola

Ariyike Akinbobola

Funke Akindele Bello

VJ Adams

Linda Ejiofor

Gemstones, Linda Ejiofor

Gemstones

Soledayo Adegbite

Layole Oyatogun

Mo Eazy

Leo Ugochukwu

JJC Skillz, Funke Akindele Bello

Mo Eazy, Ariyike Akinbobola, Toke Makinwa, Funke Akindele Bello, Mabel Makun, JJC Skillz

Joke Silva

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RIHANNA AND LUPITA NYONG’O TO CO-STAR IN NEW MOVIE FOLLOWING SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN

Last month, Twitter users started a campaign to have Grammy winner Rihanna co-star in a movie with Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o after a photo of the both of them was posted by one Twitter user. Another user quoted the tweet and said:

That comment caught the eye of the Oscar winning Kenyan star and she tagged Rihanna to the comment saying, “I’m down if you are @rihanna”. Rihanna replied her saying “I’m in Pit’z” (Lupita’s nickname).

Another fan mentioned the idea to Insecure producer Issa Rae and she instantly replied with a meme indicating that she’s down for it.

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that after dramatic negotiation session at the Cannes Film Festival, Netflix has nabbed the film project which is expected to be directed by Selma director Ava DuVernay, and Issa Rae is also said to be in talks for the screenplay.

Quoting sources, EW said Issa Rae is already working on the script and the studio is eyeing a production start of 2018 after DuVernay completes her current film.

 

Source: Bellanaija

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WOMEN PLEDGE TO BOOST LAGOS ECONOMIC GROWTH

A large number of women in politics, trade and business on Thursday said they would partner Lagos State in its quest for economic growth and development.

They added that such would ensure that oncoming generations of women found a space to fully realise their potential.

The women reached the resolution at a symposium organised by Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, in Lagos, as part of events to mark the 50th anniversary of the state

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Bolanle Ambode, at the event, with the theme, ‘The Contribution of Women to the Development of Lagos in the Past 50 Years,’ said women had played important roles in politics, commerce and other professions, adding that in the next 50 years, women would do more.

She said, “The women of Lagos State will not draw back. We will do more to help the state maintain its position as first among equals.”

The Deputy Governor, Idiat Adebule, said the anniversary was an avenue for women to do more, especially by supporting programmes of government.

She said, “The government will also provide opportunities so that more of our women can be actively involved in the process of decision-making.”

The Senator representing the Lagos Central Senatorial District, Oluremi Tinubu, said more could still be done to advance the cause of women and society.

“We still have some women without access to education, while others are desperately in need of support to lift them out of poverty.

“We must devise a holistic strategy to equip women to become more relevant,” Tinubu said.

Also in attendance at the symposium were the President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Nike Akande, and the Special Assistant to the President on Diapora Matters, Abike Dabiri-Erewa.

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9TO5CHICK EMPOWERMENT NETWORKING EVENT FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

Two of Nigeria’s foremost women empowerment platforms Inspired by Glory, a personal development hub for women and Her Network, a networking platform for women, recently hosted career women to an evening of networking games, career development conversations and lively debates.

9to5chick is a product of Inspired by Glory dedicated to providing skills for career women to thrive in the workplace. The aim of the event was to create opportunities for professional women to network within and outside their sectors, learn key tips to excel in their careers and discuss issues that impact directly on women in the workplace.

The event which took place at Eve Restaurant in Victoria Island, featured career development tips led by high powered career women such as Peace Hyde, Forbes West Africa Correspondent, who shared tips on networking tips for career women; Chioma Dike, Senior Special Assistant, Lagos State Ministry of Women’s Affairs, who spoke on how women can support each other in the workplace and Toyin Awesu, Head Marketing and Communications, United Capital, who shared visibility tips for career women.

The event also featured conversations, which tackled hot button career issues faced by women such as harassment and discrimination against women in the workplace and surviving in male dominated careers.

Participants at the event commended the organisers for a highly impactful event, with one attendee remarking “it was an evening well-spent, with stimulating conversations” and another noting “I didn’t expect to enjoy myself as much as I did, it was great learning from speakers while meeting and making new friends.”

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KADUNA HOLDS WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT, FLAGS OFF HEALTH CAMP

In order to better the lot of women in Kaduna State as well as improve upon healthcare and access to resources, the governor of Kaduna, Mallam Nasir El- Rufa’i and his wife Hadiza Isma El- Rufa’i held an empowerment summit during the week. The Kaduna Women Economic Empowerment Summit, in its second edition, had the theme, “Enabling Access & Participation: Linking Women to Resources”, and was held at Arewa House in Kaduna.

The event which drew the movers and shakers of the state focused on how to empower women so that they gain adequate financial independence as well as protecting the girl-child, whom is highly vulnerable and suspect to abuse.

The Honorable Commissioner, Kaduna State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Hafsat Mohammed Baba, stated that a healthy and empowered woman is the key to a prosperous future for the state and the society at large, which is why the state is working towards the agenda of gender and social inclusion policy to protect women and female children in the state with the support of the governor.

Partnering with the Kaduna State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development through its medical outreach project, the Power Oil Health Camp Project was on hand to provide free basic medical health check up for the indigenes. The collaboration was officially flagged off by Power Oil Health Team which is already active in 13 locations across the country, offering free basic medical health check up to communities in the area of BMI check, Blood pressure, free medical consultation and would be moving from one local government to the other in Kaduna together with a team of medical experts deployed by the Kaduna State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to conduct HIV & Malaria tests.

Commenting on the partnership, Amisha Chawla, Brand Manager, Power Oil said it meant a lot to the brand, as the long term plan is to cover the entire nation, especially the rural areas, promoting good eating habits and a healthy lifestyle amongst Nigerians.

The Honourable commissioner would join the team for mobilisation and to encourage women to take advantage of the opportunity of the free health checks so as to guard against avoidable diseases like hypertension and other heart related issues.

The Power Oil health camp is also in partnership with the Ogun State Ministry of Health and the State’s Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation as well as Edo Women for Agriculture.

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