Allure September 22 2013

September 22, 2013

LACE IS IT!

KAMORUDEEN ISHOLA ANIMASHAUN

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- A King With a Heart of Gold

EDITORREMMY DIAGBARE

DEPUTY EDITORJEMI EKUNKUNBOR

ASST. EDITORYEMISI SULEIMAN

CONTRIBUTORSPRINCESS KATE EMIKO

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...The greatness of a King is manifested in his works and evident in the lives of the people he governs. He becomes their leader, father and mentor as the responsibilities invested in him are great and almost endless. Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashuan is the Oloja of Epe, Arolugbade Elepe II is a man who started life with setbacks but overcame them despite the odds to become the man he is.

“Immature love says: ‘I love you because I need you.’ Mature love says ‘I need you because I love you”

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Jemi Ekunkunbor goes nosing, swirling and tasting delicious wines of the Cape lands

CAPE WINELANDS TOUR:

From the Table Bay Hotel, we took off for Stellenbosch home to many of the wineries. On the outskirt of this town, lies the famous Die Bergkelder- Fleur

du Cap founded in 1967. The one and a half hours drive, gave us a glimpse of what the vineyards look like. As you drive along, there are rows of neatly cultivated vineyards spread out in large hectres of land. Agriculture is huge in South Africa and the wine industry which makes up a sizeable percentage of the Agri-culture sector employs about 35,000 people. On arrival at Bergkelder-Fleur de Cap makers of the popular Amarula wines, we met Colin Bridger, the brand home manager who took us on a tour of the facility. Very knowledgeable in what he does, from him we learnt that that the cape was founded in 1652 by the Dutch as a refreshment station for ships bringing spices from the east. Whilst there, they start-ed growing grapes and from growing grapes, wine production started. This company we found out has been producing wine for over 350 years.

Our tour took us to the wine cellars where wines are stored in wooden barrels for mat-uration for between 4-8 months for white wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc) and 12-14 months for red wines (Cab-ernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Chiroz and Mer-lot). We also experienced the bottling process with machines churning out over 12,000 bot-

see the grapes as it was past harvest time. It is instructive to note that they were instrumen-tal to persuading grape growers in the late 70s to introduce the classic noble varietals to their vineyards such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

had to be paired with the right kind of food for

of us, beside chocolates, some of the foods for tasting were unfamiliar. But we got a sim-

meat and white wine with white meat (chicken,

Pinotage. Flu de Cap is currently distributing in Africa, London, Singapore etc. Having learnt the difference between a Pino-tage and a Sauvignon Blanc, we were better equipped when we got to the next winery, J.C. Le Roux the leading producer of sparkling wines in the Cape lands. Known for vintage wines and state of the art bottling machine, J.C. Le Roux produces 12 different kinds of

(Leda Maine) for which it is famous. Ranked 12th internationally, it is one of the biggest in South Africa standing on a 36 hectres of farm space.Very unique to J.C Le Roux is the elegantly furnished tasting room called, the Pink Room. It was a pretty room that lets in light and air, making the tasting very refreshing with the beautiful ambience. It was designed with the

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female gender in mind and we were told by Liandra Kotze that many girls come there to host small parties such as birthdays or bach-elorette parties. We wished we had this back home, it would have been a great place to host Patrick and Stella the love bird on the

Our visit here was capped with lunch. As usual, not all the listed items on the menu are familiar. But many of us are used to chicken salad and so we ordered smiling at the Chef who took our orders. Alas! When our order arrived, chicken salad was not as we knew it. We were hungry and had to eat, as our host had gone through so much to make our after-

direction of my colleague, Oscar, nothing was left on his plate and that drew laughter even

good time and as we headed for Boschendal Wines, we were hopeful that we would make a better choice at dinner.

The chilly spring cold had started to blow when we got to Boschendal. As we made a dash for the reception room, one could see

We were told later, that Guinea fowl which is

wild birds. So they run around freely in the

budget on white meat will be very low.We were received by Goncalo Faria Region-al Director, Africa and Middle East. Like all other wineries, getting their products into the

have relied on wines from France and Spain. But the South African wines are catching on

-vides a huge market for about any product. Boschendal like others is set to introduce its red wine come October. Their oldest wine is since 1978. A tour of the cellars, reveal more modern tanks. Wine tanks here are suspend-ed unlike others that are down. This innovative development has made Boschendal a model for others to copy.

The facility tour was followed by wine tast-ing. We had samples of their delicious white wine as well as red wine. Having become a pro at nosing and swirling the wine, one could tell a light wine from a full body wine. Done with the tasting, we were driven to the Boschendal Manor house where dinner was to be served. We were pleasantly surprised to be welcomed into this house that is 201 years old and still standing! The story of the Boschen-dal Manor House will be told in a subsequent edition. We got a full dose of history class from Rowena Petersen as she brought to the present, the Victorian lifestyle of the early oc-cupants of the Manor House. The excitement

and conversation continued into the night. When dinner was through we were reluc-tant to leave but grateful to the chef and the Boschendal family who had graciously hosted us. The taste of the beautiful Rose, the Blanc de noir will always be remembered.

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The greatness of a King is manifested in his works and evident in the lives of the

people he governs. He becomes their leader, father and mentor as the responsibilities invested in him are great and almost endless. Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashuan is the Oloja of Epe, Arolugbade Elepe II is a man who started life with setbacks but overcame them despite the odds

REPORTAGE

KAMORUDEEN ISHOLA ANIMASHAUN


to become the man he is.Epe land is not new to our

memories as they were once plagued with unrest and instability. Today, this town is rising as phoenix from the ashes to become a major player in terms of investment opportunities, human capital growth and a commercial hub that is expected to generate much needed revenue for Lagos state. With an international

airport in the cards as well as a free trade zone, the possibilities suddenly seem endless for thisonce volatile community. Allure’s Contrubuting Editor, LATASHA NGWUBE spent some time with the amiable Monarch talking to him about the emerging city and his role in the development, the responsibilities of a king and why he never counts his many children!

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If you can take your mind back to your childhood days are there any memories that stand out for you?

General

How old where you when this accident occurred?

Are there any particular words of wisdom you

pass on to your children?

Tell us a bit about your early career years?

How did you transition from businessman to Monarchy?

Paramount ruler?

Kingmakers and the community?I knew they were looking for someone for the position

but I just knew that we needed someone who was dynamic and educated that could push the community forward. I got a call saying I had been selected and to tell you the truth, I was going to run away to Cotonou. I was a man who had started his life as a husband and father at the time and my businesses were doing well. I did not need that hot seat as King because I thought the hassles would be too much for me. I wanted to resist it because I could not imagine leaving my businesses to come and sit in Epe.

had lost my dad by then and I hoped she would support my refusal. She said no and I was unhappy because I could not understand why she wanted me to accept this until an elderly man came to meet me in Lagos from Epe to explain to me about what had been predicted to my parents around when I had my accident. He told me what had been told to both my parents years ago and

destiny. I got in touch with my mother, I said “Mama, this is what I heard from Baba Dawodu”. She was quiet for like ten minutes before she now answered me and said “Yes I have heard about it before”. She prayed for me, it was then I accepted my position to the community. I surrendered myself to the people and though there were

It was far more than I could ever believe. Now I know

greatest arm chair critics but assuming this mantle, I now know how life really is. I have dealt with every kind of character imaginable. I have learnt how to see things through different eyes and from various perspectives

Glory be to God if you say you cannot do something and God has said you are the one, then believe me, you would do it! The courage would come and you would not know where it would come from because to be a Royal

of the whole community even before you think about your own family. You have to look into the problems of the community even if your wife and son are calling you. You have to see that problems within the community are solved before you come back home and say “Okay I

work, like when Pastors or Bishops or Alfas are called to

Can a King resign from the

That means there is something wrong somewhere. In the Yoruba land, I have never heard that a king

think that would happen, it is against tradition. Only God can remove unless you do something that is above or against the law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The truth is that, if there are any problems the other Obas would rally round and help solve the problem but no matter how critical, the situation is, I have never heard that a king resigned. A royal father can die but he cannot resign!!!

My primary responsibility is to look after my people and either good or bad I have to listen to their problems weighing out priority concerns to make sure I

paramount for any Royal Father to see that his domain is peaceful. Keeping peace in a community in Nigeria is not easy. Some community members would have problems and often times I have found it is necessary to

gainfully employed.

I work closely with the Local government Chairman and he works closely with me with all his Supervisors and Councilors. If there are any problems I let them know because moving Epe forward is a joint responsibility that requires team effort.

trade zone committee inaugurated by the Lagos State. The Epe people gave them the land to use and it was natural that I be a part of the committee. Lagos State government acquired the land because I talked to the people, explaining the need for development. They agreed that the time for development had come. This development is very important to our children because we have a lot of graduates who will be employed now with the new infrastructure coming our way. When we talk of Free Trade Zone, it is a big business attraction.

with the Lagos State government to ensure this project takes place. The people are getting their compensation individually from the State government not from Kabiyesi.

Oh yes! We have oil here. We also have the Lagoon and we have the Sea. The sea port is going on at the other side and people can invest in breweries as well as

well as pack other seafood. We have companies like Indomie already along this axis and many iron, textile and glass factories are trying to get in here too. We have the land capacity as well as the manpower to employ human capital.

Well, I believe the Federal government and State government is coming to our aid and the approval has been given as well as the land allocation for a power substation. We are still appealing to the federal government to hasten things to make sure that the project takes place. The land is there the Lagos state government has done everything necessary to make sure that the place is ready for use for the PHCN which I

think would soon take off. Once that happens the development would kick into the next phase and life in

generator?We have tourism! Our yearly festivals draw

thousands of people. Now they are trying to make sure that they do some roads, some event areas and some cultural centres. There is also the Water front development which is a serious tourism attraction area. We have the natural resources that are the Lagoon and we have Sea. With the right investments, sea ports can be built to aid importation and exportation, drawing more revenue for Epe.

zone constructions have started. A lot of people are trying buying properties along this area because they know development is coming here and how long would it be, before Epe becomes as vibrant as other cities in Lagos state. I believe in the words of His Excellency the Governor and I know this is something the government wants to urgently see take off.

Some of my hope is what the Lagos state Government is doing now, You see the Free Trade zone, the Airport and the Seaport. During my time, the LASU engineering site installed a campus here and more would still come.

engineering?It may or may not be.(laughter). That is a government

God that in my time, good change is coming for the people of Epe land.

My business suffered when I assumed this position

my people. It has been resuscitated with the assistance of my children. There are areas I can do and there are areas I cannot act since I am a Royal Father but my children take care of my businesses more than I do now.

Well, I know I have many children.

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Manchester United teams. (laughs).

Well I love my children. I love Gbolahan and I love the others too. I have doctors, I have Engineers, Chemical engineers and I even have one working in tax

daily rapport more than others because of my business

become a king before I named him “Gbolahan”. He is a good and sound business man.

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Well it is left for the people to judge and remember me by what I did and how lived. If I did good, the people would say it and if I did bad the people would say it. But I know I would leave a good legacy. Also my children will be here as testament to the training I instilled in them.


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Hello my dear readers, as September brings about the beginning of another school year for the kids so should we as adults restart our calendar year with healthier skin. Granted sunscreen helps to keep your skin healthy and beautiful, protecting it from the outside in—but certain foods can shield your skin from damage from the inside out. In fact, a study published in March 2010 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology supports the idea that certain vitamins do help to protect our skin. Better yet, many of the same foods that can boost your defenses against skin cancer will also help keep your skin looking younger and

have broken down 16 foods for beautiful radiant skin.

Consuming more lycopene—the carotenoid that makes tomatoes red—may protect your skin from sunburn. In one study, participants who

were exposed to UV light had almost 50 percent

juice daily, in addition to their regular diet, for 10 to

in the same study, those who received a lycopene

protected against sunburn.

2. Salmon

and eicosapentaenoic acids, respectively) found in salmon may shield cell walls from free-radical damage caused by

UV rays, according to a 2009 study in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers followed the eating habits of more than 1,100 adults for approximately

salmon—each week the development of precancerous

heart too.

3. PapayaPapaya is an excellent source

of vitamin C—and research suggests that vitamin C may help protect skin cells against sun damage

by promoting the repair

break the chemical bonds of skin cells, killing them

a multitude of cosmetics—of which some have been

go straight to the source for a tasty boost of vitamin C

4. CornCorn is an excellent source of lutein, a type of carotenoid. Like lycopene, lutein shields your skin from UV damage. If corn is out of season,

don’t hesitate to turn to frozen alternatives. Frozen vegetables may be even more healthful than some of the fresh produce sold in supermarkets, says Gene

by - Teri Mendes

For comments and questions please email [email protected], @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - it’s ta ta for now! XOXO

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TERI SpeaksDear Teri,

Is it good to eat 2 fried or boiled eggs for breakfast? And Is it good to eat eba for breakfast? Alex.

Dear Alex, Thank you for your mail. Eggs are high in cholesterol so except

you are under 21 years of age when you are most active to burn off, I would say 2 eggs a week maximum, preferably egg whites as the yolk is what’s high in cholesterol. Eba is a heavy meal, having said that eating it for breakfast is entirely optional, but may be best to eat after noon (12pm) and before six pm. Teri Mendes

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skin looking younger—and lower your risk of skin cancer—with these foods. Hope you

vegetables chosen for freezing tend to be processed at their peak ripeness, a time when—as a general rule—they are most nutrient-packed. So don’t be averse to buying from the usual supermarkets that import frozen corn into Nigeria.

5. EdamameEdamame also known as green beans or soy beans

antioxidants, scavenging for and mopping

up harmful free radicals caused by sun exposure.

collagen—which begins to decline starting in our twenties. I love this vegetable especially when am

together.

help to protect your skin against skin cancer.

damaged skin cells by blocking a protein that they

associate professor of dermatology at the University

were exposed to harmful sunburn-causing ultraviolet

7. GrapefruitGrapefruit gets its colour from lycopene, a carotenoid that may help to keep your skin smooth. In a study published in 2008 in the European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, researchers found that of the 20 individuals studied, those who had higher skin concentrations of lycopene had smoother skin. Particularly incorporating this fruit to

your breakfast is an added plus

8. Egg yolkEgg yolks contain the carotenoid

lutein, which like lycopene protects skin from UV damage. Lutein also helps to

keep eyes healthy—mounting research links lutein with

reduced risk for age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in people over 50. But remember 2 eggs a week is the recommended amount once you are over 21.

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ETIQUETTE STYLES FOR THE POLISHED PROFESSIONAL

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Like we have continuously pointed out, the place of Etiquette or Social skills in all aspects of our lives

cannot be downplayed.So for next few weeks, we would be looking at:

or could be said to have very powerful aura by their proper business

Chioma E. Okoye is a Corporate Etiquette expert; she is the Principal of the Diamond School of International protocol & Etiquette.

introduction etiquette.

Introductions must be made before any kind of meetings like Networking, events or Social business affairs takes place.

Unfortunately, not all professionals use Introduction opportunities to

as savvy business persons who stay

on top of Etiquette and Protocol. The act of proper business introduction is a learning process for an individual to stand out and become a gracious professional in navigating any social situation.

Imagine a scenario where you (as a representative of your renowned brand) attend a business networking gathering, and their high expectations

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WAYS TO FEEL AND LOOK BETTER INSTANTLY...

Good Health is not valued until sickness comes knocking!

1 BANISH BAD FATSWhat: Trans fats. These are formed when

vegetable oils are made into solid form through a chemical process called hydrogenization. They are by far one of the most seriously damaging parts of our diet!

Where: Used for many processed foods, especially snacks foods, candy bars, and fast foods industry. Also found in margarine and buttery spreads. Trans fats are cheap, they lengthen the shelf life of foods, and they keep

Why: The natural vegetable oils have gone through a harsh chemical process in order to be transformed into trans-fatty acids. These acids not only block us from absorbing and using essential fatty acids that we do need, they also disturb the makeup of our cells and are linked to a host of serious diseases, including cancer and diabetes. BAN IT FROM YOUR FOOD!

Avoid: Nutritional labels are required to include trans fats. Start checking the ingredients for the word hydrogenated, look at the caloric breakdown, and see how many everyday items are full of them. Restaurants, including fast-food joints, are harder to police.

Instead: Use real butter, not margarine, at home; avoid commercially produced snacks,

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baked goods, and fast food.It’s not just solid trans fats you have to be

wary of. The polyunsaturated vegetable oils that

they can easily go rancid, which creates damaging free radicals that can harm your cells. And they get damaged by high-heat cooking and further disrupt your cellular function.

One great change you can make in your diet is

are dampened, by a rude attitude of you walking straight to an individual

and immediately starting-up talks of business deals, without proper

it?Amazingly, it happens! And that is

the reason we have such tutorials as the subject of this discussion.

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to switch your fats. Stick with good-quality olive oil (extra virgin is best because it is processed in a gentler way). Buy only “expeller-pressed”

butter (organic or, better yet, raw organic if you

and delicious taste). And try a new contender in

saturated fat that is great for high-heat cooking. Also try walnut oil and almond oil for dressings and baking. Always store all cooking oils in dark containers so they don’t go rancid.

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preservatives added to processed food to make

last longer than nature would allow.Where: In many processed foods, from cereal

to condiments, to ice cream.Why: Can build up in your intestines and

cross through into your bloodstream, taxing the liver, which must detoxify them. If the liver gets overloaded with toxins from prolonged consumption of these foods, the additives start to circulate in the bloodstream and can lead to problems like skin disorders, weight gain, and possibly autoimmune disorders. In some

stimulants, your body starts depleting its own mineral supply. Also factor in the trash and waste

processed foods. Consuming lots of prepackaged food is not good either for your body or for the environment.

Avoid: Eat meals of whole foods closest to their original state whenever possible (like a home-roasted chicken, not boxed chicken stir-fry). Veto foods that look like nature wouldn’t have made them that way, and check the ingredients list for suspicious activity. Harmful nitrates, for example, are added to many lunch meats to make them look pink. Nix those brands.

TO BE CONTINUED...

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KIDSI recently attended a family function where all the kids received

monetary gifts. Immediately, my kids gave me the money they received to deposit in their piggy bank. By the following day, some of the other kids had used all their money to buy sweets and drinks from the corner store down the road. I introduced the concept of a piggy bank to my kids from a very early age and as a result, whenever they receive monetary gifts, they always insist I deposit it in the piggy bank. Not once do I recall my kids asking me to give them their money to buy sweets or toys. On

these kids may grow up with a habit of spending all they have and not knowing how to save or invest.

At what age should parents start teaching their kids about

Personally, I feel it is never too early to start teaching children about money. Once kids are able to talk, it is important to start introducing the concept of money, the value of money, how to manage money, how to make money as well as the importance of investing money.

Unfortunately, many of us were not taught by our parents and today

POCKET CEFINANby - Omilola Oshikoya

The Bible says “train a child in the way he/she should go and he would not depart from it.’ If we start teaching our kids from a very early age, it would become a lifestyle and they would grow up to be successful in handling money.

There are a lot of resources available to us as parents of this present generation. The internet provides access to unlimited resources and

part of family time, parents should also encourage their children to play

1.The concept and value of money2. The importance of budgeting and how to budget3 How to save

5 How to earn and make money6 How to manage money7 The importance of giving 8 The importance of investing.

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ALLURE PARTNERS IAAN TO HOLD NGO SUMMIT IN MARYLAND, USA

THE HALF OF A YELLOW SUN PREMIERE!

The maiden edition of International Association of Non-Governmental Organizations Summit which held in Maryland, United States of America between September 5 and 7, 2013 was a golden opportunity for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from developing countries to take stock on issues facing their different countries.

NGOs from the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa spent three days carefully assessing and proffering solutions to the many woes bedeviling developing countries.

The summit, which was co-sponsored by your development-friendly Allure and Arik Air, took place at the Hilton Hotel Rockvile, Maryland, USA. A welcome cocktail was held on September 4 to get participants acquainted and for networking.

The summit opened the following day with an endorsement by the Mayor of Maryland, Mr. John McDonough. Reading a formal letter of endorsement, which he formally presented to Mrs. Joyce Halliday, Chair of the Summit, Mr. John McDonough said the city of Maryland was in total agreement with the aims of IAAN, which was to focus attention on the plight of the participating regions while creating a platform for NGOs to network with donors.

Here are some of the participants at the summit.

The 38th Annual Toronto International Film Festival kicked off the previous week as movie makers, actors and agents flooded the city. One of the most talked about movies of the festival was none other than “Half of A Yellow Sun” a screenplay based on Chimamanda Adichie’s award winning book. The movie is directed by prolific UK based playwright, Biyi Bandele and produced by Andrea Calderwood. The British/Nigerian co-production was shot at the Tinapa Film Studios in Calabar and in London.

The movie which premiered at the Winter Garden Theatre, Toronto was a momentous occasion for Nigeria’s booming film industry bring the first ever red-carpet screening of a Nigerian film at a leading international film festival and is a befitting debut for the sensational, one-of-kind, iconic production. British-born Nigerian actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose, John Boyega and top Nollywood actors Genevieve Nnaji as well as Onyeka Onwenu are all starring in the movie and were present at the event.

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By - Remmy Diagbare

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GENEVIEVE NNAJIWALE OJO AND BEN ONONOYEWANDE SADIKU ANDMUKHTAR BAKARE

ANIKA NONI-ROSE, CHIWETEL EJIOFOR, THANDIE NEWTON

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AMB. HUBERT CHARLES (AMB. COMMONWEALTH OFDOMINICA), HER EXCELLENCY JACINTHHENRY-MARTIN (AMB. ST. KITTS AND NEVIS) OYO.

BOLA FASHOLA, REMMY DIAGBARE, DR ABAYOMIAJAYI, DEBOWALE SANGOSANYA

L-R- MAYOR WALTER LEE JAMES JR (MAYOR OFBLADENSBURG, DM), CROSS RIVER, DR ANU ESUOLA.

ROGER R. JEAN-CHARLES, JOYCE

SAMUEL ADENIJI, DR ESUOLA, DR EMMANUEL ORITSEJAFOR, OYO,JUMOKE, DOLAPO OYEDIPE, BF, NGOZI.

MRS BOLA FASHOLA ANDMS BISI FAGBOHUN

JOHN P. MCDONOUGH (SEC OF STATE OF MARYLAND)AND MRS REMMY DIAGBARE

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