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...NOT IN THISDAY STYLE? THEN YOU’RE NOT IN STYLE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 THE NATURAL WOMAN K E E P I N G I T R E A L ! THE NATURAL WOMAN

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THISDAY STYLEFASHION DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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EDITOR PRINT OLUFUNKE BABS-KUFEJI

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There are certain looks or styles that reign over a period of time but some people know what looks to embrace and which ones

to wisely steer away from. Another thing that truly impresses me are women that wear little or no makeup. They just cleverly highlight their pluses and look so natural. This same theme also applies to natural hair.

Now, l am first to admit that not all women are blessed with lustrous locks and as such cannot pull this look off. But there is

something about a full ‘fro that commands attention. The bounce and richness in texture is very appealing. But do not be fooled,

maintaining natural hair is not an easy task! You also have to be quite innovative with the albeit restricted styles available. But one thing you have

to give women who adorn it, is their air of confidence. They seem to send the ‘I-am-a-natural-black-woman’ message so strongly which makes them rather appealing to the eye! They flaunt their crowing glory for all to see and you cannot but admire their courage for breaking away from the norm. The Natural Woman is proud of her roots and not afraid to flaunt it!

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It was a fusion of cultures as the city of Abuja played host to the 5th edition of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum. The Forum hosted 5 African Presidents, 60 speakers across 3 continents, private sector leaders, international organisations and thousands of young African entrepreneurs gathered at the iconic Transcorp Hilton on July 26 & 27 attending what has become the most influential gathering of the African entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Moderated by renowned American journalist and one of CNN’s show hosts, Fareed Zakari, the speakers on the Presidential Debate include H.E. Paul Kagame, President, Republic of Rwanda; H.E. Macky Sall, President, Republic of Senegal; H.E. Félix Tshisekedi, President, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); H.E. (Prof.) Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria; and Hon (Dr.) Ruhakana Rugunda, Prime Minister, Republic of Uganda, representing the President of Uganda, H.E. Yowveri Museveni.

TEF Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, CON, led the private sector panel. The panel on healthcare was moderated by Dr. Awele Elumelu, Trustee, Tony Elumelu Foundation and Founder/CEO, Avon Medical Practice, and featured speakers from development organisations and First Ladies of several African countries.

On the sidelines, the UBA Marketplace showcased the products and creativity of African entrepreneurs. More than 150 stalls displayed wares from some of Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs.

In 5 years, The TEF Forum has become an unmissable event on the global entrepreneurship calendar. The Forum showcased the potential of African unity and provided a platform for ongoing conversations on empowering African entrepreneurs.

The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum 2019July 26 & 27 | Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

Tony O. Elumelu, CON, TEF Founder andH.E. (Prof.) Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), Vice President,

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Jennifer BlankeVP, AfDB

Hon (Dr.) Ruhakana Rugunda, Prime Minister, Republic of Uganda, representing the President of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Museveni; H.E. Félix Tshisekedi, President,

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); H.E. Macky Sall, President, Republic of Senegal; Tony O. Elumelu, CON, TEF Founder; H.E. (Prof.) Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), Vice

President, Federal Republic of Nigeria; DR. A.V Elumelu, TEF Trustee & CEO, Avon Medical and H.E. Paul Kagame, President, Republic of Rwanda

Tony O. Elumelu, CON, TEF Founder and Hon (Dr.) Ruhakana Rugunda and Prime Minister, Republic of

Uganda

Patrick Smith, Jeune Afrique; Claude Borna, Managing Director and Chief Innovation Officer at Sèmè City

Development Age; Tony Okpanchi, MD, Development Bank of Nigeria Plc; Edward Kallon, Resident

Representative, UNDP, Nigeria; Viwanou Gnassounou, Assistant Secretary General, African, Caribbean and

Pacific Group of States (ACP) and Somachi Chris-Asoluka, Head, Policy & External Relations, TEF

Ahmed El-Banna, Director for Africa, Web Summit Group; Sam Nwanze, Chief Investment Officer, Heirs Holdings and Noomane Fehri, Former

Minister of Digital Economy, Founder & CEO of B@Labs

Lionel Zinsou, President, Terra Nova; Aaron Fu, MD, MEST Africa; Andre Hue, Deputy Country Director, AFD; Okey Esse, Pitching competition winner;

Jocelyn Songco, Principal at Soros Economic Development Fund, Open Society Foundations; Parminder Vir, Member, Advisory Board, TEF; Andrew Alli,

CEO, Southbridge; Cathia Lawson-Hall, Head of Coverage & Investment Banking Africa, Société Générale and Aziz Mebarek, Founder, AfricInvest

Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, CEO, Tony Elumelu Foundation with entrepreneurs at the TEF Alumni Dinner

Eloi Fillion, Country Director, ICRC

Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, Director General, BADEA; Koen Doens, DG EU DEVCO; Dr. Benedict Oramah, President of AFREXIMBANK; Gilles Carbonnier, Vice President,

ICRC; Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, President, AFDB; Tony O. Elumelu, CON, TEF Founder, CON and Dr. Tedros Adhanom, DG, World Health Organisation

H.E. Macky Sall, President, Republic of Senegal and Tony O. Elumelu, CON, TEF Founder

Dr. Tedros Adhanom; DG, World Health Organisation; H.E. Félix Tshisekedi, President, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); Segun

Awolowo, Executive Director/CEO of Nigerian Export Promotion Council; Tony O. Elumelu, CON, TEF Founder and H.E. Paul

Kagame, President, Republic of Rwanda

Mario Al Makura representing H.E. Aisha Buhari,Wife of the President of the Federal Republic of

Nigeria and Dr.A.V. Elumelu, TEF Trustee and Founder/CEO Avon Medical

Amie Ndiaye Sow, UBA Regional CEO, West Africa; Hon. Papa Amadou Sarr,

Minister Delegate of Entrepreneurship for Senegal

H.E. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Governor, Kwara State

H.E. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Governor, Kebbi State

Oulimata Sarr, Regional Director of UN Women, West and Central Africa Region

Shimon Ben-Shoshan, Ambassador of Israel to

Nigeria

Marie-Francoise Marie-Nelly, Country Director, Maghreb and Malta, World Bank

and Mohamed Yahya, Country Representative Designate Nigeria, UNDP

H.E. Mme Djena Kaba Conde, First Lady, Republic of Guinea; H. E Keita Aminata Maiga, First Lady, Republic of

Mali and DR. A.V Elumelu, TEF Trustee & CEO, Avon Medical

Simbo Ukiri, CEO, Avon HMO with entrepreneurs after a masterclass

Ebele Ogbue, Group Head Oil and Gas Directorate; Chukwuma Nweke, ED Operations; Uche Ike, ED Risk; Dan

Okeke,ED, Abuja and North Central Bank, Nigeria and Chiugo Ndubisi - Group Executive, Retail, Transaction and Support Services, Resources & Retail Banking, United Bank for Africa

Dele Momodu, Editor-in-chief,

Ovation International

Erelu Angela Adebayo and Chief Eniola Fadayomi, Board Members, Heirs

Holdings

Alhassan Ado Garba, Chief Whip, House of

Representatives, Nigeria

H.E. Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai, Governor, Kaduna State

Tony O. Elumelu, CON, TEF Founder and Mr. Jérôme Pasquier, Ambassador of France to

Nigeria and ECOWAS

Frank Nweke, former Minister of Information and Communications and Peter Obi, former Governor of

Anambra State

CNN’s host, Fareed Zakari and H. E. Kayode Fayemi, Governor, Ekiti state

An entrepreneur showcasing her product to H.E. Félix Tshisekedi, President, the Democratic Republic of

Congo (DRC) and Kennedy Uzoka, GMD, United Bank for Africa Plc

Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, CEO, TEF; Koen Doens, DG EU DEVCO and Nneka

Onwudiwe, SSA to the Governor Donor Agencies/UNDP - Anambra State

Victor Osadolor, Deputy Group Managing Director, United Bank

for Africa Plc

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The Chief Executive Officer of “Festive Occassion “, Lynda Adeboye recently rolled out red carpet to mark her 50th. birthday in a grand style .

The event Tagged “Dinner and Dance” took place in a beautiful tent. The cream D’ la cream of Nigerian society, and other very important dignitaries graced the occasion at the Marquee Palme D’or Garden.

Prior to this, a Thanksgiving and Prayer service was held at the celebrant’s country home.

LYNDA ADEBOYE CELEBRATES

HER 50TH

LYNDA ADEBOYE MR & MRS BOSS MUSTAPHA TITI ABUBAKAR MR & MRS BALA MSHELIA PATRICK & MAY MBU GEORGE & DOROTHY UFOT

FATIMA BAMIDELEJULIET ANGOGRACE BENTTOKUNBO GIWA -AMU

SHIM NWOBIBOSEDE ADEBOYEADEBOYE & TUMI AKOGUNMR & MRS BARNABAS GEMADE

RHODA JORADAM

RIFKATU OGUNBIYI & DINAH JAGABA

MRS OJO ROLINA NUHU MARY UDUK

TOM & FLORENCE ADEOYE

CHIADU INIEGBUJANE ABALAKA

DAYO ADEBOYE

BINTU KAGO

MR & MRS EMOKE INIEGBU ADADU & ANGELA ATTAH

MOPELOLA OYEBAMIJI

G O D W I N O M O I G U I

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Laure BeaufiLs, Cosmos maduKa, and roLLs royCe exeCutives PosinG in front of tHe CuLLinan

By Konye Chelsea nwaBogor

ROLLS ROYCE ROLLS OUT

THE CULLINANIt was an evening of fun, exquisite meal and

networking when the first ever SUV by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, the Cullinan was recently previewed in Lagos, Nigeria by an exclusive audience at the official residence of the Deputy British High Commisioner to Nigeria in Lagos.

The event afforded select collectors of Rolls-Royce cars and prospective clients to experience the all-new Cullinan in an exclusive luxury setting.

There was a roll call of different variants of Rolls-Royce cars parked on the green lawn before guests were ushered into the expansive dining area for dinner. On the list of the Rolls-Royce’s roll call of honours in addition to the Cullinan were the new Phantom and the Black Badge Ghost.

tHe roLLs royCe CuLLinan ernest azudiaLu, Cosmos maduKa and BoLu aKin oLuGBade

osmos maduKa, JoHn momoHoLu oKeoWo

Guest at tHe dinner taBLemr oreGBoLa, Laure BeaufiLs, Cosmos maduKa,and tHe roLLs royCe exeCutive.

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S T Y L E & d E S i g n THISDAY Style Vol. 22, No. 8627 Sunday, December 9, 2018

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THE

SURVIV RS O By Dr. Kemi DaSilva-Ibru

I had never experienced that kind of pain before and I pray

that no child should ever experience it, after a few more seconds, everything faded to

black. I passed out. The pain was unbearable.

Dear Reader,Welcome to the WARIF Survivor Stories Series,

a monthly feature, where stories of survivors of rape and sexual violence will be shared to motivate and encourage survivors to speak their truth without the fear of judgement or stigmatization and to educate the public on the sheer magnitude of this problem in our society.

The Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) is a non-profit organization set up in response to the high incidence of rape, sexual violence and human trafficking of young girls and women in our society. WARIF is successfully addressing this issue through a holistic approach which implements initiatives in health, education and community service.

WARIF offers assistance to survivors of rape and sexual violence at the WARIF rape crisis Centre- a safe haven where full-time trained professionals are available 6 days a week including public holidays to offer immediate medical care, forensic medical examinations, psycho-social counselling and welfare services which include shelter, legal aid and vocational skills training. These services are provided FREE of charge to any survivor who walks into the Centre.

This is Nkem’s story-“My parents’ marriage did not work out and

when I was 9 years old my father kicked us out of the house and brought in his mistress. My mother refused to leave, this was her home, this was her children’s home, where was she supposed to go. One night after a heated argument at the door, my father arranged some local thugs to beat my mother up and push her into the street. He said marriage wasn’t by force.

We did not go back home after that incident, my mom took us and the rest of her dignity and we went to live with my grandmother in Enugu. Not long after we moved my mother decided to go back to Lagos, she felt there wasn’t much for her in the village and since she had lived there before she could find her way around the markets and maybe sell clothes or jewelry – just to make ends meet.

I can still remember the day my mom left, it is very vivid in my memory. I cried till there were no tears in my eyes. Why was she leaving me? Why did she decide to take my younger brother? What was I supposed to do here, alone with grandma? I was broken.

One day on my way back from school I noticed a truck just beside our house, was it my mom? I was so excited I ran all the way there. I saw that we had new neighbors and they seemed to have a daughter my age. Her name was Chidera. We became best friends very quickly and I spent more time in her house than with grandma, her

parents were very respectful and so grandma was comfortable leaving me in their care. I would spend most of my afternoons playing with Chidera and Chisom her younger brother. We would play catcher, police and thief, hide and seek and even cook soups with the leaves in the garden to be paired with our famous mud garri. I always looked forward to spending Saturdays with my best friend, we had more time to play and her mom would cook jollof rice and plaintain on Saturdays. I never wanted to miss that.

It was another Saturday as usual, I was at Chidera’s house and her mom had just left for the market. She was going to buy things for the house but I had heard her mention goat meat for the jollof rice. That was my favorite meat. Not long after she left, the clouds became dark and we had to move inside the house, there was no light and so we fell asleep in Chidera’s room. I heard some movement and I thought it was Chisom coming to tickle me because he was always so mischievous; to my surprise it was Chideras father – Mr. Eze. He told me to get up and follow him to the parlor. I thought my grandma had called for me and proceeded to look for my slippers, I was always so careless with them. He told me to sit on the settee beside him and asked if I would be staying for Mama Chidera’s jollof rice. He said “Todays own is going to be very sweet o, you know she will buy goat meat”.

I wondered why he was speaking to me, he had only ever said a few words to me before and I just really wanted to go back to sleep. He touched my hair and told me I was a very good girl, he also said I was very beautiful; I smiled. Nobody had called be beautiful before. He said he had something that would make me more beautiful, but I had to promise not to tell anybody. He said once I told someone, the beauty would fade and I would turn into one of the village masquerades.

He asked if I wanted the thing that would make me more beautiful and I said yes. He said I was a good girl again and told me to lie on the settee, raise up my skirt and pull down my pant.

I hesitated. What did my pant have to do with making me beautiful? He saw my confusion and said I shouldn’t worry, that he would put the beauty inside me. He said if l shouted, I would spoil the whole thing and turn into a masquerade instantly. I didn’t want to be a masquerade, they were ugly and scary. Mr. Eze removed his wrapper and came on top of me – I got scared. I wanted to call Chidera, I wanted her to walk into the parlor. I wanted Mrs. Eze to come home, I wanted my grandma to shout my name. So I could leave. I didn’t want the beauty anymore. But it was too late, I felt a sharp pain in my vagina, I screamed but he covered my mouth with his hand. I had never experienced that kind of pain before and I pray that no child should ever experience it, after a few more seconds, everything faded to black. I passed out. The pain was unbearable.

When I regained consciousness, he had cleaned me up, put my underwear back on and laid me on the bed like nothing happened. I woke up thinking it was a dream but I knew I needed to leave. He met me at the door with an evil smile on his face, he said if I told anyone he would kill me and my grandmother. He said he wouldn’t let me play with Chidera again and I would be banished from his house.

I loved my grandma and I loved Chidera. I had to keep this secret. Keeping the secret gave him the license to continue his assault on me. A 10-year-old girl, his daughters best friend. This went on till my mother came back for me a year later. She wondered what had happened to the bubbly outspoken little girl she left in Enugu. After a lot of probing I was able to confide in my mum, she was outraged and reported to the police. Mr. Eze was arrested and I was referred to a Sexual Assault Centre for medical examinations and counselling.

It has been 10 years since the incident, I am rounding up my university education but I still have flashbacks from Enugu. There are days I can’t sleep and when it rains I am scared I will be woken up and taken to the parlor again and I still wonder if the same thing happened to my dear childhood friend Chidera. I cannot say I am healed but each day is better than the last. I met a counsellor at WARIF and she constantly reminds me that it was not my fault, for going to Chideras house, for wanting to be beautiful and for what Mr. Eze did to me. It was not my fault...

Dear survivor, you are not alone and it is not your fault. Help is available.

If you have been raped or you know someone who has, please visit us at The WARIF Centre - 6, Turton Street, off Thorburn Avenue, Sabo, Yaba or call our 24-hour confidential helpline on 08092100009.

For questions or more information please contact: [email protected]

*Real names of all mentioned have been changed for confidentiality

From holding onto old clothes that never get worn to panic buying pieces that won’t have more than one wear, we are all guilty of making less than sensible decisions

when it comes to shopping for a wardrobe update. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. It is important to make good and informed choices when shopping so we have less clothes we don’t need than ones we actually do. Here are some simple basic steps to

take so you can make space in your wardrobe, spend less and look your absolute best ever for the remaining months of the year.

ShopBUY LESS

DON’T BUY SOMETHING FOR JUST ONE OCCASIONWe’re all guilty of this. A wedding, a birthday party, a Friday night out with old friends. Most times when we are heading somewhere exciting we inevitably feel like we need something special – and therefore something new – to wear. However, more often than not, as much as we like the piece that we buy, it rarely gets more than one outing.Instead of purchasing something specific for certain events, try to have a few dressier pieces in your wardrobe that are more versatile. If you go for something simple and more classic, rather than trend-led, you’ll be able to wear it again and again if accessorized cleverly.

DON’T BUY OR KEEP SOMETHING THAT DOESN’T FIT It’s not uncommon to hold on to items that no longer fit you in the hope that they will again one day. It’s also not uncommon to buy something in a size too small as an incentive to lose weight or because it’s on sale. However, holding on to these items – that you can’t physically wear – is one of the worst things you can do if you’re trying to reduce the size of your wardrobe. Be realistic and honest with yourself. If it doesn’t fit you, give it out.

DON’T BUY OR KEEP SOMETHING THAT DOESN’T SUIT YOUAs well as holding onto things that don’t fit, many of us keep pieces that we know don’t suit us. Often we’ve bought something on a whim because it’s a big trend or because we saw someone else wearing it and thought they looked amazing – but because it just doesn’t suit us, we’ve never actually taken it out of our closet. If a piece of clothing doesn’t make you feel confident and comfortable, it has no place in your life or your wardrobe.

DON’T BUY SOMETHING JUST BECAUSE IT’S A BARGAINIt’s easy to be won over by a big discount, and you should make the most of huge markdowns – especially when it comes to investment designer pieces – but only if that piece is something that you really need to add to your arsenal. Never buy something just because it’s a great deal. No matter how affordable it was, if you never wear it, it’s a complete waste of money.

WHEN YOU BUY SOMETHING, GET

RID OF SOMETHING ELSEAn excellent way to keep your wardrobe at a sensible size is to adopt the one-in, one-out rule: every time you add something new, take a piece out ( sell it or give it out). Not only will it keep your rails and shelves from overflowing, it also helps you to be much more confident about what you are buying. You’ll never buy something unless you completely love it, knowing that you are going to have to lose something special from your wardrobe.

DON’T GO ON EXTRAVAGANT SHOPPING SPREESOften we get stuck in style ruts, feel like we hate everything in our wardrobes and have nothing to wear. When this happens, more often than not, we go on a big shopping spree and end up spending huge amounts of money on exactly these trend-led items that end up sitting in our wardrobes forever. Don’t let it get to this point. Instead, keep an eye out all-year round for pieces that you love and make a note of the things that you are lacking when you realise it. Think of it as a constant and evolving process, rather than going back to square one every few months. Allowing yourself to buy one really nice piece every month, rather than having two huge shopping

sprees a year will likely result in much better thought-out choices and, as a result, a far more stylish and happy wardrobe.

MAKE AN EFFORT TO DISCOVER NEW BRANDSAnother reason we get stuck into style ruts is because we get attached and comfortable with certain shops. It’s great to have your core favourites who you trust and you know last well, but there are always so many new, amazing brands hitting the market that are waiting to be discovered. From high-end designer labels to more affordable mid-range brands, keep exploring all year round. You’ll end up with some truly special, stylish finds.

MAKE SOME TOUGH DECISIONSNobody likes throwing things away. To part with a piece of clothing sometimes means letting go of memories, which can be really tough to do. However, there’s no need to hold on to everything you’ve ever loved, especially if it’s something you haven’t worn for a while. If you really can’t bear to part with something, put it on trial and see how many times you wear it in the next six months. If it doesn’t see an outing, it’s officially time for it to go.

KNOW YOUR WARDROBE INSIDE OUTIt sounds obvious, but it’s easy to forget what’s sitting in our wardrobes – and, for many of us, there will be great pieces hidden away that haven’t seen the light of day for years. So, before you go ahead and buy something new, make sure that you have a very clear idea of what is in your wardrobe already. If you have a clear-out and declutter, you will know what’s in there and this will prevent you from accidentally buy things you don’t need.

INVEST IN WHAT YOU ALREADY OWNSo many of us are guilty of throwing clothes away as soon as they are damaged, but just because something is a little worn does not mean it needs to be discarded. Invest in the pieces that you already have in your wardrobe by knowing where to get things fixed in your local area, from a great seamstress to shoe and handbag restoration companies. It is worth spending a little bit of money to get things fixed rather than re-buying the same thing time and time again.

WHAT GOOD CAN COME OUT OF THERE?

I love to fly, not necessarily because of the vast array of places airplanes can take you to nor because of the varied sights and scenes that await your eyes with each new place you visit but because of the many surprising interactions and networks that can be developed when people are enclosed in a common space even for a few minutes. And so it was that as I settled into the comfort of the Emirates seat on my way to Dubai that one such impactful occasions was just waiting for the right moment to engage and be engaged.

As the flight prepared to descend, I requested my shirt be returned by the charming hostess and my neighbour set the conversation off with a comment regarding not seeing anyone hand a shirt to be hung during a flight before. Life has long taught me that the most innocuous comments can often lead to vast resources of wisdom and so responding pleasantly, a journey of discovery ensued. It so happened that this rakishly handsome elderly gentleman had migrated to Nigeria sometime in the mid 90’s and started a modest Indian restaurant in Victoria Island. As the years went by, he grew that business to become a powerhouse attracting global brands to partner with him and open franchises in Nigeria.

Our God is a relationship God. A Trinity that conducts affairs in consultation with each other. “Let us make man” was a conversation and the outcome was a relationship win man to last through eternity and so it is that every conversation we have has the power to trigger lasting relationships. As we spoke of his sojourn in our land, I was uplifted to know that where others saw challenges, difficulties and problems, he saw opportunities. With a drive to deliver excellent service to humanity, what started as a small enterprise in Nigeria, expanded beyond the nation, first to Brazil and then to America. By connecting the power of human interactions, out of Nigeria has come something good, reaching new territories and changing lives.

May we harness the power of relationships to make a difference

TIMES…Watcher

TONYE COLEOF

For your comments, contributions, connect with me here: @TonyeCole1 on Twitter.

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IIn recent years, natural hair has received so much credit and rightfully so. Women of all ages and colours have embraced their natural hair more than they did before. In the past, many black women, swapped rocking their natural locks for chemically relaxed hair. This was simply

because they were of the opinion that chemically

relaxed hair was much easier to manage and care for as compared to natural hair, especially, kinky hair.

Another reason naturalistas embraced their natural hair the past was the notion that thick and curly hair was not as attractive as glossy, relaxed hair but this has proven to be a misconception which has resulted in

more women opting to wear their natural locks boldly and beautifully turning to styles like braids, dreads and even natural hair wigs sometimes, to keep their own hair from

breaking. Women have fully embraced their natural hair, and we can’t help but love this bold beautiful look and statement from naturalistas.

The naTural woman

Beginner’s guide to growing healthy natural hair. There’s nothing as freeing as embracing your

natural hair, in all its glory. While there have always been women showing off their curls without fear, the natural hair trend has taken off in the last five years.

Not only does it look amazing, it’s also healthier for your hair. Thinking of joining the bandwagon? Here are

some tips to help you add some length to ypur healthy and gorgeous mane.

Don’t go too long without cleansing your scalp.

Think of your scalp like the foundation to your home: If your foundation isn’t right, then your home won’t be steady. The same thing goes for your hair. If your scalp isn’t healthy and your follicles are damaged (or clogged), it can prevent your hair from growing. It can also result in other issues like scalp acne, dandruff, and alopecia.

To further encourage healthy hair, you can incorporate shampoos with growth stimulating ingredients into your routine

Maintain a healthy diet. Your diet can also influence the health of

your hair. A diet rich in proteins, vitamins, iron, and omega oils will promote a healthy scalp and follicles. Vitamin B and C, found in berries and citrus fruits, are also essential for healthy hair. Vitamin-rich foods help the body produce protein, which results in stronger strands. Foods that are rich in zinc (like lean red meats and seafood) can also prevent dry scalp and brittle hair. This also goes without saying, but drink water. Consuming around eight glasses a day will not only keep your body hydrated, but it’ll positively impact your skin — including your scalp.

Add the right supplement to your routine.

Not all supplements that claim to support hair growth are created equal. A lot of hair supplements have no research behind them. Be aware of claims that aren’t backed by science. Keep in mind: A supplement alone is not the solution. When used in conjunction with everything else, you should notice some growth and overall healthier hair. .

Pay attention to the ingredients in your products. 

What gets put on the outside of your body is as important as what gets put in — especially in the name of healthy hair. For optimal health and growth, look for nourishing ingredients in styling products. Look for products that include silk proteins, keratin, ceramides, and natural oils, like avocado and argan. On the flip side, pay extra attention to harmful ingredients like alcohol, sulfates, and artificial fragrances that can damage the scalp and hair shaft.

Take a break between protective styles. A major part of growing (and preserving)

the hair on your head is making proper styling choices. “In theory, hairstyles like braids, sew in weaves and tight pony tails allow you to do less manipulation to the hair, so you don›t get much breakage. However, they can also make it difficult to actually cleanse your hair and scalp.”

Additionally, many protective styles require feeding in additional hair for length and thickness, which adds

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weight to hair follicles. When your follicles are weighed down for long periods of time, that increases your risk

of traction alopecia. To avoid creating tension that ends up in permanent damage, avoid keeping protective styles in for long periods of time or wearing protective styles back to back. Remember that stressed out hair

will look (and feel) stressed out. So, be kind to your strands and let your body do the rest of the work.

1. SHAMPOO

Moisturizing shampoo: Use this product once or twice a week based on your schedule. The best moisturizing shampoos typically don’t have ammonium or sodium lauryl sulfates, and will not leave your

hair feeling tangled, stripped, or squeaky clean. Instead, they are

just gentle cleansers that leave your hair feeling detangled and soft.

2. MOISTURIZING DEEP CONDITIONER

A good hair care routine should include a great

moisturizing conditioner. Moisturizing conditioners

generally follow the moisturizing shampoo after every wash. It’s recommended

that you deep condition your hair once a week for up to 20

minutes, preferably with heat (in a hooded dryer).

For those who wash their hair twice a week, only

one of those washes should be followed by deep

conditioning. You can simply apply the deep conditioner for about

15 to 20 minutes with or without the heat for

that weekly wash. The time you deep condition

your hair is all up to you.

3. PROTEIN-BASED TREATMENTS AND

CONDITIONERS

These are primarily used for

rebuilding the hair strands, and work best

when they are integrated into an already high-moisture hair

care routine. The frequency of using protein-based conditioners and treatments will largely

depend on the strength of the product you’re using and the amount of hair damage you’re

trying to correct.Note: If your hair feels dry or you notice

breakage, then you should hold off on using protein conditioning. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions

carefully when using these products. Some of the protein re-constructors have very specific

directions for usage.Choose a protein treatment on the mild end of the

spectrum for light touch-ups. A protein treatment on the mid-to-heavy end of the spectrum is meant for more

intense protein conditioning and is ideal for color-treated hairand/or relaxed hair. Overall, protein re-constructors

should be followed by a good moisturizing deep conditioner in order to restore the natural pliability and

moisture of the hair.

4. LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER

These leave-in conditioners are largely optional but can be a helpful

component of a healthy hair care regimen. Leave-in conditioners

usually help with hair detangling especially after shampooing and

conditioning, and can actually be used as water-based moisturizers for

daily use.

5. WATER-BASED MOISTURIZER

Usually used for daily supplementation of moisture, the best water-based moisturizers don’t contain petrolatum, mineral oil, or lanolin.

Instead, they contain aloe or water as their first ingredient and often contain emollients and humectant that draw moisture into the hair to soften it. We recommend moisturizing your hair once or twice a day before bedtime and in the

morning.

6. NATURAL OILS

Natural oils are commonly used to seal in the water-based moisturizer products and to help enhance the shine and pliability of hair. You simply need to first apply a small amount of the oil on the ends of the hair and then work your way up the hair strand. Some examples include olive oil, neem oil, argan oil, emu oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, rosemary oil, tea tree oil, safflower oil, lanolin oil, sweet almond oil, vatika oil, carrot oil, amla oil, and castor oil.

7. PROTECTIVE STYLING

If your goal is to grow long hair or retain your existing length, protective styling is an important part of any natural hair growth regimen. A protective style is any style that reduces hair combing or manipulation, keeps the hair up, off the shoulders, and cuts back on the use of heat.

Spiral curls, buns, braids, and twist outs are good examples of popular protective styles.

Some women wear protective styles daily, while others reserve them for certain days during the week. For faster hair growth, keeping the ends of your hair protected from the various elements

is crucial. Consequently, we highly recommend incorporating protective elements into your natural hair regimen.

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TASALA TRUTH DETANGLING SHAMPOOThe truth: you can never have enough detangling products to cut your

mirror time in half. That’s why starting your wash and detangling process of your natural hair with a detangling shampoo is essential. Start your hair care routine with a detangling sulphate free shampoo to cleanse your hair of build-up and restore hydration.

CAROL’S DAUGHTER COCO CREME PARABEN FREE COIL ENHANCING MOISTURE BUTTER

Naturalistas know: keeping your curls moisturized is #1 of the top ten curly hair commandments. This buttery cream keeps dryness at bay, but also adds the most amazing definition to your curls. Whether you’re styling your twist-out, braid-out, or bantu knot-out, lather this through each section to enhance your curl pattern.

ORIBE PRIMING LOTION LEAVE-IN CONDITIONING DETANGLER

“Detangling can be a hassle and sometimes a chore, but your mane will endure way less breakage if you use this priming lotion. You don’t have to put your poor tender scalp through hell anymore because its nourishing blend of cupuacu and mango seed butters will stop the snagging. Raking your comb through your hair shaft from root to tip will feel so much easier.

CAROL’S DAUGHTER BLACK VANILLA LEAVE IN CONDITIONER

If your hair starts to get dry and brittle as soon as the weather changes, this weightless leave-in, formulated with a nourishing blend of wheat protein and pro-vitamin B5, will help to strength the hair, so you can avoid breakage while detangling.

JAMAICAN BLACK CASTOR OILJamaican black castor oil is a popular sealant among naturals, but it

works especially well for those with thick natural hair because of its dense texture. Ideally best used while the hair is still wet, like all sealants, the thickness of this product insures that your hair is locking in moisture and staying well-hydrated. And while there’s no scientific proof just yet, some say rubbing it into the scalp could help to promote hair growth.

CANTU GROW STRONG STRENGTHENING TREATMENTMade with pure shea butter, Cantu’s strengthening treatment does

exactly what it says on the tin. It prevents breakages before they even start, meaning Afro hair can grow strong whether it’s natural or chemically processed. Use a small amount of this versatile treatment to style and strengthen your strands on a daily basis or apply a generous amount overnight, for a deeper hit of hydration and protection

ARAMI COCONUT OILThe benefits of coconut oil cannot be underestimated. When it comes to

hair, coconut oil has amazing benefits. It hydrates and forms a restorative hair mask and also gives the hair a glossy look.

APHOGEE TWO STEP TREATMENT PROTEINAnother favorite of curly girls, this two-step treatment will rebuild

the hair structure with its unique formula of magnesium and modified proteins. A powerful protein treatment will restore your hair’s elasticity while softening those brittle and dry strands that have been damaged by chemical services and heat. It even helps to remove mineral deposits from swimming pools and hard water.

One of the most iconic hairstyles of all time is dreadlocks. Eye-catching, easy to maintain and full of attitude, locs are not for the shy types! For natural hair, they are considered a protective style because they don’t require any chemicals to create. They also help the hair retain moisture, and don’t put too much stress on the scalp. Dreads also require lots of patience as they can take years to be fully complete.

CARE FOR YOUR DREADS

FIND A GOOD LOCKTICIAN

This is so important especially in your beginning stages of growing locks. You want a locktician that can give you great advice and recommend healthy products. If you’re cutting off the last of

your perm and going natural so that you can start locking, or if you are twisting your already

natural hair, please have a real conversation about your hair objectives and your desired look

with your potential new stylist prior to them twisting your hair. Make sure you feel comfortable with her or

him and get a sense of how knowledgeable they really are about dreadlocks. For example, a good locktician will share small but important details like: the size of

your initial twists is a good indication of the width of your final locks.

MASSAGE YOUR SCALP

Not only is it very relaxing, but it also stimulates hair growth. You’d be surprised how the simple act of gently massaging your hair at night for about 5 minutes, will really help you achieve the beautiful locks you desire.

DON’T OVER TWIST

We all like the fresh look of a retwist, but if done too often it can start to create breakage and thinning at the root. Look around for new, chic hairstyles that you can try out to stay in love with your hair in between retwists—it’s the perfect time to experiment with your look.

NIGHT TIME CARE

Just like with any other hairstyle, sleeping with a night scarf (a silk wrap to avoid

breakage) is so important. Locs tend to shed a lot, and protecting your edges and your scalp

is crucial.  A silk nightcap helps keep the moisture in your hair and scalp, as well as protect your hair from pillow friction.

Make a practice of never going to sleep without protecting your hair.

BE PATIENT

This isn’t a process that will happen overnight. Locking your hair is a journey,

and it’s a little different for each person. Some people’s hair lock faster than others. Thicker hair tends to lock faster. The good thing is that if you nurture and take good care of your hair, then the growth will come.

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Our hypocrisy rankles I tell you..77 Nigerians were recently charged by the FBI

for “massive fraud” and we suddenly have our knickers in a twist, hyperventilating like pigs on heat, I beg swallow it, if we truly care why do we worship money like we do....we allow these lot to wander the streets with no means of livelihood, frustrate their enterprise, and then our daily chants of “if you no get money hide your face”.......enh now, they then decide to look for money in the lion’s belly and we explode......our default position to money in this clime is that it need not “be born again” to be accepted into our bank accounts, so, come on, if we then decide to go on daily errands for the devil, just because of “egho” why whinge? I beg, I beg, I beg, biko, we are guilty, guilty of money worship.

We are a very interesting people walahi, our values are in the shredder, we need to own this and quit the “the pope is my best friend act”.

Pray tell, why take umbrage at people who have legalised criminality when we daily tell them that it’s cool to be a criminal, just don’t get caught....

We get in bed with the wealthy and deify them, we breastfeed decadence and encourage easy money and we are scandalised at the harvest of our seeds, come on.......

We have made poverty a disease and a decent living a source of irritation when not backed with “owo”.

People of little means whilst hiding their faces from the shame of lack, join the throng, dancing like mosquitoes in a choir, singing: “maga don pay” , infuriated we bellyache, but why?

When have we ever sought the source of anyone’s income before elevation and ass kissing, It’s heart wrenching to watch sane men mugu maga their senses to the smell of lucre.

One wonders if we remember karma, because if we do, we will be more mindful in the way we play the deck of cards life shoves our way.

The things that endure, the things that matter cost nothing, we must as a people return to the drawing board and change our narrative as this shameful I tell you.

Money is good no doubt, but it cannot be better than the power you give it. We need to learn to give value to our values and help to build tomorrow today with bricks that will stand the test of time. We need to remember the children of “whom” we are and live a life worthy of emulation.

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Dear Pastor,Thank you for acknowledging my letter on

Heaven, Hell and Here. This time I am writing on, what I will call, merchandising in the house of God.

There are very few times when we see Jesus angry. I found a glaring one in Matthew 21.

Jesus went into the temple in Jerusalem and He saw that it had been converted into a market: people were trading there, the money changers had set up their Bureau De Change while others were marketing doves. Jesus was so cross, He picked up a whip and began to drive the people out. He even overturned their tables!

Jesus, the friend of sinners, the Good Shepherd, the patient teacher, the understanding counsellor, the loving God was angry!

This reaction really gave me food for thought. Did the Holy Spirit not descend on Jesus as a dove at baptism? Can we not then regard the dove as a sacred bird and therefore permit the selling of doves? Is this not much like selling holy water, anointing oil, blessed handkerchiefs, and other religious tokens today? But this activity made Jesus mad! He said:

‘It is written my House shall be a house of prayer but you have turned it into a den of thieves’ Matthew 21:

I dare say, Pastor, this merchandizing is still going on in the house of the Lord today.

Sir, truth be told, under this harsh economic climate, a lot of us choose the churches we attend based on commercial prospects. And while there, we look out for opportunities to network for business. I ask myself ‘am I not merchandising in the house of God?’

But the merchants are not just the congregants; the wheeling and dealing is also coming from the pulpit. It appears to be the fallout of what is popularly known as the ‘prosperity gospel’.

In ‘The Seduction of the Nigerian Church’, authors Gary Maxey and Peter Ozodo identify the prosperity gospel as part of what has derailed us. This ‘gospel’, originating from the American church, places undue emphasis on material riches.

Does God bless? Does He prosper? From my study of Scripture I would say ‘Absolutely!’ But the message that equates God’s blessings mainly with financial increase is flawed. The greatest prosperity is that of the soul. Then there is health, before material riches. Prosperity is, in itself, not wrong, it is our priorities that are misplaced.

A friend of mine is a manager in one of the

small banks. I have been trying to get him to come to our church but he says he cannot see himself worshipping in a ‘market place’. He disclosed that one of the churches in Nigeria has almost 7 billion naira in a fixed deposit in his bank – which is not even their main account. He struggles to reconcile the extravagant lifestyle of some church leaders with the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus.

So what should we do with our material possessions? C.S. Lewis says:

“…The only safe rule is to give more than we can spare…If our charities do not at all pinch or hamper us, I should say they are too small. There ought to be things we should like to do and cannot do because our charitable expenditure excludes them.”

Our charity could include feeding the poor, clothing the naked, visiting the prisoners and running shelters for the homeless. We can also set up affordable schools and hospitals like the early missionaries or vocational centres to train men and women in practical skills.

Once I brought my aunty to church. She was enjoying the service until you began to call people out to give a certain amount of money. She backed her disapproval with Scriptures such as the one that says our right hand should not know what our left hand is giving. She felt we were being pressured whereas the Bible say God loves a cheerful giver. Then, she cited the exclusive club of the rich within church – this privileged group who have express access to church leadership – but Scripture condemns preferential treatment in the house of God.

The issue of paying of tithes is another thing. As for me, since I discovered from the Bible that we can give tithes to the orphans, strangers or widows, I have put my elderly, widowed mother on a monthly stipend.

Finally, sir, we all need to be reminded that we cannot buy favours from God by emptying our wallet to Him. It is our hearts He seeks.

We would do good to retrace our steps, put an end to transacting business in the house of God and make it a place where people connect with God through prayer.

Let me sign off here sir, please expect my next letter, on Entertainment and the House of God…

Yours faithfully,Yusuf Chika IdowuConnect with me - [email protected], and

on Instagram @koko.kalango

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