Bryan Okwara & Melvin Orji put the ‘D’ in Dapper for OUCH’s 2015 Collection Lookbook – “VIP Only”

Menswear designer OUCH by Uche Nnaji& Omena Daniels is here with their 2015 collection from formal wear and they have picked 2 very dapper gentlemen to show guys what they are missing – Former Mr Nigeria, model & actor Bryan Okwara and rising actor & model Melvin Orji.

The 'head-to-toe' "VIP Only" collection which includes blazers, hats, shirts, suits, pants, shoes and more, are part of a 2 part collection featuring bright hues, and bold patterns. According to the brand – "OUCH is by this collection re-positioning its brand thrust to reflect itself as a lifestyle company and not just a fashion brand and this new collection is the first installment in a long line of projects to delimit that. At OUCH we don't call people who walk into our OUCHlet customers or clients, they are addressed as VIPs, and this forms the fulcrum of this collection."

Photo Credit
Photographer: Emmanuel Oyeleke (Instagram: @EmmanuelOyeleke)

Styling: Uche Nnaji (Instagram: @UcheNnaji) & Omena Daniels (Instagram: @OmenaDaniels)

 Models: Bryan Okwara (Instagram: @BryanOkwara) & Melvin Orji (Instagram: @Melvin_Orji)

Photographer Paul Ukonu Reacts to Kate Henshaw’s Made Magazine Controversy

A few hours ago Made magazine released their latest issue which has a double cover with newly revamped sitcom 'Do Good' stars, Kate Henshawand Basorge Tariah.

The photos for the magazine were shot by Paul Ukonu with Tokyo James as the Creative Director and stylist for the shoot.

The cover has gotten quite a reaction as plenty people stated that Kate Henshaw's photos were especially photoshopped and made to look nothing like her.

Junya Watanabe’s African-Inspired Runway Pieces Spark Racism Debate

At the Paris Men's Fashion Week 2015, menswear designer – Junya Watanabedebuted an African-inspired Spring/Summer 2016 collection that raised eyebrows and brought a lot of attention to his showcase. With white male models dressed in traditional style outfits accessorized with necklaces featuring dried bones, spears, masks etc, African textile wraps, Massai collars and rocking locs and cornrows, the collection seemed like a referral to the days of colonialism.

According to Style.com, the collection was created in collaboration with Vlisco and Paris-based stores specializing in African jewelry, pieces etc.

Of course social media attacked the collection referring to it as the "Rachel Dolezal collection".

Various websites like The Cut have expressed their thoughts about the collection citing it took inspiration from Africa without employing black models to model some of the pieces. The fashion brand is yet to make any official statement on the collection, and that just leads critics to think they see nothing wrong with it.

Photo Credit: Style.com 

“Let’s keep the gay marriage rights laws away from our shores” - Adesuwa Onyenokwe

TW publisher Adesuwa Onyenokwe shares her thoughts on the recent legalization of gay marriage in the US and how it can catch on around the world. 

I wonder if people have really thought about the implications of the American Supreme Court judgement in favour of gay marriages across the USA. Before that decision and Obama's accent to the law, it was illegal in only 37 of the 52 states! 

However this development is a 'yes' that may ripple around the world because the USA is the world's big brother. They sneeze the rest of the world catches a cold. So that's where my concern lies. Being gay will soon become 'fashionable'.

Gay people are humans first and I respect that, but if it were a desirable state, then God wouldn't have "created them , male and female" as the bible teaches! So I believe. Because God is all knowing and never makes mistakes, He also must have created gay people too, just like He created the sick and the poor that Christ says will always be with us!

What do we do with people with one defect or the other? We love them and help them live better lives, not legislate that their condition is acceptable. In other words I believe just like people with Downs Syndrome, for example, are minus one chromosome; people that exhibit gay tendencies are plus or minus one hormone either way.

With more female hormones (estrogen), a guy can be effeminate, and with more male hormones (testosterone), a girl can be masculine. My layman's theory obviously but it is simple logic. It is also simple logic that if all men married men and women married women, where would the babies come from?


Maybe petri dishes in the laboratories? I know some will say not everyone is gay, but I wonder for how long that will be, because we all have tendencies to be adventurous and we may have many more people experimenting and going the lesbian or homosexual way.


The fact that it is taboo holds quite a number of people back from even trying it. When it comes to the human desires our bodies can be traitors and take pleasure from even the most bizarre, depending how far we are willing to go.

Barriers help reign our potentially wild desires in. My summary is that anyone can be gay. Period. Though the tendency may be higher in some than in others, still it is a matter of taste and sight. Also some might say barrier or not there are those who will try it anyway, I say yes but is that why we should make it a free way?


Please note I am not for discrimination against anyone whether I support their sexual preferences or not. They sure have rights. Since I do not understand 'it' forgive me if I say maybe they should seek more avenues to finding a 'cure' or a best way to manage 'it' otherwise, I fear the human specie may just go extinct like Pope Francis has rightly pointed out.

But like my 19 year old son says "God created the world and He can surely fix it", but then He needs human eyes, ears, hands and feet to do so, which is why I am sharing my opinion hoping it would change a few minds to have us all canvassing that this condemnable law doesn't ripple anywhere near our shores!


Finito!

Adesuwa Onyenokwe tw Magazine Publisher & Editor-In-Chief

Source: TW Magazine

Aregbesola Pays Osun Workers December 2014 Salary

It has been confirmed by the Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress in Osun state, Mr. Jacob Adekomi that Governor Rauf Aregbesola has approved the payment of December, 2014 salaries of workers in the state. The Governor also approved the payment of 30% outstanding balance of November salaries to workers who were not fully paid the November, 2014 salaries.

However, the NLC Boss has confirmed that workers would not suspend their strike action despite the payment of one month salary out of the seven months salaries they are being owed.

CBN Extends BVN Registration Deadline to October 31st, 2015

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for Bank Verification Number registration till October 31st, 2015.

Today, June 30th, was the initial deadline.

Nigeria Newsdesk broke the news via Twitter:

Mohammad Wali Takes Over From Jega as INEC Boss

Professor Attahiru Jega's tenure as INEC Chairman has come to an end today, June 30, 2015.

Jega has handed over the leadership role to the commission's National Commissioner, Ambassador Mohammad Walitoday.

Ambassador Wali, who hails from Sanyima town in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, North-West Nigeria, will end his tenure as acting chairman on August 11, 2015. 

Mikel Obi Set For Inter Milan Switch?

According to the Daily Mail, one of Inter Milan's targets is chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel. Mikel would be a second choice signing in case that Inter Milan, who just acquired Monaco's French midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia, can't take hold of Galatasaray's Felipe Melo.

Inter Milan is also in talks with attacking midfielder Juan Cuadrado according to Gianluca DiMarzio. 

The Italian journalist reports that with Fiorentina in advanced talks to secure Salah's definitive transfer, a window has opened to Inter Milan to swoop in for the Colombian player. The deal would be a loan with a forced option to buy, as is custom with most Italian transfers that they might consider a risky investment.

Both rumours make sense. Mikel was most recently linked with UAE club Al-Ain, but many people feel that he still has something to offer in a top European club, and Italy seems to be a perfect fit for him. 

As for Cuadrado, after a less than impressive Copa America showing excluding one game against Brazil his future with Chelsea doesn't look any brighter. Chelsea might be wise in trying to cut or diminish their losses after signing the player in the latest winter transfer window.

Express UK 

Register for Kaffy's Dance Workshop and Camp

Don't know what to do this summer? Wondering where to take your kids? Are you a teenager who wants to explore? Or an adult that needs a getaway? Register now for the Dance Camp 2015. Now open for all ages youngest being 7 years.

 

The camp is designed to use the art of dance as a tool for mind building and empowerment for young people capturing them from childhood into maturity. Young minds need to be fed mentally and physically. The art of dance possesses power which is beyond simple movements. It is a craft smith of the productive mind.

Kaffy is also helping Parents to ease the burden of occupying the long hours which their kids have during vacation by allowing them become engaged in Dance curriculum which helps in developing their body and minds.

Schools and colleges can register their students for the camp.

Dance crews or groups are also eligible.
Schools, family and crews are eligible for group discounts.

Come and be tutored, mentored and inspired by Kaffy and her team of professionals, celebrities and coporate professionals.

Also get to perform and show your acquired skills to your loved ones.
The camp activities include: dance classes, fitness classes, mentorship session, career counselling, celebrity visits and autograph signing, camp awards ceremony, camp dance competition., talent exhibition,  camp debate and many more Freebies such as shirts, camp stationery, drinks and snacks will also be available.

Outstanding campers get alot of gifts and opportunity to get dance scholarships into Kaffy's dance Academy and company IMAGNETO.

Oh Yes get a chance to be a MAGNET

CAMP DURATION:6 DAYS
CAMP FEE:10,000 NAIRA ONLY
VENUE:TO BE ANNOUNCED
DATE: AUGUST 1ST -6TH 2015

THE WORKSHOP

This is an Avenue for potential dance enthusiasts and practioners to Come and improve upon their dance skills, get Informed and educated on the business of dance. It also creates a forum for discussing issues affecting dance with respect to the growth of the industry. 

DATE 6TH - 8TH OF JULY

VENUE: CLASSIQUE EVENTS PLACE 7A KUDIRAT ABIOLA WAY OREGUN LAGOS 

ADMISSION: 3,000 FOR THE 3 DAYS

Cynthia Morgan Shows Off Her Toaster

Dancehall  act, Cynthia Morgan took to Instagram to show her fans one of her toasters.

Cynthia captioned the photo with "Cool Fm this morning with one of my suitors from don't break my heart video 😂tune in guys…96.9 fm"

Recently, Cynthia said she can't date any male celebs because they are broke. 

Double Cover for Made Magazine’s 7th Edition with Kate Henshaw & Basorge Tariah

Kate Henshaw is stunning in the latest issue of Made Magazine where she features on the double cover with her ‘Do Good’ sitcom co-star, Basorge Tariah.

The photos were taken by Paul Ukonu and styled by Tokyo James with Kate Henshaw’s outfits from Toju Foyeh and Basorge Tariah’s outfits from Bosi & Charles.

In the magazine the two stars talk about the new sitcom and why it is ‘the best sitcom of the year’.

Read their interview here.

Photo Credit: Made Magazine

Worldwide Platform for African Fashion! Introducing Adefashion.com

Using real African designers and fashion actually made in Africa,Adefashion.com offers the continent’s wonderful designs to you no matter where you are with free shipping in North America and Europe.

The website was birthed from seeing a lack of African fashion available to the world at large. These fabrics are simply too beautifully patterned and well designed to not be seen everywhere.

Enough of the African tribal prints, that are actually made in China, bypassing the labor force and design talent in Africa. Real african fashion is actually here to stay.

Check out some of the clothes they have on sale below! What’s your favorite?

Website: www.adefashion.com | Instagram: @Adelifestyle | Twitter:@Adelifestyle | Facebook: facebook.com/adefashionofficial

New Music: Slyde – Feel Alright

Headies 2014 Rookie of the Year nominee – Slyde is back with another jam titled “Feel Alright“. The “Banana” crooner delivers a dance hall love tune on thisPopito-produced joint.

The track was mixed and mastered by Suka Sounds.

Download

Thando Hopa turns Model to Challenge Perception of Albinism, “I’m a Different Shade of Normal” – South African Albino Lawyer

Thando Hopa with Gert Johan-Coetzee

According to Daily Mail, an albino woman – Thando Hopa, born and living in South Africa, has turned to the profession of modelling for an inspiring cause – to change the attitude of people towards albinism.

The 25-year-old Layer was persuaded to enter the profession by celebrated fashion designer – Gert-Johan Coetzee, and has since used it as a tool to reaching others like her and the world, starting with South Africa.

According to her – “I eventually decided beauty is a decision and I am going to be beautiful despite what people say. My tagline is ‘a different shade of normal'”.

She stated – “I had been approached to do modelling before, but I didn’t go for it because I never saw the benefits. I thought, “It’s such a shallow profession – why would I want to do that? I am a lawyer.“

But after meeting with Gert in 2011, she started to consider the prospect. “Gert came to me and asked me if I would like to do a shoot and I said I would consider it.” “And then I spoke to my sister. And my sister said to me, “Don’t look at modelling as modelling. Look at it as an opportunity for you to actually change perception of albinism. Remember how you grew up. Remember how people really treated you.“.”

Thando recalled how she used to get hugged by strangers for good luck, her teachers thinking she was mentally challenged due to her poor eye-sight and how a woman once screamed at her on the street, referring to her as the devil’s child.

Now, Thando has walked numerous runways, had shoots and appeared on the first issue of Forbes Life Africa.

Narrating her first runway experience she said – “The dress was gorgeous – black and green. I can tell you, I have never felt so expensive in my life. But I was actually so scared because in essence that was the first time I really walked in heels. I was even saying a little prayer when I was walking, “God, please don’t let me fall on this catwalk!’ I was absolutely frightened.”“

Thanks to her modelling, Thando says her confidence had greatly increased and she no longer covers her skin with layers of clothes and makeup. She said – “I could never go out without make-up but as time goes on, your confidence just grows. It took years for me to get to a point where I could walk around without make-up.” “People tell me I have become a positive influence for their children, for them to see that they can go beyond their circumstances.”

Such an inspiring story.

Photo Credit: DailyMail | AfricanMetro | IEFIMerida | CapitalFM