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IDIA AISIEN – THE “IT GIRL” OF TV

Beautiful, charming, passionate, charismatic and brilliant, Idia Aisien is undoubtedly the hit girl of TV.

Idia Aisien, an award-winning Tv presenter of Nigerian and Cameroonian descent was born in Lagos. As a teenager, Aisien attended Atlantic Hall High School, in Lagos. She then moved to the United States, where she attained a B.A. in journalism from American University in Washington, D.C., and a Masters in international public relations and global corporate communications from New York University.

Idia has worked with Fox 5 News, the AARP Foundation, Discovery Communications, the Foreign Policy Initiative, the United Nations and Atlas Mara. She has modelled for many brands, such as BMW, Vogue, LAN Airlines, Black Opal, Nivea, Alice + Olivia, J Brand, Cashhimi, Samantha Pleet, Jovani, Evelyn Lambert, Nikki Angelique, An Alili and Sway Hair Ltd. In Nigeria, Idia was the host of you got issues and style 101, and the Mega Millions Lottery Draw on Silverbird.

Idia Aisien described herself to The Celebrity Shoot Magazine as a “Smart Strong Funny and Complicated and Deep”. Idia Aisien, the “it girl” of tv currently works with the International News TV Station – Arise News.

PEARL THUSI – THE REAL GIRL POWER

Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi (born 13 May 1988) is a South African actress, model, television host, and radio personality. Thusi is known for her portrayal of Patricia Kopong in the BBC/HBO comedy-drama series.

The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Dayana Mampasi in the ABC thriller Quantico and Samkelo in the romantic drama film Catching Feelings. She has an upcoming lead role as Queen Sono in the Netflix crime drama series Queen Sono .

Thusi is the host of Lip Sync Battle Africa on MTV and e.tv, as well as the talk show Moments, on EbonyLife TV.
She has starred on the SABC 3 popular soap opera, Isidingo, as Palesa Motaung, co-hosted Live Amp with DJ Warras and Luthando Shosha, the SABC 1 celebrity gossip magazine show, Real Goboza.

In 2009, Thusi starred as Patricia Kopong on the BBC/HBO comedy-drama, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.

In 2015, Thusi co-starred in “Tremors 5: Bloodlines.” She also appeared in a music video entitled “Pearl Thusi” by Emtee.

In 2016, Thusi was cast in a series regular role as Dayana Mampasi on the second season of the ABC thriller series Quantico.

In the same year, Thusi was cast as Samkelo in the romantic drama film Catching Feelings. The film was released in theatres on March 9, 2018.

In 2017, Thusi starred as Brenda Riviera in the drama film, Kalushi.

In 2018, Thusi became the new host of the third season of MTV Base’s “Behind the Story”. In the same year, Thusi was cast in the lead role of Queen Sono on the Netflix crime drama series Queen Sono. The series will premiere on February 28, 2020.

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Michelle Williams and Angela Simmons Take Two In Très Chic

Two Times In Très Chic: Michelle Williams and Angela Simmons Take Two In Très Chic.

Reality Tv Star Angela Simmons and former Destiny’s Child singer, Michelle Williams rock the Très Chic Collection by Abbyke Domina effortlessly.

Angela Simmons is a producer and actress, known for Supermodel (2015), Angela Simmons Presents: Pressure Makes Diamonds (2019) and Nova (1974).

Michelle Williams, a recording artist and actress. Williams rose to fame in the 2000s as a member of R&B girl-group Destiny’s Child, one of the best-selling female groups of all time with over 60 million records, of which more than 35 million copies sold with the trio lineup with Williams.

Aren’t they just so beautiful?

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ANITA OKOYE – THE MUMPRENEUR

Anita Okoye is a social activist, serial entrepreneur, author, and mother of three, who is extremely well versed in what is required to oversee the building of a successful startup and its mission.

In April 2016, she publicly quit her job as a Strategic Business Developer for an Oil & Gas company in Nigeria to become a full-time entrepreneur and Mom. She has testified to never regretting her decision.

During the time out of work, she has lent her name and time to worthy causes like the Cashew Apple Project (CAP), which is focused on contributing to the change of the world’s perception of Africa.

The cause’s mission is to re-write the age-old view that, Africa has found itself on the wrong side of “perception control”, and has been viewed by the world as far less than it actually is, both literally and figuratively.

She has used this podium to contribute positivity to the African narrative. She gave a passionate and moving talk during the African Trade and Investment Global Summit 2018 where she gave a presentation -The Cashew Apple Project “Uncovering Africa’s Hidden Jewels.

ABC of Africa is also one of her contribution on the Cashew Apple Project– this child book highlights some of the hidden jewels within Africa’s agriculture as it lists 26 foods that grow abundantly on the continent.

Anita Okoye’s, ever-evolving story, has just added a new page with her bold move into the fashion industry. Tannk Co. for Kids is her latest entrepreneurial venture. Tannk Co. for Kids is an affordable luxury children’s apparel company which is set to launch this year with quality and comfortably priced clothing wear for boys and girls in the 0-10 age bracket. These will include casual and formal attire for children, as well as baby layettes and underwear.

Popularly known as the wife of Paul Okoye, she is no doubt a true African treasure.

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Uriel Oputa Is Bold, Beautiful & Beyond.

Uriel Oputa was born and raised in the United Kingdom. She grew up the only girl in a family of 5, 4 boys and a girl.
A graduate of creative writing from Bedfordshire University.

Moving from school, She had a stint with a media house, SugarMedia in London, as a researcher. Afterwards, she quit SugarMedia and pursued a career in music. She Soon started recording in the UK and eventually successfully created an RnB album.

She moved to Nigeria where she worked with Dekumzy who produced her first solo Afrobeat track titled ‘ ‘Merry Go Round’.

Uriel was the only girl in a 3 man musical group called “Caku Republik” on SKP label that consisted Sunky ( producer of Style-Plus). She’s a model and a big fan of tattoos as she has 4 of them. She was a contestant on BET Top Actor Africa Show, which aired in 2016, and also a contestant on Big Brother Naija (BBNaija 2017.)

She’s also a businesswoman, a nurse, a cook, and an entrepreneur. She loves to care and work with the youths. She’s a carer for her mum.

Uriel in love with making wigs and she has a hair brand, Uriel London Wigs which is in high demand.

Don’t you just love Uriel beyond beauty? Because we love her too.

ENO ESSIEN: The Boss Lady who is building to win

Eno Essien is the Founder/Chief Executive Officer of Rheytrak Limited, a Vehicle Tracking and Recovery company licensed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which she established eleven years ago at the age of twenty five and with no prior work experience ever.

Under her leadership, the company has consistently experienced steady and remarkable accomplishments and recorded an exceptionally high success rate in recovery of stolen vehicles from locations within and outside the Nigerian boundary. With branches in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Akwa Ibom and with an impressive portfolio of clients cutting across Insurance Companies, Transport and logistics Companies, Multinationals, Public Quoted Companies, Government Agencies and a host of individuals, she attributes her success rate first to the grace of God and then the effectiveness of her product.

A graduate of Microbiology from the University of Calabar, she recently won the Exquisite Ladies of The Year (ELOY) Award for Woman Who Inspire.

Her commitment, diligence, and dedication to a job she absolutely loves, saw her being nominated as Entrepreneur of the Year, Technology category at the 7th edition of the Future Awards; a social enterprise/change communications firm for young leaders and entrepreneurs.

She has attended various Management and Leadership Development Programmes at different times. She is also an alumnus of the prestigious Lagos Business School.

She is the Public Relations Officer of the Association of Telematics Operators of Nigeria and a member of the Governing Council of the Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA).

Eno is the only female CEO in this male dominated industry.

UNCONVENTIONAL OLARSLIM

Olawumi Adewale has carved a niche for herself in the hyper-competitive world of fashion and content creating. She is a fashion entrepreneur with a background in sales, digital marketing and business development.

She began her career as a sales team lead at Jumia Nigeria amongst other well known companies before eventually quiting to focus on her fast growing multi million brand. Olawumi, owner of the successful fashion company Olarsgrace and the creative director of Olars clothing line has never been conventional, from recreating pieces in her closet to taking a moving leap to Lagos, she saw a vision and has worked very hard to carry it out since then.

Olarsgrace is an online women’s store that focuses on making the modern woman feel beautiful and confident, we sell clothes that do more than just cover up bodies. We choose to create styles that represents personalities, moods, ambitions and desires and most of all design affordable clothings for the Nigerian woman.

Olawumi’s hardwork, drive, style and positivity is what people love most about her and it sure does reflect on her growing brand.

TANIA OMOTAYO: FASHION FORWARD

Tania Omotayo is a 27 year old Entrepreneur,Creative Director of fast growing fashion brand Ziva Lagos.
She’s a graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta with a degree in Advertising. After working in the entertainment industry for about 4 years,she decided to quit her 9-5 work,and focus on her clothing line.

Ziva Lagos is a young Nigerian fashion brand founded in the heart of lagos by Tania Omotayo. With a dedicated in house design team, the Ziva Lagos collections boasts of trend – led fashion pieces, perfect for the everyday stylish woman & man. Our mission is to become the market leader in delivering fast fashion to women and men across Africa at affordable prices. Ziva Lagos is also dedicated to boosting the Nigerian trade and labor market. Hence all fabrics are locally sourced and the clothes are designed and produced in Nigeria.

She was recently Honoured by Forbes Africa as one of the under 30 successful career woman.
She’s one person you will love her fashion and style world’ a fashion entrepreneur who is building her brand in the fashion industry.

Mercy Aigbe, Shina Peller, Bambam others, attend “The Trunk Show” by Abbyke Domina.

The exclusive Trunk Show by Abbyke Domina happened on Sunday, the 26th of August, at The Polo Avenue, Victoria Island. The evening welcomed guests such as Mercy Aigbe, Sina Peller, Jane Michael, Efe Tommy, Bimbo Thomas, Mide Martins, Bambam, Pretty Mike, Tonye Garrick, Olar Slim, amongst others.

The women’s ready to wear fashion house, Abbyke Domina, was celebrating 5 years of tremendous growth on Sunday by launching their new colorful and flirty collection, “Tres Chic”. The collection was vibrant, sophisticated, colorful and romantic. Pieces you could style to wear anywhere.

Abbyke Domina said of her collection “ I decided to make signature Abbyke Domina prints which are only available exclusively at the Trunk Show, it’s an idea I’ve had a for a while. I decide to go for soft and delicate prints. Delicacy can be strong, the facbrics used are soft colours which continue to be a key trend”

The Trunk Show in collaboration with The Polo Avenue had the most relaxing feel, and guests had the most fun. With a variety of Canapes, wine, and champagnes, it was the perfect ambience to shop in style. . The exclusive show also welcomed peformances from various artistes as well as Tomike Alayande as the host of the day.

It was an amazing evening of style. The trunk show was supported by Style Me Africa, Media Room hub, Tribe&Elan, Guardian life, Exquisite magazine, Ono Bello, Blogger point, The Luxury reporter, Spice Tv, Glam Africa, That 1960s Chick, Pulse Tv.

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Jennifer Lopez’s Style Through the Years

J. Lo has been serving fierce, bold looks since 1986. Including the green Versace dress.

Where were you the first time Jennifer Lopez came into your life?

Was it while she was dancing on “In Living Color” in the ’80s? Or perhaps when she played Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in the 1997 biopic of the artist’s life? Maybe it was when “Waiting for Tonight” hit the charts in 1999? Or when Ms. Lopez stole rom-com lovers’ hearts in the early aughts as the leading lady in “The Wedding Planner” and “Maid in Manhattan?”

Jennifer Lopez has been icon for more than three decades. She is also the first Latina actor to earn over $1 million for a film and the first woman to have a No. 1 album and a No. 1 movie in the same week. And don’t forget about her Golden Globe nomination.

So it’s fitting that Ms. Lopez just received this year’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, which recognizes career-spanning accomplishments in music and film.

When she took the stage tonight at the VMAs, she reminded everyone that she has staying power. She began the medley of her biggest hits in a flowing blue and gold Versace cape over a gold leotard with thigh straps. She later donned a floor-length white fur coat and ended the performance in baggy gold pants — the same outfit she accepted her award in.

To honor her, let’s remember some of her looks.

The Romper

Before rompers were everywhere, and for everyone, Ms. Lopez wore this silky one piece to the VH1 “Vogue” awards in 2000. The award show, meant to be more cheeky than chic, was a fitting place for her to showcase her all-gold accessory game.

White Out

In the same year at the VMAs, J. Lo gave us this white and silver Sean John ensemble, and she earned a silver Moon Man to match.

Diddy Days

Nineteen years ago, also at the VMAs, Ms. Lopez blessed us with this shimmery, tasseled halter top and a leather skirt. She and Sean Combs, a.k.a P. Diddy at the time, were an item from 1999 to 2001.

The Dress that Gave Us Google Image Search

Arguably, her most iconic look came at the 2000 Grammy Awards, in the form of a plunging Versace dress. It even gave us the Google Image search function. In 2015, Eric Schmidt, then the chairman of Google, said the amount of attention the dress garnered motivated the company to create the tool. At the time, Google search results were limited to text and links. But after the dress became a most searched item, developers realized they needed to include photographs.

The Glamour of a First Lady

A fashion highlight of 2003 was the mint green Valentino dress J. Lo wore to the Oscars. This one-shoulder, sari-style gown was modeled on a dress worn by Jackie Kennedy Onassis on a visit to Cambodia in 1967.

All Glowed Up

In 2002, J. Lo launched a perfume called Glow, and it was aptly named. Here she is at the 2004 Golden Globes, glowing, in Michael Kors.

Versace on the Floor

Leave it to “Jenny from the Block” to rile up Twitter over a pair of thigh-high denim boots. She wore them with the confidence only Ms. Lopez could bring to an otherwise confounding pair of shoes.

The Businesswoman

J. Lo is more than a triple threat. She can sing, act, dance, design and of course, judge many talent shows. Ms. Lopez is a judge and executive producer on “World of Dance,” so it only makes sense that earlier this summer she looked like a boss in this leopard print dress that most of us could never rock at our day jobs.

The Influencer

Ms. Lopez was named one of the most influential people of 2018. In an essay about her influence, the actress Kerry Washington wrote: “When Jennifer left the Bronx to pursue her dreams, I would rush to finish my homework on Sunday to watch her on ‘In Living Color.’ She made me believe that you could come from where we came from and achieve whatever you imagine is possible.”

Article courtesy: By Tariro Mzezewa of The New York Times