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Momo Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Style and Sophistication of the Mature Woman
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Momo Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Style and Sophistication of the Mature Woman
Momo celebrates fifth anniversary, launches new collection
WITH a packed-house overflowing with Momo's loyal, long-standing clients, press and worldwide guests, Fati Asibelua, the design talent behind Momo, unveiled her Iconic Anniversary Collection at the five-year celebration in Abuja. Inspired by the grown-up, demure glamour of the 1940s, the limited edition collection featured five knee-length dresses reminiscent of the era's "New Look." The Iconic Anniversary Collection embodies the style and female sophistication of the confidently mature woman. The designer celebrates the woman as entrepreneur and homemaker with five fantastic pieces combining business savvy with nurturing strength. The collection is elegant beauty and sophistication from day to night.
Whether sealing a deal in the boardroom or cavorting with her children, knee length hemlines in taffeta, silk satins and Ankara characterise the multi-faceted schedule and responsibilities of the modern African woman.
The look was further enhanced with the hairstyling of the Veronica Lake wave, cat-eye sunglasses, ruby-red lipstick and platform shoes keeping it seriously playful. Adding a unique touch, the collection was presented with models poised as mannequins allowing guests to view the collection up-close and individually. Clients rushed to place their orders from the limited edition collection. "I love the dresses and their unique presentation. Momo never fails to impress with her luxurious designs and upscale presentation of the brand. When I step into one of her stores, I feel like I could be shopping anywhere in the world," stated Nenna Ukachukwu.
Are African Men Intimidated By Successful Black Women
Only if Your Find the Wrong Guy
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Peace Usin is a leading designer in the Federal Capital Territory.
The fashion industry in Nigeria is really thriving, she say. In the past, most people were not proud of their fabric. Now Nigerians are crazy about fashion and they love everything about fashion. A lot of people are interested in what is in vogue. They are embracing African attires. When you see top government officials today, they wear native clothes. If you go to a wedding ceremony, you won‘t see people dressed up in suits. These days, most people prefer.
It is true that in Nigeria a lot of men get threatened by a career woman or a lady that is hard working and most of the time, they are scared. They believe she will not respect them. However, a man that loves a woman would not see her success as an obstacle. The kind of man you marry may either add value to your life, by helping you to fulfill your dream, or destroy it. So, it is not enough to say that the reason why I am not yet married is because I want to focus first on my career. I know that a lot of men love successful women. You just have to find your handsome prince by searching through as they say "the ugly toads".
African American View on Black Hair
Do Africans Feel The Same Way About Curly or Kinky Hair
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Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau says she spends more time on her hair than any other part of her morning routine. "When we were growing up, our mother said, 'When you go out of the house, your hair always needs to look nice.' That's a cultural thing," she said. She has never chemically relaxed her hair — she doesn't have to, she said. "For me, with my father being a Frenchman and my mother being black, I kind of enjoy both worlds," she said. "Fortunately, I only have to wash and blow dry and use a curling iron."
However, when she can afford to do so, she spends $120 every two weeks to have her two daughters' hair relaxed "in order for them to look nice and have that self -confidence. Hair is a big part of how we present ourselves to the world I think for every race but I think particularly for the African-American race," Faust-Goudeau said. She said she's talked to her daughters, who are 15 and 17, about going natural. "I've suggested it to them. This is who you are. Be happy in the skin that you're in and the hair that you have. But you are judged on the way you look. Even within our own culture, we actually judge each other on the texture of our hair, the length of our hair. Hair, it's a big deal. "Other African-American women have approached Faust-Goudeau, she said, and told her 'Oh, you have good hair. What type of relaxer do you use?'"It is tough to have to go through all these procedures to look like what we think society accepts. But at the end of the day, I think all of us want to look good."
Let us hear from you, if you are African, African American, any African descent or none African descent. Tell us your opinion on Email us at editor@ttimesmail.com today.
Super Model Heidi Klum Takes Her Nigerian Husband's Name
Heidi Olusegun Samuel - Sexy?
TMZ has learned Heidi Klum was officially docked a few precious sexy points today -- because she just had her last name legally changed from "Klum" to "Samuel." The Victoria's Secret supermodel filed papers early last month asking permission to take on the last name of her husband, Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adelo Samuel -- she was finally given the okay today.
It could have been worse ... she could have changed her name to Heidi Olusegun. The super model is married to the multiple named Nigerian said she reserves the right to answer what ever name she espoused. She opted for Heidi Samuel, though she would have taken Olusegun if that was her husband's surname. Heidi Olusegun would realy sound great with a good South Carolina American accent. Not so great with a British accent. All the same, she saved us all the tongue twister and simply settled for Heidi Samuel.
Miss Africa Extravaganza, Set for Washington, DC USA
December 19th, 2009 Event
I'm Danieline Moore, requesting the pleasure of your company at my swimsuit calendar release party on December 19, 2009. Proceeds benefit the Miss Africa® Foundation.
Swim Suit event, Everyday women event, intellect and professionality are some of the the main attraction slated for the 2009 Miss Africa event, sponsored by Miss Africa Foundation. Its going to be like no other event the organizers are promising the best in African entertainment. Watch out for more updates.
Beauty Queen Starts Campaign Against Underage Marriage
High Rate of Vesico Vaginal Fistula VVF
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Beauty queen launches campaign against VVF in North
November 18, 2009
Parents have been advised to avoid giving out their underage daughters in marriage to check cases of Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) which is common in Northern Nigeria.
The Queen of Aso 2009 Miss Jennifer Uju Igwegbe gave the advice in Abuja yesterday during a visit to the corporate headquarters of Media Trust. Miss Igwegbe whose office is organizing a national sensitization campaign on VVF in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and NTA International on Friday December 4 2009, said she chose the VVF campaign as a pet project because of her ardent desire to help give better life to the girl-child and sensitise people on the dangers of under age marriage and the effects of VVF.
She said as a result of the prevalence of the disease in the north, the project would first target the 19 northern states with Bauchi, Kano, Kebbi, Niger and Zamfara as the initial target states.
"VVF is a very silent disease because of the stigma attached to it, once a young girl is married and gets it, there is always the danger of their husbands leaving them for other wives. We want to sensitize people on the dangers and let victims know that's not the end of life. Victims should try as much as possible to access medical care to get back their lives, parents should not give out their kids for marriage, it's like destroying the child.
The Big Bottom Craze in Ivory Coast
By JJ Fatusin
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A national dance craze in Ivory Coast has spawned a black market in treatments claiming to increase one's bottom size.
The dance in question has been inspired by DJ Mix and DJ Eloh's hit song Bobaraba, which means "big bottom" in the local Djoula language. When it plays you can be guaranteed that the dance floor will be packed with people shaking their derrieres.Even Ivorian footballers have adopted the moves and could be seen wiggling their bottoms in a curious on-pitch dance after each goal scored during the just-ended Africa Nations Cup.However, doctors have warned of the possible dangers of some of the concoctions on sale. While the dance has been embraced by both sexes, DJ Mix says it was inspired by women.
"We made it as a tribute to women, because African women are defined by the shape of their bottoms," he says."Move your bottom, jump, you see, it's alive."Kady Meite, one of his dancers, says the song is a message for women."There are women today with large bottoms who are embarrassed, so it's to say don't be ashamed - be comfortable," she says.The message seems to have been taken on board - so much so that some women are now going in search of a "bobaraba".
Injections
In the sprawling Adjame market just north of the city centre in Abidjan, women sell "bottom enhancers". "You need to inject this liquid into your bottom once a day," says a market trader, showing a vial of coloured liquid labelled "Vitamin B12".Each vial costs $2. The label claims it is made in China.If you do not like the sound of injections, the same amount of money will also get you a small tub of cream.There is no description of what the product contains or how to apply it; just the words "Big bottoms and big breasts", and two illustrating pictures.Local gynaecologist Dr Marcel Sissoko is sceptical about the concoctions. "This medicine could be dangerous for your health because we don't know the ingredients. It's being used without a medical prescription," he warns.
"The health ministry hasn't authorised this and doctors don't know what's in there, so there are risks."
At the Micronutrient Information Centre at Oregon State University in the United States, Dr Victoria Drake says she knows of no scientific evidence that vitamin B12 can be used to treat anything except vitamin B12 deficiency.
'Danger'
DJ Mix admits there is now a growing fashion for young women to show off their bottoms. "If a woman goes dancing and wants to take two or three treatments, no problem," he says."But we don't say to girls that they must take treatment to enhance your bottom, no."One man on the streets of Abidjan agreed: "Us boys, we appreciate these things because when women use the treatment it attracts us, but for women it's not good."Most women I spoke to preferred to avoid the treatments."Me? I prefer to be natural so you can know your true value. It's best not to use these medicines. It's not good - it's actually very dangerous," one said.Another woman was happy with what came naturally."I do the bobaraba because I already have a big bum. When I dance, everyone looks at me."
Bush meat lovers
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Ayub Iyass is a hunter in northern Nigeria. He has stalked the wooded hills around Akwanga in Nassarawa state for close to 30 years. Akwanga is well known for the quality of its bush meat - wild game. He hunts with an ancient flintlock musket. He and two friends go out looking for antelope, grasscutter (a type of rodent) and occasionally monkey. "Monkey tastes like dog," Ayub says. Population growth and hunting have driven animals back deep into the forest. But neither Ayub nor bush meat eaters are concerned about the possibility of hunting animals to extinction. The hunters prepare themselves by burning herbs mixed with shards of bone from their quarry. The hunters believe this masks their smell and allows them to creep up on prey.They deliver their kill to a part of Akwanga market where women specialise in cooking bush meat. Its made into pepper soup, and is much more expensive than any other kind of meat. Sarah has been cooking bush meat for so long she has the title 'Mama Nama' from her customers, meaning mother of meat. A plate of her pepper soup costs $2.50 (£1.30).She buys local hunters' kills, but also buys smoked meat from elsewhere in Nigeria. The portion of Iguana meat on the left comes from Maiduguri, near the border with Chad. Sarah has bought a warthog which she has boiled. The meat is then smoked for three days to preserve it. Customers can buy portions to cook at home or ready made soups to eat while drinking palm wine. "People like it because it has less fat than commercial meat," says Sarah. Patrick, a regular customer, says its worth the extra expense, "It costs more but I feel better about eating it."
Ivory Coast's 'big-bottom' craze
A national dance craze in Ivory Coast has spawned a black market in treatments claiming to increase one's bottom size.
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The dance in question has been inspired by DJ Mix and DJ Eloh's hit song Bobaraba, which means "big bottom" in the local Djoula language. When it plays you can be guaranteed that the dance floor will be packed with people shaking their derrieres.Even Ivorian footballers have adopted the moves and could be seen wiggling their bottoms in a curious on-pitch dance after each goal scored during the just-ended Africa Nations Cup.However, doctors have warned of the possible dangers of some of the concoctions on sale. While the dance has been embraced by both sexes, DJ Mix says it was inspired by women.
"We made it as a tribute to women, because African women are defined by the shape of their bottoms," he says."Move your bottom, jump, you see, it's alive."Kady Meite, one of his dancers, says the song is a message for women."There are women today with large bottoms who are embarrassed, so it's to say don't be ashamed - be comfortable," she says.The message seems to have been taken on board - so much so that some women are now going in search of a "bobaraba".
Injections
In the sprawling Adjame market just north of the city centre in Abidjan, women sell "bottom enhancers". "You need to inject this liquid into your bottom once a day," says a market trader, showing a vial of coloured liquid labelled "Vitamin B12".Each vial costs $2. The label claims it is made in China.If you do not like the sound of injections, the same amount of money will also get you a small tub of cream.There is no description of what the product contains or how to apply it; just the words "Big bottoms and big breasts", and two illustrating pictures.Local gynaecologist Dr Marcel Sissoko is sceptical about the concoctions. "This medicine could be dangerous for your health because we don't know the ingredients. It's being used without a medical prescription," he warns.
"The health ministry hasn't authorised this and doctors don't know what's in there, so there are risks."
At the Micronutrient Information Centre at Oregon State University in the United States, Dr Victoria Drake says she knows of no scientific evidence that vitamin B12 can be used to treat anything except vitamin B12 deficiency.
'Danger'
DJ Mix admits there is now a growing fashion for young women to show off their bottoms. "If a woman goes dancing and wants to take two or three treatments, no problem," he says."But we don't say to girls that they must take treatment to enhance your bottom, no."One man on the streets of Abidjan agreed: "Us boys, we appreciate these things because when women use the treatment it attracts us, but for women it's not good."Most women I spoke to preferred to avoid the treatments."Me? I prefer to be natural so you can know your true value. It's best not to use these medicines. It's not good - it's actually very dangerous," one said.Another woman was happy with what came naturally."I do the bobaraba because I already have a big bum. When I dance, everyone looks at me."
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