Glamsquad Magazine Dec 2021

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DECEMBER 2021

Top 5 Nigerian

Celebrity Hookups

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Celebrity

Reflections On

Christmas

DAVIDO:

The Spirit Of Christmas

4 Pieces Of Advice

From Scientists

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INSIDE Unique

Christmas

Gifts For

Him & Her

10 Trends

To Ditch

In 2022

& What to

Replace

Them

With

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nd so the year comes to an end, and

Christmas is upon us once again. The world

is not the same, covid 19 has put paid to

that, and thus celebrating Christmas cannot

be the same pre -covid.

And now, another variant, for which we must all

gear ourselves for, as we nudge into 2022. What

a life! A war against an unseen enemy, the world

must fight. It seems there is no end!

Is the Almighty, telling the World something, but

the World is deaf? Dancing its tango and spinning

out of the will of the Almighty?

‘We are the World’ and we need to turn

back to the Will of the Almighty God, which He

encapsulates in the spirit of Christmas. ‘God so

loved the World that He gave..’Thus gving is in the

heart of the season

And so, when David Adeleke-Davido raised 250

million to give to charity, he was in the Spirit! So, we

should all emulate that spirit: The Spirit of giving.

Where ever you are this Christmas give! Give! Give!

From all of us in the magazine, we give you the

package that will take you into 2022: all the gift

ideas, a review of 2021 and the fashion direction

for 2022.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the

World!

Enjoy!

R .

Remmy Diagbare

Editor - in-Chief

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Glamsquad maintains no rights over the images/photos, while we have

tried to give appropriate credit where due, we are aware some artistes

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We remain committed to supporting intellectual property and creativity.

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LIFESTYLE

Unique Christmas

Gifts for

HIM

Words by Oma Demians

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Fragrance Duo

Recreate a love story that was once

created by Russell Wilson and Ciara

with this duo fragrance your love

story could be more beautiful.

As the season draws

near, its expected that

as a good beau you

should get something

unique for the man in your life.

No one knows him the way

you do! So why not spice up

his season with something he

can look at and remember

you, here are 10 unique gifts

you can get him;

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Matching Necklace

This can be a really romantic

gesture, he can be the key while

you be the lock that way telling him

he is the key to your heart.

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A Unique Piece Of Art

If he is a lover of art then this painting is

exactly what he needs! Perfect for his

office wall or desk.

customized

Airpods Case

With this customized Airpod case

there is no guarantee that he

wouldn’t misplace it but at least

there is a way for him to identify it

when mixed amongst that of his

friends.

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LIFESTYLE

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A Trip

If you can afford to take your beau on

a trip then why not! He probably need

it after an exhausting half- quarter year

a good trip with you is all he needs.

Play Station

If not for any other thing,

could you be a dear and

get him the latest version

of this that way he can

relax and enjoy amazing

games with the guys still

keeping you in mind.

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Wristwatch

This gesture is the

commonest of all

but it’s definitely

irreplaceable coming

from you.

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Whiskey Stones Gift Set

If he’s a big whiskey lover, then he will

be thrilled you got him this set. A real

whiskey fan knows what true whiskey

look and taste like and this set includes

whiskey stones that won’t melt so he can

enjoy the complete taste.

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Bring The Outing

To Him

As much as going out is fun, as

winter draws near you may have to

cut loose on the ‘outing’ that way,

if you know how

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Morse Code

Bracelet

Why not engrave a secret

message that only you

two can understand with

Morse Code Bracelet, that

way when he takes a look

at it he remembers that

memory engraved on it.


LIFESTYLE

Initial lock

Necklace

I in particular like this one,

an initial lock necklace

making him the key while

you are the lock, you are

trying to let him know that

he is the key to your heart.

Earring Set

This will surely give her three different looks in

one set, as it will remind her of you when ever

she puts it on.

GIFT

IDEAS

FOR HER

As

the season

draws nearer, a lot of

boyfriend’s are wondering what

the perfect gift will be for their

girlfriend’s, a gift worthy of her love

something to actually show her how

much you love her.

A gift doesn’t have to be something

every expensive but something that will

bring smile and laughter on the lips

of that queen who won your heart.

Here are a list of unique gifts

you can get your beau

this winter.

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Customized

AirPods Case

Get her customized airpods with

her name on it or her initial trust

me, that shit is romantic AF.


wristwatch

OK who wouldn’t like

a beautiful piece of

wristwatch to beautify

that pretty wrist of

hers, as it will remind

her of a time well

spent with you by her

side.

A Trip Through

Memory lane; Heart

Photos

This beautiful snapshot will take you

down lovely memory lane from funny

selfies to lovable moment that are

priceless.

LIFESTYLE

Flowers

Though flowers are a little

bit out dated they are still

some ladies that drool over

them, especially a beautiful

rose flower with a lovely

scent.

Makeup Set

If your girlfriend is a lover of make up, then you

just have to get her a very lovely set of make

up -advicable get from Zaron- quality makeup,

with long lasting assurance.

Handbag

This is mostly the

hardest to get

because you have to

be certain the type

she likes but I guess

if you know her very

well you would

know the type to

get.

For

Girlfriend’s

That Like To

Steal Your

Shirt

A very sexy polo is

what she needs that

way, she will be able

to stay away from

wardrobe or maybe

she won’t.

Cook Her

Dinner

This may not be fancy

as the rest of them,

but its not everyday

you get your beau

to cook for you so

trust me, she will be

appreciative.


INTERVIEW

Davido:

The Spirit of Christmas

Words by Barr. Chioma

The spirit of Christmas

is an embodiment of

essence, and it is made

up of many elements

which are characterized

by love, hope, giving,

understanding, and goodwill

towards others.

Regardless of one’s religious

affiliation and beliefs, no

one can deny that there is

a special spirit – and feeling

attached to the Christmas

celebration. Apart from the

multiple uniqueness like

the Xmas tree, presents,

decorations, long holidays

and so on, that is associated

with the celebration, and

there is something special

about Christmas.

Originally a celebration

for Christians, Christmas has

become a global celebration,

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and the fact that the

Christmas holidays precede

the New Year’s festivities and

celebrations globally is a

huge plus. The celebration of

Christmas across the globe

is a reflection of love and

selflessness evident in the

teachings and exemplary

lifestyle of Jesus Christ – the

patriarch of the Christian faith.

There is a fundamental

theme of Christmas, which is

‘Giving – not receiving’. During

this period, everyone wants to

get into the full bloom of the

Christmas spirit – and give – no

matter how little. Somehow,

the world just becomes a

better place for all, and we all

suddenly feel more kindly to

each other.

To adequately express the

spirit behind Christmas in plain

terms is to term it a spirit of

giving and sharing. Recently,

a young Nigerian celebrity –

someone whom many critics

claim was an unexpected

source, shocked the world

with a brilliant concept and a

singular act of generosity this

Christmas period. But who is

this young celebrity, and what

did he do?

Who is Davido?

Born David Adedeji Adeleke, but

popularly known by his pseudonym

and stage name – Davido, David

is a Nigerian-American singer,

songwriter, and record producer.

In what has been described

as the modern form of African

Pop music (Afro-Pop), Davido has

perfected the art of blending

traditional African elements with

global mainstream pop to achieve

a unique sound.

Although he was born on

November 21 1992 in Atlanta,

Georgia, United States of America,

his family is a notable Nigerian

family that belongs to the upper

echelon of the Nigerian society.

The Adeleke family boasts of great

politicians and business moguls,

and Davido’s father is currently

the head of the family – and the

wealthiest.

Davido is a tier-1 celebrity in

every right and has remained

relevant since he broke into

the music industry. His worldrecognized

back-to-back hits have

earned him cult status, and he is

currently on the list of top 10 artistes

in Africa at the moment by

every standard.

Davido’s Philanthropic

Lifestyle

Davido is a philanthropist

who leads by example –

something that fans and

society, in general, has used

as a yardstick in judging other

celebrities in the entertainment

industry over time. His trademark

phrase “We rise by lifting others”

has become a household

name in Nigeria and across

Africa.

It has also become a

popular quote for celebrities,

preachers, and motivational

speakers who often use the

‘exemplary lifestyle of Davido

as an example of the blessings

that are associated with giving.

Another aspect that the

“Assurance” crooner has greatly

benefited from is the defense

from fans as a result of his

philanthropy. To many Nigerians,

Davido can do no wrong – and

this further goes on to show how

far good deeds can pave the

way for an individual.

Today, especially in Nigeria,

call on ten random persons to

pick out a celebrity who is a

philanthropist, and you will be

sure to have more than 50% of

them pointing their fingers at the

‘Omo Baba Olowo’ himself.

The Davido 100 Million

Naira Challenge Fund Raiser

Davido broke the internet

a few days before his birthday

when he announced that

he needed his friends and

colleagues in the industry to

make donations to the tune

of one hundred million Naira,

to enable him clear his newly

purchased Rolls Royce car from

the Ports.

Critics attacked the singer


online and labeled him

unprintable names. Still, despite

the backlash and media

reactions, the singer went ahead

to share his account number

with the public and called

out famous figures to make

donations.

Within a few days,

screenshots of successful funds

transfer to the cause were flying

around the internet as Davido

was receiving donations from all

corners of the society. He even

acclaimed that fans made

transfers of as little as 1,000

Naira, which he said was very

touching and meant a lot to

him.

How Did Davido Ignite the

Spirit of Christmas?

Davido would later announce

that he raised a total of 200

Million Naira, and all hell

appeared to break loose. Social

media users across the world were

at a crossroads on what they felt

the artiste should do with the funds.

Everyone seemed to have an

advice for him on what should

happen to the funds, but unknown

to them, Davido had a plan all

along, and the fundraiser was just

a piece of a bigger picture.

In an official statement released

on November 20, 2021, Davido

revealed that the fund raiser

was an idea he conceived and

planned to continue yearly in

commemoration of his birthday, as

a way to assist the less priviledged

in society – in the spirit of Christmas.

He also announced that he

would be making a personal

donation of 50 Million Naira to the

200 Million Naira that was donated.

All the monies will be made

available to government registered

orphanages across the country.

To achieve this and make sure

that the funds got to those who

needed it the most, he constituted

a 5-man working committee to

take care of the logistics and

disbursement.

Conclusion – Davido: The Spirit

of Christmas

In one singular act, Davido

has not only revealed what his

brand and personality stand for,

but he has also relived the spirit of

Christmas.

We hope he has won over

your hearts as he has done to

millions of people across the

globe – imagine how many lives

for generations to come that

his kindness will affect positively!

Our sincere prayer is that other

celebrities like him across the world

will follow in his footsteps and revive

the spirit of Christmas – to put a

smile on the faces of those who

need it the most.

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Full Name:

David Adedeji Adeleke

Birthday:

November 21, 1992

Age:

29 Years

Born In:

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Famous As:

Singer

Height:

5 feet 6 inches

Father:

Adedeji Adeleke

Mother:

Veronica Adeleke

Siblings:

Adewale Adeleke, Sharon

Adeleke

Children:

Aurora Imade Adeleke, Hailey

Veronica Adeleke

BIOGRAPHY

David Adedeji Adeleke

was born in the

United States, but

grew up in Nigeria.

“Omo Baba Olowo” (OBO) is

the name given to his debut

studio album, which he

released in 2013.

After releasing his second

track, ‘Dami duro’ at

Oakwood University, he

became an overnight

sensation. Davido became

the first African to perform

live at the MOBO Awards in

2017. He received the MOBO

Award for the First Africanbased

artist to receive BET

Award on main stage.

Social Media Presence

Instagram: 22 million

followers (@davido)

Facebook: 4.2 million

followers


EARLY LIFE EDUCATION CAREER

Words by Kunle Adeleye

Early Life

Adedeji Adeleke and Vero

Adeleke gave birth to their

fifth and final child, David, on

November 21, 1992, in Atlanta,

Georgia.

A Nigerian business tycoon,

Adedeji Adeleke, and his mother

Vero are both university professors.

March 3, 2003, was the date his

mother died.

Education

Before moving to Alabama to

pursue Business Administration at

Oakwood University (Huntsville),

Davido attended British

International School (VIS) on

Victoria Island (Lagos).

He enrolled at Babcock University,

Ogun State, after consulting with

his father and completing his

degree there in 2015.

Career

In 2011, Davido launched his

music career. Back When, the

lead song from his debut album,

Omo Baba Olowo(OBO) was

released on May 7, 2011. Naeto

C was the star of the show and

it quickly became a hit. It was

Sina Rambo and Ice Prince who

appeared in the songs, Dami

Duro and All of You as well as

Overseas and Feel Alright.

The release of ‘Dami Duro’, his

second song, in October 2011

propelled him to superstardom.

There was also a lot of love for the

music video for this song, which

was released in January 2012.

The Headies 2013, awarded

Davido the ‘Best R&B/Pop Album’

and ‘Hip Hop World Revelation of

the Year’ accolades for his debut

album, which was published in

2012.

At the 2013 Nigerian

Entertainment Awards, it was

nominated for ‘Best Album of the

Year’.

In 2012, he released the

singles, Overseas and All of You.

In 2013, Davido began working

on his second studio album, ‘The

Baddest’ which was released in

February 2013.

In May 2013, he released “One

of a Kind” which was followed

by “Skelewu” in August and

Aye(February, 2014).

Lola Rae, Mi Casa, Tiwa

Savage and Diamond Platnumz

collaborated with Davido in

June 2014 to record a song for

the ‘Africa Rising’ campaign.

The song’s purpose was to

persuade his fellow countrymen

to get involved in a local social

investment initiative.

Davido has a sponsorship deal

with MTN and Infinix Mobile.

Guinness Nigeria signed him up

and he played at the ‘Guinness

World of More’ concert as part of

the agreement.

His contract with Sony Music

was inked in 2016. ‘DMW - Davido

Music Worldwide’ was created

as a result of this. RCA Records, a

subsidiary of Sony signed him in

the same year and issued an EP

titled ‘Son of Mercy’. ‘How Long’,

‘Gbagbe Oshi’ and ‘Coolest Kid in

Africa’ were all singles on the EP. A

few concerns with creative control

had caused him to change his

deal with Sony Music.

In the latter half of 2018, he

went on a North American tour,

appearing in events and concerts

around the country.

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Davido’s Dress Sense & His

Style Evolution

Words by Kabirat Opoola

2014 2015

Attending the 2014 BET VIP Party for nominees

from Africa, Davido wore his signature snapback

hat and multi-colored top. By now shorts were a

trend and the singer combine this with a pair of

sneakers and his usual gold chain.

Although still retaining his

usual casual style, the singer

let go of his usual snapback

hat in exchange for a fedora

hat.

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2016

This year witnessed

a change in the

singers dress style.

Having just signed a

multi-million dollar deal

with Sony Music, the

singer upgraded his

style to a classy and

chic casual look while

letting go of his usual

hat collection and still

retaining his love for

accessories.


FASHION

2017

The singer now

looks more matured

and refined. Changing

his necklace to a more

classy and expensive

design, Davido gave

off a coordinated

appearance.

2019

Having became successful in

his career, Davido rocked more of

expensive outfits, accessories and

sneakers. He also purchased some

diamond-crusted chains worth millions

of naira.

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FASHION

2020

By this year,

Davido had become

extremely famous and

the singer now rocks

an exquisite taste of

expensive outfits. His

outfit ranges in different

style and he doesn’t

have a specific dress

style unlike his previous

years. While on the set

of a music video Jowo,

Davido rocked a blue

Jalabia giving off the

Arabian prince vibe.

2021

Davido still

maintained his 2020

fashion style with some

upgrades in the quality

of his outfit.


Dating History

Words by Kunle Adeleye

Nigerian International superstar,

Davido has been in a lot of

relationships since he rose to

fame, as he has been linked to many

beautiful girls around the world.

Here is a list of girls the star has gotten

involved with and some scandals;

Stacey Brianar

Stacey, also called Pendo,

reportedly hooked up with

Davido at Kenyan nightclub,

Galileo, in 2013.

As it turns out, Pendo

discussed her encounter with

Davido with Kenyan blog,

African Eagle as follows, ‘He

was perfect. He is much better

than your ‘average Kenyan’.

He is big. Both length and

width and the best part are, he

really knows what he is working

with. He has crazy moves;

he kept it fresh for a couple

of hours. I am impressed.

Definitely the best, ok maybe

not the best I ever had, but he

is up there.’

Nish Kards

Davido indeed has an eye for good things as

has he dated Ghanaian beauty Nish Kards who is of

mixed breed. The lady had a shot at limelight as she

exhibited her supposed relationship with the Nigerian

pop star on social media.

Amanda

Chioma

Amanda became

Davido second baby

mama in 2017, the

Atlanta-based model

recently gave birth to

a baby girl christened

Hailey Veronica

Adeleke.

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Sophie

Momodu

Cousin of media

mogul Dele Momodu,

Sophie Momodu and

Davido had a brief affair

which resulted in her

being his baby mama.

The couple had a child,

Imade, in May 2015.

However, sometimes the

two parents have been

embroiled in several

controversies and social

media fights with each

other.

Sira Kante

Sira Kante a hot Guinean model who got involved

with Davido back in 2015, the duo dated for a while as

OBO at the time flaunted moments with his girlfriend at

any chance he got. The relationship didn’t last long as

the two parties broke up for personal reasons.

Chioma Avril Rowland

Davido had gone public with his relationship with Chioma

in early 2018 when he started splashing cash on her.

Davido showcased Chioma on so many occasions that

he even went ahead to write her a song “Assurance” which

she featured in the video something he didn’t do for any of his

previous relationships.

Funmi Aboderin

Davido briefly dated Funmi who is a University of

Durham graduate before the relationship hit rocks.

Funmi came under the radar when OBO allegedly

tweeted her photo with the caption “beach things with

my baby and crew“. The love affair officially panned out

when Davido tweeted “back on my single sh*t“.


Davido’s Children

It is true that children can bring happiness to one’s life in

numerous ways.

Popular Musician Davido is a proud father of his three kids.

Here is a complete list of all Davido’s children:

Hailey Adeleke

The arrival of Hailey Adeleke, Davido’s

second child, came as a surprise. Many

people had no idea that the baby was

on the way until her birth

Hayley Veronica Adeleke was the

name he gave her in honor of his late

mother, Veronica Adeleke.

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Ifeanyi Adeleke

Davido’s only son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, is

the singer’s third child.

On the 20th of October 2019, Ifeanyi

was born by Chioma, the love of his life.


Aurora Adeleke

Nigerian artist Davido’s first kid, Aurora Imade Adeleke, is

his first daughter named Aurora.

Imade was born on May 14, 2015, to the singer’s first

baby mom, Sophia Momodu.

Her fifth birthday was marked by an open letter from her

father expressing his joy at witnessing her grow up so quickly

and detailing the unique experience of being a father to her.

Private Jet

A $27 million private jet was

purchased by the musician in 2018. The

model of the Private Jet is Bombardier

Challenger 605.

Property Owned

30 billion Chain

The musician has a 30 billion gang

Diamond Chain worth $ 1 million.

Bentley Bentayga

Davido has a 2018 Bentley

Bentayga worth $300,000.

Range Rover

Davido has a 2017

Range Rover Sport. It’s worth

$200,000.

Lekki

Mansion

Davido resides in a

lavish villa in Lekki, Lagos,

thought to be worth

$500,000 or more. The

interior of the house

features four bedrooms,

making it one of Nigeria’s

best-designed homes.

Royce Rolls

The musician has a

$350,000 Royce Rolls

phantom.


LIFESTYLE

Celebrity

Reflections

on Christmas

Words By Ikenna Ngere

Ayo Makun

Every year on December

25th, the Christmas Festival

commemorates the birth

of our Lord Jesus Christ, the

central figure of Christianity.

The Christian community

around the world celebrates

Christmas with faith, joy, and

zeal. Christmas celebrations

begin on Christmas Eve,

December 24th, and last until

New Year’s Day.

Throughout this time, people

celebrate, party with friends,

and exchange season’s

greetings and gifts with loved

ones. The Christmas Festival

celebrations culminate with the

decoration of the Christmas

tree, Christmas cakes, carols,

and Santa Claus - the mythical

character who brings gifts for

children.

People have different

interpretations of what

Christmas means, but one

thing they all have in common

is that, it is a season of love

and joy. Some celebrities share

what Christmas means to

them.

Zack Orji:

“Christmas is a

time for reflection

According to popular actor

Zack Orji, Christmas is best spent

reflecting on the past and the

future. As the year comes to a

close, it is a time for reflection; a

time to look back on what you

accomplished last year and

what you need to improve on the

following year.”

“Growing up, Christmas was a

big deal; I always looked forward

to it,” Orji said of his childhood

memories of the holiday. When I

was younger, I used to look forward

to Christmas as a time for partying

and hanging out with friends.

However, as one grows older, one

realizes that it is not only a time to

celebrate, but also a time to be

kind to those around one.”

Victor Ikpeba

“I spend Christmas

Victor Ikpeba, a former

international footballer, says he

spends Christmas reflecting. “I

wouldn’t celebrate Christmas

because there’s nothing special

about the day,” he explained. I will,

however, attend church to thank

God for life and to celebrate the

birth of Jesus Christ. My favorite

Christmases were those spent with

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LIFESTYLE

Christmas is best

celebrated with

family.

Ayo Makun, a comedian,

reflects on his childhood

memories of Christmas,

Of course, we all know that

Christmas is a day set aside

to commemorate the birth of

Jesus Christ, and the best way

to commemorate it is to spend

it with your family. “When I was

younger, we used to look forward

to Christmas; it was such a big

deal.” “Because of the way

family members came together,

one could freely fraternize.” As

a child, whenever I went to see

a relative, I knew I’d leave with

some money. We also had a

variety of foods to choose from

on Christmas Day. But I no longer

regard Christmas as a big deal; I

simply celebrate it.’’

reflecting”

my family. I don’t think there’s any

difference between Christmas

back then and Christmas now

because I’m not excited about it.

When my children were young, I

spent a lot of money on Christmas,

but they are now big girls. During

the Christmas season, I reflect on

my life and the things that are

important to me.’’

“Every day is

Christmas “

Harrysong:

Though it is commonly stated that

Christmas is not celebrated every day,

Harrysong believes otherwise. “As a

musician, I don’t have a special way

of spending Christmas,” the singer

said of his plans for the holiday. I’ll be

performing at shows on Christmas

Day, making money and making my

fans happy. While I’m out performing,

I’ll also be educating our youth about

the importance of voting in the 2019

general elections in order for us to

have a better Nigeria. “Christmas to

me is a time to share, give back, and

remember that Jesus was born on that

day.”

Tope Alabi :

Jide Kosoko

“I used to enjoy

Christmas more

as a child”

Jide Kosoko, an award-winning

actor, believes that spending

Christmas with family is the

best way to spend the holiday

season. “I believe Christmas is the

celebration of the birth of Jesus

Christ.The significance of the day

is due to Jesus’ role in the lives of

Christians. We celebrate our loved

ones even after they have died,

so it is only natural to celebrate

Jesus, who fought and died for us.

It’s a significant day in the lives of

all Christians.”

“Christmas

reminds me

of why I was

saved”

Tope Alabi, a top

gospel singer, says she

is always excited about

Christmas. “Every Christmas is

memorable to me because

it reminds me of the reason I

was saved. I would not have

been saved or become a

child of God if Jesus Christ

had not been born. As a

result, I am always excited

about Christmas.”


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The Gown

Moment:

One Spectacular

Gown That Got The

World Talking

Words By Sebastiane Ebatamehi

There is only one queen

of gowns – someone

who has battled the

likes of Oprah Winfrey and

Michelle Obama for the

ultimate crown. So if you

said Meghan Markle, then

you absolutely guessed

right – and we are not just

saying this because she is

the Duchess of Sussex!

Call her the queen

of minimalist fashion

statements, and you won’t

be wrong. Meghan has

brought a different tune

and approach to fashion

– with basic fashion

elements and without the

help of bogus accessories.

Meghan has been able to

establish herself as one of

the biggest fashion icons

in the world – a position

she attained simply by

sticking to the basics.

Meghan Markle has

served many gown

moments – one that

comes to mind is her

wedding dress – but no,

that is not our pick for our

gown moment. After a

thorough consultation with

other senior fashion editors

at Glamsquad magazine,

we have decided to go

with the elegant yellow

dress.

Yes, the famous Megan

Markle yellow gown that

got the world talking. This

dress has become a fan’s

favourite royal outfit.

The Duchess of Sussex

was well-known for her

elegant fashion choices

during her time as a

working royal - and one of

her fan’s favourite dresses

was the gorgeous yellow

Brandon Maxwell look she

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wore back in July 2018.

The pretty pencil dress was

ultra-flattering on Meghan,

cut with the boat neckline she

had become known for at the

time - with a straight pencil

fit and midi length. We’re still

swooning.

The Duchess wore her

bold yellow dress to attend a

reception with young leaders

from across the Commonwealth

with her husband Prince Harry

- and it was undoubtedly one

of her most memorable style

moments in her early months as

a member of the royal family.

The vibrant shade stood

out even more since she had

previously been wearing lots

of neutrals, blush pinks, and

creams following her royal

wedding in May 2018 - though

since then, we haven’t seen

her in yellow again, despite its

popularity. We’d love to see her

recycle this dress!


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Memorab

Momen

Local & In

Words By Sebastiane Ebatamehi

Kim Petras at the

Met Gala 2021

Kim Petras was not at the Met Gala

2021 to horse around – or was

she? Kim attended the awards

with Collina Strada designer Hillary

Taymour and Hillary Taymour.

The German pop superstar wore

a light blue Collina Strada gown

with a bright floral print and a giant

horse’s head jutting out from the top

of the gown – a horse’s head? Oh

yeah, a horse head.

Speaking on the outfit, Petras

revealed that she grew up riding

horses and wanted to represent “all

horse girls and horse humans here

today”.

Designer Hillary Taymour, who

walked the red carpet with Petras,

said: “We could be on the bestdressed

list, or the worst-dressed

list, but hopefully it’s one of those

moments people will reference.’

Remember that time Kim Petras

and I dressed up as horses for the

Met gala?’”

In our books, this has been penned

out as one of the boldest looks in

the 21st century.

The year 2021 would forever have

a marker on the global fashion

calendar. We saw the return of

red carpets and fashion shows – and

once more, we were blessed with

bright, colourful, bold, and glamorous

designs. It was as if designers and

fashion enthusiast were all waiting

for a moment to explode – we all

missed the glam and blood-pumping

moments that come with memorable

fashion moments.

Speaking on the return of fashion

shows and red carpet moments,

the global shopping platform Lyst’s

Content Lead, Morgane Le Caer,

said:

“After one too many months

spent indoors, 2021 saw the real-life

return of some of the biggest cultural

events, which brought together some

of the most influential celebrities—

and a whole lot of fashion.”

“From the Grammy’s to Fashion

Week, the highly anticipated return

of the Met Gala, and Kanye West’s

Donda parties, it quickly became

clear the industry’s A-Listers were

going to take advantage of this return

to normality to make some of their

strongest fashion statements yet, and

it seems as though one viral fashion

moment came after the next.”

One thing we also noticed this

year is the rises of more power

players in the fashion industry, as we

witnessed some celebrities go the

extra mile in pulling weights in the

fashion game.

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Ayanda Ncwane at the

South African Film and

Television Awards 2021

The South African Film and Television Awards is an

awards ceremony hosted by the National Film and

Video Foundation and organized to honour excellence

in the film industry. In recent times, the awards

have known to offer great and memorable fashion

moments as celebrities, especially those nominated,

to make bold fashion statements.

Despite all the great fashion statements by the South

African celebrities, one fashion moment that got the

media talking was the moment Ayanda Ncwane

stepped onto the red carpet. Although we can easily

classify this as a ‘simple dress’, the actress who is also

the president of the Africa Gospel Awards and the CEO

of Ncwane Communications, came to turn heads –

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Toyin Lawani on Instagram

Toyin Lawani on Instagram

Toyin Lawani has become

a household name when

it comes to creating

memorable fashion pieces.

She is a celebrity fashion

designer and has styled more

than one hundred Nigerian

celebrities who have gone on

to make headlines at various

red carpet events both in

Nigeria and abroad.

The mother of two often

describes herself as a fashion

goddess, and frankly we

have no reason to doubt her,

because this woman sure

knows how to make some

eye-popping designs. Also,

she seems to have the skin

to handle any criticism that

pops us in reaction to her

controversial outfits, which she

has a knack for.

Lawani has shared many

fashion pieces which could

easily make our cut here

today, but we have chosen

to ignore her ‘sexy Nun outfit’

which broke the internet, to

go for the more subtle and

creative ‘spoon and fork

dress.’

Yes, Toyin Lawani actually

made a stunning piece

from plastic spoons and

forks. The dress gathered

commendations from fans

and fashion enthusiasts alike

who dared celebrities to rock

the dress to a fashion event.

Many however wondered

about the possibility of sitting

comfortably in the dress. Well,

this was a memorable fashion

moment, and we love to see

Toyin Lawani rock the dress to

an event – yes, she said she

would!

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“This year, Zendaya, Harry Styles,

and Dua Lipa became fashion

royalty, with Lipa influencing fashion

searches unlike anyone else,” La

Caer continues, “from Y2K inspired

looks to crochet, rodeo glam, and

Versace, all the brands and pieces

she wore over the past few months

saw immediate spikes in searches

after her appearances.”

The year 2021 was also the rise

for fashion power couples as more

celebrity couples attended events

together and made conscious

efforts to stun the red carpet with

their fashion statements. The Biebers,

Rihanna, and A$AP Rocky, etc.,

all made headlines at the various

events they appeared.

In 2021, there were a lot of

memorable fashion moments, like

when Amanda Gorman took to

the inauguration stage clad in that

iconic red Prada headband. Billie

Eilish broke the internet with a Vogue

cover. Lil Nas X pushed the limits of

what we expect a male country star

to wear, creating space for fluidity in

gender. Then, of course, some looks

were simply aesthetically brilliant—

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, anyone?

Below, we have highlighted some

of the best fashion moments of

2021. Check them out!

Simone Biles at the Met Gala 2021

Simone Biles brought her star quality

to the Met Gala 2021 – but this

time, not on the courts, but on the

red carpet. The gymnast’s dress

looked like it was made of feathers,

but the showgirl-inspired satin gown

was actually made from feathermimicking

crystal embroidery.

Speaking to Vogue about her Met

Gala 2021 dress, Biles said; “How do

I feel in the dress? It’s definitely heavy,

but I feel beautiful, strong, and

empowered.”

The dress was designed by Beckett

Fogg and Piotrek Panszczyk of Area.

According to the designers, the

three-in-one outfit consisted of a

hand-embellished skirt covered in

Swarovski crystals weighing more

than six stone (around 40kg). There

was also a mini dress underneath;

and a black cat suit decorated to

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Lil Nas X at the Met Gala 2021

At the Met Gala this year, Lil Nas X

grabbed all the headlines as the

music star donned three outfits –

yes, not one, but three different

assembles – talk of someone

who came prepared! All three

essembles by Lil Nas X were

courtesy of French fashion house

Balmain.

There was a persistent theme in

all three of the looks, and it was

Gold! Each of his gold-themed

outfits channeled a combination

of royalty and armour, symbolizing

the musician’s creative prowess.

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EVENTS

Diary Of Events

That Rocked

2021

Words By Kaybeewrites

A

lot has happened this year and

a whole lot of people are trying

to recover back to their normal

lives. However despite the previous year’s

Pandemic, it didn’t stop people from

partying and having fun.

Some events happened this year that

became the talk of the town due to its

effect on people. Some parties were

celebrated extra ordinarily and some

death left a hole in people’s heart. Let’s

take a look at some events that rocked

2021 and events to look out for this

December

All Black

Wedding of

Toyin Lawani:

Nigerian Fashion entrepreneur

and celebrity stylist Toyin Lawani

gave wedding outfit a new meaning

at her wedding held on the 12th

of June. Getting Married to her

Masked Celebrity Photographer

Husband, Toyin Lawani held an all

black wedding. Toyin held on to get

reputation as a fashion designer as

she dazzles in lovely black outfit for

her marriage.

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The Death of

Pastor TB Joshua:

The sudden death of Temitope Balogun

Joshua popularly known as TB Joshua on

the 6th of June left a lot of people in shock.

Some people are still not over the death of

the popular televangelist. TB Joshua is the

founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations

(SCOAN) and also a very popular Evangelist.

The burial right of the evangelist lasted for

five days. TB Joshua was buried at the church

premises after a farewell service.

The wedding was titled

#TheArtistandHisMuse and it gained

a lot of attention from social media

users. You might also think the same

with me that wearing a black outfit

to a wedding is weird but not in the

case of Toyin Lawani’s Wedding. She

pulled out the look graciously and

nicely probably giving people a

new trend to start. Do not be surprise

when black becomes a new color for

wedding gowns.

Her wedding was attended by

popular Nigerian singers, comedians,

Actresses and actors. The guest who

were also invited for the wedding

rocked the black outfits nicely.

Obi Cubana Mother’s Burial:

In what ended up becoming a burial

like never before, Nigerian Billionaire and

Entrepreneur Obi Cubana made history

with his mother’s burial. The burial party

which was held in Oba became the

talk of the town for almost a week. Obi

Cubana deployed his wealth to give

his mother a befitting burial and made

money rain on the floor. In celebration of

his mother’s burial, one of his associates,

Cubana Chief Priest, gave him 46 cows

in addition to several gifts showcased

online.

Davido, Phyno and Kcee stormed

Oba to join the Billionaire in celebrating

his mother. Dbanj, Kanayo. O. Kanayo,

Alex Ekubo, E-Money and many other

influential Nigerians were also among

the guests who attended the talk of the

Town burial.


EVENTS

Death of

Prince Philip:

The death of Duke

of Edinburg, Prince

Philip husband to the

Queen of England left

a whole shock. The

Duke of Edinburg died

just 2 months away

from turning 100. His

funeral was attend by

close relatives and was

held under COVID-19

restrictions at Windsor

Palace, England.

Events

To Look

Out

For This

December

Wedding

Ceremony of

Actor Lateef

Adedimeji and

Mo’ Bimpe

After setting the internet on fire with their

controversial pre wedding pictures, Nollywood

Actor Lateef Adedimeji has decided unveil his

marriage with to his fellow colleagues Mo’ Bimpe

to the public. The wedding is set to hold on the

22nd of December in Lagos. Recall the two had

made quite a topic last year with their photoshoot

which a lot of people thought was a movie scene.

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Wedding of Yusuf buhari:

President Muhammad Buhari’s son Yusuf buhari tied the knot

with Zahra Bayero, the daughter of Emir of Bichi. The wedding was

celebrated in a classy way and you might have to agree with me

that it was one like never before. Yusuf Buhari 27, got married to

Zahra Bayero in what is tagged as a Royal wedding. The position of

the two couples made the wedding a talk of town from the lovely

pictures shared online.

The joining together of the two families were witnessed by a lot of

politicians from and outside Nigeria.

Lagos

Fashion Fair

Lagos Fashion fair is an International

Fashion Exhibition. The event is intended to

showcase the elegant nature of fashion

within the African culture. Lagos fashion

fair is one annually and for this year, it is

scheduled to hold on the 3rd and 4th of

December. The brings together the biggest

names in the fashion and ready to wear

space in Africa and other continent with

Nigeria. The event is designed to showcase

creativity and ideas from the traditional

Adire, Dansiki, Kembe, Agbada, etc.


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Ubi Franklin and

Lilian Esoro

In November 2015, Ubi

and Lilian tied the knot

in a lavish ceremony

that garnered national

attention.

The Music manager

and actress who had a

son together divorced

just one year after their

spectacular wedding.

It came as a surprise to

many that their marriage

failed, as everyone had

expected it to last.

Maureen Esisi and

Chukwujekwu

One of social media’s

most talked-about

weddings was that

of Blossom and his

ex-wife, Maureen,

who got married just a

month after Blossom

proposed.

Three years later, social

media was rocked by

some shocking news.

The couple separated.

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Nigerian Celeb

And HOOK UP

Words By Kunle Adeleye

Some celebs’

relationships have

broken up, leaving

their fans shocked because

they didn’t expect it to

happen so swiftly or at all.

Here are five celebrity

breakups that were

completely unexpected.

Peggy Ovire and Peggy

Leonard

One morning, it was

broken in the news that

Peggy and Frederick

had split up.

It was common to

see the two of them

promoting one another

on social media.

Although they had

been dating for nearly

a year, they broke up

after that.

The news of their split

came as a shock to

the public, who had

envisioned a quite

different future for the

two young lovers.

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Blossom

rity Breakup

3

Caesar and Eva Alordiah

It was a memorable

experience for the fans when

the singer’s boyfriend proposed

to her while she was on stage.

The couple’s romance ended

just six months after the

proposal, according to an

announcement Eva made on

social media. It was a shock to

many of their fans.

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Olakunle Fawole and

Yvonne Jegede

During a beautiful

ceremony in 2018, the

actress and her spouse

got married.

A year later, they broke

up because their

marriage did not work.

Yvonne later revealed

what she was going

through in an interview.

It was a shock to her fans.


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HOOK

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Simi and Adekunle Gold

Adekunle Gold and

his wife Simi are

graduates of Lagos

State Polytechnic.

School and Covenant

University in Ota,

Ogun State, Nigeria,

respectively.

Both Adekunle Gold

and his lovely wife

Simi are well-known

musicians. Among the

guests at their wedding

were high-ranking

Nigerian officials,

public figures, and

entertainment industry

stars.

Adesua Etomi and

Banky W

Both Banky W and

Adesua Etomi are

well-known Nigerian

celebrities.

The engagement

of Adesua Etomi

and Banky W was

announced in

February 2017 and the

wedding was held on

November 19, 2017.

Celebrities and

dignitaries from the

Nigerian entertainment

industry were present

at the wedding.

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Austin Faani and Chacha Eke

His wife, Chacha Eke,

is a Nollywood actress,

model, and television

personality that works

in the film industry

alongside her husband

Austin Faani Ikechukwu.

When Chacha Eke and

Austin Faani first met,

it was at a movie set.

On the set of Amaco’s

“When Kings Decide”

in 2009, Austin Faani

met his wife, Chacha

Eke. Both of them got

married on June 1,

2013.

Austin Faani and

Chacha Eke had their

first child, a daughter, on

September 19, 2013.

LIFESTYLE

n Celebrity

UP

Tchidi Chikere and Nuella Njubigbo

Nollywood director Tchidi Chikere

and producer Nuella Njubigbo are

both Nollywood celebrity.

His wife, Nuella Njubigbo, hails from

Anambra State, which is located

in the south-eastern region of the

country.

Tchidi Chikere has a degree in

theatre arts from the University of

Calabar while Nuella Njubigbo

has a master’s degree in public

administration from the Imo State

University of Owerri.

Celebrities and dignitaries from

the Nigerian entertainment

industry were in attendance at the

wedding ceremony. Since their

marriage, Tchidi Chikere and his

wife, Nuella Njubigbo, have had

no misunderstandings or unwanted

attention from the press.

Joke Silva and Olu

Jacobs

Actor Olu Jacobs and his wife Joke

Silva are both Nollywood celebrities.

Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva wed

in 1985, and their marriage has

since been blessed with two adult

children and a granddaughter. On

the occasion of Nigeria’s twenty-first

anniversary of independence in 1981,

they convened at the National Theatre

in Lagos, Nigeria.


LIFESTYLE

Jason Sudeikis And Keeley

Hazell star

A source tells People that Jason Sudeikis and Keeley

Hazell are dating. This isn’t Juno Temple, the actor who

portrays Keeley in the popular Apple TV+ series (that role

goes to Juno Temple). People claims that Sudeikis and

Hazell had been dating since February, but the two were

recently spotted holding hands in New York City.

Cole Tucker And Vanessa

Hudgens

In an Instagram post, Vanessa Hudgens

acknowledged her relationship with Major League

Baseball pitcher Cole Tucker. On February 14, she

captioned the affectionate photo with the words “It’s you,

it’s me, it’s us.” The Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop responded in

the comments section with “Big love.”

Biggest C

& Breaku

Words By Kunle Adeleye

Lena Dunham

and Luis Felber

In a June 9 Instagram post,

Dunham announced her

relationship with Felber. “Happy

Birthday, Luis! “ It never occurred

to me when I was three weeks

old in midtown Manhattan that a

baby was being born in England

(Winchester, no less!) who would

burst into my life, dressed in an

electric lime green polar fleece

snood, and challenge all of my

preconceived notions about

myself and the world with magical

abandonment. Each and every

person who comes into contact

with your work in any way is a lucky

one. My luckiest part is that that

snood now lives in our shared

chest of drawers... A series of

images showed the two of them

accompanied with the message,

“Happy Birthday, Lulu,” she

wrote(paraphrased)

Although the previous year

was characterized by

isolation, it also marked

the emergence of numerous

celebrity union in 2021.

Here is a list of all of the most

popular new celebrity couples

who have recently gotten

together.

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Ant Anstead And Renée

Zellweger

Ant Anstead and Renée Zellweger are dating, according

to a People story, as he and Christina Haack are going

through a divorce. Anstead’s upcoming Discovery+ series is

said to have brought the two together recently.

Olivia Munn and John

Mulaney

A source tells People that Mulaney, who

just announced his divorce from Anna Marie

Tendler, is seeing Munn. A source close to

Mulaney tells the newspaper, “This is extremely

fresh; they’re taking it carefully.” At a Los Angeles

church, they became acquainted.

elebrity Hookups

ps Of 2021

Ana de Armas And Paul

Boukadakis

For months, Page Six had been reporting on a secret romance

between a well-known actor and a Tinder executive. She had

even met his family! A source tells us that things are going well,

despite the fact that neither has publicly spoken on the matter.

We can certainly understand de Armas’ desire to keep things lowkey

after her high-profile engagement with Affleck.

Taika Waititi and Rita Ora

It’s been months since Rita and Taika Waititi stirred

up rumors about their relationship, which looked to be

confirmed on April 21 when Ora uploaded a series of

photographs to Instagram showing her cuddling with

Waititi.


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Jessie J And Max Pham

Nguyen

When singer Jessie J and dancer-choreographer

Max Pham Nguyen were spotted having lunch

together, she decided the world needed some

adorable images of the two of them and decided to

post them on Instagram. When tabloids identified him

as a male pal in a March 1 post, she wrote, “He isn’t

my guy pal.” The simplest way to put it: He’s dating

her!

Kardashian-

Jenner and

Devin Brooker

Kendall Jenner and NBA

player Devin Brooker became

Instagram-official on Valentine’s

Day 2021, despite the fact that

they first started dating in April

2020. Kendall Jenner posted a

lovely Instagram Story photo of

the couple cuddling on top of

a kitchen counter on February

14th.

Kat Dennings &

Andrew WK

PDA-filled Instagram images from

WandaVision actor Andrew Fetterly

Wilkes-Krier announced their romance

in May. They’re all here.

They are said to have gotten

married.

The couple has apparently gotten

back together. We learned on May 4

that Alias actor and Caliburger CEO ex

had been “back on” for a few weeks

when Us Weekly broke the news. Their

relationship lasted over a year before

they broke up amicably in 2020.

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Biggest

Celebrity

Breakups

Of 2021

Kanye West and Kim

Kardashian

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are divorcing in

what could be the biggest breakup of the year. After

nearly seven years of marriage, Page Six exclusively

reported in January that the A-listers were in settlement

talks.

During West’s unsuccessful presidential campaign

and his ongoing battle with bipolar disorder, the couple

who have four children had a rough year in the public

eye.

Despite several attempts to make things work

during family vacations, the superstar couple ultimately

decided to go their separate ways.

Bill Gates

And

Melinda

On May 3, Bill Gates

and his wife Melinda

announced their

divorce after 27 years of

marriage.

“We have made

the decision to break

our marriage after

much contemplation

and work on our

relationship,” the

Microsoft co-founder

tweeted. “In this next

era of our lives, we no

longer believe we can

grow together as a

partnership.”

(paraphrased)

Emma

Portner and

Elliot Page

After a three-year

marriage, Elliot filed for

divorce from Emma

in the first week of

January. Their choice

to divorce was “tough”

and “after much

deliberation and serious

consideration,” as they

acknowledged in a joint

statement. “Respect

for one other and

friendship are their

highest priorities.”,

They said.


LIFESTYLE

G-Eazy and Ashley Benson

Ashley Benson and G-Eazy called it quits in February after almost a year

together. When Benson unfollowed the rapper on social media, eagleeyed

followers first suspected the pair were no longer together.

Kris and

Braunwyn

Windham-

Burke

After coming out as

a Lesbian in late 2020,

“Real Housewives of

Orange County” star

Braunwyn Windham-

Burke parted up with

her lover, Kris, in 2021.

According to reports,

the couple divorced

amicably.

Braunwyn claimed

after her coming-out

that she and her

husband of more than two

decades, Sean Burke, had

decided to stay married despite

sleeping in different bedrooms.

Karl Cook and Kaley

Cuoco

Karl Cook and Kaley Cuoco have

ended their three-year marriage. We

have realized that our current paths

have brought us in different ways,” they

wrote in a joint statement to People on

September 3.

However, despite the fact that we’d

Karl Cook and Kaley

Cuoco

Karl Cook and Kaley Cuoco have ended their

three-year marriage. We have realized that

our current paths have brought us in different

ways,” they wrote in a joint statement to People on

September 3.

However, despite the fact that we’d prefer to

keep this area of our personal lives private, we

wanted to be open and honest with one other.

As a matter of fact, there is no resentment or

hostility.

As a group, we have come to this decision

with a great deal of respect for one another

and ask that you do the same in knowing that

we will not be providing any other specifics or

commenting further.”

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prefer to keep this area of our personal

lives private, we wanted to be open

and honest with one other. As a matter

of fact, there is no resentment or

hostility.

As a group, we have come to this

decision with a great deal of respect

for one another and ask that you do

the same in knowing that we will not

be providing any other specifics or

commenting further.”

Both Grimes and Elon Musk

For the first time in three years, it has been claimed that the couple

has split. “we are semi-separated but we still love one another and

visit each other frequently, and we are on good terms.” Musk stated

on Page Six. Because of my employment at SpaceX and Tesla, I spend

most of my time either in Texas or traveling abroad, whereas she

works largely in Los Angeles. Her and Baby X are sharing a room at the

moment, and I’m looking after her.”

Amelia Hamlin and

Scott Disick

In the wake of Disick’s purported

interest in his ex-girlfriend Kourtney

Kardashian’s personal affairs, the

two have reportedly ended their

relationship. Hamlin’s sad Instagram

pictures on September 7 appeared to

confirm the reports from Page Six that

Disick and Hamlin were going on a split.

Phoebe Dynevor and Pete Davidson

(Reportedly)

Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor and comedian Pete Davidson’s

five-month courtship appears to be over. The Sun claimed on August 15

that the couple had broken up less than a month after a public display of

affection. On August 21, many people stated that the split had occurred.

It was “a genuine frenzy, and from the outset they were both

absolutely committed,” a source told The Sun at the time. Despite this, it

has become increasingly clear that this will be tough to accomplish. If you

want to fly around the world, you can’t just do it.

Because of the distance, their friends think they’re a terrific couple, but

they can’t make it work. After a good time and a tight friendship, “unless

something major changes, their relationship will not be able to heal,”


FASHION

10 Trends to

Ditch In 2022

& What to Replace

Them With

Words By Sasha Bokamoso

Who says New Year resolutions shouldn’t

be about your wardrobe? As the year

gradually comes to a close, it is the

best time to reflect – on our wardrobe options

and choices. The decisions you make now

will go a long way in determining how you will

emerge and face the year 2022.

It would be best if you were prepared to

raise the bar higher and lift the standards by

ditching outgoing trends of 2021. So take a

second to think about it – why bring outdated

trends into a brand new year?

After months of sitting on our couches in

oversized sweatshirts and pyjamas, the time

is finally here for us to flaunt those high heels

and miniskirts again. Oh, our pretty gowns

and party-appropriate street-wear, which

have been begging for some sunlight – here

we come! But before we get all excited to

and jump into all our ‘old’ clothes, we should

remember that a lot changed in this short

period, some trends got outdated!

In this article, we will tell you the top 10

trends to ditch with 2021. Yes, they have no

place in your life in the coming year! So you

should get rid of all the outdated stuff in your

closet and be ready for a paradigm shift. But

not so fast, as you get rid of these trends, you

should also be abreast of the trends to keep –

or get in the New Year.

No panics though, we’ve got you covered

– as usual. Below, we have highlighted the top

10 fashion trends to ditch as we go into 2022

and what you should replace them with!

Biker Shorts

Yes, I agree! Bikershorts give you

that old-school California feel, and

we agree that tight biker shorts

were a thing in 2021. But times

are changing and you should too!

Ditch your biker shorts with 2021 and

replace them with denim shorts or

regular shorts.

Dad

Sneakers

Oh yes, there was

a time when this

was the A-thing of

fashionistas! Dad sneakers

look so cool, and frankly, they

should never have phased

out – but the truth is that they

are phasing out real fast –

and we have to leave

it behind in 2021. To

replace it, go for the

more trendy leather

sneakers currently in

vogue

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Micro Purses

Micro purses were a hot trend, but they died as

quickly as they rose. Why have a purse when

you still have to hold your phone and car key in

your other hand? With the introduction of more

expensive mobile phones and the other items, you

will need to carry about, replace it with the more

oversized clutches.

Overly Distressed

Jeans

Oh yes, those years are long gone

– and the distressed jeans trend is

slowly dying. Do not live in the past

by sporting overly distressed jeans

in 2022. You should replace them

with straight cropped-leg denim or

mom jeans. In fact, you have loads

of options because bottom-bell

and palazzo jeans are also making

a comeback.

Bell Sleeves

Although this is a perfect piece for a

square, hourglass, or pear-shaped

figure, it is so outdated and should

not make the cut! Instead, you

can replace it with the more trendy

oversized sleeves.


FASHION

Baggy or

Shapeless

Clothes

There was a time

when baby and

oversized clothes

were a thing – but

not anymore.

Trust us when we

say shapeless or

oversized clothing

have no place in

2022. You should

consider replacing

your baggy outfits

with fitted ones – or

at least have them

refitted!

Oversized

Sweater

We all like oversized

sweaters – don’t

we? But one thing

we have to accept

is that the trend

is fast dying, and

there is no room

for it in 2022! So

please, limit your

oversized sweaters

to your bedroom

and Saturday

morning cleanups!

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Latex and Vinyl

We have decided not

to dwell too much

on this, but the point

is clear. Do not bring

your latex and vinyl

outfits into the New

Year. Instead, replace

them with faux leather

clothing!

Head-to-Toe

Logo Look

Not just me,

the editors at

Glamsquad find

this look trashy, and

we never really liked

it. We know you

are a big fan of

Gucci of D&G, but

that doesn’t mean

you have to wear

their logo-branded

pieces from head

to toe. Instead, wear

a logo-branded

accessory – a bag,

belt, or shoe!

Conclusion:

From what we saw from all the Spring and Summer collections

across the globe, there is no doubt that the coming year is going

to be one for the glam! Perhaps the COVID pandemic no doubt

gave designers the time and opportunity to connect with their

essence and rejuvenate fashion with a fresh joie de vivre.

Do not be left behind. You should make sure your New Year’s

resolution reflects on your wardrobe as you step into 2022.

Neon

There is

nothing

particularly

wrong with

Neon, but

2022 is not

the year

for it. Let us

replace it

with a more

neutral, earthtone

shade.


BEAUTY

New Look

Skincare &

lip liner

Makeup

Make-Up is going to maintain its ever-high

profile in 2022, and we have highlighted

the top 3 trends that we believe will lead

the pack in the coming year.

1

Throwback Lip Looks

2022 might feel insanely futuristic, to say, but as far as lipstick goes, we’ll

actually be traveling to the past next year — specifically, the 1990s. Lip

liner is here to stay, and we think defined lips will be a big trend.

The then-popular deep lip liner/light lipstick combination was already

making the rounds in 2021, and its renaissance is far from over.

Words By Glory Uyi

Despite the Covid-19

pandemic and its adverse

effect, the year 2021 was

a great year for trends. In the

wake of the pandemic, the

world connected – even stronger

together, through the internet.

Social media platforms such as

TikTok have been a formidable

driving force behind the popularity

of DIY beauty tricks (skin icing,

anyone?) and game-changing

hacks, including removing

blackheads and treating dark

under-eye circles.

One of the major effects of these

changes and the fusion of new

trends is that our choices have

been greatly affected – for the

better. As saloons, boutiques,

and beauty parlours opened up

again, we all had an idea of what

we wanted – something new –

something different.

New beauty looks and trends will

be characterized mainly by our

fashion, makeup, and skincare

choices. Yes – these have become

the biggest accessories pointof-notes

for the modern-day

fashionista!

To adequately deal with what 2022

holds and provide the best beauty

trends to watch out for in the New

Year, we have highlighted the new

trends to look out for in makeup

and skincare! Trust us when we

say this article will guide you to

experience your trendiest year yet!

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s in 2022:

Make-Up

Statement Eyes

It is safe to say that Rihanna singlehandedly

started the Blood-Red Eyeliner trend – which

became one of the formidable credits to the

statement eye trend.

The Euphoria effect lives on: Lavonne

and Napoli name drop highimpact

eye makeup look —

whether colorful, sparkly,

or graphic — as a big

trend to look out for in

the coming year.

2

Purple-Blush

Purple Blush

Not being on TikTok is 2022’s equivalent of living

under a rock, so you haven’t been privy to TikTok

trends like purple blush. Well, that’s on you.

Cream and powder formulas in plum, violet,

and lavender shades have been making the

rounds across the app for their quirky vibe and

universally flattering effect.

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BEAUTY

Skin-Care

These are the top

skincare trends that will

dominate 2022 – be

prepared!

1

Milder

Chemical

Peels

Chemical peels will remain

a skincare staple, both at

home and in derm offices and

spas. But Dr. Renée Moran,

D.O., owner of Dr. Renée

Moran Medical Aesthetics

and founder of RM Skincare,

believes less extreme versions

will also see a boost in

popularity, helping keep the

skin’s barrier intact while still

providing exfoliation.

“We think the PRX-T33 peel will

become much more popular

in the U.S. in 2022,” she tells

Bustle. “This peel only targets

the dermis [second layer]

of your skin and leaves the

epidermis [top layer] alone,

so your protective layer stays

intact.” She explains that this

type of “non-peel peel” can

be used on any part of the

body, and there is effectively

no downtime.

PRX-T33-DDS

Waterless Skin Care

According to Allenby, beauty buffs have

increasingly been prioritizing products that

are more ‘green-conscious,’ who believes the

eco-friendly cosmetic movement will continue

to blossom well into the next year — hence a

boom in waterless beauty.

“By taking out the main ingredient in most skin

care products, which is water, clients are able to

get concentrated products that they then mix

with water at home,” says Sarfati.

“This trend is eco-friendly as it also reduces

shipping weights and allows you to get more

from your products for longer, as there is no need

to replenish products monthly.”

WATERLESS

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2

facial rollers

Kansa

wand

3

Facial Massage

Tools

At-home skincare treatments have been

popular for a couple of years now, and

they’re a trend that experts predict will only

increase from here. “More and more clients

are experimenting with at-home, handheld

devices like the [Ranavat] Kansa wand

and facial rollers,” Shiri Sarfati, licensed

esthetician, was quoted as saying in a

recent interview.

She notes that people have become

savvier about the benefits of facial

massage, so they’re continually turning to

these beauty tools to upgrade their skincare

routines. “Facial massage increases the

circulation in the skin and helps provide a

sculpted look in a natural way,” she says of

the practice.


HEALTH

Wellness for Tomorrow

- What Science Says

4

Pieces Of

Advice From

Scientists

Words By Glory Uyi

To lead a healthy lifestyle, one must be conscious of

promoting a lifestyle of wellness and physical activity as

a way of life. Therefore, it is paramount to continually

engage in healthy habits—including exercise—in everyday

life and activity.

Humans, should pay optimal attention to physical activity,

adequate rest, and healthy eating – these should become a

routine part of everyday life –not once in a while.

Sporting activities and exercise are critical when it comes to

keeping fit and promoting overall health. There are many

other ways in which one can maintain overall wellness both

for today and tomorrow with the sole aim of living and

leading a healthy lifestyle.

The discussion of health and wellness is broad, and it is easy

for one to easily get confused or lost in the pool of advice

and recommendations. When it comes to things such as

these, it is best to follow expert advice and tips.

In this article, we have highlighted the tips for health and

wellness for tomorrow as shared by top renowned scientists

globally. Also, these tips have been tested and trusted by

millions of people across the globe to be an effective way of

promoting wellness for tomorrow. Check them out!

1. Reduce Stress as

Much as You Can

In our world today, stress can quickly

become a part of daily life, but

scientists say that to improve wellness for

tomorrow, one must try to reduce stress

levels to as low as possible.

Unmanaged stress can cause muscle

tightness, which can con¬tribute to

headaches, stomachaches, and other

types of discomfort. Therefore, one

needs to learn to recognize stress in the

body and diffuse it effectively. Exercise is

one of the best ways to control stress. A

physically active individual is less likely to

experience stress-related symptoms.

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2. Maintaining a Nutritious

Diet

Eating a nutritious diet helps one keep a healthy body

weight and a healthy heart. It also reduces the risk of

developing some chronic diseases. In addition, new

research finds that food choices may also affect mood

and mental health. This is sometimes called the “foodmood

connection.”

A healthy diet is also about eating the “right” things and

removing supposedly “impure” foods from one’s life.

“Clean eating,” detoxes and cleanses, mass hysteria

about gluten and grains, and elimination diets prescribed

for the general population are all part of The Wellness Diet.

The key is to eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and

fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

4. Increase Flexibility

For complete physical fitness, one needs to be able

to twist and bend one’s bodies through the full range

of normal motions, with¬out overexerting oneself

or causing injury. When one is flexible like this, one

becomes more agile.

Although, most people lose flexibility as they age,

this process can be retarded by stretching to

maintain suppleness throughout life, beginning at

an early stage. Stretching exercises are the best way

to maintain or improve flexibility, and they can be

incorporated into warm-up and cool-down routines.

In most stretching exercises, one should stretch to

a position where one begins to feel tightness but

not pain, and then hold steady for twenty to thirty

seconds before relaxing. It would be best if one did

not bounce during the stretch, since this can cause

injury to the muscles or tendons.

3. Increase Cardiovascular

Endurance

Regular physical activity can help protect against heart

problems. In addition, exercise can improve fitness, make and

strengthen the cardiovascular system.

One excellent way to improve cardiovascular endurance is

through aerobic activity, which can make the heart pump

more efficiently, thus reducing the incidence of high blood

pressure. It can also raise blood levels of HDL (high-density

lipoprotein) cholesterol, the “good” form of cholesterol that

re¬moves excess fats from the bloodstream.

Each exercise session should be preceded and followed by

a gradual warm-up and cool-down period, allowing muscles,

joints, and the cardiovascular sys¬tem to ease into and out of

vigorous activity, thus helping to guarantee a safe workout. This

can be accomplished by stretching for a few minutes before

and after exercise.

Bonus Tip:

for wellness and

cardiovascular disease

prevention, Scientists

recommend exercise for

150 minutes a week, which

narrows down to just 30

minutes’ walk a day, at

the minimum.

Sources: heathline.com, cdc.gov,

everydayhealth.com, academic.oup.com


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