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Glamsquad

february 2022

Tobi

Bakare

& Anu

Oladosu

Adebola

Williams

& Kehinde

Daniel

Valentine Edition

SHADES

OF LOVE

Toyin Lawani

& Segun

Adebayo

VIEW

MORE

INSIDE

10 Best

Valentine

Day

Perfumes

for

2022

3 Outfits Ideas

Perfect For

A Valentine

Date

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Glamsquad

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FEB 2022

BEAUTY

5 Beauty

Hacks to

Try this

Valentine

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Top 5

Stay-At-

Home

Exercises

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Valentine Edition

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OF LOVE

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10 Best Valentine Day

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Editor-In-chief /

Publisher

Remmy Ifueko Diagbare

Editor

Amenna Dayo

Managing Editor

Sebastianne Ebathemi

Senior

correspondents /

blog editor

Gift Adene

Correspondents

Stella Daniels

Glory Uyiowi

graphics / Web Manager

Layi Success

MARKETING Director

Tega Diagbare

International Director

& Global strategist

Abosede Panama

+44 7369 280243

Marketing Director-

Africa

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Director 08115933500 or email,

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We pay for exclusive celebrity stories.

W

hen I first saw the flat plan and

article assignments for this

edition, I thought it was an error

– to find my name beside the

Editor’s address assignment.

The Glamsquad is a special project I

hold very close to heart, and watching it

grow in leaps and bounds over the years

from its humble beginning brings me great

joy. That said, the decision of the Editor of

the Glamsquad Magazine to honour me

with this assignment was overwhelming.

Ameena Daayo is taking up her role

as Editor of this great Magazine, and for

some reason (which I cannot still phantom),

she has decided to honour me with the

opportunity to introduce her first edition.

Without trying to sound overly proud

(which I am), I can say Glamsquad has

one of the best teams in the world. Our

Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Mrs. Remi Diagbare

is a seasoned dinosaur in the industry whose

experience and accomplishments can

match any credentials globally.

Mr. Layi Success, an Executive Director

(IT, Design and Print), remains a dedicated

and steadfast professional whose works

continue to attract international accolades.

Mr. Gift Adene, the Editor of Glamsquad

Online, deserves so much commendation

for his work and successes with the online

platform. Not forgetting our amiable Editor

of the Magazine, Amenna Daayo.

Together with our incredible staff writers,

contributors, and other staff, the senior

management of the Magazine has made

Glamsquad an envied wholesome family

Lifestyle, Fashion, Entertainment, Events,

Health and Wellness Magazine. I am

very proud of this team and even more

proud when I look forward to what we can

accomplish in the near future.

This edition – our first for the year 2022 is

designed to celebrate Love, Relationship,

Marriage, in line with the month of love –

February. We have featured worthy

personalities who gave the world

reasons to believe in love once more

in the last year.

Also, we acknowledged the

celebration of Black History Month

– which is observed internationally

in February. To say this edition is

a capsule collection of fashion,

lifestyle and entertainment is, to

say the least. I will leave you to

flip through the pages and enjoy

this wholesome package specially

designed for you.

Glamsquad Magazine has a lot

in stock for you in the New Year.

I will close by saying a special

thank you to you, our esteemed

reader – without you, there will

be no Glamsquad. Thank you for

coming on this journey with us, and

it is our sincere prayer that this year

becomes your best year yet.

Thank you so much, Mrs.

Diagbare, for running with this

vision. Thank you Ameena, for this

opportunity and honour. How can I

forget my bosses – Mr. Layi and Mr.

Gift, thank you for the opportunity

to serve. To the entire team, I say

a big thank you for your hardwork,

dedication and professionalism.

At your Service – Always,

S . E

Sebastiane Ebatamehi

Managing Editor

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Disclaimer:

Please note that all photos used in this

special digital edition of Glamsquad

Magazine were sourced freely online.

Glamsquad maintains no rights over the

images/photos, while we have tried to

give appropriate credit where due, we are

aware some artistes were not credited.

We remain committed to supporting

intellectual property and creativity.

© 2022 Tegali Communications

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FASHION

3

Outfits Ideas

Perfect for a

Valentine Date

Valentine’s Day is all about feeling

the love. And every woman wants to

experience this feeling while looking like

a diva in her stunning outfit.

If you are confused about what to

wear and need Valentine’s Day outfit

ideas, then don’t worry, we got you.

Whether you need date night outfit

ideas for Valentine’s Day to enjoy a

romantic night, cozy brunch or a stay-in

date, we have prepared a list of ideas

to inspire you and help you choose

Valentine’s Day outfit for a perfect date.

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Valentine’s Date Night Outfits for

a Romantic Dinner Date

A romantic V-Day dinner date is a

national favorite and thus we have

the best date night outfit idea for

Valentine’s Day. There’s nothing like

putting your best sexy self forward to

pump the romantic spirits. And if you

are going for V-Day dinner, make

sure to put the ravishing red on.

For the perfect Valentine’s date

night outfit, choose an off-shoulder,

backless or side slit dress – select

a style that accentuates the right

assets.

Put on some kohl, gold earrings and

a red lip to be your most glamorous

self. Another tip for Valentine’s date

night outfits is to select your footwear

according to the plan.

Rock your best heels if it is a sit-down

dinner. However, wear a more

comfortable pair of shoes if you are

anticipating a lot of walking.

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Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas

for a Movie Night Date

It’s that day of the year

when your guy won’t sulk

over watching a rom-com.

So grab your popcorn and

cola and slip into the best

valentine’s day outfit for the

occasion with your favorite

guy. A classic Valentine’s

outfit idea is to wear jeans

with a matching tank-top

and put on a comfortable

yet stylish jacket in

contrasting colors.

Looking for a unique outfit

for Valentine’s Day date?

Ditch red and go for brown,

chocolaty or maroon and

pair it with smoky eyes,

nude lips, and a statement

wristband. If you want

to avoid jeans, another

Valentine’s outfit idea for a

movie date is a cute romper

with a complimenting shrug.

Pair with a comfortable pair

of flats, a tote bag, and a

statement watch to look

elegant and cute for your

date.

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Valentine’s Date Outfit

for a Cozy Brunch Date

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Who said you have to have

dinner on V-Day? Going for a

brunch is equally romantic and,

in fact, more like a millennial

couple thing to do.

While you are at breaking the

V-Day date norm, how about you

ditch the quintessential red for

Valentine’s date outfit and wear

something that sets you apart in

the crowd?

Try a cute winter dress and pair

it with a touch of pink on the

lips and footwear to look V-Dayready.

This classy outfit for a

Valentine’s Day date will keep you

comfortable and cozy so you

can enjoy the date to your fullest.

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BEAUTY

10

Best Valentine

Day Perfumes

for 2022

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Valentine’s Day is one of the

best opportunities to show the

love of your life how much

you appreciate them.

Whether you want to spritz that

heartfelt card you wrote with a

pleasant scent, or want to smell

your absolute best at that fancy

Valentine’s Day dinner date,

fragrance plays an obvious role in

the day for lovers to rejoice.

But which Valentine’s Day scent

is right for you? Follow along for the

best Valentine’s Day perfumes and

colognes that will go straight to

their hearts.

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1. Dior J’Adore

Composed by master perfumer Calice

Becker, Dior J’Adore is an elegant fruity floral

with the word love in its very name. Perfect for

Valentine’s Day this perfume has a mesmerizing

effect.

J’adore glows like gold a thousand gold

threads intricately woven throughout its dreamy

floral and fruity notes.

2. Mancera Roses &

Chocolate

Roses dipped in chocolate, what can be more

perfect for Valentine’s Day? Using one of the

most loved combinations of ingredients, this

fruity floral Valentine’s Day scent is addicting.

Opening notes of peach, black currant,

mandarin and bergamot add a juicy dark

sweetness to the silky fine cocoa note that

continues from start to finish.

3. Baccarat Rouge

540

Rouge 540 by master perfumer Francis

Kurkdjian is the ultimate Valentine’s Day

perfume for him and for her. since it debuted

as a scented ode the famous Baccarat crystal

to celebrate their 25th anniversary.

This opulent and bright perfume that has the

same slightly mesmerizing effect on the skin

that fine crystal has on the eyes.

4. Creed Aventus

If you look on the fragrance forums or your

Instagram feed, you will notice that there is

a devoted following who swear that Creed

Aventus is the best cologne ever created.

The iconic cologne begins with a pineapple

note, lush and juicy, then tart green apple is

used as contrast and blackcurrants add luster.

Perfumer Olivier Creed uses them to create an

energy few Colognes can match.


5. Ungaro Iii

Cologne

Roses for men? Yes, real men wear roses,

especially when the flower is subtle and

understated. Opening with classic citrus

and lavender, this masculine scent has

notes of vodka and leather. Smooth and

sexy with great longevity; it is a special

cologne for special occasions.

6. Prada Candy Kiss

Pure and passionate, just like a memory

of your first kiss, this gourmand vanilla

swirls around orange blossom at the top.

A mélange of dark and light musks add

depth and sensuality, yet this Valentine’s

Day perfume is playful and flirty.

A lingering musky trail takes her from

morning to evening. The packaging has lip

imprints that send the message: it’s love.

warmed with crisp amber and

delicious cinnamon.

10. Guerlain’s

L’Instant

Guerlain’s L’Instant Pour Homme is a

masterful blend of cacao, patchouli,

and star anise. The spicy element

in the opening keeps the fragrance

flavorful while the patchouli and

cacao dry down retains the woody

nature of the cologne’s masculine

composition.

A great Valentine’s Day cologne which

is sure to please.

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7. Thierry Mugler

Angel

In 1992, Thierry Mugler released Angel,

which would become one of the bestselling

perfumes in the world. Bottled in star

shaped flacon, she’ll feel like a star wearing

this sweet flirty indulgence.

Wearing Angel is like being dipped in

succulent chocolate, both dark and milky,

then drenched in caramels, cream, toffee,

praline, crème brulée, vanilla, coconut,

rum, coffee, dried fruits, chestnuts and a

hint of the bittersweet cocoa.

8. Miss Dior

1947 was the year when designer Christian

Dior famously asked Perfumer Jean Carles,

“to make me a fragrance that smells like

love” … and the bright floral Miss Dior was

born.

Really rosy and sweet, Miss Dior is

punctuated by pink pepper, and three

juicy oranges: blood orange, sweet orange

mandarin as well as lemon and bergamot.

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9. Frederic Malle

Portrait of a Lady

She’s a lady and she’s your love , so show

her she means everything to you Portrait of

A Lady by Frederic Malle will envelops her

senses as if you draped her in vermillion

velvet, like the queen she is.

The fresh, fruity and natural rose perfume

is dipped in honeyed sweetness then

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LIFESTYLE

10

Valentine

Proposal

Ideas to

Replicate

this Year

Words By

The most romantic

day of the year is just

around the corner and

we’re sure you won’t

be surprised to hear that

Valentine’s Day is such a

popular time to propose.

If you’re thinking about

taking that next step

and asking your special

someone to marry you,

then we say Valentine’s Day

is the perfect time to make

it happen.

Valentine’s Day is believed

to be observed on the

day of St Valentine’s death

or burial sometime in 270

AD. The first evidence of

Valentine’s Day celebration

can be traced back to the

5th century.

Couples make it a point to

free up their schedules to

be able to spend this day

together. This means there

is no risk of an anti-climactic

end to your grand plans on

account of your girlfriend’s

unavailability.

Now that you know why

proposing on Valentine’s

Day is a great idea, let’s

delve straight into heartmelting

and mind-blowing

ideas to pop the questions.

Here is our selection of 10

ways to propose a girl on

Valentine’s Day that’ll make

her say yes!

Tap into

Engagement

Ring Trends

for 2022

by

If you know that sparkle

is the way to their

heart, then pop the

question with one

of our beautiful

engagement rings.

We’ve rounded

up our favourite

engagement ring

trends for 2022,

guaranteed to be adored

many this year and beyond.

Plan a romantic date night and present her

with the most beautiful diamond she could

have hoped for. From pear-shaped diamond

engagement rings to solitaire engagement rings,

these popular engagement ring styles for 2022

and beyond are the perfect way to propose your

eternal love.

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‘I

Love

You’

Card

LIFESTYLE

Who doesn’t love getting a

card from their (not so secret)

admirer on Valentine’s Day?

This year, set the romance

stakes high by writing as many

cards as you can; each one

containing a different reason why

you love them, some lovely Valentine’s Day quotes or

a picture of special times you’ve shared together.

Make a trail of cards around the house which

eventually leads to the best one of all; the one which

asks them to share the rest of their life with you.

The

Locket

of Love

Before

you

choose

a diamond

ring, why not

say it with jewellery first? For

old-world romance you can’t

beat a beautiful locket,

and it’s even better when

it comes with a secret note

inside.

After a relaxing stroll or

romantic lunch, present them

with the locket and be ready

to capture their expression

when they read your request

to marry you. All you need to

do then is choose the perfect

ring together.

Get Little

Ones & Pets

Involved

A seriously cute idea,

little ones will love to

help you plan your top

secret proposal. Get

a t-shirt or baby grow

made with ‘Will you

marry Mummy?’ or ‘Will

you marry Daddy?’

printed on it and wait

for your loved one to

spot the message.

Place a ring or proposal

gift next to your little

one. Fur babies can

get involved too of

course!

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A

Video

Proposal

Create a proposal

video on

YouTube or

other similar

platforms, to

create a stellar

video. Let her

know how much

she means to you,

throw in some photos of our most

special moments together, use her

favourite songs for background score,

and in the end ask her to marry you.

Plan a romantic dinner date on the

pretext of Valentine’s Day celebration,

and request the restaurant to live

stream the video on your cue. Just

as you’re about to pop the question

in the video, take that ring out of your

pocket and get down on your knee

to complete the effect.

It’ll undoubtedly be one of the most

out-of-the-box romantic ways to

propose. We bet it’ll her all misty-eyed

and overwhelmed with emotion.

Go

on Your

Favourite

Walk

An adventure to remember, why

not sweep your loved one off

their feet on your favourite walk

together.

Surrounded by beautiful scenery,

it’s the perfect excuse for holding

hands and talking about your favourite

memories together. You could even find a spot to set

your camera up on a timer and capture the moment

you get down on one knee!

Recreate

Your First

Date

Going back to the beginning to

talk about the future can make

your proposal all the more

meaningful.

Whether you met in a bar,

had a meal at your favourite

restaurant or went on a walk,

recreate the day or night and when

the moment’s perfect, get down on one knee

and ask them to say ‘yes’ to your happily ever after.

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Radio

Proposal

LIFESTYLE

You can get in touch with

the radio station and take

their help in proposing to

your girlfriend on Valentine’s

Day. Tell them to play her

favourite song, followed

by your proposal. Make sure

you’re together at the appointed

hour and tuned into the radio station.

As they play the song and your message,

slip the ring on to her finger.

Take

Her on a

Romantic

Getaway

Planning a getaway

for Valentine’s Day is

another romantic

Valentine’s Day

proposal idea you

can consider. Plan

a short romantic

getaway, and make

it all

about her. Do the things

she loves, eat the food she wants to order, let

her plan the itinerary.

Then, wrap up your trip with a surprise dinner

or outing someplace that’s perfectly in sync

with your and her idea of a romantic setting.

Now, take her hand in yours, look her in the

eye and ask her to marry you. Rest assured

she will say yes.

Build

the

Anticipation

With Valentine’s Day

being one of the

most popular days for

marriage proposals, it’s

fair to say that your plans

for getting down on one

knee might not come as a

complete surprise.

The best day when it comes to

romance, we say just go with the

flow; you don’t have to give away

your proposal plans, but don’t

pretend you’re not up to anything

either.

Make the most of the anticipation

by planning a romantic day of

building up to asking for their hand

in marriage. It doesn’t matter if they

know the question is coming, all that

really matters is that they say ‘yes’.

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CEO of Red

Media Africa,

Adebola Williams,

is a Man of LOVE

February is the month of LOVE. RED is the colour of LOVE. He

is the CEO of RED Media. He wears a trademark RED cap. On

August 7, 2021, he painted the town RED. ADEBOLA WILLIAMS is

a man LOVE.

Words by Sebastiane Ebatamehi

Adebola Williams is a man of multiple achievements

– a branding, communications, and media guru

who is always in the news for one remarkable feat

after the other.

As we celebrate the month of love, we cannot reflect

on the previous year without recalling the most significant

achievement yet for Williams – his marriage to Kehinde

Daniel.

The beautiful couple tied the knot in a lavish wedding

in Lagos state on Saturday, August 7, 2021, and the entire

country stood still. From top political figures to A-list celebrities

and top media outlets, the wedding has set a standard for

celebrity weddings in the 21s century.

But what makes this love story even more peculiar?

Let’s find out!

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Who is Adebola Williams?

Adebola Williams is a

household name and at the

forefront of the intersection

of media, democracy, and

social change in Nigeria. He is

the Chief Executive Officer of

RED, which owns Africa’s largest

portfolio of youth media brands

that engage millions of youths

on the continent, including Red

Media Africa, StateCraft, the

Future Awards Africa, and YNaija.

com.

In 2010, Williams co-founded

EnoughisEnough (EiE), one

of Nigeria’s prominent civic

participation groups and

a political voice for young

people. He carved out a rather

interesting niche for himself

that is a fusion of politics and

communication – and has

become a master political

strategist.

He handled the rebranding

of current Nigerian president,

Muhammadu Buhari, In 2014

– and is credited for winning

the election for the opposition.

His achievements in Nigeria

which enabled a rebranded

Muhammadu Buhari to win the

presidential election he had lost

three times before, improved his

portfolio remarkably.

In 2016, the opposition in

Ghana hired his services to

help their candidate win the

presidential elections – and they

won – after two unsuccessful

attempts. He has no doubt

become the magic wand of

African politics and was again

behind the rebranding and

remarkable win for Macky Sall in

Senegal in 2019.

RED is the Colour of LOVE

If you see photos of Adebola

Williams, you would not need a

soothsayer to tell you that he has

a connection with the colour –

RED.

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On August 7, 2021, Williams

proved that he is not only one of

the best in communications and

media strategies, nor is winning

elections his only specialty.

Moreover, he showed us that he is

indeed a man of love.

The couple’s story is a perfect

fairy tale that will send goosebumps

and chill across every heart. In an

interview with the couple on The Will

Downtown Magazine, the couple

first met in Abeokuta in August and

got engaged four months later, in

November.

The couple shared the news of

their engagement on Instagram,

and Adebola gave a heartfelt

dedication to the love they have

found in each other.

“You’ve brought light into my

life and by God, it can only get

brighter. ❤️ Get your sunshades guys.

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When Fashion

Meets Photography

- The Beautiful Love Story of Toyin Lawani

and Segun Adebayo

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There is always that ‘designer’

in every fashion industry –

country by country. In Nigeria,

that designer is Toyin Lawani –

the queen of ‘rebel fashion’ and all

around it.

As the saying goes, every love

story is a perfect story; the fashion

and entertainment world was

overshadowed by wows, ahhs,

and oohs when the news of Toyin

Lawani’s marriage hit the canvas.

What made the news even

more interesting was the fact that

the famous Nigerian celebrity stylist,

fashion entrepreneur, and CEO

of the business empire, ‘Tiannah’s

Place,’ tied the knot with her official

photographer. Yes, talk about

fashion meeting photography. If

this is not a good love story, then

what is?

In addition to her English

degree, Toyin Lawani attended

Oprah Benson Beauty Institute

in Nigeria and the Carlton

Beauty Institute in London. She

also attended John Yim Beauty

School in Korea, where she

obtained a Diploma degree

in hair processing and got

licensed as a cosmetologist.

All of these have shaped

Toyin’s life and were evident in

her life and career. We all love

wedding stories and the breathtaking

photos, don’t we?

Lovebirds Toyin Lawani and

Segun Adebayo (also known as

Segun Wealth) got engaged

on Valentine’s Day, February

14, 2021, and had their star-

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studded wedding on Saturday,

June 12, 2021.

Segun Wealth’s identity as

Toyin’s groom was not known

until the wedding day as he

was always appearing with a

mask in the photos he took

with Toyin.

It was during and after

the wedding that it became

known that Segun Wealth – her

official photographer for many

years was also the love of her

life.

Who is Toyin Lawani’s

Husband – Segun Adebayo

(Segun Wealth)?

Toyin Lawani’s current

husband, Segun Adebayo

Druce, aka Segun Wealth, is

a singer and Toyin Lawani’s

personal photographer before

their marriage.

Segun Wealth performs

as a musician under the

stage name “Dee Unknown”.

He released his first single in

November 2020.

The couple did not fail

to bring their A-Game in the

fashion and photographic

genius, evident in their Pre-

Wedding and Wedding

pictures. Check out the

beautiful photos from their

engagement and wedding.

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Nigerian Actor,

TV host, and

former BBnaija

housemate,

Tobi Bakare ties

the knot with

Anu Oladosu.

Tobi Bakare quickly transitioned to be a

media sweetheart after his appearance in

the 2018 BBNaija Season 3 edition, tagged

‘Double Wahala’, where he finished as the

2nd runner-up.

So, the news that Tobi was being snatched out

of the market was received with mixed reactions

by his fans. However, the rumours turned out to

be true, and in no distant time, engagement

photos of Tobi and his lovely bride-to-be flooded

the internet.

Her name? Anu Oladosu! Anu Oladosu was

the lady who stole the perfect gentleman from

the glare of thousands of admirers. Anu, in her

rights, is nothing short of an angel – beautifully

crafted into human perfection.

Within a few weeks, the couple took their

love story to a whole new level when they tied

the knot as husband and wife. The duo tied the

nuptial knot at a star-studded traditional wedding

ceremony on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

Tobi is a Nigerian model, actor, photographer,

and TV host. Tobi Bakre graduated with a secondclass

upper degree in Banking and Finance from

the University of Lagos in 2012.

His relationship with his new wife, Anu Oladosu,

had started out as a rumour. The speculations

started after Tobi posted a now-deleted picture

on his IG page on February 21, 2021, which

coincided with the day of the 14th Headies

Award, writing the caption: “My own award o! See

as woman fine!”

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Tobi held nothing back from that moment as he

shared photo upon photo of the beautiful Anu.

After the wedding, Tobi posted the photos on his

Instagram page and expressed how happy he was

to be getting married. Then, according to him, he

prayed, and his fiancée came into his life.

”It’s so beautiful to love and be loved…

Unconditionally

“She thinks/knows I’m a stubborn great guy.

Enroute, but not yet at the best version of me. Still

learning and growing in life. But this woman right here

chose to love and be with me through the whole

journey.

“I prayed and you came. You are Here! Hence I

know I’m blessed. I’m forever happy because it only

gets better”

The event is currently taking place at a popular

beach in the Lekki area of Lagos. The couple’s family

members and friends grace the occasion in their

lovely red and black attires.

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engagement and wedding below:

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LIFESTYLE

10

International

Celebrities

that Ties the

Knot Last

Year

Kyle Cooke and

Amanda Batula

“Summer House” co-stars Kyle

Cooke and Amanda Batula tied

the knot on Sept. 25 at her family’s

New Jersey home.

The couple were originally set

to make it official a year earlier,

but had to postpone the event

three times due to the COVID-19

pandemic.

The reality stars met on the first

season of “Summer House” and

their 2018 engagement aired

during the Season 3 finale.

After wedding after

wedding got

postponed in 2020

because of the pandemic,

things started to pick up a

bit for celebrity nuptials in

2021 as restrictions lifted;

gathering sizes increased

and the COVID-19 vaccine

became available.

Here are 10 of our favourite

celebrities — from

Hollywood power players to

reality-TV royalty — who tied

the knot so far in 2021.

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Ivy Getty and

Tobias Engel

Ivy Getty, the greatgranddaughter

of oil tycoon J. Paul

Getty, married photographer Tobias

Engel on Nov. 6 at City Hall in San

Francisco. The billionaire heiress

wore a custom John Galliano gown,

which was adorned with strategically

mirrors, and a veil embroidered with

walnuts in honor of her grandmother

Ann, who grew up on a walnut farm.

“Queens Gambit” star Anya

Taylor-Joy served as the maid of

honor and the ceremony was

officiated by Speaker of the House

Nancy Pelosi.

Kimberly Perry and Johnny

Costello

Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry and her husband Johnny

Costello revealed in December that they secretly tied the

knot earlier in 2021.

“Wishing everyone a very MARRIED Christmas…,” she

captioned an Instagram snap of the couple from their

big day. “Today my love, @juannycostello, and I are

celebrating 6 months since ‘I do!’”

Anne Burrell and Stuart

Claxton

Food Network star Anne Burrell married Stuart Claxton

in her upstate New York hometown of Cazenovia in

October.

Burrell wore Carolina Herrera for the nuptials while

Claxton wore a black tuxedo by Ralph Lauren Purple

Label and orange Nike high-tops.

The couple first met on dating app Bumble in 2018.

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Paris Hilton and Carter

Reum

The couple first confirmed their relationship in April

2020 and got engaged in February 2021. The Venture

Capitalist popped the question with an emerald-cut

diamond ring designed by Jean Dousset.

The hotel heiress was previously engaged to model

Jason Shaw from 2002 to 2003, Greek shipping heir

Paris Latsis in 2005, and most recently actor Chris Zylka

in 2018.

Sarah Levy and Graham

Outerbridge

“Schitt’s Creek” star Sarah Levy said “I do” to

actor Graham Outerbridge at the Sunset Tower

Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif, in October 2021.

The actress shared photobooth pics of the

newlyweds on Instagram, while her younger brother,

Dan Levy, shared a snap from the reception.

“My sister got married this weekend,” he

captioned the photo. “This is absolutely not a

photo of us screaming the lyrics to S Club Party

on the dance floor. Love you, @sarahplevy.”

Freida Pinto and Cory

Tran

Freida Pinto revealed on “The Kelly

Clarkson Show” in October 2021 that she and

fiancé Cory Tran secretly tied the knot during

quarantine.

The “Intrusion” star shared that she and Tran,

34, initially planned to have an Indian-style

wedding in Big Sur to honor her heritage, but

then “COVID happened.”

“We just realized we were going to be

planning this for the rest of our lives and

probably never doing it,” she explained.

“So, we decided one day to go to the Honda

Center in Anaheim and just get married.”

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Ben Higgins and Jessica

Clarke

Former “Bachelor” Ben Higgins married his

longtime love, Jessica Clarke, at The Estate in

Cherokee Dock near Nashville on Nov. 13.

Several members of Bachelor Nation were

in attendance, with Wells Adams serving as a

groomsman and Nick Viall, Becca Kufrin, Jared

Haibon and Ashley Iaconetti also witnessing the bride

and groom say “I do.”

Jesse McCartney and

Katie Peterson

“Beautiful Soul” singer Jesse McCartney

married fiancée Katie Peterson in October at

the Santa Lucia Preserve in California.

Peterson’s uncle married the pair, and the

duo exchanged vows they wrote themselves

and even had their beloved pup, Bailey,

involved, serving as a flower girl.

The “Leavin’” crooner popped the question

in September 2019 after seven years of

dating. The couple originally had to postpone

their wedding because of the coronavirus

pandemic.

Will Forte and

Olivia Modling

“Saturday Night Live” alum Will Forte

revealed on December 8 that he and

fiancée Olivia Modling secretly got

hitched on July 31, saying their “I dos”

in a surprise New Mexico ceremony.

“We had gotten engaged right

before the first COVID lockdown.

And so when we were just starting to

talk to planners, people were having

to shut down their weddings,” Forte

said.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Norah Jones -

“Come Away With

Me” (2003)

Norah Jones comfortably straddles

the worlds of pop and jazz. “Come Away

With Me” evokes the dreamy escapism of

being overcome with feelings of romantic

love. It was the title song from Norah

Jones breakthrough debut album.

The album went to #1 on the US

album chart and ultimately sold more

than ten million copies. It earned eight

Grammy Awards including Album of the

Year. The song was a hit on the adult pop

radio chart.

Top 10

Love

Songs

of All

Time

Paul McCartney and Wings -

“My Love” (1973)

Derided by critics as hopelessly sappy, “My Love” has

survived as a simple tribute to an all-encompassing romantic

love. As Sir Paul McCartney sings “Only my love holds the

other key to me.” He wrote the song in appreciation of his

relationship with his first wife Linda McCartney.

The song was recorded live with an orchestra at Abbey

Road Studios. “My Love” hit #1 on the pop chart in the US and

also hit the top of the adult contemporary chart. It was certified

gold for sales.

Romantic love songs are some of the most

memorable pop songs ever written. This

Valentine, we go back memory lane to

appreciate the top love songs of all time.

There are thousands of great love songs,

and selecting just 10 can be a daunting task

– but it is one that must be done. In our books,

these are the top ten best of all time – enjoy!

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Beyonce - “Crazy

In Love” featuring

Jay-Z (2003)

As she stepped out on her own

for the first time away from the

group Destiny’s Child, Beyonce

chose this deliriously happy,

romantic tune featuring raps from

her main squeeze Jay-Z. The horn

hook in the song is sampled from

the 1970 song “Are You My Woman?

(Tell Me So)” by the Chi-Lites.

“Crazy In Love” received rave

reviews from music critics and hit #1

across pop, R&B, and dance charts.

It received three Grammy Award

nominations including for Record of

the Year and it won Best Rap/Sung

Collaboration.

Savage Garden - “Truly

Madly Deeply” (1997)

This duo’s song of a love encompassing mountains, sea

and sky was an instant romantic classic. Few songs capture

the moment of pledging deep undying love so well. The

song’s original working title was “Magical Kisses.”

“Truly Madly Deeply” was a #1 pop hit in the US and

stayed on the pop chart for a year. It did even better on

the adult contemporary chart where it spent 11 weeks at

the top and spent more than two years on the chart setting

an all-time record. Dance artist Cascada covered the

song in 2006 and took it to #14 on the dance chart.

Barry White - “You’re

the First, the Last, My

Everything” (1975)

Few singers could flatter a lover like the masterful

Barry White. He’s so overcome with praise for his

lover here that his deep growl positively bursts

into the chorus of “You’re the first, the last, my

everything!”

By the time he released this classic, Barry White

had already reached the pop top 10 with three

singles in his trademark proto-disco sound. “You’re

the First, the Last, My Everything” reached #2 on the

US pop chart, #1 on the R&B chart, and it was a

very early disco hit.

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Katy Perry

- “Teenage

Dream” (2010)

Katy Perry sings of a

romance so thrilling and

exciting it takes her back to

the teenager years of ecstatic

hormonal experience of love.

This love song was instantly

memorable. Katy Perry and

songwriter Bonnie McKee

were inspired by teenage girls’

dreams about love when they

first began working on the

song “Teenage Dream.”

It was the title song from

Katy Perry’s massive hit album

and the second #1 pop hit

released from the project.

“Teenage Dream” was

praised for its frothy, summer

pop approach. A Glee

acapella cover version of

the song introduced the

character of Blaine Anderson

and became one of the

biggest hits from the show

hitting #8 on the Billboard Hot

100.

Boyz II Men -

“I’ll Make Love

To You” (1994)

The boys from Philadelphia

have recorded many songs

about love and romance. This

one is perhaps the best song

ever recorded for a prelude

to a magical night with a

lover. Boyz II Men already had

four top 3 charting hits to their

credit when they released “I’ll

Make Love To You.” It was the

lead single from their second

album II.

“I’ll Make Love To You”

was a smash hit spending 14

weeks at #1 on the Billboard

Hot 100 making it one of the

biggest hits of all time. The

song won a Grammy Award

for Best R&B Performance By a

Duo or Group with Vocals.

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Roberta Flack - “The

First Time Ever I Saw

Your Face” (1972)

This song would turn anyone into a believer

in love at first sight. Roberta Flack’s unadorned

voice with simple accompaniment was

featured in the Clint Eastwood movie Play

Misty For Me and made her into a star.

Hearing her take off with “I thought the sun

rose in your eyes...” can still send chills up the

spine.

“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” was

written by British folk artist Ewan MacColl in

1957.

It was recorded by a wide range of artists

in the 1960s including the Kingston Trio and

Peter, Paul and Mary, but it was Roberta

Flack’s 1972 version that turned the song

into a hit. “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”

topped the pop and adult contemporary

charts and peaked at #4 on the R&B chart.

It won Grammy Awards for both Record and

Song of the Year.

Peabo Bryson and

Roberta Flack -

“Tonight I Celebrate

My Love” (1983)

Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack

recorded an entire album of R&B duets, but

this song towers over the other tracks on the

album. It is a perfect record for slow dancing

with your lover. The song was co-written by

legendary pop songwriter Gerry Goffin and

classic R&B songwriter Michael Masser.

“Tonight I Celebrate My Love” reached

the top 5 on both the R&B and adult

contemporary charts while reaching #16

on the pop chart. It was Peabo Bryson’s first

top 20 pop hit after a long string of R&B

successes. For Roberta Flack, it was her

second top 20 pop hit of the 1980s.

Dave Matthews

Band - “Crash Into

Me” (1996)

Romantic or trashy? The song has

been equally discussed as speaking of

voyeurism and celebrating romance with

a carnal edge.

Dave Matthews’ lyrics are

impressionistic enough to allow the song

to be what the listener wishes it to be.

Dave Matthews wrote the song out of

inspiration from the relationship with his

wife Ashley Harper. He has said the song

is about, “the worship of women.”

“Crash Into Me” was a breakthrough

pop hit for the Dave Matthews Band. It

was their first to reach the top 20 on the

Billboard Hot 100. It also reached the

top 10 at both adult pop and alternative

radio.

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ENTERTAINMENT

5

If Valentine’s Day really was invented solely to torture single

people, one might argue that the entire romantic comedy

genre is intended to see them through.

Having lived through our share of solo February 14ths,

everyone in this office knows the power of feel-good Valentine’s

Day movies when you need it.

We put our heads together to come up with our all-time

favorite flicks for love day—movies that make us laugh, cry, happy

(and sad) tears feel good, and renew our hope in love.

Check out our top 5 Hollywood movies to see this Valentine.

Warning: Not all of them have a happy ending (smiles).

About A Boy

(Released in

Year 2002)

Okay, so this quirky

little comedy based

on Nick Hornby’s 1998

novel doesn’t end with

a dream wedding, but

trust us when we say it’s

exactly what you need

this Valentine’s Day:

Hugh Grant at his best

in a role that’s meant for

him, an adorable kid,

and a heartwarming

story that will have you

believing in love of a

larger kind.

Far From the Madding

Crowd (Released in Year

2015)

Put on your PJs and break out the red wine

and popcorn. This movie is pure escapism

in the best way possible.

Based on the classic novel by Thomas

Hardy, this period drama stars Cary

Mulligan as the beautiful and headstrong,

Bathsheba Everdene.

She has three suitors to choose from and

(gasp) she even makes a few mistakes

along the way. We love the story for its

message of perseverance and the movie

for the gorgeous English backdrop.

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High Fidelity (Released in Year

2000)

Because if there’s anything we love more than an

optimistic teenage John Cusack with a stereo over

his head, it’s a bitter thirty-something Cusack who

works at the local record store. This hilarious study of

romantic relationships is infinitely quotable, totally

relatable, and oh-so-good.

The Mirror Has Two Faces

(Released in Year 1996)

This 90s comedy charms with the unlikely

pairing of Barbara Streisand and Jeff Bridges

as lonely Columbia professors.

When Barbara’s sister takes the initiative

to answer Jeff’s personal ad, the two

find themselves quickly falling into a very

unconventional relationship. Produced and

directed by Streisand herself, this movie has a

great message about beauty for women.

And hey, I don’t know about you but I want to

live in a world where Babs can turn down a

desperate Pierce Brosnan.

Midnight in

Paris (Released

in 2011)

This movie will spark your

imagination. Follow a

charmingly bewildered

Owen Wilson as he

stumbles through time in

the foggy streets of Paris.

Did it really happen? Or

did he imagine it? Either

way, it’s magical and we

want to watch it again

and again—especially

for another glimpse

of that guy who plays

Hemingway.

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FOOD

Words By

LOVE BITES:

BITS & PIECES

FOR VALENTINE

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Avocados are, to me, among the most sensuous, luscious

and luxurious of ingredients. Add how delicious, soft and

subtly flavored they are, and you get a clear winner for

Valentine’s Day. If you are planning a menu, especially

with a hint of romance, avocados should be there.

Our love bites: bits & pieces for this special Valentine is

Avocado Soup With Tortilla Crisps And Fresh Cheese.

Avocado Soup With Tortilla

Crisps And Fresh Cheese

This is a simple and easy soup to make, yet it sounds incredibly

exotic. You can serve it hot, if you use hot chicken broth or

vegetable broth to puree with the avocado, but it is also delicious at

room temperature or chilled.

The crunchiness of the tortilla crisps and the tangy notes of the

fresh cheese contrast nicely with the silky soup. You can make the

soup 12 hours ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator.

RECIPE

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

• 1 tablespoon corn or safflower oil

• 1 1/4 cups roughly chopped white onion

• 1 jalapeno chili, sliced in half, seeded if less heat is desired

• 3 large ripe Hass avocados (about 2 1/4 pounds), halved,

seeded, meat scooped out

• 3/4 cup cilantro leaves, rinsed and loosely packed

• 6 cups chicken broth (may substitute with vegetable broth)

• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

• 3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, more or less to taste

• 1 1/2 cups tortilla crisps (see below)

• 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled (may substitute farmers

cheese or a mild feta)

PREPARATION

Heat butter and oil in a medium skillet set over medium-low.

Once butter melts and bubbles, stir in the onion and jalapeno.

Cook, stirring periodically, until the onion has softened and become

translucent, and the edges are beginning to brown lightly, 12 to 15

minutes. Add cilantro leaves to the pan. Once cilantro has wilted,

30 seconds to a minute later, turn off the heat.

Place avocado in the blender or food processor along with the

cooked onion and jalapeno mixture, broth, lime juice and salt.

Puree until smooth, taste for salt and add more if necessary.

You may serve in bowls garnished with tortilla crisps and cheese,

or let your guests add garnishes to their liking.

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BEAUTY

1. DIY FACE MASKS

Did you know you can address

all types of skin concerns using

ingredients you can find in your local

supermarket? Why not treat your skin

with an all-natural, facial treatment!

According to healthline.com, all you

need are these simple items:

• Acne: 2 to 3 egg whites, dabbed

on face with a cotton swab, letting it

sit for 10-15 minutes.

• Hyperpigmentation: ½ tsp turmeric

powder, 1-2 tbsp raw honey, mixed

and allowing the paste to sit on your

face for 10 minutes before washing

off with warm water.

• Clogged pores: 2 tsp oatmeal

and 1 tsp baking soda combined

with a couple drops of water,

massaged into the face. Let this dry

before washing off with warm water.

• Oily Skin: Mash 1 banana and add

10 drops of lemon juice and 1 tsp

of olive oil to create a paste. Apply

on the face and let it sit for 15 mins

before washing off with warm water.

• Dry Skin: Blend half a cucumber

with 2 tbsp aloe vera gel. Massage

the mask over the face and let it sit

for 30 mins, before washing it off with

water.

• Wrinkles: Mash 2 avocados, add

2 tbsp cocoa powder and 1 tbsp

raw honey. Massage the mask into

your face and let it sit for 20 minutes

before washing off with warm water.

5

Beauty

Hacks to Try

this Valentine

2. DIY BODY SCRUBS

Looking to save on body treatments? Why not create

your very own DIY coffee body scrub! According

to a clinical study, a cream containing

caffeine significantly helps to reduce the

appearance of cellulite on the body,

after twelve weeks of use.

You can make your own coffee

scrub at home by mixing ½

cup of ground coffee, 2 tbsp

of hot water and then adding

in warm coconut oil to create

your desired consistency. This

aromatic DIY body scrub will not

only help you achieve soft and

smooth skin, but will also help to

reduce the appearance of cellulite!

Do you love all things

beauty but not the

price tag that comes

with spa treatments, salon

appointments and expensive

products?

Skin and beauty treatments

are annoyingly more

expensive during Valentine

– but who says you have to

pay? In this article, we have

highlighted five beauty hacks

to try this Valentine season,

which are sure of getting you

the desired results without

breaking your wallet.

Check them out:

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3. DIY TINTED MOISTURISER

Do you have foundation sitting on your vanity that’s either

too thick or not the right shade? Don’t let it go to waste!

Simply mix it with your favourite moisturiser to create a

tinted moisturiser that provides you with a fresh, naturally

beautiful look with a hint of colour to even out your skin

tone.

To create a tinted moisturiser, start with a 1:1 ration

between foundation to moisturiser, then mix and match

between the ratio to create your desired coverage.

Beauty tip: use a moisturiser with SPF to add some

sunscreen to your new everyday go-to!

4. USE WHAT YOU’VE GOT!

In many cases, we can use items we already have in

our beauty bags in various ways to save yourself from

purchasing more products unnecessarily. Here are

some of our favourite tips.

Match your lips with the perfect blush by dabbing the

lipstick onto your fingers and gently blending this into

the apples of your cheeks. You can even lightly dab

and blend this on your eyelids to use as a soft, cream

eyeshadow.

Use a brown eyeliner to draw light strokes onto your

brows to lightly fill them in and then line your lids to

produce a soft, natural look to enhance your eyes.

Use a clear mascara to not only enable length and

definition on your eyelashes, but to also tame any

stray baby hairs or your brows.

Will you be giving these beauty hacks a go to save

money? Send us a message to let us know!

5. DIY BODY SCRUBS

Looking to save on body treatments? Why not

create your very own DIY coffee body scrub!

According to a clinical study, a cream

containing caffeine significantly helps to

reduce the appearance of cellulite on the

body, after twelve weeks of use.

You can make your own coffee scrub at

home by mixing ½ cup of ground coffee, 2

tbsp of hot water and then adding in warm

coconut oil to create your desired consistency.

This aromatic DIY body scrub will not only help you

achieve soft and smooth skin, but will also help to

reduce the appearance of cellulite!

Sources: healthline.com, thefinancialdiet.

com, lifestyle.howstuffworks.com

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Staying Fit for

Valentine:

Top 5 Stay-

At-Home

Exercises to

Consider

Do you need to lose some

weight to enable you

to fit perfectly into that

dream Valentine dress? Then

worry no more because we have

highlighted five stay-at-home

exercises to consider.

Maintaining an exercise routine

at home or in a hotel room can

seem more like a ‘should’ than a

‘want to.’ However, even a small

amount of activity can make a

huge difference to how well you

think and feel.

In fact, exercise is one of the

most powerful tools we have for

staying physically and mentally

healthy—and you don’t need

access to a gym or expensive

health club to reap the rewards.

These simple stay-at-home

exercises will work wonders within

a short period of time – and trust

us when we say you do not have

to leave your bedroom (or living

room) to perform the exercise.

Let us check them out!

Squats

Squats work several muscle

groups -- your quadriceps

(“quads”), hamstrings, and

gluteals (“glutes”) -- at the same

time.

How to: Keep your feet

shoulder-width apart and your

back straight. Bend your knees

and lower your rear as if you

were sitting down in a chair.

Your weight should be evenly

distributed on 3 points of your

feet -- heel, outside ball, inside

ball -- that form a triangle.

Your knees won’t stay in line with

your ankles that way, but there

will be less strain on other parts

of your body. Add dumbbells

once you can do 12 reps with

good form.

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Push-Ups

Push-ups strengthen your chest, shoulders,

triceps, and core muscles.

How to: Facing down, place your hands

slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Place your toes on the floor. If that’s too

hard, start with your knees on the floor.

Your body should make a straight line from

shoulders to knees or feet. Keep your rearend

muscles and abs engaged.

Bend your elbows to lower down until you

almost touch the floor. Then, lift back up by

pushing through your elbows; Keep your

torso in a straight line throughout the move.

Crunches

This is my personal favourite, you can never get wrong with

crunches – if you do them right.

How to: Start by lying on your back with your feet flat on the

floor and your head resting in the palm of one hand and the

other hand reaching toward your knees.

Press your lower back down. Contract your abdominal

muscles (abs) and in one smooth move, raise your head, then

your neck, shoulders, and upper back off the floor. Tuck in your

chin slightly. Lower back down and repeat.

Lunges

Like squats, lunges work all the major muscles of your

lower body. They can also improve your balance.

How to: Take a big step forward, keeping your back

straight. Bend your front knee to about 90 degrees.

Keep weight on your back toes and drop the back knee

toward the floor. Don’t let the back knee touch the floor.

Interval Training

Interval training boosts your fitness levels and

burns more calories to help you lose weight.

The basic idea is to vary the intensity within

your workout instead of going at a steady

pace.

How to: Whether you walk, run, dance, or do

another cardio exercise, push up the pace

for a minute or two.

Then back off for 2 to 4 minutes. How long

your interval should last depends on the

length of your workout and how much

recovery time you need. A trainer can

fine-tune the pacing. Repeat the intervals

throughout your workout.

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FEATURE

All You Need to

Know About Black

History Month 2022

Black History Month is

gradually becoming a

global celebration, and

more events are being

organized each year to keep

the legacy alive.

The annual observance

originates in the United

States of America, although

it is referred to there as the

African-American History Month

– something many critics still

frown about.

The observance first

received official government

recognition in the United

States and Canada. In recent

years, the United Kingdom

and the Republic of Island

have registered their names

on the list of countries that

officially recognized it on the

government calendar.

This year, the event which

holds significance for the

Celebration of the African

diaspora including, African-

American history, will run from

Tue, 1 Feb 2022 – Tue, 1 Mar

2022.

Many have heard about

Black History Month and must

have seen social media

banners that promote

the observance, but what

really is this celebration

about, and how did it

originate? Let’s find out

more in this article.

Why is Black History

Month Necessary?

For centuries, people

from African and Caribbean

backgrounds have been

a fundamental part of

British history. However,

campaigners believe their

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the importance of the Windrush

generation, and the Black Lives

Matter movement, especially

since the death of George Floyd

in May 2020.

Where Did Black History

Month Originate?

Known as the “Father of Black

History”, Carter G Woodson was

born in Virginia in 1875 and

was the son of former slaves.

Growing up, access to a good

education and job opportunities

were limited, but he ended up

studying at one of the few high

schools for black students after

saving money from working as a

coal miner.

Over the years, he gained

many qualifications, including

a PhD in history from Harvard

University. In 1926 he sent out

a press release to mark the

first Black History Week in the

US. Carter G Woodson worked

tirelessly to promote black history

in schools throughout his life,

leaving an indelible legacy.

The event was expanded

in 1970, and since 1976 every

US president has officially

designated February as Black

History Month in the US.

February was chosen in the

US because it coincides with

the births of former President

Abraham Lincoln and Frederick

Douglass - who escaped slavery

and became a key social activist.

Both men played a significant

role in helping to end slavery.

When Did Black History Month

Start?

Black History Month was first

observed from 2 January 1970

- 28 February 1970 at the Kent

State University, United States of

America.

What Was the Theme of the

2021 Black History Month?

Since 1976, every American

president has designated

February as Black History Month

and endorsed a specific theme.

The Black History Month

2021 theme was “Black Family:

Representation, Identity and

Diversity.” It explores the African

diaspora and the spread of Black

families across the United States.

What is the Theme of the

2022 Black History Month?

The theme for Black History

Month 2022 is “Black Health

and Wellness.” It looks at how

American healthcare has

often underserved the African-

American community.

value and contribution to

society is often overlooked,

ignored, or distorted.

Most schools still teach

a history curriculum that

focuses on traditional

events and the

achievements of white

figures. Black History

Month gives everyone

the opportunity to share,

celebrate and understand

the impact of black

heritage and culture.

More recently, greater

attention has been paid to

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