The female half of South African music group Mafikizolo, Nhlanhla Nciza has a serious Afrocentric style game that is unrivalled. With a personal style that pays attention to fabric, she is a unique trendsetter. The South African fashion designer recently turned 40, but that hasn’t stopped her as she continues to show us just how prints are meant to be rocked!

Adubea (Janet Oddoye) was born in England to a Danish mother with an eye for beautiful soft furnishings and vintage clothing, and a Ghanaian father, civil engineer by day and amiable socialite by night. At a tender age, Adubea was steeped in an aesthetic that was quintessentially Danish as well as being influenced by traditionally African social and moral codes of conduct.

Naturally gifted with her hands along with an inherent faculty for attention to detail, Adubea learnt from her maternal grandmother, how to crotchet, knit and needlework during her visits to Denmark.

Her education in a prestigious international school in Ghana broadened her cultural horizons and further reinforced her values of integrity, based upon the giving back principle from a position of privilege. But perhaps more importantly the flames of her love affair with Africa were fanned.

As a young mother and wife in London, she embarked on a seventeen-year career in direct sales, attaining senior directorship level. Her human resources skills, methodical thought processes and tireless work ethic evolved, as did the numerous teams under her mentor-ship.

However, her passion for all things beautifully hand crafted coupled with her thirst for design knowledge did not wane. She proceeded to enlist herself in various courses covering interior design, furniture upholstery and jewellery design, culminating in business skills: a holistic strategy eventually harnessed to introduce the world to the ADUBEA JENSEN luxury handbag line.

Adubea Jensen handbags are uniquely made using tiny beads which are woven together to form exquisite one- of-a-kind bead bags. The process is 100% handmade and a bag can take up to 50 hours to make. Their vibrant colors and amazing designs speak to the modern, fashionable and sophisticated woman. Coupled with the limited availability of each design, owning an Adubea Jensen handbag becomes an irresistible must-have.

Adubea Jensen Designs Limited, established only in 2014, encapsulates Adubea’s life journey. The beautifully chic accessories range is homage to her personal and cultural narrative to date.

The design led precision, muted hues, quality craftsmanship and flamboyant tones demanded by Adubea sit perfectly with her mentorship and training programmes.

Adubea Jensen, sourced in Africa, manufactured in Africa, exported from Africa. Adubea Jensen; Changing lives one bead at a time.

Email: info@adubeajensen.com

Website: www.adubeajensen.com

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Instagram: @adubeajensen

Twitter: @adubeajensen

Weddings in Northern Nigeria are a celebration of love, culture, and the establishment of new relationships and families. The wedding of the daughter of Africa’s richest man, Fatima Dangote and Jamil Abubakar was colourful, festive, and spanned over a couple of days. The 8-day ceremony saw the bride look regal and stunning for all events, for beauty lovers, this is big.

The Bridal Shower

Fatima Dangote

For the Bridal Shower, Fatima looked Grecian as she rocked a glittery smokey eye with a matching fuschia lip and no-makeup makeup for the base by Monavee Beauty lounge.

The Mother’s dinner in Kaduna

Fatima Dangote

For the pre-wedding dinner in Kaduna, Fatima wore a Komole mould Iro and Buba with funnel sleeves designed by Deola Sagoe. The exquisite outfit was topped up with a minimal yet glowy nude look by Bimpe Onakoya.

The Kamu Amarya

Fatima Dangote

Fatima Dangote

For Fatima’s Kamu Amarya (which means “catching the bride”) ceremony held in Kano state, she donned a stunningly clean, toned matte look made up of warm tones with glossy lips by Banke Meshida of BM Pro and let the bling do the talking with a multicolored Komole mould iro and buba by Deola Sagoe.

The Fatiha

Fatima Dangote

Fatima looked beautiful for her wedding fathia in an all-white Trumpet Silhouette dress with embellished creeping flower elements custom made by Deola Sagoe. She looked radiant in a glittery makeup look with glossy pink lips by Banke Meshida of BM Pro. The look was finished with a haute turban by John 3v3 Turban for a truly regal look.

The Father’s Lunch

Fatima Dangote

Fatima stunned in a champagne A-line dress with tulle embellished corsage with a feather detail veil designed by Deola Sagoe and finished this truly victorian look with a nude makeup look with a bright red lip by BM Pro and a turban.

The Budan Kai (Conveyance of The Bride)

Fatima Dangote

Fatima looked elegant for her Budan Kai – which is a northern ceremony whereby the new bride is taken to her new home and revealed to her new family. Her makeup look was kept nude with a pop of colour done by Fati Mamza of Mamza Beauty.

Dinner Reception hosted by The Groom’s Family

Fatima dangote

Fatima opted for natural yet glam look by BM Pro for the dinner reception hosted by the groom’s family in Abuja. She wore a detailed all-pink number designed by Lanre Da Silva Ajayi (LDA) and accessorised with Swarovski crystals and a sleek turban.

Dinner Reception hosted by The Bride’s Family

The ceremony ended in Lagos state as the Bride’s father hosted a dinner reception. For this, Fatima wore a beautiful Elie Saab floral applique wedding dress with a matching turban by John 3v3 Turban. Her makeup, which was done by BM Pro brought a fresh but nude base topped up with a glossy finish.

Photography Courtesy:

BM Pro|Monavee Beauty Lounge|Bimpe Onakoya|Mamza Beauty

 

 

Originally Appeared in: Schick Magazine

It can be  scary thing wielding a sharp razor so close to your private area, even more when you’re a male, so if you’re feeling nervous about shaving down there, you definitely need to keep reading.

But why should you remove your pubic hair? First of all (and perhaps to many the most important  reason), shaving it can make your erection look positively huge. When your pubic hair covers up part of the shaft, visually it can seem much shorter. The hidden part of the shaft will be revealed and can make your penis look a half inch longer. But, of course you wouldn’t care about that would you? lol

          The Benefits Of Shaving Your Pubic Area

I am sure I do not have to get into the exact details about the benefits but I have provided a short list below to help those peeps who may be wondering.

Nice smooth skin.

No hair means it will smell better. (Seriously)

No more scratchy pubes on her skin.

Trimming the bush makes the tree look taller.

Less friction from the hair results in greater pleasure.

Less expensive than waxing. Also, a lot less painful.

A sleeker look that generally is considered more attractive.

     The Possible Negative Effects

Just like shaving your face, there can be some downfalls to shaving your man bush. Below is some of the possible risks involved. Most of the risks and negative aspects can certainly be avoided if you properly follow the methods described below and practice safe sex.

Irritated skin, but not always.

There is the risk of small razor cuts.

Possible razor burn if not done correctly.

Pimples & ingrown hairs depending on your skin type.

Choose a Method

There are two ways you can use to shave your pubic hair off. These two methods include:

Method 1 – An Electric Body Groomer

Method 2 – A Manually Operated Razor (Traditional Shaving)

Either of the methods above will give you great results and we will be walking you through each step of both methods to insure you can keep trimmed with ease. If you are not too sure which one to choose, we have written a short explanation

Electric Groomer or Manual Razor?

There are a few different things to consider when choosing your preferred method. It all depends mostly on the “quality” of shave you are looking for. A huge factor when talking about a quality shave is time. A manual razor is gonna be the best quality shave you can get. You can expect to have a very smooth, clean, shave. The only downside is it is a bit more labor intensive and will require more time than using an electric razor.

If you are looking to quickly trim or shave your pubic hair, I would go with the electric groomer. However, keep in mind this won’t end up being super smooth. It is still a very effective method. And don’t get me wrong, the significant other will still thoroughly enjoy it.

Choose Your Tools

Depending on which method you will use, you are required to have a few tools for your “tool” to get the job done right.

Method 1 Tools (Electric)

BODY POWDER

ELECTRIC BODY GROOMER

ANTISEPTIC

Method 2 Tools (Manual)

RAZOR BLADE

HAIR TRIMMER

SHAVING CREAM

PRE SHAVE OIL

BODY POWDER

ANTISEPTIC

General Pubic Shaving Principles

As you probably know with your face. Try to always go against the grain. Doing so will produce the closest, cleanest shave. If you tend to get skin irritation, acne, ingrown hair, etc from shaving then you want to consider going with the grain as this will irritate the area much less.

Keep your skin pulled tight is a MUST when shaving your balls. Seriously. If you do not, your skin will hang loose and this will result in lots of razor cuts. This goes for both the manual and electric methods. A cut on your sack absolutely sucks and it can bleed quite a bit. So absolutely be sure to keep your skin nice a taut by pulling it. You will have to adjust and do what works best, but you will get the hang of stretching the skin for a cut-free finish.

How To Shave Your Balls

Step 1 – Clean Your Razor or Body Groomer

Clean Your Razor

Step 2 -Trim The Area to Be Shaven

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Step 3- Apply Pre Shave Oil

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Step 4- Apply Special Shaving Cream

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Step 5 – Commence The Shaving Process

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Step 6 – Antiseptic Wash

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Step 7 – Apply Body Powder

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Success!

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Originally Appeared In shavingballs

Unlike fashion, which is obliged to change each season, the neck’s height, the face’s shape, the shoulder’s width, the arm’s length, the torso’s structure and the foot’s size remain fairly constant overtime. A perfect man’s traits represents his individual map of road. The quickest route toward forgetting an enduring style of dressing is through exposure to the epic practitioners of this rare masculine art.

Men spent more money on their clothes and accessories during the last quarter of the twentieth century than in any other period of modern history. Top established designers became publicly patronized globally because men had variety of attire in color, texture and pattern. They also had to choose for any occasion, mood or taste.

During the 1950’s, the businessman hid behind his gray flannel suit. The political era’s climate mandated fashion conservation and uniformity. Men who dressed differently were viewed as strangers or outcasts. Dressing well relies on two strong foundations, color and proportion. What does it take a man to grasp these two critical aesthetics?

The classic male tuxedo confers instantaneous clan on all comers, yet this old- world regime was composed of only two colors, black and white. Such a simple color example can help any man appear debonair. As for proportion, Men as well as women, invariably inquire whether tie width will become larger or smaller. The answer cannot be found in the world of fashion but in the realm of physical body architecture. The width of a man’s necktie should relate to that of his jacket lapels, which in turn are governed by the size of the coats shoulders.

Should a man be broad-shouldered, a slightly wider necktie will harmonize better with the jackets fuller proportion; if small-shouldered, a narrower necktie would be the more flattering choice. Fashion should be accountable to a specific set of physical trademarks and not to some random, seasonally served-up set of fashion flashes.

In color, first impressions are influenced by color more than any aspect of attire. The prettiest woman’s face is usually a canvas to which both nature and art have contributed. Unfortunately, for the man, artifices such as cosmetics are not realistic options, leaving the male more vulnerable to outside siege than those fortified facades of the fairer sex. However, men need to know how to wear color not so much for its beauty or allure but in order to heighten the faces expressive capacity in the communication process.

It is said that the quality of a chef can be judged by his consommé. Likewise, a man’s dressing skill rests on his ability to wear the simplest clothes to individual perfection.

AUTHOR: Arafat Dokurugu Sulley

Fast rising Ghanaian clothing brand; FearNoMan Clothing, has signed DJ Timmy as its official brand ambassador and sales representative for Nigeria. Kubeyinje Otis Ajodeji also known as DJ Timmy is an exceptionally talented Dj and Music producer.

The signed agreement was announced on Sunday, March 18,2018. A move to increase the reach of Kulaperry’s FEAR NO MAN apparels in Nigeria. DJ Timmy joins a solid team of other personalities who have also been signed as brand ambassadors and sales agent in different countries including South Africa, Liberia, Angola, Mozambique, Ghana, Morocco, and Kenya etc.

Explaining the purpose behind the signing of DJ Timmy, CEO of FEAR NO MAN Clothing; Kuleape Prince Boamah reveals that DJ Timmy is a great talent. His music and personality are fit for representing the brand in Nigeria. Another important reason is that, DJ Timmy has understanding of business due to his involvement in different aspects of music and fashion.

Who is  DJ Timmy?

As a South-South native (Delta State), DJ Timmy was exposed to vast array of music at an early age. Thus his passion for music. Born Kubeyinje Otis Ayodeji, grew up listening to different genres of music, his early music influence includes Dr. Dre, Eminem, Chamillionaire and Jarule to name a few.

During his days as an under graduate at Lead City University (Ibadan), Dj Timmy played at series of events on his campus. A DJ who makes every opportunity count and always make the party come alive, which earned him the nickname “Baddest’’, as a result of his unique style of mix combined with Hype.

Dj Timmy’s journey has been nothing short of exciting in the past year between chart topping releases like RESPEK ON MY NAME and CONNECT and performances at different clubs and music festivals. He snatched a deal with Rapper YungSix KKTBM label making him the official DJ to the rapper and label but both parties are now independent.

With a wide growing audience around Lagos, Ibadan and the South-South region of Nigeria, Dj Timmy is a man of different parts, he can DJ, functions as a Hyper man /Event host, produce and also make beats. DJ Timmy is guaranteed to bring the party to your event and trill any audience.

He is currently promoting his new single with Ice Prince, KaySwitch and Wale Turner and the name of the song is ‘Right Now’. The song is already a fan favorite and it is currently the Hottest Trap song in Africa.

Follow @KulaperryNaija on Instagram and Twitter for more detail about this exciting collaboration for the Fear No Man Brand.

Kulaperry and his management team are currently on an African tour promoting the Brand.

BUSINESS CONTACT

Selorm H.K Fiadjoe (Business Manager)

Kwame A.A Opoku (Business Manager)

Email: Kulaperry233@gmail.com

Phone Number: +233 244102888 / +233 236841158 / +233 502286486

Next to the popularity of beards, the removal of body hair also known as MANSCAPING especially in the pubic area is another grooming trend and these are some reasons for this- trends in porn, pressure from partners and oh the acclaimed ‘optical inch’ pubic hair removal supposedly provides, however I believe some men just prefer the way it looks and feels. Did you know that a survey by Gillette showed that 92 percent of women prefer a man with a tidy trunk line? (I know I do, lol)
In fact, a whole industry has been developed around keeping men’s ‘downstairs’ clean and fresh so grooming below the belt isn’t an eyebrow-raising oddity but rather a practice you should probably consider taking up. Yes you, the gentleman reading this.
Do you have concerns or questions you’ve always wanted to ask about the ‘down below’ grooming but were too timid to ask? Well here is everything you wanted to know.

BATTLING A STINKY SACK 

It’s widely known that the male groin has a distinctive (if not universally appreciated) aroma. This musky smell is largely a result of the concentration of apocrine sweat glands in the region, some of which produce a modified form of sweat that some people find sexually attractive (hmmmmmm?????). Unfortunately, after a hard day’s work, these odors can become more toxic than intoxicating. (hehehehehe)

The solution? A quick dust with a refreshing talc-like powder designed just for ‘the boys’. Not only will such powders keep the fellas clean and fresh, they’re also a great solution for “batwings” — the unfortunate affliction where a sweaty sack temporarily bonds to the thighs. Application is simple – just sprinkle or spray a moderate amount of these miracle powders in the boxer briefs and then hit the road.

TRIM BEFORE YOU SHAVE
A light trim is often all that’s needed to neaten pubic hair, but if you prefer an altogether smoother look, and are using a razor to achieve it, trim the hair back first with a specialist device like the Philips Body-groom or Wahl Body Groomer. Any of these will make shaving much easier and safe.

TAKE A COLD SHOWER
If smooth balls are what you sought after, splash them with cold water before shaving so skin is taut and less vulnerable. Use a transparent shave gel like (Gillette fusion clear shave gel) so you see where you heading and make sure you use short, gentle strokes and for the sake of your balls, please make sure you are sober! Afterwards, apply an unscented aftershave balm just as you would after shaving your face.

EVEN THINGS OUT
If you just want to trim pubic hair rather than shaving it all off, the be sure to also trim stomach and chest hair to a similar length to keep things balanced.

MAKING TRIMMING A ROUTINE
To reduce the risk of itchy re-growth, you need to get into the habit of shaving regularly. If your worry is about unsightly spots forming after you shaved, try using an antiseptic spray like Outback Organics or Elemis Tea Tree S.O.S Spray.
Chafing, caused by skin rubbing itself can occur everywhere from the buttocks to the armpits, also the groin is a prime area. You are especially susceptible if you are sport man and, if you’re prone to perspiring a lot as sweat can make things even worse. Using Sudocream Antipseptic Healing Cream is the best way to soothe chafing.

 

Originally appeared in debonairafrik

You don’t need us to tell you that accessories can take an outfit from boring and basic to glamorous in an instant. Admit it or not, there are certain fashion accessories that you simply cannot do without and so we’ve gathered a list of major accessories every woman should have. See what’s hot in the accessory game :

Sunglasses
Forget a smile, you’re never fully dressed without a killer pair of shades. Bigger is usually better, but not mandatory if they overwhelm your face shape.

Hats

Effortlessly chic. And who has to know that you’re actually hiding a nightmare hair day?

Shoes

Update your shoe collections with more sneakers, flats and heels that don’t lie! From printed, striped, velvety, denim like and plastic shoes, you can make anything with minimal outfits. 

Bags

These babies are a must! And the good thing about purchasing many bags it to satisfy all forms of fashion fancy. From intricate details on it like beads and sequins, embroidery or any textured feel you can go crazy with your bag choice. If plains are your thing, you can find them in different types.

A waist belt
Well, it’s not like we ever really wear a belt to hold our pants up. Move your belt a few inches north and exploit its waist-defining potential instead.

Jewellery

From modern metal creations to sparkling pieces you can find all types of jewellery in silver, bronze, gold, diamonds, pearls, gemstones and you can go on naming it as it sets new standard in accessorizing. Fashion jewellery like brooches, rings, bracelets, anklets, bangles, watches, earrings and necklaces can be worn all at a go keeping it minimal but yet vibrant to admire.