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4 NIGERIA FOOTWEAR BRANDS TAKING THE SHOE GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL

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Footwears are an important way of expressing our style, our fashion sense and hence everyone needs a nice pair of shoes that don’t just look good but feel good and of course are durable. With the success of international brands such Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Miu Miu, and more the shoe-making world has grown immensely and has everyone stepping up their game.

Simple and yet sophisticated, Nigeria is among Africa’s leaders in the footwear industry, as there are plenty of designers making beautiful and practical shoes. Learn about the most prominent shoe designers in Nigeria and find your new favorite pair of designer shoes!

T.T.Dalk

T.T.DALK is a premium brand where simplicity, elegance, and style converge to form a perfect brand, built with a fashion-conscious intelligence on the current trends in leather accessories, footwear, apparel, and crafts.

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Hesey Designs

Hesey Designs is an African-inspired fashion label that makes beautiful handcrafted shoes, apparel and fashion accessories (bags, purses etc.).

Gafa Sandals

Gafasandals, is a locally made footwear produced in Nigeria, founded in 2015 by Grace Alex. Gafa sandals started out as a passion for creativity and is gradually growing to be people’s favorite.

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Kene Rapu

The Ankara footwear brand was set up in October 2011, by female entrepreneur Kene Rapu. It was launched as an initiative to promote the development of Nigerian fashion industry by providing employment and support for indigenous producers.

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PHOTOS: IS BATHROBE BECOMING A THING? CHECK OUT WHAT RITA ORA WORE TO THE MTV EMA’S

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Rita Ora is known for her outlandish sense of style and she truly outdid herself when she made her debut at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards, held inside London’s SSE Arena, Wembley, in a bath robe and towel.

The 26-year-old chart-topper was sure to raise a few eyebrows in the daring look, which saw her accidentally flash her underwear during one saucy moment.

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SIMPLE STEPS TO HELP YOUR BODY GET IN SHAPE

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Most of people want improve their health and to get in shape but have difficulties maintaining a regimen that works for them. These simple steps should help start a workout program that can work for you and enable you to continue.

Get active: If you must sit at school and/or work, then move your legs and body about, but not constantly like a pendulum. Step outside during your lunch break or walk to get a drink of water. If you want to get in shape but you’re too busy to hit the gym, you need to at least get yourself up and active. Walk. Park on the far side of the parking area. There are lots of ways to do such things, and they don’t need to be very time consuming or costly at all. Make a point of taking the stairs rather than an elevator when going home or to work (split between stairs and elevator if you need to go up very high).Do squats while waiting for your food to cook. Walk around on your tiptoes.

Have a good workout schedule: it is important to note the areas of your body that needs increasing and decreasing, that way you can design a daily work out routine to achieve that beach body you have been craving soon enough. You can bike, which is a great way to work out and get yourself outside.Try jogging or speed walking or you can swim, which is a great way to work out your whole body.

Eat right, Eat on time: Bloating is most often a result of indigestion. it is very important to have a time limit where nothing more than water is taken after. Your meals should mainly consist of vegetables, legumes and cereals and fruits and make sure to eat all your calories before 3-4 pm to allow adequate time for digestion. Avoid sugary drinks like soda, and anything which is high in saturated or trans fats (partially hardened or hardened fats, margarine).

 

Drink Up: water is one of the best ways to keep your body soft, healthy, refreshed and hydrated, a hydrated skin is a glowing skin that tends to turn heads. Reduce the caffeine, sugar; alcohol and start drinking more water.

Sleep well: About 6 to 8 hours of sleep a day helps to speed up your metabolism as well as allowing your body to rest and flush out the excess nutrients. sleep is significant, you just can’t cheat nature can you?

Eat light snacks. Eat one snack in between breakfast and lunch as well as between lunch and dinner. This will keep you from getting faint or hungry and will also help you not to overeat when it’s time for meals.

Ditch the artificial: Getting a firm, healthy body demands sacrifices. Carbonated drinks and packed or processed juices may not be as healthy as they are presented. Ditch them and brew some nice green tea with grated ginger and lemon slices in it and have a good healthy time.

WHY YOUR WOMAN DON’T REACH ORGASM DURING SEX!

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ORGASM!……UM…. DON’T BE SHY. YES YOU!

Sex is a pleasurable activity as well as a connecting one. Some people engage just for fun and pleasure but each time you have sex, you give a bit of yourself and take a little bit of the person. Like it or not, this connectivity makes sex a commitment. It is reported that most men have more orgasms than women on a normal sex day. Men release faster than women and sometimes the man goes limp leaving the woman with no orgasm due to the time space.
The art of sex can be much fun and can be frustrating as well. One can Ask, what am I doing or not doing right. Every man likes to have sex with a woman who enjoys it, screams his name and begs for more. If your woman doesn’t reach an orgasm every now and then, boy, you’re not doing something right.

ORAL SEX: Most young women are more likely than men to perform oral sex on their partner even if they don’t want to, according to researchers. Its always been a distasteful and big deal for men to perform oral sex on women. Men, please stop ignoring the clits, its needs some attention too and could help your woman in having orgasm.

NB: Ladies, please keep that cookie clean, fresh and smelling good so it can be properly “taken care of”

EXPERIMENT & SWITCH UP THINGS: Have fun and play. Allow your imaginations run wild during sex. Engage in a variety of sex acts.For example, vaginal sex plus oral sex would be linked to a higher likelihood of orgasm than either one of them alone. Explore all your body parts gainfully to achieve that earth shattering orgasm she deserves.

FIND HER G-SPOT: The G-Spot is an area of the female genitalia which is believed to possess a great amount of nerve endings that aid women to attain a stronger and longer orgasm. The location of the G-Spot varies in every woman. Tip for your quest; the G-Spot is mostly found inside the vagina and mostly surrounded by a rougher texture.

MAKE HER FEEL GOOD ABOUT HERSELF: A lot of women are insecure because some think they’re not good enough or don’t match up to a man’s standards. They’re thinking about how their face looks or what the fat on their belly is doing whether or not their cellulite is noticeable. If you need to make love to make her feel good about herself, take your time. Kiss every inch of her and make her feel she’s all you got. That way, she’ll  forget all her insecurities and allow her fantasies to come to play, then you can take her to her ecstasy and release.

TAKE YOUR TIME: This goes for both parties, it can take anywhere from a few minutes to mostly an hour to have an orgasm (20 minutes is typical, longer is totally normal). Orgasms are like childbirth: they take as long as they take, and each one is different. So just take your time and enjoy the upcoming pleasure.

AVOID DISTRACTIONS: Do not, I repeat do not be distracted by thoughts like, “What if this is taking too long?” or “What if my partner is bored?” or “What if I’m not even doing this right?” Just concentrate on pleasuring her and you will both have a wonderful and satisfying “joyful explosion”

 

NB:Mental exercises can sometimes work for men to delay their orgasm and so can firm pressure around the base of the penis. If premature ejaculation is a concern, you  may want to see a primary care doctor or urologist to find some techniques that might help.

BY PRISCA WOEDEM ABODAKPI (@_palmwine_)

10 THINGS ALL MALES SHOULD NEVER LEAVE BEHIND WHEN GOING OUT

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Before any male steps out to go somewhere whether a wedding, hangouts, see some friends or any other occasion, he makes sure that his dressing is on point, looks and smells good,am sure you get where I’m going with this. But before he steps out of the door, he must make it a point not to leave these 10 things at home. Well, you may  leave some but not more than two. Here are the 10 things every male should  make it a point to leave behind when stepping out.

Cell phone:
You must definitely not leave your cell phone at home no matter where you are going even if it’s a visit to a corner shop. It can be useful if you will get to the location late or earlier than appointed Or others my reach you on it in case of  emergency. So please don’t leave it at home.

 

Cap/Sunglasses
With this hot sun, you just can’t go out and face the sun without a cap or sunglasses. A cap goes for anyone actually but you can opt  for sunglasses because they add some style to your outfit even if they are not worn for what they were made for like protecting you from the sun.

Condoms:
In my opinion, It is very necessary for every guy to have at least one condom on him when going out. You never know what may happen out there, you could bump into an ex or even “catch a new fish” and you can’t control yourself, the condom becomes useful.

Earpiece/headphones:
You can pick up your earpiece before leaving and play your favorite playlist and put them on.  I prefer earphones/earpiece because they are smaller and convenient. But make sure tune down the volume for safety reasons.

Handkerchief and a Backup:
This is a necessity to have on you when going out. You must have at least two on you or maybe one handkerchief and a face towel. The reason for the backup is that you might loose the first one or you might bump into someone who might be in dear need of it.

Charger/ power bank
This should be added if you will be out for a long time and you think your phone’s juice won’t last all the way. So this is to keep your phone charged and avoid walking around with a dead cell phone.

Wrist watch/Bracelet:
Men are mostly noted by their wrist watches but some don’t really digg the vibe from wrist watches. That doesn’t mean you will have to let your wrist go around naked. At least a bracelet in any form, whether beads, leather, rubber, ornamented etc. Just make them feel good.

Wallet:
A Wallet is like a portable folder or account that contains I.D’s, ATM’s, phone cards, money, passport pictures, etc. So if you decide to leave this at home, then you have a big lesson to learn. Even if you don’t have money in it, just pick it up and let it be in your back pocket, it may come in handy and it also creates some illusion of having cash even when you are totally broke, especially if it’s a fat wallet with lots of documents and small amount of money.

Small comb:
This option isn’t for everyone especially those with really down haircut. But if you fancy hair and you keep yours, get a small comb, put it in your back pocket and use it in a restroom when you get the chance to check yourself in the mirror.

Pen:
This is mandatory, just in case you bump into someone who needs a pen or y or fill something out, you won’t be caught in hot waters.

 

BY JEREMIAH AWUKU

12 ANNOYING THINGS MEN DO THAT WOMEN DISLIKE

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Annoying things…..Men are very interesting creatures, so adorable. You wouldn’t even know what to do with them. They can be thoughtful, caring and so sweet that they make you fall so hard and yet there are certain things they do that are nerve racking and this can be so frustrating since we are having sex with them right? These men can drive women crazy— not in the (YOU DRIVE ME CRAZY) sense that Britney Spears has been singing about. I mean you drive me crazy in the “why are you this way” kind of way. Boys, ever wondered if the way you act sometimes make women cringe? There are certain that make us girls want to run far away and not come back. Here are some common things that men do that women secretly hate

⦁ “Just the tip” just the tip? Excuse me sir? No way! If your lollipop makes contact with my cookie there sure will be penetration and that is sex! And please stop making us out to be uptight

⦁ Getting mad when we have our periods like it’s our fault we have to deal with this monthly doom. Trust us we do not relish having to bleed for five days. We want to have sex too

⦁ Stop ignoring the clitoris. It has feelings too and oh stop asking if we came already

⦁ Being feminists doesn’t make all women man haters

⦁ Stop sending pics of your dick if we wanted to see it, we would have told you. No matter how impressive it is, it’s just not very romantic

⦁ Checking out other women while in our presence (boorish)

⦁ Stop skimping on your personal hygiene, take a shower and wash your cracK more often with soap, and whats with you guys not changing sheets regularly and also thinking it’s alright to keep wearing dirty socks and the overdoing it with the cologne thingy

⦁ Leaving the toilet seat up this one is a classic but let me ask, what is so difficult about putting down the toilet seat for Pete sake?

⦁ Getting upset when we steal your clothes, they are really comfy, okay? So please get over it. Plus we also look cute in it don’t even try to deny it.

⦁ Stop asking us to carry your stuff, get your own purse

⦁ Stop rubbing your junk on us when dancing in a club

⦁ When we tell you we are in a relationship, stop trying to get with us, not cool

Hey don’t get too worked up when you recognize some of the traits above in yourself, the deal here is not to change your personality but rather to keep certain female-unfriendly behaviors in check.

 

 

 

 

 

12 ANNOYING THINGS WOMEN DO THAT MEN DISLIKE

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Annoying things women do……Dear ladies, embrace yourselves, because this one is coming for you. As you read though, treat the exposed information as counsel on how to be better but not to demean you. Ask yourself, would you put up with yourself if you were a man? So now, take a deep breath and read on to find out things that you do that make men want to disappear.
1. Expecting men to read your minds like they are some sort of psychics. Men aren’t very good mind readers. In fact, they often have difficulty just figuring out what women mean with the words they speak. They think women are far more sophisticated communicators than they are.

2. Stop over doing it with the makeup, keep it natural ladies. Men don’t want to lean in for a kiss and come out looking like a clown. Remember, foundation is supposed to be invisible and blend in with your skin. Keep the makeup on a minimal

3. Stop saying other girls bring ‘too much drama when you are the dramatic queen who loves to create a storm in a glass of water.

4. Stop saying you are fine when you’re obviously not. We aren’t in romantic movie, grow up and tell them what’s wrong or don’t get mad when they don’t take the hint.

5. Stop acting like it’s the duty of men to do all the work and take care of everything, get off that pretty butt and get something doing. Trust me men don’t like it when a girl thinks that he has to do all the work, drive every time to her, always buy her stuff, make her feel better but not giving anything in return. They are not money making machines and they go broke too, so sometimes you could split a bill or you could pay. After all what a man can do, a woman can do better right?

6. Let go of the past, a man easily gets annoyed when a woman cannot let go of the things long gone and keeps bringing it up to cause a fight.

7. Stop yelling and nagging ladies. No one wants to be told over and over again that they are doing something wrong.You have no idea how men get annoyed when they are  being shouted at, especially trying to solve a problem by arguing and yelling about it in front of everyone.

8. Stop emasculating them in front of their friends, it’s not appreciated.

9. Stop shaving off your eyebrows and then coloring them back on.

10. Taking forever to decide what to eat. Being indecisive, you’re a grown woman figure it out

11. Stop sending insane messages if they don’t respond to your texts immediately.
“3:00: hi
3:02: babe
3:03: are you there?
3:07: are you really ignoring me!
3: 14 are you with someone?
3:17: fine, enjoy
3: 19 it’s over between us!
3:22 babe I’m kidding….
3:24 just say something
3:30 [crying emoji]
Hey sorry busy at work whats up? 3:40
3:41 omg I’m sorry please forgive me

12. Stop using that silly Snapchat filter with the dog nose and tongue. Sweetheart, you don’t look cute.  *winkwink

Well, there you have it ladies but remember this information is intended to give insight into what men are thinking. Without straight and candid communication, we can’t solve the issues that threaten to end so many relationships.

WATCH OUT FOR OUR NEXT ARTICLE ON ANNOYING THINGS MEN DO THAT WOMEN DISLIKE .

VACATION FOR LESS: 6 CHEAP AND AMAZING PLACES TO TRAVEL

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Vacation for less……Finding cheap places to travel in 2017 is easier than you thought. You want to take a vacation but yet feel like you don’t have enough funds to make it happen, don’t worry; you don’t have to starve the travel bug entirely. You have many options than you think as well as multitude ways to save money on an amazing trip; you could go on a group vacation with friends or family and also, procuring affordable accommodations such as hostels that can save you lots of money. All you have to do is choose your destinations wisely and plan your trip well in advance….. The following are all wonderful ideas to vacation for less and also save some cash.

Greece! Not only is this country one of the most beautiful and exotic places in the world but also cheap. It’s been recently tough on Greece’s economy but don’t be put off by this, if anything all, the current financial situation is the more reason to travel there to support the locals. This also means that currently, prices are cheaper than usual. Be sure to check out the historical sites, the major museums, the beautiful beaches and don’t forget to visit the country’s capital, Athens while you are there.

 

 

Jamaica! Think again if you think you can’t afford to travel to this exotic island. Jamaica is known for its beautiful beaches, turquoise waters. Nothing is comparable to relaxing on the white sugar like sand under the hot Jamaican sun with a chilled drink in hand. But of course there is more to this island than just exotic beaches, there are some pretty beautiful and affordable hotels, great food (oh don’t miss out on some spicy jerk chicken). There are also the lush green mountains you can take a ride through. If you have a family you should check out Holiday Inn all-inclusive Resort in Montego Bay.

 

Egypt! Home of the ancient Pharaohs, vast stretch of desert and it numerous mind-blowing ancient sites; you would think that traveling there will cost you a lot more than it actually does. This country is an astounding destination of temples and tombs that marvels all who visit. There is something for everyone there, the beach lovers and those looking for a sun kissed body (tan) heads to the Sinai to soak up the sun, also there is something for the fans of archaeology in Luxor, all these tempered with cheap but excellent food and decent budget accommodation, it is not difficult at all to feel like you are almost living the lifestyle of a pharaoh. Hey before I forget be sure to see the famous Nile River. You definitely will want to try the dish, ful medames. However, check the latest advice before you go as some governments due to safety concerns advice against travel to all parts of the country.

 

Kenya! I like to think no other place on the planet gives such an aura of romance and adventure as this country does. If it’s your first time visiting, the complete variety of things to do is impressive. In a single trip to Kenya, you can visit tropical forests, beautiful beaches, and deserts, climb mountains and explore the wild. It is possible to plan a safari that combines adventure, relaxation and natural simplicity. And of course in Kenya wildlife is top on the list. Come eye-to-eye with an elephant in Amboseli National Reserve, or be in awe at Lake Nakuru flecked with thousands of flamingoes. The Malindi Marine National Park has fine beaches for the beach lovers, clear water and very colorful fishes. There, you can surf, snorkel and other water sports. HAKUNA MATATA.

 

BELIZE! This small, sub-tropical country is simply divine! And is becoming the real deal due to its beautiful natural environment and affordability…..if you love outdoors, water and beaches then this place is absolutely for you. During summer the Caribbean waters are very warm and thus it’s the best time to enjoy some of Belize’s popular recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, diving and snorkeling. Belize has very lovely seascapes and so you could explore it coastline which is well over 300 kilometers.

SOUTH AFRICA! There are many compelling reasons to travel to this superb destination rich in culture and history. South Africa is blessed with magnificent scenery, natural landscapes, Beautiful weather, and incredible locations. There you will Experience cultural interactions that are real and inspiring, spend a day in a Zulu village or a city township; and you will find that South Africans are real friendly. When it comes to music, you can feel the energy of the cities. South Africa is also known for producing some impeccable wines. Don’t miss out on wine tasting, I say you can almost taste your way around South Africa. The safari adventures, great foods, music, magnificent scenery will indulge your senses.

So are you ready for some ‘chillaxation’ on some exotic island, try new foods, meet and make new friends, experience different cultures and music? Then you my friend should start packing your bags for some fantastic experience! Travel to these amazing and yet affordable destinations that won’t break your bank.

 

 

 

 

LA MÊME GANG OUT WITH A NEW TAPE “LA MÊME”

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LA MÊME GANG……. You know that feeling that you get when find out that your favorite group of artists just released a  NEW ALBUM and it’s like OH MY GODDDD IT’S REALLY HAPPENING! YASSSSSSSS! La Même gang just dropped their first album “La Même” and its a real sensation!  

Have you ever heard a new song or a group of artists and knowing within the first 10 seconds that this song/group is going to be tight!? That was the experience I first had with  La Même gang,  for the very first time I heard some of their songs, I was like man, that is art in its purest form. FEELING THE GOOSEBUMPS, CHILLS AND TINGLES THAT ONLY BEAUTIFUL, PASSIONATE MUSIC CAN GIVE YOU, believe you me, there is literally nothing in the world more perfect than great music.

This “gang” of young men are energetic,raw,talented, poetic and entertaining, bringing you a refreshing and listenable sounds straight outta Ghana. They bring a refreshing vibe to the Ghana music scene. La Même gang brings energy to the stage and their  performances are overwhelming. They however produce music that extends beyond the typical Afrobeat music Ghanaians may be used to which totally makes them unrivaled. Throughout the album, you will see a range of genres including Hip-Hop, Afrobeat and Trap which gives each artist a chance to take center stage and adds features that prevents you from placing the album within the confines of any single genre.

Listen to the La Même tape below make we mad opp!

SONG CREDITS

ARTISTS: Abu, Darkovibes, Hama, Kiddblack, KwakuBs, Kwesi Arthur, Larry, $pacely and  RJZ.

PRODUCERS: Samual A. Grant, Ahmed Froko, Nestor S. Ankuvie

WRITTERS: Larry E.K. Prempeh, Elvis E. Amenyah, Paul N.A.A. Darko, Joshua E. Mensah, Micheal K. Boateng, Kwesi Arthur, D.Dorcoo, Andrew Kofi Abu,, Joshua R. Mahama.

RECORDED: Villain Studios

MIXED & MASTERED: Constant Afun

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