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y Rapper, songwriter and producer, Adeshola Adesimbo Idowu, popularly known as Weird MC, is a positive, energetic, bold and fun loving artiste. Known for her English and Yoruba lyrics, the Ijebu Ode, Ogun State Idowu is one of Africa's leading female rap artistes, and one of the few Nigerian women associated with afrobeat. Born in England to parents, who did not support her cleave to showbiz; the raptainer, as she is also called, had her secondary and partly university education in Nigeria. Though she was admitted to study Law at the Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University), Ago-Iwoye, she left a year later to focus on her music career. She made friends with four other girls, with whom she formed the hip-hop group, Weirdos. Influenced by Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Lauryn Hill, Da Roots, Mariam Makeba, Queen Latifah and Jimi Hendrix, she travelled back to England, where she competed in rap contests in London including Club 291 contest, British version of America's Apollo, in which she came third. After a two-month stint with music producer, Kevin Best, she released the single, Wanna Make You Jack/Let's Get Wet, which received positive reviews from music critics and got to number one in the Choice FM top chart. On her return, she released her debut album, Simply Weird — a blend of hip-hop and Afrobeat — with the video-single, Allen Avenue, which made her the first Nigerian artiste to release a video-single that she also produced. She then followed with After Da Storm, Ijoya, Happy Days, Onigele Gogoro and others. She shares her moment with DANIEL ANAZIA.

hat is your first view about Wfashion?

Hmmmm… This is a tricky one, but fashion, for me, is the you present, and represent your brand. I love the way RMD dresses up.

And your style My style is me... it's loose, spontaneous and organic. I don't follow trends, but I like to look and feel good. I love kaftans, nicely tailored unisex shirts, blazers, and denims; nice T-shirts, too... I'm very alternative, edgy and classy at the time, I'm subtle with my colours, not loud, I love hats, caps, belts, watches and sandals.

Your first choice signature scent Angel, I love it! I also like Dolce and Gabbana — The One.

Your first single and album Wanna Make You Jack/Let's Get Wet, while my first album was Simply Weird —

a blend of hip-hop and Afrobeat. This was followed with the hit, Allen Avenue, which I single-handedly produced.

First choice fashion piece of clothing I love all my stuff; it's hard to pick something in particular. I love kaftans, nicely tailored unisex shirts, blazers, denims, nice T-shirts.

First love footwear Russell and Bromley.

What is the first thing you will not be caught wearing? You can't catch me in mini skirt.

Your first choice hangout spot I'm a workaholic, always researching and brainstorming, but I'm trying to find a balance now. I love the Newscafe, Soul Lounge, Transcorp Hilton, No 10, and some coded secretive places. I love good food, great company with no intrusion. I also like the Galleria in Abuja, you watch a movie, hangout in their news-bar; it's non-intrusive, people just want pictures and autographs that is all. When I'm home, I watch a bit of TV.

Your first crush on a guy Hmmm…lip sealed!

First setback I don't look back, I learn from my mistakes and move on.

Your first choice music icon(s) I love the works of Michael Jackson, Queen Latifah and Tuface Idibia.

What is the chemistry for you and music? Passion, I'm completely in love with what I do when I step on-stage, you can tell I'm like a kid in a candy-store. I love what I do, and I'm a slave to rhythm.

And your genre of music I have never tried to pigeon-holing my sound, but simply put it as fusion. It's a combination of sorts and different influences.

My style is loose, spontaneous… and organic

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HE Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, was filled to the brims Tlast weekend, as the final 12

contestants for this year's Nigerian Idol, Season 3, were unveiled. Highlights of the gala event were the 'meet-and-greet' session of all the contestants and Pepsi music ambassadors, Tiwa Savage and Lynxxx, electrifying performances to the admiration of the pack full audience. At the event, Pepsi assured Nigerians that it would continue to provide platform to harness the abundant talent in the country, especially in sports and entertainment.

According to Mr. Norden Thurston, Head of Marketing Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc, Pepsi, for over three years, has been an associate sponsor of the music reality TV show. And the expectation of the company is that winners will make it big in their career. He said as an international brand, it has always been associated with music, as it had in the past signed such music icons as the late Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Beyonce and very recently, Nicky Minaj.

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Alade, the concert, first of its kind in the country, saw an eclectic blend of music, dance and drama. For many, the spectacles exhibited by Darey, during the Valentine concert have ushered in a new dimension in the packaging of musical shows. It was indeed a memorable treat for music lovers and fans of Darey. Though, the much-publicised appearance of the delectable American reality TV star, Kim Kardashian, ended in a puzzling drama, as she only made a cameo appearance on set. The packaging of the show, however,

was so novel that the audience kept wondering why would Kardashian be flown in from America for just a few minutes appearance on the beautifully constructed set. Darey said with the event, they were able to make a statement that offered fans best of music, art, drama, dance and live performances. While thanking his friends, who made appearances such as 2face, 9ice, Iyanya, Timi Dakolo, Praiz and Waje, who combined with Circque du Soleil, a theatre outfit, said: “These are guys using sand to draw what I am singing; it has never happened before. Our normal concept is just to come on stage, either lip-synching or jumping up and down with dancers when the CD you would release starts playing. What we have been able to bring to the fore is different and unique,” he said.

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HE National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos was recently lighted up Twith theatrical activities, as the

umbrella body of thespian family, National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP), held its week. The three-day event, tagged, NANTAP Festival Of Plays (FESTINA 2012), held in collaboration with the National Theatre, saw seasoned and emerging actors feature in the Nigerian plays performed. Opening the feast was Lekan Balogun's Beyond The Sunset while Elechi Amadi's Isiburu and Arojah Royal Theatre's Call

For Me My Osheni had the second day, leaving Fred Agbeyeigbe's Human Cargo to cap the event. Aside from the four plays, the yearly event, which could not hold last year for reasons best known to the organisers, saw Mallam Kabir Yusuf, general manager of National Theatre, honoured as FESTINA 2012 Ambassador. Welcoming guests, including the Minister of Culture and National Orientation, Chief Edem Duke, NANTAP President, Gregory Odutayo, noted that the organisation aims to use the festival as an avenue to present some of the best works of NANTAP members to the world.

The glitz of FESTINA

FESTINA 2012 Ambassador, Mallam Kabir Yusuf

Larry williams Lewis Dejumo of the Village Headmaster fame & Sir Seweje

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Minister, Culture, Tourism and National Orientation; High Chief Edem Duke

Isaac & Nneka Moses of Goge Africa

Bukky Ayo Liadi (Ijodee) NANTAP President Greg Odutayo Ayo Jemiyo Olawunmi Olaniyan Dr. Animasaun & Chief Remi Abiola

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STORIES BY GERALDINE AKUTU

HE aphorism, 'the hair is the beauty of a woman', places much emphasis Ton the woman's hair as

an ornament of beauty. Among the various hairstyles that can really bring out the beauty of any woman is the fringe. Ladies wear fringe to make diverse statements on the red carpet and at corporate or social events. Coming in different forms, short or long, this hairstyle could easily be styled into straight, blunt, pin-up, side wept, v-shaped or any other shape of choice. Though straight fringe appears to be the most popular among ladies, it does not mean you can't go for any style of their choice. However, dames that do not like their faces to be covered can go for the flexible type that would enable them brush their hair to one side. No matter your personality, opt for fringe hairstyle that suits your hair length and type.

Fringe hairstyles

O you wish to be the cynosure of eyes at any event? Then you must step out in a chic and Dclassy outfit such as colour

blocking. This means wearing complimentary bold colours in one ensemble. Fashionistas don this ensemble to brighten their look. Colours are supposed to make you feel good and brighten your complexion, and not make you look awful. To create the desired effect with blocking, it would be most appropriate to limit your colours to three, so that you don't look like a clown. Apart from cloths, shoes and handbags form part of the ensemble of colour blocks. To tone down the glister always associate with colour blocks carry handbags or wear shoes with basic colours like white, black, brown and grey; the effect leaves you with that classy look.

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Blazing with womenBY DANIEL ANAZIA

LAZERS are classic fashion pieces that have recently Bbecome popular among

men and women. Apart from giving new looks to dresses, blazers also add taste to them. Here are tips to turn your formal blazer to everyday ensemble:

Making it casual Think tunic and sundresses and avoid cocktail or professional garments. The more casual your dress, the more casual your blazer should look.

Wear it with a T-shirt or tank top A fitted shirt in a plain colour creates the most versatile option. You can either dress it up with accessories or leave it plain. Graphic T-shirts also work well and look even more casual than plain shirts.

Try camisole For a flirty, feminine twist, wear your blazer with nothing, but a camisole — lace or with bead details — underneath to create that casual ambiance.

Choose a stylish blouse A soft, flowing blouse in a bold print or colour creates a chic contrast on a rigid, structured blazer. Khaki dress pants can easily make this style look too formal or professional.

Consider a mini-skirt If you have the legs, then a mini-skirt makes a highly stylish alternative as this can fire up adrenalin in the male folk. Play with a variety of styles, from faded denim to pleats and ruffles. To keep things casual, try pairing any of them with a plain tank top or graphic T-shirt.

Look for leggings Black and patterned leggings have an edgy sense of style, but you should avoid sheer pantyhose, since it's likely to make you appear formal. And the shoes Just about anything goes, from gladiator flats to knee-high boots, depending on the rest of your outfit. Here, it would be proper to avoid your pumps office shoes at home.

BY GERALDINE AKUTU

ASCINATED by the array of colours clothes are made of, Meg Doris Alabi, a model, left the runway for a life in the needle and F

thread business. The fashion consultant of Meg Doris Boutique and CEO, Alabi Couture, Surulere, Lagos, holds a first degree in Mass Communication from the Delta State University, Abraka. Upon graduation, in 2003, Alabi went into modeling and the selling of clothes, before going to Nobel Afrik, Maryland, Lagos to be trained professionally. On how she started, she says,“ I was modeling before taking up designing, professionally. While in school, I would buy linen fabrics, sew them into shirts for people to buy and from there, I developed interest in designing.” She adds, “I love sketching and bringing out my own creative designs, which also drew me into the profession.” Drawing inspirations from the Almighty God, the environment, people around her, colours and by meditation, Alabi says, “I enjoy sketching a lot, so when I see anything of interest, I sketch it. I also do what I called mental sketching (picture things in my mind and sketch). I love working with different colours because they enable me to make outfits that will match any personality.” Launching her cloth line, Alabi Couture, in 2011, the designer has organised fashion shows, where she makes clothes for children from different orphanages and invites celebrities to model for the children. On what she considers first before dressing her client, she reveals, “I look at the physique, the skin tone and their personality. I try not to impose my style on my client, but rub minds with them to get the best. I use a lot of ankara, satin, chiffon, aso oke, kente, lace and other fabrics. The key thing for me is to know what suits what and put them together.” She adds, “I source my materials from India, Dubai, South Africa, Senegal and other countries, including Nigeria.” Alabi, whose role models are Deola Sagoe, Zara and Ituen Bassey, says the challenge of the industry is majorly inadequate electric power supply. “Our machines are run on generating set, which affects our productivity. Another challenge is the dearth of good tailors, and clients who want designers to make outfits that do not fit their body frame,” she confesses.

BY NIKE SOTADE

N a bright Sunday afternoon, the Oserene atmosphere of Anthony Village, Lagos Mainland, was lighted up, as multiple award-winning designer, Mudiaga Enajemo, opened his outfit head office on Olorunlogbon Street. Mudiaga, who started his business in Anthony Village, in 1993, with the now renowned label, MUDI, has since soared to become one of the best male clothiers in the country and beyond. A clothier to many celebrities nationwide, it was not surprising then that celebrities, government officials, families and friends converged at the magnificent edifice to felicitate with Mudiaga. With a posh exterior and cool interior that welcomes everyone with illuminating colours, chic decors and a spacious showroom, the sophisticated interior decoration that was done by Mudi, would be the envy of any

interior decorator. The clean, uncluttered lines also compliment the clean lines of MUDI clothing for men. With six other outlets in Ikoyi, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Accra, Dakar and Johannesburg, MUDI Afrocentric designs have made a mark across the continent. About his designs, Mudiaga says: “ My Afrocentric designs cut across all cadres of people. Indians, Kenyans or any African can wear my clothes as I try to infuse their culture into what I'm doing.” The grand opening of the head office was done by Mr. Bola Sodipo, Special Assistant to Governor Babatunde Fashola on Revenue and Tax Matters, who represented his boss, while Pastor Kola Kalejaiye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) did the prayer and anointing. Other celebrities spotted at the cocktail event include Senator Musiliu Obanikoro; veteran actor, Olu Jacobs; Kate Henshaw; Okey Bakassi; Zaky Azzay; Eunice Efole; Frank Edoho; and Ndidi Obioha.

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BY DANIEL ANAZIA

ICHAEL Ogolo is determined to up the standard of entertainment, as well as reward different individuals, including artistes that make the Garden City, a potpourri Mof art in the country. Only recently,

he staged the fourth Odudu Music Awards. Created in 2009 as a platform to re-jig entertainment in Rivers State, the award remains one of the biggest in the Niger Delta region. The University of Port Harcourt theatre arts graduate, whose sojourn in the entertainment industry goes back to his days on campus, where he used to organise shows; a pastime he carried to Enugu, where, in 2000, during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), he thrilled everybody with his witty comedy at the 50th anniversary of broadcasting in Nigeria. Aside from thrilling guests at the event, he got a place in the employment of Radio Nigeria. But why so much interest in the awards? Ogolo says, “I have always thought of a major event in the Garden City that will serve as platform for talented artistes, especially those that do not have the wherewithal to be heard; so, creating the award provides this.” For him, when it comes to entertainment, Port Harcourt is usually compared with Lagos, and this

spurred him to start a process of rebuilding the fallen structures of entertainment in the state. Rather than creating another comedy show, he decided to do something different by giving people in other genres of arts, especially music, opportunity to be heard. “I'm a comedian, but we all can't be doing comedy shows. We have Night Of A Thousand Laughs, Julius Agwu is doing Crack Ya Ribs and there is AY Live Show as well as other comedy shows by some Port Harcourt-based comedians, who are still unknown. “We decided to open other area that would contribute to social change and development through sponsored events. It was this idea that brought about Odudu Music Awards. The first edition was held in 2009, and so far, we have had four successful editions. Each edition has progressively been better organised and appreciated by the artistes and the teeming audience,” he quips.

CCORDING to Ogolo, before the election of Rotimi AAmaechi as Governor, there used to be unrest in Port Harcourt because of arm struggle by militants, and this, in a way, affected social life in the city and sent away a lot of companies that invested in entertainment. For instance, major shows such as Star Mega Jam, Star Trek and MTN Music Fiesta that usually hold in major cities — Lagos, Calabar and Abuja — were put on hold because of the unrest. “So, as an entertainment person, I thought of creating something that will add value to lives and at the same time, create a platform for youths, who are not into arms struggle better chances of expressing themselves in positive ways and correcting the anomalies of the society through music,” he says. On the journey so far, the CEO, Ogolo Laughs Concepts,

says, “it has been exciting, thrilling and encouraging, but the most important thing is that it is beginning to awaken the consciousness of musicians and allied entertainers. By allied entertainers, I mean producers, video directors, record labels, songwriters, album sleeves designers and others who, directly or indirectly, contribute to music and entertainment in the city.” Ogolo continues, “I never believed we could get this far in so short a time, because finance has been a major challenge, but we have been able to carry on. In the last two editions, the governor and his wife were in attendance. This shows that they value what we are doing. The world is tilting towards creative economy, but I'm not sure Nigeria is moving towards that direction. We must begin to prepare and position ourselves for creative economy because that is the next big thing in the world.” Does the award cut across all strata of entertainment? “No, Odudu Music Awards are solely for musicians and allied entertainers. These artistes are not just upcoming; they are established acts, who have not been heard across the country. The award is like a springboard for them to hit limelight.” Ogolo says, Any special criterion for nomination? “Since we don't want it to be an all comers affair, we constituted a five-man panel comprising a music producer, artiste, presenter, DJ and an entrepreneur, as judges. They are all professionals in what they do and they understand music. Unlike many others, the award is not opened to the public for nomination; the judges go through works nominated and take their decision,” Ogolo explains. He reveals, “our criterion is basically originality of work vis-à-vis rhythm, sound and lyrics. We strive to maintain certain genres of music, which are original to us, but are now beginning to fade away. The Rex Lawsons, the Zeal Onyias, the Fela Anikulapo Kutis, the Eddie Okontas and other legends are no more, but their works are still evergreen because of their originality. “Nobody knows who the judges are; they are not seen or mentioned even during awards presentation for the purpose of quality and standard. It is a whole lot of process and the judges have the prerogative of who wins the awards. An artiste or a song can be very popular, but may not win; as a result of the criteria that we have put in place,” he says. On the most contested category, Ogolo says, “all the categories are keen to us, but there is a category we call Naija Urban. We coined that category based on the modern trend in Nigeria music industry. It is a blend of genres of music — hip-hop, rap, R'n'B, dancehall, ragga and others. There is also the Latest Revelation and Artiste of the Year Awards, which are not entered for, but giving out based on the decisions of the judges.” He continues, “for instance, if an artiste is nominated in so many categories and he or she wins in all, that individual automatically becomes the Artiste of the Year. So far, all the artistes that have won these categories have been outstanding. Burna Boy won it last year, and he is everywhere around the country performing.” The broadcaster adds, “we also take the DJs into consideration. Most DJs often tell these artistes to pay before they can play their songs on air, even when the song is world class. We want to discourage this because most of the artistes struggle to raise money for studio fees and master their demo. And because the artistes do not give them money, they kill their songs and make them unheard. Also, there are Video Choice and On-Air-Personalities categories. Most artistes pay huge amount to get their video played constantly by these OAPs and those that don't have money to pay are left to their fate. All these we want to discourage through our platform.” According to Ogolo, to enter for the awards, artistes or managers can upload their work with a brief profile and picture inclusive. They can also fill the form online via www.odudumusicawards.com.

ALKING about the Nigeria music industry, the T'Funky 4+1' member says, “We are bringing back good lyrics in the industry, because most artistes do not know what to sing about anymore as they are heard repeating one word more 50 times. Some use the auto tune to make their music and this is not helping them in terms of creativity.”

ORN in the 70s to Victor Joseph-Ogolo from Opobo, Rivers State, and Maria from Idoma in B

Benue State, Michael, the fourth child in the family of seven, had his elementary education at the Sacred Heart State School 1, Mile 2, Diobu before moving to Stella Maris College also in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. To hone his skill in broadcasting, he attended Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria Training School, Ikeja, Lagos, and upon graduation was transferred to Radio Nigeria, Port Harcourt (Treasure FM), where he created a six-hour, Monday-Friday, Pidgin programme T-Junction.

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Ingredients

• Coconut• Sugar• Treacle Method Shell coconut and wash clean. Grate coconut into a bowl and dissolve sugar into it. Add a mixture of sugar and treacle to grated coconut. Put a nonstick pan on fire. Pour coconut mixture inside the saucepan and start stirring with wooden spoon or stick. Keep turning until coconut turns brown. Remove from fire and allow to cool. You can mould into any shape of your choice. Yummy, isn’t it? You can treat your visitor to a cool drink of this recipe.

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BY CHINELO NWAGBO

O many people will be wondering what palmwine larvae Sare. They look like maggots or worms, but are highly nutritious. There are a number of species, but the major ones eaten are Rhynchophorus palmarum. It is one of the delicious and favourite meats for so many people, and is used in preparation of some dishes.

Uses & Health Benefits This nutritious meat is regularly sold along with palmwine in some local restaurants and palm wine joints. You can get larvae from the trunks of palm trees that have been cut down for wine production. Identifying infected ones with palm wine larvae requires some expertise, however, a particular smell that is emitted by the larvae, and their characteristic sound of crawling larvae within the palm frond stalks (rachis) are the good indication of palmwine tree that has been infested by larvae. • Many roast palmwine larvae and mix them with salt, and pepper. Sometimes, it is served with oil bean (ugba) and vegetables commonly known as utazi in Eastern part of Nigeria and akwukwo anyara (garden egg leaves). • Palm wine larvae have played an important role in the history of human nutrition because it contains some vital nutrients like protein, fat and zinc.

BY LYDIA E. EKE

Recipe for 5 servings

• 4 cups of rice• 5 joints of chicken• 4 green peppers (diced)• 8 large carrots (diced)• 1 teaspoon of curry and thyme• 1 teaspoon of ground ginger• ½ ball of garlic (ground)• 8 big, fresh tomatoes (sliced or diced)• 1 cooking spoon of vegetable oil• 3 fresh peppers (chopped)• Salt and seasoning to taste

Method Wash and boil the rice and set aside. Wash, season and fry the chicken in the oil until quite brown. Quickly add the chopped onion, tomatoes, carrots, peppers, garlic, ginger, curry, thyme, salt and seasoning to taste. Cook for a while, stir and simmer for few minutes. Serve fresh and hot over a sizzling plate of rice.

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ou need vitamin c to boost your immunity system: Orange juice and Ygrapefruit juices are the leaders when

it comes to fruit juices that contain Vitamin C. Pineapple juice is packed full of this valuable antioxidant. A cup of orange juice provides 120 per cent of the Daily Value (DV) of Vitamin C while one cup of pineapple juice provides 100 per cent of daily Vitamin C need. You may not realise this, but pineapple is a special fruit. This tropical fruit is just one of two fruits found on the planet that contains Bromelain. Pineapple juice contains an enzyme called Bromelain. Its health benefits are numerous:

• Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory. It kills bad bacteria and fights infections. • It's effective in reducing the body aches and pains you may feel when you have a cold.• Drinking pineapple juice when you have a cold will help soothe and heal a sore throat and reduce swollen glands.• It helps to thin mucus and congestion so your body can expel it easier. The bromelain helps calm annoying coughs as well.• It will help settle a nauseous stomach.

Respiratory health benefits of pineapple juice with Bromelain: Pineapple juice has also been used to treat other respiratory ailments such as bronchitis, hay fever, asthma and pneumonia. It's being tested as a possible treatment for cancer and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus-causes AIDS).

Choose fresh pineapple juice over canned or frozen: To get the most health benefits from pineapple juice when you have a cold, fresh is the best choice. Look for ripe fruits that have a vibrant color and deep green leaves.Processed pineapple juice still contains the bromelain enzyme, but it contains less than fresh.

• As we all know, protein is essential for growth and development. It helps to build a strong immune system against disease and infections. • Intake of palm wine larvae helps in children physical and mental development. It is an essential food for those that want to gain weight because of its high fat content. • Palm wine larvae are also good for the sick to help in quick recovering and for people that have wounds in the bodies to help in quick healing of the wounds. Join us and take palm wine larvae and enjoy all its health benefits.

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Living BY KIKELOLA OYEBOLA

Dear Lady,

have discovered that it is so hard Ifinding true friends and genuine happiness in this life. I have travelled widely and read a lot but I'm yet to come across anything or anyone that has been able to satisfy the craving I have inside for true living. Most human beings are so fake and don't really care about their fellowmen no matter how much they pretend otherwise. The other day I was in the traffic driving to my office and there was this car in front of me with the sticker: The more people I meet the more I like my dog. I couldn't agree more with that saying. Really, human beings can be the limit most times. You want to know my own personal recipe for happiness? Don't depend too much on anyone for anything. Rather, learn to depend on yourself and trust in the Creator who is able to help in times of need. From experience, I have come to learn that people are willing to help only when there is something in it for them or they know you'll be able to reciprocate in future. Nothing goes for nothing in this world, not even with so-called friends. I know that everyone would need

Recipe for happinessBY KIKELOLA OYEBOLA

t is also important that ageing people Iundertake suitable exercise to enable them stay healthy, fit and carry out daily tasks. There is a misconception that such people don't really need to do much, as there seems to be no point. On the contrary. Everyone needs to engage in some forms of physical activities for better health. And the fact that there is such thing as middle age spread, which appears as an enlargement of the girth, attests to the fact that ageing people must work on themselves to keep in shape. And as the body ages, bones need to be strengthened and the density maintained. The best way to achieve this, however, is to incorporate exercise into the schedule as early as possible so that it doesn't appear so difficult when there comes the need for it. Certain exercises are suitable and more convenient for people in this category. They include swimming, which can be undertaking by everyone regardless of their age, walking, treading the mill, yoga and aerobics among others. At this age, it is particularly essential to keep the joints well oiled through stimulating them with appropriate exercises. As joints are likely to be getting stiff at this stage due to ageing and lack of

full use, ensuring the joints are kept mobile and pliable with exercise keeps such ailments as arthritis at bay. It should be noted that a sufficient intake of water also helps to preserve and moisturise the cartilage in the joints that tend to wear off with time. Aerobic exercise ensures that oxygen gets to all parts of the body. And not only is it good for all age categories, but is also convenient. Just 30 minutes, four days a week of exercise is guaranteed to tone the body and keep it in top shape. The heart, lungs and other vital organs in the body also benefit, as they are helped to function optimally. Meditation or yoga helps the individual attain inner peace and gives focus to thoughts and actions. They are particularly good for the ageing in that they sharpen reflection and organisational skills. Dancing is another good exercise that impacts every part of the body. It is cheap, easy to do and can be done anywhere, including the living room, bedroom, or most parts of the house so long there is enough space. Favourite music should be played to stimulate and retain interest and boost enthusiasm. Whatever exercise is chosen, the idea is to keep the body fit, agile and healthy. Just ensure that your body is getting enough exercise treatment.

help sometimes but this should be as insignificant as possible. The earlier the individual develops himself/herself to the point where s/he has learned how to get everything needed without violating the rights of his/her fellowmen, the better. Thanks.Yours,Don Dee

Dear Don Dee,Experience, they say, is the best teacher. And I think life is all about what we as individuals have come to realise and learn through touching experiences. These are bound to come and are supposed to help mould the individual in forming his/her perception, views, ideas and opinions about life thereby maturing him/her for lofty goals. Happy is him who can call such experiences his own and have permitted them to impress him to the point of grasping what life is all about and how to go about achieving the purpose of life. I'm happy for you to have developed your personal recipe for happiness. I hope it is bringing you the desired inner peace and focus.

Exercises for older people

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Olulana 'Kayode.

9 SPORTS TEASER

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clues had been supplied. You are required to fill up the

gaps given in the boxes, making them complete words.

1 Nigerian Sports Minister, Bolaji ___.

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2 Ex Striker, Black Stars of Ghana, Tony ___.

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3 National U-17 Women Team Coach, Peter ___.

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4 NFF Secretary General, Musa ___.

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5 Liverpool Captain, Steven ___.

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6 Manchester City Boss, Roberto ___.

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7 Proprietor, ABS Football Club, Bukola ___.

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8 Best Football Player of our time, Lionel ___.

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Olulana 'Kayode

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