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DASHIKI STYLES FOR PLUS-SIZE BEAUTIES

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Hi Divas! There’s still much that can be improved in the world of plus-size fashion, despite recent progress being made by designers. This is because the world is simply dynamic. When you come across stores with plus options, you notice that there are a hanging racks ready to greet you with poorly-fitting clothes; they are not as cute as you envisaged. The reverse is the case in the issue of African plus-size dresses because an African fashion designer knows what is ideal for your body type. The dashiki dresses for instance, has got so many ready-made options and trust me, they fit perfectly. All you need do is just go for your size. They often come in various sizes and are equally very colorful such that every dashiki dress owner is usually happy he or she has got one. Well, there could be specific dashiki styles you could be looking out for as a plus-size beauty. There’s good news for you these are the dashiki styles for plus-size beauties; Ever thought of showing some skin fo...

8 MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS TO GET SHINY NAILS NATURALLY

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 Hi Damsels! No matter how wonderful your outfit is, if your nails are not done, then your whole appearance looks incomplete. Applying a coat of nail paint, every time you go out, of course makes your nails shiny, but in the long term, damages them. Getting shiny nails is not a tough row to hoe. The ingredients from your kitchen cabinet can work wonders for you. Let’s check some of the home remedies for clean, shiny and healthy nails. Here are the eight most effective ways to get shiny nails naturally; 1. Lemon:  For whiter and clearer nails, lemon juice or already squeezed lemon is perfect. 2. Olive Oil:  Olive oil is a natural and proven home remedy for providing shine to your nails. Massaging with warm olive oil on nails would do all the work. 3. Butter:  Butter sounds odd, but it is the best remedy. Use melted butter for getting natural shiny nails. 4. Fish Oil:  Though, fish oil is good for health, but it also happens to be good for...

CASUAL ANKARA STYLES YOU NEED TO ROCK THIS WEEK

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Hey Divas, As you are aware we are a huge fan of Ankara prints on Madivas. We love our Ankara prints and promote it quite well, not only for the owambes and aso ebi but also for our everyday wears (which includes both work or corporate looks and casual looks). Ankara styles should not take a back seat, rather they should be at the fore front of your casual style this week. This week up your casual Ankara styles with creative and statement making Ankara styles. To further enhance that your Ankara game is tight, here are fabulous casual Ankara styles that should totally get into… Style your Ankara fabric into a pinafore and pair with a lovely body hug top and box heels. Ankara Pinafore Keep it classy in a Ankara overall, pair with a white tee and jacket with matching shoes and bag Ankara Overalls Make it chic in a sleeveless fit and flare dress with matching shoes and bag. Ankara fit and flare dress Make a statement in this halter neck s...

AY Makun Celebrities turn up at comedian's 45th birthday bash.

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Popular comedian and actor,   AY Makun , turned 45 August 19, 2016, and his wife,   Mabel Makun   along with close friends, threw him a surprise party. It started in the early hours of Friday Morning, August 19, 2016, when his wife, Mabel took over his training ground with fireworks where he usually played football with friends. On Sunday, August 21, 2016, AY thinking he was attending an event alongside  Alibaba  with a printed invitation sent to him to come honour a group of Deltan indigenes hosting the Delta State Governor. Some of the celebrities present at the occasion includes:  Ali Baba, 2Face Idibia and wife, Annie, Omobaba, Caroline Danjuma, Okey Bakassi, Omawumi, Kate Henshaw, Frank Edoho, Audu Maikori, Denrele Edun, Klint da Drunk, Bryan Okwara, Uti Nwachukwu, Alex Ekubo, Juliet Ibrahim, Damilola Adegbite, Chris Attoh  and others.  He was however surprised to walk the hall to see friends, family and celebri...

Ali Baba Comedian once named his dogs OBJ, IBB, Abacha

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According to him, it was fun while it lasted. This comes after a man was remanded in prison for naming his dog Buhari . Veteran Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba took to instagram today, August 24, 2016 explaining how he once named his dogs, OBJ, IBB and another Abacha. According to him, it was fun while it lasted. This comes after a man was remanded in prison for naming his dog Buhari. He wrote, " My dogs and I back in the day. Must have had like 12 at a particular point in time. Interesting time. That time I mean. I had traveled and returned at night, but was too tired to relate with them. OBJ, the big Alsatian was the head of the pack. Then Obama was the big black and white Great Dane, the Alsatian on the bummer was Thatcher. Thatcher must have given me like 18 puppies. In her good days (X120k per puppy) the ridge back by Thatcher was called Madiba. It arrived from South Africa on the birthday of Mandela. Continue... The Second Harlequin Great Dane was named after...

Wizkid Singer sends birthday shout out to rumoured girlfriend, Justine Skye

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The singer took to Instagram yesterday, August 24, 2016, sending a shout out to Justine Skye. In June 2016, rumours began to surface that Nigerian pop star Wizkid, 26 and American singer Justine Skye, 20 had started dating. The singer took to Instagram yesterday, August 24, 2016, sending a shout out to Justine Skye. " Happy birthday!!! " he wrote alongside a sexy photo of the singer. According to music industry sources, the pair are in a romantic relationship. The news of Wizkid supposedly dating the American singer quickly became a hot topic on Twitter. The Star Boy act has now reacted to the stories of him being in a relationship with Justine Skye . Övie   ✔ @OvieO Peep exclusive backstage footage with Ebro, Angela Simmons, Wizkid, Davido & other stars on #NotjustokTV  snapchat.  #OneAfricaMusicFest  Follow Övie   ✔ @OvieO Wizkid's girlfriend Justine Skye is going on stage with him right about now!  #OneAfricaMus...

Denrele Edun Check out Obasanjo try to dab with media personality

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The TV host and Obasanjo were present at the launch of "Ethan & Harriet" at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos today. Eccentric media personality, Denrele Edun was spotted on the red carpet today, August 25, 2016, trying to dab with former president Olusegun Obasanjo. The TV host was at the launch of "Ethan & Harriet" at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos today. He took to Instagram sharing various cheeky photos of himself along with comedian Chigurl and former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. " And OBJ tried to dab! Starring: @theonlychigul @layoleoyatogun and BABA himself plus ME! Stil at the "Ethan & Harriet" launch at the Oriental Hotel, " he captioned a photo of them trying to dab.   " Goofing around with BABA OLUSEGUN Aremu Okikiola OBASANJO! He is such an amazing sport! And he complimented my hair and asked me to lend him my Akpola boots! Live at the "Ethan & Harriet" product launch by Bunmi Will...

Funke Akindele Star actress reportedly gets married to JJC

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According to an unconfirmed report, Funke Akindele has gotten married to JJC months after they started dating. Unconfirmed reports indicate that award-winning actress Funke Akindele , 39, got married to singer/producer   JJC   in a secret wedding ceremony yesterday, August 23, 2016, in London. According to popular blogger   Stella Dimokokorkus , Funke Akindele got hitched to JJC in a hush-hush wedding ceremony. After the wedding, there was a dinner where family members and guests celebrated the new celebrity couple. While it is still unclear if members of Funke Akindele's family attended, Stella Dimokokorkus reported that JJC's sister and her son-in-law   Tunde Babalola  were in attendance. Pulse has reached out to Funke Akindele's representative to confirm or deny this story but there has been no reply. Pulse also reached out to a representative of JJC in Nigeria and he has denied that the singer/producer got married to JJC in London ...

Funke Akindele Actress hits 39, celebrates birthday with JJC

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One of Nigeria's leading actresses is 39 and she is celebrating her big day with the love of her life in the city of London. Top Nigerian actress   Funke Akindele   of ' Jenifa ' fame has hit the big 39! Yes, the screen goddess is 39 today, August 24, 2016, and she is in London celebrating her birthday. Funke Akindele has started the day off with a celebration with her boyfriend, record producer and artiste   JJC Skillz ( Abdul Rasheed Bello ) and his kids in London. On her Snap Chat, the award winning Funke Akindele flaunted the   Balenciaga   sneakers that he bought her. Also, on her Snap Chat account she got all glammed up. A few days ago, Funke Akindele shared a video of her with JJC's son   Benito Bello   playing the viral gaming sensation Pokémon Go   in London on her Instagram page. While Funke Akindele and JJC Skills haven't confirmed they are dating, it is industry knowledge that the two of them h...

Obasanjo "I and four others brought Buhari to rescue Nigeria" - Ex-president

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Ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo has said he and four other notable Nigerians brought President Buhari to salvage Nigeria from its challenges. Olusegun obasanjo, Nigeria's former president has opened up on the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as the country's leader. Obasanjo, while speaking at a reception held in his honor at the Government House, Jalingo, Taraba state on Friday, August 19, 2016 said he and four other notable Nigerians brought President Buhari to salvage the country from its challenges. He said:   “Three or four other of us from different part of the country got together and said to ourselves what do we do? “We said what is the problem with us and why are we still not growing. We got talking and knew we needed to do something. “What do we need to deal with for this Nigeria of ours to become what God has created it to be? A land flowing with milk and honey, that is the intention of God for creating Nigeria,”   the former president added. Obasanjo ...

Fani-Kayode ‘Heaven didn’t fall when Jonathan was insulted,’ Ex-minister tells Buhari

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Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari over the arrest of Joachim Chinakwe who named his dog after the president. Former aviation ministe r,   Femi Fani-Kayode   has criticized President   Muhammadu Buhari   over the arrest of   Joachim Chinakwe   who named his dog after the president. Fani-Kayode said further that former president,   Goodluck Jonathan   was also insulted but he kept his cool. The former minister made his comments via an article titled “Mr. Chinakwe's dog, the sons of Lucifer and the seed of Al Shaitan”. The article reads in part: When the likes of Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, the former Minister of Education and a hitherto great supporter and friend of the Buhari administration can publicly proclaim that “President Buhari does not deserve to be President”, then you know that this government has indeed gone beyond the pale, that the meltdown has started and that the corpses are...

Fayose ‘Nobody will be spared by Buhari dictatorship,’ Governor says

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Fayose made the comment in reaction to the recent police invasion of the home of former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso.   Ekiti state Governor ,   Ayo Fayose   has urged Nigerians to rise in condemnation of what he described as President Muhammadu Buhari’ s emerging dictatorship. Fayose made the comment in reaction to the recent police invasion of the home of former Kano State Governor,   Rabiu Kwankwaso . The Ekiti governor’s comments were contained in a statement released by his media aide,   Lere Olayinka , on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. The statement reads: “The fact that Senator Rabiu Kwakwanso is of the ruling APC should worry well-meaning Nigerians because it appears no one will be spared by these anti-democracy agents that have taking over Nigeria.”  “When they invaded the Akwa Ibom State Government House with armed men of the Department of State Services, I raised the alarm then and I did warn that Nigeria was being returned ...

Fast rising brand Tubo's showcase was impressive!

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Fast rising womenswear brand Tubo showcased on day 1 of the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016 and the collection was drool worthy. The fast rising womenswear fashion brand showed off new pieces from her latest collection and she went all out. Taking on bold chic and trendy styles, the brand got models styled in styles that scream modern high maintenance. Dresses, caped detailed jumpsuit, flared/trumpet hem pants, cold shoulder tops, draped jumpsuit, peplum tops, full skater skirts, draped cleavage revealing top, super flared jumpsuit. The brand who's fast gaining popularity with their feminine cuts and sultry aesthetics stole the show with the designs on the runway. If Tubo keeps up with the exciting designs and creative concepts, the brand will go places! But then it's definitely one to look out for.