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Deola and Teni Sagoe Grace Our Holiday Cover in Grand Style 🀩

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Who says holiday hair has to be boring? πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ¦±

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Whether you'll be rocking gorgeous goddess braids like Tems or adventurous bantu knots like Simi, the holidays are a perfect time to try fun, flirtatious hairdos!
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Folayemi Agusto remains committed to empowerment

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On this week's #MCNWorkLife, we meet Folayemi Agusto, Co-Founder of Eat Drink Lagos and Tix.Africa, whose journey is nothing short of inspiring!

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African women are on their political A-game this season! πŸ”₯

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Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has made history as Ghana’s first female Vice-President. The accomplished academic and politician will serve alongside President-elect John Dramani Mahama.⁠
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Every 10 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member globally.
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The Femicides in 2023 report by UN Women and UNODC reveals that 85,000 women and girls were intentionally killed worldwide, making femicide the most severe form of violence against women and girls.
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For #16DaysOfActivism, we are raising awareness and sharing thoughts that help us shape future conversations around GBV through a well-tailored survey.
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Please take this survey, as your input is vital in raising awareness, dispelling myths, and driving meaningful change.

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Your clutch bag can be your best friend during this festive season!

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Sex doesn't stop being scintillating just because you're a big girl

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Brighten your holiday with these lively, boisterous citrus scents!

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Nollywood’s stars wore these to the premier of 'Everybody Loves Jenifa'

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With Deola and Teni Sagoe, family is the beginning and the end β€” bonded by faith, music, and a shared passion for the art and business of fashion.
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In our Holiday Issue, we step inside the glass-walled building in Lagos that houses the iconic DEOLA, CLAN, and more to uncover the inspiring story of Nigeria’s IT family of fashion. From their grandmother’s weaving legacy to Deola Sagoe’s creative brilliance and her daughters, Teni modern vision, this family blends tradition, innovation, and love into everything they create.
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For the Sagoe women, fashion is more than garments β€” it’s about empowering women with confidence, grace, and self-worth, all while staying grounded in accountability and care for one another.
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Discover the full story and meet our Holiday Issue cover stars!

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