Florence "Cuppy" Otedola Is Our New Cover Star!😍✨


Florence β€œCuppy” Otedola: Free, Finally

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For 17 years, Florence β€œCuppy” Otedola has been watched, adored, and misunderstood in equal measure.
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But behind the previous vibrant pink aesthetic that defined Cuppy, there was Florence. And now, with that era fully behind her, she stands as a woman who has grown with intention in her craft, education, and career, confident in her place in the world and in her future.
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For our Entertainment Issue, she opens up about the discipline behind her privileged background, dismantling the persona she built over the years, her philanthropic legacy, and the faith that has changed her understanding of freedom.
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Discover how Florence is finally free.


UNILAG's notice shows how we've dismissed sexual violence
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The notice may be gone, but the thinking behind it remains deeply ingrained in how we, as a society, respond to the sexual abuse crisis.
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Dress for your future self with our ultimate style guide
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We all know the saying, "dress the way you want to be addressed", but what about dressing for your future? Embody the woman you're becoming with our guide.
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Why is it so difficult to leave a toxic job?
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The internet's favourite piece of career advice for employees in difficult workplaces is simple β€” leave. But the reality is so much more complicated.
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For our Editor-in-Chief, August began on a tense note β€” one that left her confronted with life's fragility. But despite it all, she is choosing to lean into joy this month, no matter what comes her way.
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This spirit shapes this edition of Elevate & Illuminate: a selection of the best picks to help guide your mind towards fearless optimism.

Dive in below!

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Clarifying and Brightening Serum
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Yokuro Skincare
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₦148,837.21
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Sleeveless Terra Mesh Maxi Dress
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LΓ‘LΓ©
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​₦115,000
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Candid Blush in β€œCB2”
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Yanga Beauty
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₦14,500
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Stainless Steel Gua Sha
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Kitsch
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₦17,726
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Of course that's not all.
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Click the link below to see this month's full edit!

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"The Odyssey" press tour proves that clean girl makeup may be making a comeback
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Would you buy the Meta Glasses? Here's what 10 Nigerian women think
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Could fragrance be the next cultural export for Africa?
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If you're having erotic dreams, here's what your subconscious may be trying to tell you
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