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BRIEF HISTORY OF ISSELE-UKU- As chronicled by Prince Chris Afumata Akeh- Osu in The History of Great Isi-Ile-Uku (Issele-Uku) Kingdom.  Isi-Ile-Uku, “Issele-Uku” Kingdom was founded by the Binis in about 1230 AD by Oba Eweka I of Benin Empire and first Ogie of the kingdom was Prince Uwadiaie who was the second son of Oba Eweka I. The original name of the new kingdom carved out of Benin Empire “Isi-Ile-Uku” signifies relationship with the Benis and Oba of Benin-City ‘Uku akpolokpolo Omonoba n’edo’. When Oba Eweka I created the new Benin outpost of Isi-Ile-Uku now pronounced Issele-Uku, his main objectives was to check and stop the influx of the movement of people from East of the River Niger, and people from Igala land into the Edo land West of the River Niger, for farming and fishing operations.  Also to use Isi-Ile-Uku, the new outpost and kingdom, as a defensive outpost to the Benin Empire and moreover for expansion purposes. Prince Uwadiaie, the second son of Ob...

"There's never a smooth Ride all the time"  -Obinna Montero_- 2020 One of the NIGERIAN fast rising movie star Meet obinna Montero, one of the finest and fastest rising TV prince in the movie and modeling industry of Nigeria. He can act, model, does video vixen, Commercials and can cook good Imo state delicacy. Obinna is from Imo, a graduate of Imo state University, he studied Theatre and dramatic art. He loves to be Happy all time, he's all about positivities, Good radiance and he doesn't like lies, Negative people, curnny people and above all jealous.. He had featured in several movie's, editorials, video vixen with different Nigeria celebrities such Your Excellency movie. city crimes series, Too old for this movie.  Day of Destiny (DOD) movie, colours of deceit and e.t.c  Then video vixen billionaire by teni, frenemies by 2baba feat. waje, who ask you remix by oga network feat Harrysongs, ojumi bloody by oyibo rebel feat mizz Lizz  and chinko ekun.  commerci...

What are Lifestyle Models Modeling Categories There are 3 major categories within the modeling industry : Glamour, Fashion and Lifestyle. Glamour and Fashion modeling are characterized by their own particular styles and requirements. Glamour models for example often appear in calendars or so called 'Lads Mags'. By contrast, fashion models are primarily found on the catwalks of the world. Due to the extreme physical requirements of fashion modeling ( height, age etc) it is very specialized. Lifestyle Models Unlike the other 2 modeling categories, lifestyle modeling does not have these extreme requirements. Lifestyle models come in all shapes, sizes and ages. They are used by advertisers and event managers to depict a lifestyle with which these advertisers or event managers wish to associate their product or event. For example, a drinks manufacturer may want an attractive girl sipping their drink on a beach, thereby associating their product with images of...

NEB is a very diversified young lady who is business oriented, the CEO Queen NEB Royal Empire. She is a model and an EX beauty Queen. Her love for modeling has made her to initiate her own modeling organisation which she uses as a means to reach out to the less privileged through her project "Charitable Work" with the help of her Queens. ABOUT SUNDAY NEB Nkemdilim Efebeli Blessing (NEB) is from Umuseti, Utagba-Uno In Ndokwa West LGA of Delta State. She is from a family of seven (parents inclusive) and the fourth child. Graduated from Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State  where she studied Estate Management and Valuation. . She's the sole organiser of  Miss Charitable Nigeria  (Beauty Pageant) which is organised to help redirect models and aspiring models, to  assist them in knowing the right stand in the modeling industry. The Organisation( Miss Charitable Nigeria) since h...

  What Are ‘Model Statistics’? FREYA HILL Second to what you look like, model agencies and potential employers will always want to know your measurements, or as we call them in the industry, your statistics. Models usually list their stats as “34-24-24,” which translates as a 34″ bust, 24″ waist and 34″ hips. You will be expected to measure yourself every 3 months in case of any changes.  Why? Because body shape is one of the most influential deciding points when it comes to choosing the right model for a particular project. That doesn’t mean you need to drastically lose weight so that your statistics ‘look like a model’s’ (in fact, many catalogue contracts do not require or legally look for size zero measurements) it just means you need to make sure people are aware of your unique shape. Do you know your measurements? Check if you have the statistics to make it as a model by registering here.  Think of ...

Summary of Modeling Terms and phrases(what a model should know) BY  VANESSA HELMER When first starting out as a model, some of the modeling terms and phrases may be unfamiliar to you.  Not to worry! Here's a list of the most common terms and phrases we use in the business.  Age Category The age range you appear to be. Generally within 5-7 years over or under your actual age.  Art Director The person responsible for developing the look of an ad, editorial or other visual presentation. Can be an independent contractor or employed by an advertising agency, a magazine, or photographer. Art Model Art modeling involves posing for an art class and its students or, you can pose for a single artist interested in painting or drawing the human form. A live model is an invaluable resource for an artist learning to create portraits, which is a very challenging modeling skill to acquire. Beauty Shot A clean head shot with...

*FRIDAY MOTIVATION* ITS A MATTER OF TIME  *9 years ago, Adekunle Gold was begging Don Jazzy to employ him to be his C.D jacket graphic designer.*.. 9years ago, he could not enter where Don Jazzy use to enter... *But 9years after, time has brought both of them to the same page..*. Today, there might not be anywhere Don Jazzy can enter today that Adekunle Gold cannot enter... *Friends, time knows how to level men up .*.. I beg you brother, don't mock a man because of what TIME gave you... *If it was TIME that gave it to you, that same TIME will still deliver it to someone else...* I have made a lot of mistakes in my life, but I have never made the mistake of looking down on any man that is looking upto God for a better someday... *Because I understand from beginning that time is a game changer...* The man that is lazy in prayer today can become a prayer collosus tomorrow... *The person that is very unstable in his walk with God today can become an epitome of s...

That the Aniomas speak much of Igbo language has its root on the invasion of the church in the area. I have often been confronted with questions such as: If the Aniomas are not Igbos, how come they speak Igbo? This got me into some research and I discovered that the Aniomas are conglomeration of different people groups, call it tribes if you may, which consists of Binis, Igalas, Igbos, Ishans, Urhobos, Isokos, Ijaws and Yorubas. These people have their various languages and dialects mixed up with little Igbo due to proximity to the East and the constant influx of the East into the Aniomaland till date. (Most of our farmlands are occupied by the Igbos in form of camps. Many have been there for ages). As the people mix up through inter marriages, the original dialects of the people were compromised. Then the church came with the early missionaries by the way of the River Niger, and Anioma was home to them.  Both the Aniomas and all of the East have...

Being an advocate for women and young girls in the society has been a great opportunity to make some powerful research on individual behavioral /emotional insensitive and mental stability. Hence I decided to put into writing some of the major unhealthy manners large amounts of the women possess.  Our mental health and emotional stability is one great push we need to survive in a world filled with controversy and rejection. Having the below people as friends will fasten you into depression and possible Short existence on earth. Be smart enough to read between the lines when you come in contact  with these 3 people and be bold enough to walk away without putting up any drama. The BULLIES  Bully is any type of intimidating behaviour that leaves another person fearful. Such as threat of physical violence, it can also be a threat of Job loss or another negetive  consequence blocking someone from obtaining something important to them. Or making them...

🌻 In January, Omotola Jalade shared on her IG that she was grateful that at 40 her last child is already in the University. Remember she has four kids and she married quite early. Funke Akindele (Jenifa) congratulated her on the post. Funke is 41, and just had her first babies in December of last year. Now, if you try to compare these two women, you'd fail at it because they are both accomplished. Will you say Funke is unfortunate for just having her first babies at 41while Omotola's last child is already in Uni? My point? Stop comparing yourself with others! Your life journey isn't the same with anyone, irrespective of societal expectations. Not everyone will get married in their twenties, not every couple will have a baby nine months into marriage, not everyone will become a millionaire in their thirties, some people will get their dream jobs at 40, it doesn't mean they've failed. Some will become CEOs at 55. Please...