Happy Mothers' Day

By Mudiame Olumese

We celebrate mothers today!

The enormity of the job mothers carry out daily in the life(s) of all they are privileged to influence cannot be overemphasized, as this would determine the outcome of such life(s).

A woman does not become a mother by the process of child birth. the word mother encompasses more than that... It bring to mind nurturing, discipline, directing, and so on among other virtues. A mother grows and fosters her seed.

As I celebrate mothers today, my prayers are with those mothers who are in pain because their daughters' where-about is currently unknown; daughter who hold the key to tomorrow, and who carry the seed of future generations... the captives of the mighty will be delivered, your tears will turn to laughter. I speak, no one would tamper with the future of our daughter, as I join my voice with multiplied millions all around the world saying #BringBackOurGirls.

In celebrating mothers, I consciously remind my self of my task as a lady in Nation-Building; taking steps to mother those I have influence over. I am not quick to find the problem in a person, but decide to be part of the solution.

Raising future generation is a shared responsibility, we all must join hands to ensure that the future lacks terrorists.

Happy Mothers' Day

Head Scarves 2

Style Saturday

By LumenNigeria

A while back, we posted a DIY on head scarves. In case you missed the first one, click here. Since then, a lot of fashionistas around Kano have brought it on with daring styles; rocking the head scarf. In this post, we are bringing you updates, to inspire you. 

Please we would love to see how you rocked yours, share your pictures with us on Facebook, or you could send it in via our email, lumennigeria@gmail.com

Beyonce! Headtie!!!

loving this Shirt and wrapper styling!

Do have a lovely weekend!

Pictures sourced by Promise Onisofe Francis

WIN $20,000 in Fayrouz’ L’Original Competition for Undergrads

Please, people apply!!!

Would love the winner to come from Northern Nigeria, and this is only possible when you take that first step.

 Fayrouz presents Fayrouz L’Original Expression, a competition organized to discover and promote young, talented fashion-forward undergraduates in universities across the nation.

The competition will see teams of four young creatives including a fashion designer, a make-up artist, photographer and model, work to create original ensembles. These teams will battle for a $20,000 prize and huge fashion opportunities.

Top celebrity designers and stylists have been selected as judges. They include Ohimai Atafo of Mai Atafo Inspired, Kunbi Oyelese of April by Kunbi, Warebi Martha of Catwalk Productions andNobel Afrik, with art direction by Omoyemi Akerele of Style House Files.

Adebayo Oke-Lawal of Orange Culture, Gozel Green and Kate Williams will help select the final 10 teams.

Registration for the competition kicked off on Wednesday 2nd April 2014.

Sign up at www.fayrouzloriginal.com/competition. Register team members and create a team portfolio and complete the task given.

Please note that all contenders must be a student in a university or a corps member.

Outreach!!!

It seems this publicity is on the profile page of almost all  Radio On-Air Personality (OAP) based in Kano, and trust Lumen, we have gotten the memo. The good news is that it is for a worthy cause.

There would be an outreach to Torrey Home of the Handicap, on the 24th of May,  2014. It is barely 18 days away, show you support!!!

For more information, connect with Dare Johnson here.

Somebody, Please help Mc Jay's Career

Hmmm ... Some publicity, right?

So Mc Jay is organizing an event for the 1st of June, and he has given us an appetizer via his Facebook profile, as a way of publicizing the event.

But on a serious note, please, help Mc Jay's career - attend the event!

HotPen...Coming Soon

Happy Sunday people. 

Information reaching us is that we would soon have access to an online newspaper, coming out of Kano State Nigeria. Some inspiring things is being done here!

This is a partnership between Certis and Dangida Multimedia Limited, and it is called HotPen.

We are patiently waiting....

DIY: Statement Earring

Fashion Friday

By Osamudiame Olumese

This earring is beautiful, and you cannot believe how easy it is to make. In this DIY, I would share with you the process to make it.

Suppliers                                                                   

Link chain and Uhu glue

Stone accessory (Stone na yardi)                         Felt fabric                                                           Uhu glue

Link chain / Earring stand

Earring hook

Tools

 Scissors
Round Nose pliers

Stone accessory (Stone na yardi) 

Earring hooks

• Cut your stone accessory to your desired shape and length

• Rub Uhu Glue behind the stone accessory

• Place the accessory on felt fabric, place a heavy object on it to allow them stick together. In between, the felt fabric is to add weight to the earring, so it is not easily blown by the slightest wind.

• Trim off the excess felt.

• Pass an opened link chain or earring stand through the hole where you would like to place your earring hook. The earring stand should be coiled into a link chain using the round nose plier. This may be a little difficult.

• Open the formed link chain, pass the earring hook through. 

Close the link chain securely.

And there you have it; your earring is ready to be rocked.

ME... rocking my Statement DIY earring

Plan to make yours this weekend. Don’t forget to share pictures with us of your earring, and how you rocked it.

Its May!!! - Industry Nite

Happy New Month. We are getting on the groove early, with the Industry Nite + event.

The event promises to feature a whole lot of artist, including  Sani Danja, Biola Ige and more at Elegante Lounge, Kano on 2nd May 2014 9 pm. It is supported by Heatland Ent. and Trace Urban!!!!!

Nasiim's Fast Foods & Cool Spot

One of Kano's biggest musician has ventured into the fast food business; guess who?

Compete for Vlisco Fashion Fund for your Business

Some goodies from Vlisco for Fashion Designers. Here is what Vlisco have to say:

Are you an up-and-coming fashion designer from West or Central Africa with dreams of breaking into the fashion industry? The VLISCO Fashion Fund could help turn your designer dream into reality with a $2,500 cash prize and a Dutch fashion training.

How to enter
If you’re ready to turn your dreams into a career in fashion with the support of Vlisco, visit this website to pitch your business plan.

Deadline: Today 23rd March, 2014 is the submission deadline, and you still have time in your hands, please do it. Our apologies for bringing the information late," but it is better late than never".

Tell a friend that needs this information.

Wishing you the best.

Shoprite is now opened in Kano

We are so excited to inform you that Shoprite is now opened in Kano. The grand opening event took place on Thursday, 20th March 2014.

Courtesy Yahoo

Would this increase the social life in Kano... we cannot say yet, But we anticipate greater things to come.

Kano's Haute Fashionista (Promise) is already giving us a clue

Shoprite is located in Ado Bayero Mall, Zoo Road, beside Kano Trade Fair Complex.

Happy Valentine

Long time no post.

Let me sincerely apologize on behalf of team Lumen for going MIA. It's the season of love and we hope to tap into your abundant love at this season for forgiveness.

I have not seen Kano ...(what is the word) this "Lovilious" since I have been around for valentine. It is very obvious that Valentine is here, a lot of event happening around we are hoping to attend some. We have scouted around and we found some event you would love to attend with you special someone.

In all your love celebrations, remember to always act responsibly, and show some love to everyone that come your way. Go the extra mile to show love to the less privileged, make your way cross theirs.

From us at Lumen, we love you always.

Free Make-up Test Run From House of Tara, Kano

From their Facebook page, we can tell that House of Tara has a lot lined up for the people of Kano this year. Here are some of the events as seen from her page. I am already loving the Free Test Run Day...might just get products also.

Hair Care - Preventing Hair Breakage .

By Mudiame

I grew up knowing that the harmattan weather is associated amongst many other things with hair breakage – can I get witness ladies… I did not understand the reason, so I could not protect my hair (...who doesn't like long hair?).

Today as I assisted a young lady to loosen the weavon off her hair, I realized her hair was breaking and I informed her. She asked me a question which immediately made me want to share the little hair knowledge I have gained over the years.

Our hair needs moisture. During hot weather, moisture is readily available as most people sweat a lot, and nobody needs to tell you to wash your hair. In the harmattan season, the reverse is true; and because of the dry atmosphere, this affects the hair which easily becomes dry and bristle.

You can therefore prevent hair breakage by moisturizing your hair. By this, I mean using hair products with high water content, another option which I am a big fan of is - the mixture of water and glycerin. Did I see a strange look on your face… you heard me right water and glycerin! Asides from moisturizing your hair, the glycerin would strengthen your hair strands, and give you hair a subtle glow, thus preventing hair dryness.

What I do is this; I pour some glycerin into a spray bottle, and add water. I then shake to ensure it is well mixed. I spray on my hair as the need arises.

No matter what hair style you have on, and if you have on your natural hair, ensure you spray. For weavons, open up the attachments, so you can see your scalp, then spray at a distance – so it falls on your hair as drops. I am currently on braids and I spray by opening up my braids, portion by portion and spraying at a distance.

***** As spray bottle, you can make use of the empty perfume bottles that can be opened and closed; so you easily could pour in your desired content to be sprayed.

Please share with us other ways of preventing hair breakage during harmattan.

Photo Credit: 

http://blackgirllonghair.com

MAKE IT PERFECT!

By Onisofe Promise Francis 

Wow! It’s so good to be back. The yuletide season was awesome.

It’s a new year…. let’s make that relationship perfect. Let it become the happy-ever-after relationship that you’ve always day-dreamed about.

Ladies, who told you that there are no prince charming out there? Guys, what makes you think that Cinderella’s and The Beautiful Ones aren’t yet born? And who told you that there aren’t Perfect Relationships? You can make yours one by:

Movie Release - Spiritual Swag 2

The movie Spiritual Swag1 was Premiered in Katsina Last November and now the Part2 is out and it is welcomed by fans in Katsina and all over Nigeria. Spirirual Swag2 is a hit.

Natural Remedy for Itchy / Sore Throat

Ginger and Lime

It’s that time of the year - the Harmattan season - characterized by dryness in the air. During the season a lot of people experience sensations in their vocal chord / throat, which may come with difficulties in speech. LUMEN’s got you covered this season, and for every Harmattan you would experience; with a remedy for itchy / sore throat (it can also serve to prevent).

It is not far-fetched, as the ingredients Fresh Ginger, Lime, and Honey can easily be accessed, and it is plentiful in supply:

Fashion Friday

Head Tie - Scarves  #1

 Hello all, welcome.

This is the debut for Lumen Fashion. My name is Mudiame, and together with other fashionistas, we would be constantly bringing fashion tips and tricks.

Before meets After - Head Scarf

Happy New Year!!!

Its already 2014, we are here NOW. As we get excited about the events taking place all around, we should not forget our dreams and visions for the year.