Miss Universe 2019, ‘Zozibini Tunzi’ Narrates how Her Friend wanted Her to Wear Wig.
The recently crowned Miss Universe 2019 from South Africa, narrates how her friend wanted her to wear Wig to compete in the world’s biggest pageant platform.
Image by Zozibini (Facebook)
According to Zozibini Tunzi:
“A lot of people
did, and it was so strange because even a lot of people I knew, people that
were my friends, we’re like, ‘Sis, we love you, but we’re just saying, maybe
you should put on a wig or buy a weave.’
I was like, “No,
you know what, I’m going to do it the way I am because I’ve been with my
natural hair for the past three years. I don’t see why I should change it just
because I’m stepping into another platform.
In the past, I think
that beauty has been stereotyped to look one particular way. When you open a
magazine, that’s what you see. When you open television, that’s what you see.
And it becomes embedded within society and ourselves.
I’m saying beauty does
not look one particular way. I’m telling women, you can be beautiful too if you
want to. You can stand up and say, ‘I’m beautiful the way that I am, with the
shape that I am, with the skin colour that I have, with the freckles that I have.
Anything that is
considered unusual and unconventional can still be beautiful too.
That’s why I feel so proud about this win, “she narrated.
Image by Zozibini (Facebook)
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About Seagull Band in Calabar Carnival [Review & Photos].
The Seagull band is known
for its distinctive red color. It has been described as the most stylish and
coordinated group. The group is also known for its patriotism and its links
with Nigeria. They are proud to show their roots.
Seagull band is one of the
Carnival Bands registered in 2005 for the Cross River State annual Christmas
festival. It is the most stylish and coordinated body with the primary
objective of promoting and sustaining the Tourism and Hospitality industry and
at large, to enhance the status of the underprivileged through charity. The
band displays the African Culture through aesthetics, talents, and innovation,
paraded annually during the Carnival.
Its eye-catching,
distinctive colour identifies seagull Band – red and maintains a defined
hierarchical structure. It is the band that recognises and celebrates our own
Nigerians and other artistes, movie stars and beauty queens. The band is under
the dynamic and charismatic leadership of the vibrant distinguish Sen.
(Princess) Florence Ita-Giwa (OON), who is ably assisted by Mrs. Affiong Effiom
(Fulbright School) Lecturer in Theatre and Media Studies, University of
Calabar, Nigeria.
The Calabar Carnival is, without a doubt, the most important, longest, and longest tourist event in West Africa for years. It attracts more than two million travelers worldwide and offers participants from more than 25 different countries. The battle of the bands and the parade of streets are broadcast before an audience of about fifty million viewers.
Face of Seagull Band
Attractions in Calabar During
Carnival Tourism
Calabar is in southern
Nigeria, is located near the Cameroonian border, and is the state capital of
Cross River. In Calabar, there are many fantastic attractions to see on a visit
during the Carnival or for leisure as written below:
1. Tinapa Calabar Business and
Leisure Resort: This
is the first integrated business and leisure resort in Nigeria. Designed to
provide tourists with a dream experience during a visit. Located on the Calabar
River, this hotel is a prime facility where visitors can enjoy local and
leisure activities.
2. Cross River National Park: This is one of the top travel destinations for
ecotourism. This is one of West Africa’s best-preserved rainforests. Here you
can observe rare birds and animals in their natural habitat in the rainforest.
3. Kwa Falls: This waterfall is a tropical paradise located
in a narrow and steep gorge on the Kwa River. While this waterfall is
spectacular, the beautiful poolside beach it flows into is even more inviting.
4. Obudu Mountain Resort: Located on the plateau of Cross River State, a
beautiful place to visit. With miles of hills, it is worth visiting this
tranquil and picturesque setting.
5. Agbokim Falls: This waterfall consists of seven streams that
fall on a cliff.
6. National Museum of Calabar: This building used to be the government
building during colonial rule and was built in Great Britain and sent in parts
to Calabar in the late 19th century. This museum is full of ancient relics,
documents, furniture, and artifacts and a great place to learn about the
history of Efik.
7. Chief Ekpo Bassey’s House: This former home in Calabar stands out for its
history and the richness of Chief Ekpo Bassey, who was the keeper of the Efik
tribe and politics during the colonial era.
8. Botanical Garden: Made in the 1880s and designed by the British
to grow commercial crops.
9. Slave Museum: This museum contains a lot of information about
the slave trade activities that were popular in the 15th century.
10. Dukes Town Church: This is one of the oldest churches in Nigeria,
and the first place Christianity was taught about the arrival of missionaries
in Nigeria.
11. Drill Rehabilitation Center: This wildlife initiative was built to preserve
the life of nearly extinct drills, which are a rare species of endangered
primate.
Stay connected as we bring
to you updates from the Calabar Carnival on our blog post.
About Masta Blasta Band in Calabar Carnival [Review & Photos].
Masta Blasta Band is known
as the Orange family! They are called the funniest group! Masta Blasta is the
largest member of the world. They are famous for their inclusion!
The Masta Blasta Band, also
known as “The Orange Family,” is the most significant & most entertaining
of the five principal bands of the annual Carnival Calabar.
The Masta Blasta Band was
established in December 2005. Also known as the “Orange Family” our band has a
membership base of over 10, 000 members from all over the world. We are the
largest and most entertaining of all the five competing bands on parade during
the annual Carnival Calabar (the largest street party in Africa).
We have evolved over the
years to become a brand name of choice and reference point, through the
charismatic leadership of the bandleader in the person of Chief Gershom Bassey.
The Masta Blasta Band is the only band that accommodates and caters to the
“belonging” need of all segments of the society. Our all-inclusive approach to
the Carnival Calabar encourages an excellent synergy between family, friends.
It embraces the participation of both local and international visitors to the
joys of taking part in an international carnival parade.
The Orange Family is
currently the overall champions of the 2012 and 2013 Carnival Calabar. We are
on record, as the only band that has won the most prices in all categories of
the competition within a single year, in the entire history of the Calabar
Carnival.
The Calabar Carnival is, without a doubt, the most important, longest, and longest tourist event in West Africa for years. It attracts more than two million travelers worldwide and offers participants from more than 25 different countries. The battle of the bands and the parade of streets are broadcast before an audience of about fifty million viewers.
Face of Masta Blasta Band
Attractions in Calabar During
Carnival Tourism
Calabar is in southern
Nigeria, is located near the Cameroonian border, and is the state capital of
Cross River. In Calabar, there are many fantastic attractions to see on a visit
during the carnival or for leisure as written below:
1. Tinapa Calabar Business and
Leisure Resort: This
is the first integrated business and leisure resort in Nigeria. Designed to
provide tourists with a dream experience during a visit. Located on the Calabar
River, this hotel is a prime facility where visitors can enjoy local and
leisure activities.
2. Cross River National Park: This is one of the top travel destinations for
ecotourism. This is one of West Africa’s best-preserved rainforests. Here you
can observe rare birds and animals in their natural habitat in the rainforest.
3. Kwa Falls: This waterfall is a tropical paradise located
in a narrow and steep gorge on the Kwa River. While this waterfall is
spectacular, the beautiful poolside beach it flows into is even more inviting.
4. Obudu Mountain Resort: Located on the plateau of Cross River State, a
beautiful place to visit. With miles of hills, it is worth visiting this
tranquil and picturesque setting.
5. Agbokim Falls: This waterfall consists of seven streams that
fall on a cliff.
6. National Museum of Calabar: This building used to be the government
building during colonial rule and was built in Great Britain and sent in parts
to Calabar in the late 19th century. This museum is full of ancient relics,
documents, furniture, and artifacts and a great place to learn about the
history of Efik.
7. Chief Ekpo Bassey’s House: This former home in Calabar stands out for its
history and the richness of Chief Ekpo Bassey, who was the keeper of the Efik
tribe and politics during the colonial era.
8. Botanical Garden: Made in the 1880s and designed by the British
to grow commercial crops.
9. Slave Museum: This museum contains a lot of information about
the slave trade activities that were popular in the 15th century.
10. Dukes Town Church: This is one of the oldest churches in Nigeria,
and the first place Christianity was taught about the arrival of missionaries
in Nigeria.
11. Drill Rehabilitation Center: This wildlife initiative was built to preserve
the life of nearly extinct drills, which are a rare species of endangered
primate.
Stay connected as we bring
to you updates from the Calabar Carnival on our blog post.
About Passion 4 Band in Calabar Carnival [Review & Photos].
Passion 4 Band is known as Green Band and is currently the
most successful band of all time! He won the competition more than any other
group. The group is often considered the only group of two sections: one for
children and one for adults.
Passion 4 is the most successful band in Calabar Carnival, having been six editions … Passion 4 has been declared as Africa’s most outstanding band by all its winning since the introduction of the band.
Passion 4 is the most successful band in Carnival Calabar,
having been six edition Champions and two editions first runners up in the
eight years of the existence of the competition aspect of the Carnival. Passion
4 has been declared as Africa’s most outstanding band by all its adjudicators
as the band continues to grow in creativity, organization, and style in
Africa’s biggest street party.
Passion 4, whose former leader and founder’ Mr. Chris Agibe,
now serves as the Executive Secretary of the Cross River State Carnival
Commission. His task is to handle the Carnival in whole and extend the
creativity of Passion 4 to all the other bands. Its new bandleader is Barr.
Attah Ochinike, the Attorney general and Commissioner for Justice of Cross
River State.
Passion 4, which is also the green band, is the only band
that creates a level playing field for children and adults to have fun. The
band is every sponsor’s ideal platform for partnership, and the mileage we
offer is next to none.
The Calabar Carnival is, without a doubt, the most important, longest, and longest tourist event in West Africa for years. It attracts more than two million travelers worldwide and offers participants from more than 25 different countries. The battle of the bands and the parade of streets are broadcast before an audience of about fifty million viewers.
Face of Passion 4 Band
Attractions in
Calabar During Carnival Tourism
Calabar is in southern Nigeria, is located near the
Cameroonian border, and is the state capital of Cross River. In Calabar, there
are many fantastic attractions to see on a visit during the carnival or for
leisure as written below:
1. Tinapa Calabar
Business and Leisure Resort: This is the first integrated business and
leisure resort in Nigeria. Designed to provide tourists with a dream experience
during a visit. Located on the Calabar River, this hotel is a prime facility
where visitors can enjoy local and leisure activities.
2. Cross River
National Park: This is one of the top travel destinations for ecotourism.
This is one of West Africa’s best-preserved rainforests. Here you can observe
rare birds and animals in their natural habitat in the rainforest.
3. Kwa Falls:
This waterfall is a tropical paradise located in a narrow and steep gorge on
the Kwa River. While this waterfall is spectacular, the beautiful poolside beach
it flows into is even more inviting.
4. Obudu Mountain
Resort: Located on the plateau of Cross River State, a beautiful place to
visit. With miles of hills, it is worth visiting this tranquil and picturesque
setting.
5. Agbokim Falls:
This waterfall consists of seven streams that fall on a cliff.
6. National Museum of
Calabar: This building used to be the government building during colonial
rule and was built in Great Britain and sent in parts to Calabar in the late
19th century. This museum is full of ancient relics, documents, furniture, and
artifacts and a great place to learn about the history of Efik.
7. Chief Ekpo
Bassey’s House: This former home in Calabar stands out for its history and
the richness of Chief Ekpo Bassey, who was the keeper of the Efik tribe and
politics during the colonial era.
8. Botanical Garden:
Made in the 1880s and designed by the British to grow commercial crops.
9. Slave Museum:
This museum contains a lot of information about the slave trade activities that
were popular in the 15th century.
10. Dukes Town
Church: This is one of the oldest churches in Nigeria, and the first place
Christianity was taught about the arrival of missionaries in Nigeria.
11. Drill
Rehabilitation Center: This wildlife initiative was built to preserve the
life of nearly extinct drills, which are a rare species of endangered primate.
Stay connected as we bring to you updates from the Calabar
Carnival on our blog post.
About Bayside Band in Calabar Carnival [Review & Photos].
Bayside Band is led by the creator of Calabar Carnival and
former governor Donald Duke. He is known for his distinct marine aquatic color
and allows anyone to join the group, even strangers.
Bayside Band is one of the five Carnival Bands registered in
the annual Christmas Festival of Cross River State of Nigeria. Membership in
the Band is open to all Nigerians and foreigners. Its characteristic and
distinctive aquamarine colour quickly identifies the Band.
The Calabar Carnival is, without a doubt, the most important, longest, and longest tourist event in West Africa for years. It attracts more than two million travelers worldwide and offers participants from more than 25 different countries. The battle of the bands and the parade of streets are broadcast before an audience of about fifty million viewers.
Face of Bayside Band
Attractions in
Calabar During Carnival Tourism
Calabar is in southern Nigeria, is located near the
Cameroonian border, and is the state capital of Cross River. In Calabar, there
are many fantastic attractions to see on a visit during the carnival or for
leisure as written below:
1. Tinapa Calabar
Business and Leisure Resort: This is the first integrated business and
leisure resort in Nigeria. Designed to provide tourists with a dream experience
during a visit. Located on the Calabar River, this hotel is a prime facility
where visitors can enjoy local and leisure activities.
2. Cross River
National Park: This is one of the top travel destinations for ecotourism.
This is one of West Africa’s best-preserved rainforests. Here you can observe
rare birds and animals in their natural habitat in the rainforest.
3. Kwa Falls:
This waterfall is a tropical paradise located in a narrow and steep gorge on
the Kwa River. While this waterfall is spectacular, the beautiful poolside beach
it flows into is even more inviting.
4. Obudu Mountain
Resort: Located on the plateau of Cross River State, a beautiful place to
visit. With miles of hills, it is worth visiting this tranquil and picturesque
setting.
5. Agbokim Falls:
This waterfall consists of seven streams that fall on a cliff.
6. National Museum of
Calabar: This building used to be the government building during colonial
rule and was built in Great Britain and sent in parts to Calabar in the late
19th century. This museum is full of ancient relics, documents, furniture, and
artifacts and a great place to learn about the history of Efik.
7. Chief Ekpo
Bassey’s House: This former home in Calabar stands out for its history and
the richness of Chief Ekpo Bassey, who was the keeper of the Efik tribe and
politics during the colonial era.
8. Botanical Garden:
Made in the 1880s and designed by the British to grow commercial crops.
9. Slave Museum:
This museum contains a lot of information about the slave trade activities that
were popular in the 15th century.
10. Dukes Town
Church: This is one of the oldest churches in Nigeria, and the first place
Christianity was taught about the arrival of missionaries in Nigeria.
11. Drill
Rehabilitation Center: This wildlife initiative was built to preserve the
life of nearly extinct drills, which are a rare species of endangered primate.
Stay connected as we bring to you updates from the Calabar
Carnival on our blog post.
About Freedom Band in Calabar Carnival [Review & Photos].
The yellow colour defines the freedom band. This band has
always been ranked in the top three since the beginning of the carnival!
Freedom band, which is identified with the colour Yellow,
was founded by Capt. Henry Brisibe and Mr. Larry Esin in 2005. Since its
establishment, the band has consistently been among the best three in all
previous editions of the Carnival Calabar event.
His Excellency, Barr. Efiok Cobham, the Deputy Governor of
Cross River State, is presently the grand patron of the band.
The Carnival of Calabar is, without a doubt, the most important, longest, and longest tourist event in West Africa for years. It attracts more than two million travelers worldwide and offers participants from more than 25 different countries. The battle of the bands and the parade of streets are broadcast before an audience of about fifty million viewers.
Face of Freedom Band
Attractions in Calabar During Carnival Visit
Calabar is in southern Nigeria, is located near the
Cameroonian border, and is the state capital of Cross River. In Calabar, there
are many fantastic attractions to see on a visit during the carnival or for
leisure as written below:
1. Tinapa Calabar Business and Leisure Resort: This is the first integrated business and leisure resort in Nigeria. Designed to provide tourists with a dream experience during a visit. Located on the Calabar River, this hotel is a prime facility where visitors can enjoy local and leisure activities.
2. Cross River National Park: This is one of the top travel destinations for ecotourism. This is one of West Africa’s best-preserved rainforests. Here you can observe rare birds and animals in their natural habitat in the rainforest.
3. Kwa Falls: This waterfall is a tropical paradise located in a narrow and steep gorge on the Kwa River. While this waterfall is spectacular, the beautiful poolside beach it flows into is even more inviting.
4. Obudu Mountain Resort: Located on the plateau of Cross River State, a beautiful place to visit. With miles of hills, it is worth visiting this tranquil and picturesque setting.
5. Agbokim Falls: This waterfall consists of seven streams that fall on a cliff.
6. National Museum of Calabar: This building used to be the government building during colonial rule and was built in Great Britain and sent in parts to Calabar in the late 19th century. This museum is full of ancient relics, documents, furniture, and artifacts and a great place to learn about the history of Efik.
7. Chief Ekpo Bassey’s House: This former home in Calabar stands out for its history and the richness of Chief Ekpo Bassey, who was the keeper of the Efik tribe and politics during the colonial era.
8. Botanical Garden: Made in the 1880s and designed by the British to grow commercial crops.
9. Slave Museum: This museum contains a lot of information about the slave trade activities that were popular in the 15th century.
10. Dukes Town Church: This is one of the oldest churches in Nigeria, and the first place Christianity was taught about the arrival of missionaries in Nigeria.
11. Drill Rehabilitation Center: This wildlife initiative was built to preserve the life of nearly extinct drills, which are a rare species of endangered primate.
Stay connected as we bring to you updates from the Calabar
Carnival on our blog post.
Heavyweight sportswear designer, Nike has lunch swimsuit for
Muslim sisters to have a full body covered while swimming.
The hijab swimsuit as announced on Tuesday, December 10.
2019 will be available globally at select retailers and online on February 1,
2020.
According to Nike:
“The design of the Nike Victory Swim Collection serves a variety of needs from modesty preferences to sun protection and represents Nike’s commitment to inclusive design, providing more women with game-changing innovation to enjoy sport,” the company said.
The fabric is designed to be lightweight, breathable, and
fast-drying with UPF40+ sun protection, Nike said.
The full-coverage suit is available along with a separate
hijab, tunic top, and swim leggings.
The new swim options follow Nike’s release of a performance
hijab for Muslim women athletes in 2017, which featured a single-layer pull-on
design made from lightweight polyester in dark, neutral colors with tiny holes
that make the fabric breathable and opaque.
Nike said it began developing the hijab after some Muslim athletes complained about wearing a traditional headscarf during competition.
Image by Nike (Instagram)
“I was thrilled, and a bit emotional to see Nike prototyping a Hijab,” Emirati figure skater Zahra Lari said in a statement. “I’ve tried so many different hijabs for performance, and … so few of them work for me. But once I put it on and took it for a spin on the ice, I was blown away by the fit and the lightweight.”
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Barca Won 1-2 as they faced Inter without Messi in UEFA Champions League.
Barca won their group game against Inter, which saw them off
to the round of 16 after topping their group.
Lionel Messi’s omission from Barcelona’s squad for their
Champions League clash with Inter was influenced by a daunting set of
forthcoming fixtures that includes a potentially crucial Clasico with Real
Madrid.
Ernesto Valverde has rested Messi for Tuesday’s game at the
San Siro, with Barca enjoying the luxury of having already qualified for the
last 16 as Group F winners.
Barca visits fourth-placed Real Sociedad in their next La
Liga match on Saturday before welcoming Madrid to the Camp Nou the following Wednesday
and then hosting Alaves in their final fixture before the mid-season break.
Messi may have picked up his sixth Ballon d’Or but the No.10
set alarm bells ringing when he admitted last week that retirement was
approaching
“I am worried about the day Messi retires,” said Barcelona
president Josep Maria Bartomeu previous week. And, although the club’s leader
has his detractors, this time, he spoke for them too.
Bartomeu also spoke for the football world, anxious to
savour every last moment Lionel Messi has to offer before he eventually decides
to hang up his boots.
The Argentine forward is 32, 33 next June, and naturally, questions are being asked over his longevity. Not because of any wane in his performance levels – Messi collected his sixth Ballon d’Or last Monday – but because time catches up to everyone in the end.
Valverde’s men are level on points with Madrid at the top of
the table as they lead the league on goal difference after winning the title
last campaign.
In the face of repeated questioning about Messi’s absence at
a media conference on Monday, Barcelona boss Valverde pointed to that run of
three games in eight days as the key reason for his decision.
“Messi getting rest. Nothing more,” Valverde said
before the game. “We come from essential games, and we have relevant
matches, and I have decided that some players do not come.
Barca young star,
Fati, became the younger goal scorer in Champions League history after grabbing
the win for the Spanish giant.
Victor Osimhen’s future is uncertain at Lille OSC.
Naija forward’s bright start to life in France has made him
a subject of transfer interests from several clubs across Europe.
Lille OSC manager Christophe Galtier fears Victor Osimhen
might leave the club in January despite penning a five-year deal six months ago
with the Ligue 1 club.
Since his arrival in July, Osimhen has established himself
as one of the highest-scoring players in Ligue 1 this season with nine goals
and three assists in 16 games.
The 20-year-old is reportedly a target for Tottenham Hotspur following the departure of two Lille coaches to join Jose Mourinho’s backroom staff in North London.
When quizzed about the future of the Super Eagles forward,
Galtier said it is not sure, but he hopes he stays with the team until the end
of the season.
When quizzed about the future of the Super Eagles forward,
Galtier said it is not guaranteed, but he hopes he stays with the team until
the end of the season.
According to the Lille Coach:
“Osimhen will stay at LOSC until the end of the season? Yes, I think so, but in Football, nothing is certain,” Galtier told BeIN Sports.
Osimhen has scored two goals in his debut Champions League
campaign, and he will be aiming to help Lille end their disappointing Group H
outings with a win.
Lille is at the bottom of the group with just a point and
will battle Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League.
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