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TheWillDowntown, which has studios in Beverly Hills, California and Ikeja GRA, Lagos, features interviews of personalities who are making a difference in our societies, Feature articles, Fashion & Lifestyle, Beauty & Wellness, as well as weekly Columns by celebrated lifestyle columnists.

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June Alaare Wisse: Fighting Child Abuse Through Poetry

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When we talk about children, the focus is usually on their future in glowing terms. Words like: ‘You can be the president,’ ‘you can shine brighter than a star,’ ‘you can be whatever you want to be,’ are things...
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Entrepreneur and Queen of PR, Bukky George-Taylor: On Boosting Tourism Using Communication

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As far as lifestyle and hospitality go, Bukky George-Taylor did something very innovative last March. She merged hospitality and technology to provide Nigerians—and tourists alike—a solution that boosts the tourism experience in the country immensely... Read Full Story
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The Business of Making Movies With Charles Okpaleke

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There’s no denying that the Nigerian movie industry has improved in leaps and bounds. Gone are the days – we hope- of poor sound, unbearable soundtracks, and effects that leave you wondering what the crew, including the executive producer...
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The Enchanting World of Shade Okoya

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Running a business empire is no small feat; it comes with people management, in Okoya’s case, over 3,000 people. And for someone who is ever so graceful, you can’t help but wonder what her pet peeves are when it...
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Man Of God, Akah Nnani Is The Chosen One

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Every time I sang, everybody at that point felt like Akah was the best singer in school except me. I taught Ayoola Ayolola (MTN Project Fame winner and The Men’s Club actor) how to do riffs and runs back...
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To Your Ears, And The World Beyond: BNXN: The Artist Formerly Known As Buju

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“Let’s all go to OX and have steak!” was the last thing I expected to hear as I and a few members of Daniel Benson’s team entered the studio, which is located in the Lekki axis of Lagos. He...
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Back to Life Fashion Trends That Have Been Resurrected This Year

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In other parts of the world, Easter is celebrated as a family holiday with bunnies and eggs serving as props, while people take advantage of the fourday weekend to take a break from some of life's overwhelming demands. Similar...
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Obi Asika: This Sound Connoisseur Was Born For Music

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We asked the record label executive, who has spent more than 25 years discovering and handing out record deals to musical talents, to share his thoughts on some of the colossal record deals attracted to some of the country’s...
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The Power Dress: Women’s “Professional” Dress Code That Encourages Bias

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Initially, power dressing involved a conservative style recalling the male wardrobe, which included tailored suits, jackets with padded shoulders, roll-neck sweaters, and knee-length skirts. With this uniform, the female body was divided into two parts: The upper part covered...
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Temi Marcella Awogboro On Overcoming Bias Through Grit And Tenacity

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I love the theme, breaking the bias, because there are so many biases that exist at home, in the workplace, in society, in relation to how women are seen and the expectations of women. And I feel like I’ve...
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