Content 30 08 20 26 36 4. MY NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE 20. COVER STORY 7. HEALTH ARTICLE 26. MUSIC FIZZERS – OZEDIKUS 8. SPOTLIGHT ACT – FOLASHEVA NWANNE 10. OUR NEW CRUSH – DAMI 28. SCREEN KINGS – ENIIVY ONIRU 30. FASHION - TITO 12. PACKAGING 101 32. SCREEN KINGS – SHEILA 14. HOPPING COZY OUTDOOR 34. ART – UTHMAN WAHAB SPOTS IN LAGOS 36. ANDROGYNOUS FASHION 18. WHY THE 9 – 5 LIFE SUCKS FOR 38. SPORT SOME OF US Editorial Team Editor-In-Chief: Anslem Jon Editorial Consultant: Joyce Imiegha Featured Writers: Ibironke Tobi, Alexander Ndace, Imiegha Phidelia, David Hundeyin, Mercy Imiegha, Violet Johnson Graphics/Illustration: John Etokhana Cover Photography: Eshiet Edidiong Eddie Production/Research: Tush Kingdom Media Proof Read: Elite Resources Media is a publication of Tush Kingdom Media, a registered media outfit into magazine publishing, events organizing and coverage. Tush Kingdom Media possesses rights to every published interview, articles and pictures unless stated otherwise. - For comments, criticisms, suggestions and editorial submission, kindly write to us via: [email protected] Connect with us on our social media platforms: Facebook: Tush Magazine, Twitter: @TushMagazineNig, IG: TushMagazineNig ISSUE 24 www.tushmagazine.com.ng 2 EDITORS NOTE EDITORS NOTE TIME FOR GENERATION Z HAS COME t is getting harder to keep with new generations. No sooner have older ones come to grips with Millennials than Generation Z has arrived in the ecosystem. Though the first of Generation Z are finishing school, they Iare not interested in careers. They prefer “side” work or setting up their own business online and are more attuned to opportunities living online. Like Millennials, they expect instant satisfaction but their ambitions are said to be more realistic, more to do with financial stability and social responsibility. Most Gen Zs have likely never posted a letter, read a newspaper or even used a phone with a numeric keypad. Across the developed world, Millennials, who reached adulthood in the early 2000s, embraced the digital revolution and helped drive its innovation, while Gen Z was born into a digital world. In the entertainment industry, we have seen the exponential growth of Gen Z in a space where Millennials are finding it hard to adapt. This edition combines the faces from Millennials and Gen Z with our cover star taking the lead for Gen Z. Rema who is our youngest cover personality so far became a widespread interest on social media after his introduction by Don Jazzy; this is one of many cases where Gen Z is utilizing internet penetration to their advantage – saw a challenge on the internet, participated on the internet, reached out to Generation Name Births Births Youngest Oldest via internet, got announced via the internet and living up via Start End Age Age internet. Today* Today* We also have other amazing personalities for your reading Xennials 1975 1985 34 44 pleasure including – Dami Oniru, Fola Sheva, my personal favorite – Eniivy, Uthman Wahab amongst other interesting Millennials 1994 25 39 1980 articles. Generation Y, Gen Next iGen / Gen Z 1995 2012 7 24 I urge you to read, share and also follow us on verified social media accounts @TushMagazineNig, on Facebook, Twitter Gen Alpha 2013 2025 1 6 and Instagram. Source - Careerplanner Yours in Love, Anslem Jon ISSUE 24 www.tushmagazine.com.ng 3 written by Ljiljana Kostic It is a general knowledge that countries outside of the African continent receive very biased, skewed and limited information; and therefore, have inadequate knowledge about what life is really like here. he western world is fed with a beautiful city! It really is no different images of poverty, epidemics, than any European capital or city in the crime, underdevelopment and just United States of America. It is a place a glance of beautiful Safaris and with opportunity for all. I am amazed Tanimals. to see how people from every part of Nigeria, ranging from different States, When I decided to relocate to Nigeria, cultures, tribes, religions live in peace and the unpleasant images dominated my harmony. I was also surprised that the expectation. To my greatest surprise, city donned with so many architectural Nigeria demystified those stereotypes. styles that you get overwhelmed with a The beauty of its complexity and diversity feeling of traversing several continents at is enchanting and breathtaking. Nigeria once. I learned that previous governments has it all! Living here is akin to exploring contracted western and local companies several countries at once. to design and develop the Abuja; Asians, Turkish, American and other nationalities There is nothing you can’t find in Nigeria! equally contributed towards the creation From the ancient tribes living in huts to the of this first-class city. lavish modern houses, the fanciest cars, the highest levels of education...Nigeria My initial plan was to stay in Nigeria for is endowed with mountains, beaches, a year, but I quickly became “trapped” rainforest, desert, amazing nature, and by Nigerian “magic”. The stories of diverse people; Creative youths, the Nigerian history, tribes, culture, beliefs most beautiful fashion, nightlife, culture, and languages lured and enticed me. incredible arts...Nigeria has it all! Nigeria is The beautiful nature, amazing arts, and a country of contrasts. creativity have become a part of me. In Abuja, I get to enjoy arts, theatre, fashion I must confess that I was amazed at my shows, supermarkets, dining, and business first arrival in the capital, Abuja; what but also still be part of Nigerian culture, traditions, and history. ISSUE 24 www.tushmagazine.com.ng 4 the dry season. I love the laugh of What I definitely love the most about its people, their songs and the way Nigeria are the people! Happy they dance even when there is no Nigerian people! The people are music playing. I love the colours of welcoming and have accepted me their traditional clothes as much as as their own and are always happy I love the colours of the sky above to help, chat, work with and interact Nigeria- always new, unexpected, with me. In their usual hospitable perfect blends. I love the loud and nature, they have given me a exciting way Nigerians celebrate Nigerian name, a title and taught God, full of faith, but are still afraid me everything about their customs of “juju” magic. Nigerian people and traditions. The resilient Nigerian are warm, loving, caring and full of people, who no matter what happen life. There are so many intelligent, in their country, remain strong, creative and talented people here, positive, faithful and happy. The it is amazing! strength and resilience of Nigerian people are immeasurable; their I have found a second home here. tenacious belief is so fascinating Nigeria and its people have given that they can certainly teach other me so much and I always try to give nationalities a thing or two about back as much as possible. persistence. This year, I have decided to use I am often asked why I love Nigeria. my voice and my blog www. How is one supposed to answer lilianakstory.com and Instagram that question? It is just like being profile liliana_k_story to show asked why you love your husband, or people abroad what Nigeria is mother or a best friend. All the things really like and all the beauties it we love have faults, but we love them possesses. I want them to see that despite. We see something in them life here can be amazing and that that others don’t. We love the way Nigeria is so much more than the they make us feel. I love the smell negative stories that we watch on of Nigeria. I can’t explain the smell, Television and the internet. I want but I know I love it. I love how green them to see another side of Nigeria: it is and all the incredible, unknown nature, the culture, the education, sorts of trees and plants that grow the traditions, the history, fun and here despite the intense heat during amazing people. ISSUE 24 www.tushmagazine.com.ng 5 SPOTLIGHT ACT SPOTLIGHT ACT written by Ibironke Tobi s Nigerian music “When I first started, I felt like I even the thought of juggling a corporate industry keeps was a rapper, it didn’t matter what job and music seems impossible to the growing, we’ve had a instrumentals they were going to play for average man. I guess we can call Fola lot of up and coming me, rapping was like my go-to area. That Sheva a superhuman. artists who step out was my default mode.” He explained how he has learned to to share their stories However, Fola Sheva further explained balance both being an artist and a through music. that he has learned to become a versatile lawyer; Nigerian born Rapper, Folarin Ayeni artist, who doesn’t just rap but also sings. “I’m still on that journey on learning how popularly known as Fola Sheva is a to balance music and law together. I Arecording artist, rapper, producer and a “When I hear a beat and it speaks to me take each day as it comes. It’s almost like lawyer. in a manner that I feel I need to sing on having a misplaced identity. Fola Sheva started his musical journey it I sing on it, if I have to rap on it I rap on All through the 6 years Sheva has been at an early age. He has a musical it, and if I have to do both of them I do in the music industry, he has also been a background from childhood, knowing both of them on it. I have learned not to lawyer.