GLAMSQUADOCTOBER 2018 Big Hair, New Generation Don’t Of Female Millionaires Care Changing The Gender Amazons Of Narratives In The Nigerian Business Entertainment Industry 7 Early SS19 MONALISA TRENDS CHINDA: Seasoned Showbizing OCTOBER 2018 CONTENTS www.glamsquadmagazine.com From The Editor’s Desk 58 Years of Independence later! This October, as we celebrate another year of independence as a united Nation, we take a look at some of the highlights and fruits if you will of that freedom. We begin where every real story of independence does; with the people. We take a look at some of Nigeria’s Amazons of Independence and democracy. Shinning the spotlight on the magnificent women who not only played significant parts in our early history; but have also played a significant role in keeping the nation and our democracy (an internal symbol of that independence) on track. Still on the topic of Amazon’s, we take a look at Nigeria’s next BEAUTY generation of Female Multi- Millionaires and Billionaires; and all the many ways in which they are 14 making names and fortunes for themselves. Big Hair, Moving on to more theatrical Don’t Care subjects, we sit down for a chat with seasoned Hollywood Actress, Monalisa Chinda and discover what it’s like to exist in that perfect space between the old and new. We talk achievements, challenges, aspirations and a possible career FASHION change. Finally, the toast of the season, 7 Early SS19 the SS19 Fashion Weeks! While we wait on the magic rising Capitals 9 TRENDS like Seoul and Lagos are sure to deliver, we take a look at some interesting trends brought on by the veteran fashion capitals. Accessory styles and choice fabrics is the name of the game this SS19 Season and we’ve got the scoop. Time to 20 step into our world. Oh and Here’s wishing Nigeria a BUSINESS Happy 58th Birthday! 16 ENTERTAINMENT New Generation Of Female Millionaires Changing Amazons Of The Nigerian The Gender Narratives In Teresa AligbeEditor Entertainment Industry Business INTERVIEW MONALISA CHINDA www.glamsquadmagazine.com 3 INTERVIEW MONALISA CHINDA: 4 www.glamsquadmagazine.com INTERVIEW MONALISA CHINDA: Seasoned Showbiz by Teresa Aligbe ollywood for many Nigerians particularly in my generation is an industry in transition. Some refer Nto the new crop of Nollywood movies and actors as Nollywood 2.0 or New Nollywood with the latter having it’s very own social media hashtag. Yet somewhere between traditional (or old depending on your preference) Nollywood actors and the spanking new generation of Nollywood actors as represented by the likes of OC Ukeje and Adesua Etomi, or the likes of Monalisa Chinda. A bonafide member of the transition generation; actors who both ended the era of traditional Nollywood movies and begun what would evolve into “New Nollywood”. The ability to have not just survived but thrived in two different eras of Nigerian showbiz is what makes Monalisa Chinda a rather interesting subject. Seasoned, would be the perfect word to describe her career and graceful, her persona. Glamsquad had a chat with Monalisa, on how she got her start, her vision of things to come, Milestones from a successful career and a possible change of vocation. www.glamsquadmagazine.com 5 INTERVIEW What inspired you to take up a colleagues came together and Career in acting? we teamed up and brought that I studied theatre arts at the University amazing piece to life and that movie of Port Harcourt in River State Nigeria. recorded a huge success. Yes, acting hasn’t always been what i wanted, but i did after all: not just After decades in the Industry and because i studied theatre arts but several awards, is there any role because of my passion for the arts. that you desire to play and haven’t yet had the chance to? What prepared you for your career Yes. I wish to play a 70- a 90 year as an actor? old woman. i would like to see myself I started off as a stage performer interpret such a complex role. I way back in school, so that formed wonder when that day would come me and my sensibilities as far as acting (lolll). and other forms of entertainment was concerned. However, we were If you were to branch out, what not taught about the business side career line or industry would you of entertainment. We were only branch into? taught hands on arts and how we I would like to branch off to read can give our best in every theatrical international relations. I love the performance. We were however idea of becoming a diplomat. I am taught the theoretical part of theatre.... looking forward to going back to never were we given the hand outs on school just for that though. That is one how to make money with our talents. i dream I intend to fulfil, and so shall it You know, this is how you can monetize be by The Grace of God. your God given talent… So as at then, we weren’t really ready for what we are What is the most challenging part of facing now in terms of monetary value being in the movie industry? etc. But we are catching up fast now. The fact that every word you utter It’s never too late. in the public domain, you will be held accountable. That you cannot act What’s the biggest risk you’ve taken or behave ‘anyhow” in the public in your Career and did it pay off? domain, you must be in control of No risk so far so good. yourself and your emotions. Whilstit’s ok to be yourself, be conscious of In retrospect what role do you regret yourself and what you “put” out there. playing or playing the way you did and why? What is your favourite part about In retrospect, I wouldn’t say I regret being a celebrity? playing any role. Every role was an That you are sometimes given experience; each carried its own preference treatment at certain weight that I was able to interpret so places, like the bank, the restaurants, well within my capacity. I enjoyed at airports, social gatherings, being every role I played to the best of my able to put zillion of smiles on ability. people’s faces etc What has been your best filming What is the most overrated part of experience thus far? being a celebrity? I think it must have been when Celebrities are human. We are began my career proper. I enjoyed allowed to make one or two mistakes; acting and producing ’kiss n tell’. That I would wish the public will judge us was my first attempt at producing less. my first feature film in 2010 on a very lean budget and I must say that was Who has been your all-time an amazing experience. That was favourite Director to work with and when i experienced true friendship, why? togetherness, trust and great respect. Mr Lancelot Imasuen and Hon We meted to one another. My Desmond Elliot. For no particular 6 www.glamsquadmagazine.com INTERVIEW “ Celebrities are human. We are allowed to make one or two mistakes; I would wish the public will judge us less. www.glamsquadmagazine.com 7 INTERVIEW reason these two are people persons. They make you work harder than the labourers, they drill, they curse under their breath if you don’t get it right. No short cuts and definitely no cheap excuses and yes, they are extremely passionate. Who is your favourite actor? I can’t say. Most of them are great actors and interpret their roles to the best of their abilities given the very stringent conditions in which we work. It’s so tough but it’s a good TOUGH. What in your opinion has been your biggest accomplishment? So far i must say that God has been great. First, i started my talk show, ‘You and I with Monalisa in 2015’. Secondly, opening a film school in Porthacourt, Rivers State , where i come from. What has been the most difficult part of balancing fame and your personal life? There are no difficulties at all. I am well-grounded therefore I know when to draw the line. Nothing interferes with my family. My home front must be intact before any career comes to play. That’s how it has worked for me. I do not know any other way. How successful have you been in forming lasting friendships within your industry and how important do you think such relationships are? I would say I have maintained a cordial relationship with my colleagues. Respect is key and that is what plays out every time we all get together. Weshare common interest and goals and we try to support one another as best as possible. What the next big thing for you moving forward? The next big thing for me is to go back to school to study international relations, GOD BEING MY HELPER. 8 www.glamsquadmagazine.com INTERVIEWFASHION PRADA Early SS19 VALENTIN Trends YudashKIN by Teresa Aligbe ondon, New York, Paris and Milan have all come and gone, Satin Affair: giving way to Seoul, Prada and Versace were L all over satin fabrics Lagos and other fashion debuting sleek jackets capitals on the rise. With in satin with the former the SS19 Fashion Weeks also creating a neon green turtle neck piece Internationally still in in a style reminiscent full swing and the more of a vintage air hostess traditional capitals haven look in the same fabric. But if we were to be had their say, we’re calling completely honest, it was some early trends for the Balenciaga who was SS19 Fashion season.