by Oge Okonkwo

Love is in the air so this month TW is all about love. For self and others!  And in spirit of love for self we have on our cover Kate Henshaw, who shares the cover with Abiola Awosanya, the winner of our 2013 Celebrity Fitness Challenge.

After conquering the Nigerian movie industry, veteran actress Kate Henshaw is using her personal experience as an advocate of health & fitness to motivate Nigerians to embrace a healthier lifestyle, starting with the launch of her fitness DVD. In this issue she speaks candidly about life post divorce, being fit and fabulous at 42, as well as using her positive disposition to encourage others.

Our TW Celebrity this month is Tunde Kelani. The award winning film director, fondly called “TK”, talks about his love and passion for cinema, inspiration for his art, being a perfectionist and much more.

Staying with the LOVE theme, we chat with Mabel Okungbowa, wife of popular producer OJB Jezreel, about her selfless gesture to donate one of her kidneys to him, despite his marrying & fathering children with two other women. OJB & Mama J as she is fondly called, share their story of tolerance, strength & what they call LOVE. We also see love through the eyes of Patricia & Ademola Oduwole, the parents of 11-year-old high achiever Zuriel Oduwole, who is a documentary filmmaker and the youngest person ever interviewed by Forbes Magazine.

Basking in the ‘Johnny’ fame, rising music star Yemi Alade, talks about the message & essence of her work., since winning the first ever Peak Talent hunt.

Media personality Toke Makinwa rocks our fashion editorial this month in 8 fabulous looks from young emerging Nigerian designers. The media sensation talks about finding herself single again after a decade long relationship; finding herself, love for her career & her surprise wedding!

In the spirit of love for self & exuding strength, Our Practical Girl’s Guide shows you how to play up your masculine side without being manly using tailored items & mixing them with softer ones.

Packed with our regular features on relationships, health, finance & beauty, plus articles to help you live your best, most authentic life, this edition is definitely one not to be missed!

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Cover Credits:

Cover Story: Chinedu Iroche

Photography: Isaac Emokpae

Outfit: Ejiro Amos Tafiri

Stylists: Favor Olugu, Tosin Adeola & Halima Babalola (for Fruition Image);

Makeup: Zaron Cosmetics

Hair: Apples & Oranges