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UPRISING PLATFORM INTERVIEW: BOGE COUTURE

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  A Bit About Yourself: Background Story, Influences, Inspiration   Outfit styled by Boge Couture My name is Ani Ogechi Boluwatife , the creative director and founder of BOGÉ Couture. I have been in the fashion industry for over four years, specializing in asoebi outfits, ready-to-wear pieces, and selected bridal designs. Fashion has always been more than a profession to me; it is a means of expressing creativity, confidence, and culture.   My inspiration comes from the elegance of African women, the beauty of traditional fabrics, and the desire to create pieces that make women feel beautiful, confident, and unique. Growing up, I developed a deep appreciation for style and craftsmanship, which gradually evolved into a passion for fashion design. Ideation: How Did You Develop the Vision for Boge Couture?   Ideation: Boge comes up with a stylish outfit BOGÉ Couture was born from a dream to create a brand that blends sophistication, culture, and modern fas...

Today at the Nigerian Summer Party: Grills, Music... Mountain Climbing (PHOTO STORY)

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 Today at the summer party, we had a great time. We grooved to good music and danced away the summer. This is one of the most exciting midnight events to be at, and it was a great time. grills A time to relax with family and friends, alongside connecting with new individuals who would inspire the help through the day, week, and eventually making a worthwhile, possible lifetime friendship and connection. This is what life is all about, at least, for now, let the stress out. Groove and gyrate with music produced by one of the best disc jockeys from our beloved Nigeria. Today at the summer party, which took place at Pikkukoski Beach, Oulunkylä, Helsinki, we went mountain climbing and skin dipping, creating beautiful memories that would reside at the back of our minds for as long as we can remember. Beautiful moments don’t come more than this. It was worth it since we don’t get to this every day. Live, laugh, and for those who have lovers, they are to have a genuine heart-to-heart ...

Music, Your Brain and Bluetooth Headphones

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Music is a universal language. Everyone understands music and enjoys music; the average human listens to music more than they engage in conversations with their fellow human beings. We reside in an era where people spend more time on their cell phones, computers, and gadgets rather than discussing with their next-door neighbour. Nowadays, people prefer to block their ears with headphones, jamming Asake’s new album, Money , as they focus firmly on their laptop screen, writing code that would influence the next generation. Music is an integral part of our lives, and Bluetooth devices, especially headphones, have helped in propelling the affinity for it. On the buses, it is uncomfortable when someone plays music aloud; it shows a lack of empathy for those in the environment and disregard for those who are going on about their day. Hence, it is important to listen to music solemnly and enjoy the sound that is penetrating your eardrums. Unfortunately, some consequences come with blast...