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A man’s only daughter.
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POV: You finally found braids that look FULL but feel so light

The lightest-feeling braids in Lagos, with all the fullness you want.

📍10 Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1

#braidinspiration #lightweightbraids #lagoshair #lekkibraider #nuuribraidsnco

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A little older, a lot more grateful. 🤍 Ending my birthday exactly how I wanted, surrounded by love, laughter, good food, and the people who make life sweeter. August, you’ve been good to me. ✨🥂

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A week ago, I turned 40 — and it was a day overflowing with laughter, celebration, beautiful outfits, photoshoots, amazing people, and unforgettable memories… The Gathering with UGK was a SHOW! 😂😂 I know You’ve seen the pictures and videos … and I enjoyed every moment of it.

But before the cameras, before the outfits, before the celebrations, there was something deeper.

My loved ones and I gathered to give thanks to the One who gave and has preserved the life we were celebrating.

Because the man, the milestones, the memories, the achievements, and everything that has made my life beautiful all point to one truth:

God loves me.

This truth now means more to me than anything else.

So yes, we will continue to celebrate. We will continue to laugh, dress up, make memories, and have an absolute blast. 😂

Because underneath it all is gratitude.

For life | For grace | For mercy | For the journey | For the privilege of still being here.

The celebration was beautiful.
But the real celebration is knowing Who made it all possible.

Grateful. Thankful. Beyond measure. 🙏🏾❤️

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Looking back, I see more grace than I ever deserved.

The highs, The lows, The victories, The lessons:-

Through it all, I’ve been carried by YOUR LOVE!!!

Grateful for every chapter.

Ready for the next.

#Level40

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Had the pleasure of hosting a few beautiful people for an intimate evening with Michelin-starred Chef Sauro Bison at DANI Restaurant (@dani.restaurant)

For the first time in Lagos, a Michelin-starred chef presented an exclusive dining experience, and every course was a celebration of craftsmanship, flavour, and artistry.

Here’s to many more special experiences. 🥂

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@lorvae is must have as apart of your summer and vacation essentials 🏝️😎

#Lorbae #WearYourShade #LORVAE

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#UinTIU
A round up of all the blues you’ve been wearing lately.

Never a bad day in THIS IS US

#WhatUwore #WhatUworeInMarch
#thisisusng

Tag us in your photos UinTIU we’re always watching 💙💙

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love my life, hallelujah. love my face, hallelujah! love my hair, hallelujah 🌸🎀💕

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YOU IN EBAHI >>>>
It never gets old seeing how you make our pieces your own 😍✨
You leave us obsessed 😍

#ebahiwoman

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So, if you follow me, you know I do an 8 or 11kay walk 5 or 6 times a week. If I’m feeling particularly good, El and I will do evening mass so I can toss in a Sunday morning dance to close the loop.

Been doing this about three years now since I hurt my back, and cycling became… well, less fun. Just like that, after a decade and change of serious cycling, I literally hung up my bike. Yes, that is appropriate use of the word, ‘literally.’ But that’s not the story.

One of the many things I love about walking is the opportunity I get to connect with people. I’m that walker with the big smile and a wave to all who cross my path. That’s still not the story.

With the Access Bank Marathon fast approaching, my regular greeting now includes, “I trust I’ll see you at the Marathon.”

Enter Odera. @dodobabs. Her response was loud, gleeful, almost maniacal. “Absolutely! Of course!! BUT ONLY THE 10 KAY O!!!” That caught my attention. So I did a rare slow down for a chat. And… wow!

Odera has been on a weight loss journey since 2019, when she weighed 126kg. She weighs 78kg today.

For a little perspective, with my height and heavy bone structure, I’m 98kg. There was no health scare or life-changing trigger; she just wanted to “do something hard,” and chose weight loss. And has been loving it. She walks on the Bridge, at home, and when she travels 5 or 6 days a week, with rest on Sundays. Then she told me something that has stayed with me…

She shared that she never realized how much the world resents fat people. She had been blind to it before. But when she got smaller, it felt like her eyes were finally opened, and she saw, clearly, and painfully, just how unkind people can be.

On February 14, AKA Valentine’s Day, she’ll be doing her first 10km walk at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. She’s terrified. She’s excited. But she will absolutely not be deterred.

It was a real pleasure meeting you, Odera. See you at the finish line.

#randomencounters #healthychoices #walking #cycling

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