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Friday, October 21, 2022

Ooni of Ife Marries Princess Aderonke Ademiluyi, Founder of Africa Fashion Week

Princess Aderonke Ademiluyi, Founder of Africa Fashion Week London and Africa Fashion Week Nigeria becomes Her Serene Highness (HSH) Queen Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi of Ife Kingdom. Marrying her long time love , His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, The Arole Oduduwa, Ooni of Ife, Ojaja II in a traditionsl ceremony held in the Royal Ademiluyi Household.

HSH Queen Aderonke Ademiluyi Oguwusi the great grand daughter of the 48th Ooni of Ife looked stunning in her purple sequined tye dye outfit in a beautiful homage to Adire Odua a social enterprise she runs in Ile Ife a women's empowerment program which is a joint brain child of the Oni of Ife and the Queen Aderonke. Congratulations to HIM, The Ooni of Ife and HSH, Queen Aderonke. Blessings and great peace over Ife Kingdom #ooniofife #ooniofifenewwife #AderonkeAdemiluyi #QueenAderonkeAdemiluyiOgunwusi

The Ooni of Ife set to marry Great Grand Daughter of 48th Ooni of Ife, Princess Aderonke Ademiluyi.

The Great Grand Daughter of the 48th Ooni of Ife, Princess Aderonke Ademiluyi is set to marry the 51st Ooni of Ife. His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, The Arole Oduduwa. The Ooni of Ife . Ojaja II on 20th October 2022

Theirs is a tale of love conquering all, a relationship that has endured true love, friendship and companionship for many years even before the King became Ooni of Ife. She has been an enduring present fixture in the King's life. One only needs to see how the King looks at her and her at him with deep affection to know that he truly adores her and has done consistently for many years.

Princess Aderonke Ademiluyi is the founder of Africa Fashion Week London and Lagos a programme she has successfully run for over 15yrs supporting and showcasing African fashion to the world.

She is also the founder of Africa Fashion week Nigeria

The Queen Moremi Ajasoro global ambassador.

The Ayan Drum festival global ambassador

The author of the book unspoken Oba Obinrin

A true lover of the Arts Princess Ronke runs Adire Oduaa a social enterprise that teaches women of Ife skills to better themselves through skills acquisition in FREE classes that provide Adire tye dye programs and opportunities to sell and create self sufficiency. She is a woman of the people

Many may have heard or seen the Theatre Production Moremi which was commissioned by Princess Aderonke Ademiluyi whose love for Ife runs deep in her veins being the great grand daughter of the 48th Ooni of Ife. The new Queen brings to Ile Ife more than a love story, she brings a story real love, great friendship but most of all a sense of duty to Ile Ife as she marries the King tomorrow 20th of October 2022.

Here is wishing the King and his beautiful Queen, Aderonke great joy in their marriage.

Nigerian Praise: He (God) Has Turned It Around by @BolaSings

I once heard a wise man say that " You haven't Praised Until You Praise Like A Nigerian". ... and so I set out to Praise like the full blooded Nigerian I am and released this song on the 29th of March 2017..

My Nigerian Gospel Praise - He Has Turned it Around is a medley of English, Pidgin English and Yoruba with sounds of authentic street melody featuring legendary African Talking drums and performed in Classic Nigerian Praise Worship Style, giving the highest praise to our Awesome God

I decided to follow the call to worship through word of prophecy received and a personal encounter with God - This meant a complete change in direction from my musical comfort zone - Singing the Blues.. Yet the faithfulness of God overflowed as God inspired me to write over 10 songs in one day and confirming His words over me...

I'm humbled to have been chosen by God to serve even as I am reminded that
"God Does Not Necessarily Call the Qualified BUT He certainly qualifies the chosen"
He certainly equips me daily to serve him and I delight in this call. This song tells my story - One which I pray one day to share in context but until then please magnify the Lord with me Nigerian Style :)

Written and Performed by Yours Truly @Bolasings
Produced by Seun Oke

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http://www.bolasings.com

Fine Dining Friday: KETO Chilli Pepper Okro Soup by Yours Truly.. @bolasings

According to my diary, its Fine Dining Friday and as I am super fussy about everything I eat these days and I am aware that I have become an unapologetic food snub of some sort.

I count my calories, I know my fats, I banish the carbs (well...as much as possible) and I'm keen on my grass-fed meats but all for a good cause and one plan - I want to live FOREVER! LOL!

But seriously though, I am so keen on feeding my body with only good stuff!

Nutritious meals that do my body a whole lot of good. Surely that can only be described as 'Fine Dining' right..?

So I spent the day cooking up a designer style 'Green Chilli Pepper Soup' A true original that throws in a bit of spicy spunk into the good old Okra soup recipe. Best of all it's SIMPLE, CLEAN & DELICIOUS.

Catch the Video here and cook up your own 'Fine Dinner' storm.

Enjoy your weekend people!
PS: Thank me later :)

Lots of love,
The Skinny Cook - @Bolasings
Weight Loss Coach, Singer, Songwriter & Gospel Evangelist
www.bolasings.com
Follow me on Instagram: @bolasings
Join my healthy eating revolution at:
www.facebook.com/groups/ketotogo

FAT CAKE Vs SKiNNY CAKE ...The Story of My Life ...

ME...BEFORE AND AFTER MY WEIGHT LOSS .....

Hey Peeps ..

It's Vintage Tea Party Thursday and I can't think of anything else but a cup of Tea and Glorious CAKES ....Yes, Guilt-Free Diet Cakes...As this is now for me is the story of my life...

Let me explain...losing weight from a UK Size 16 to a UK Size 8 has been the most EPIC and still most exciting episode of my life... its one I still relish and one that has liberated me so much I'm spending my life now sharing the 'Gospel of Skinny Living'...

The amazing thing is that I was never one to be concerned about my weight..I loved my life and enjoyed taking pictures of myself even at my biggest at Size 18 but after a health issue that meant a serious surgery or a lifestyle change...I chose Life..on the Skinny Lane...but then I found a level of vanity that I never knew was on the inside of me...LOL ..I think I must have gone a bit bonkers ...with my photographer taking tons of pictures of me loving my new size, shape and just the cheer gorgeousness of NOT being so tired everyday...I was Skinny and energetic...This was a big Shock to my system..a Big Nice Shock..that is...

But I think the biggest shocker came to me from my Hubby... He just couldn't hide his preference for the newer more confident, more vibrant and every inch more gorgeous me... One day he said in an innocent joke that he had been married twice to the same person - "His Former Wife (The Bigger Me) and His New Wife (The Skinny Me)" and he certainly preferred his 'New Wife'...Cheeky! Cheeky! But hey, I don't blame him if I were him I'd love the new me too :) ...

My Life has completely changed..I've always loved dressing up but now even more so... I've found a more fabulous version of myself and I'm loving the woman I have become..! It feels like I have been let out of a cage ...LOL! so I'm sharing my weight loss success on my FREE KetoToGo weight loss community on Facebook

From Eating healthy to slaying fat and my never ending love for the look of gorgeous cupcakes... although now I keep my cakes nice and clean..truth is cakes are NOT the problem ..its what is inside the cakes that makes all the difference and I have the scoop on it..and YOU should too so Come checkout some fabulous cake recipes by fabulous chef and fat slayers members on

http://www.facebook.com/groups/ketotogo

Because if you see me skipping all around ...its the 'SKiNNY Cake' effect... Meanwhile...I'm loving being the Hubby's Skinny Cake ...*wink!

Glorious Diet Cakes!!! ... The Skinny Cook Follow @BolaSings

One Lil Secret ??? Shhhh! I use Courtley's Zero Calories Sugar Substitute - 100% Erythritol

Of Course there is such a thing as a 'Diet Cake' ...

Any one else on a weight loss journey? Can I help ?
Grab a Courtleys 100% Erythritol Sugar Substiture at : http://www.bolasings.com/skinny-cook
Why not Join my FREE weight loss community at : http://www.facebook.com/groups

Lets chat a little ...:)

Catching Up...and Musing Forward...It's @Bolasings * Wink!

Hello People, So I officially started blogging at (SeriouslydDoughnuts.blogspot.com) way back in 2011 when I first moved to Lagos, Nigeria...( It was a short stint..I've been back in London for ove 3 years now..:))
Back then Seriously Doughnuts was a Fashion blog 'where I covered fashion, style and the good old Lagos Life..But as there is NOT much of Lagos life here in London..I've gone in search of adventures anew...hence my hiatus

I know its been ages, YES... but while I have been off the blog to I've had a great opportunity to re-group, re-think and re-organise myself so I can't exactly say I have been MIA..I have just been a little away.. I hope you missed me ...'Cos I sure did miss you guys! #ForReal

But as so much has happened and I can't wait to tell you all about it..
So where do I start? Let's just say Music, Vintage Fashion, Weight Loss ..Happened...Big Time!
On the Music front, I have released since 3 Singles...2 Vintage Inspired and 1 Gospel..:), Will upload the Videos..*wink!

On the Fashion front I slayed my handbag design course and then for good measure got trained in Eyewear design too but on the personal style front I'm at the full blown 'Vintage Aficionado', Retro woman stage ..I'm so neck deep I find it hard to imagine myself dressed in anything else but Retro Vintage Style...Thanks to the reader here on Seriously doughnuts many years ago whose malicious comment to me that I was 'UGLY LIKE SOMETHING FROM THE 50's' helped me connect with my vintage fixation - Talk about Turning a situation around in your favour! she meant it to cut me down but it instead it built me up ...so thank you..Miss Anonymous :) #NoHardFeelings

On the Weight Loss front, is certainly where the most EPIC thing that happened to me - managed I get Super SKINNY! Yes...I used to be a size 16/18 and I am now a 'happy go lucky' UK size 8 and I'm totally loving it..these days I share my time with a group of ladies and bold gentle men who want to lose weight as well on http://www.facebook.com/groups/KetoToGo
So if you are thinking of losing weight why not join us..its FREE

There is so much more to share so you'll have to stick with me.. :) Life has been a lot of fun..the only sticky bit is when I'm asked what I do for a living ..heee!hee! but It's NOT complicated at all...LOL!
How about Designer, Singer, Songwriter, Weightloss Coach, Vintage Aficionado, God Chaser esq?
Life is too short to be just one thing I say... :)

So here is a shot at sharing my adventures and things that make me go mmmmh !
I'll be picking up from where I left off..to write again here on Seriously Doughnuts.. and share via @Bolasings.com

Phew! So now that we've got that out of the way, lets do this blog and vlog thing again ...shall we?
I'll be your host @bolasings .. Do Follow on Insta *Wink! *Wink!
Welcome to my brand new Life... my adventures and my musing!

Lots of love,
@bolasings

PS: I have a lot of Updating/House cleaning to do on SD so please bear with me...while I do a bit of house keeping.. *see you soon!

The Afro Inspired Christmas Sale Event, London - 20th Dec 2014

It's going to be an absolutely fabulous Christmas and you get the chance to be the PERFECT SANTA by coming to shop truly unique African Inspired fashion, jewellery and lifestyle pieces designed by some of the Best British Designers.. From Handbags to shoes, jewellery to dresses..Christmas 2014 is going to be SUPER DUPER fun!!!

The AfroBrit Design Show

The Afro Inspired Christmas

The Grand Suite

Rowans

10 Stroud Green Road

N4 2DF

For more information visit:
http://www.AfroBritDesignShow.Com

Africa Fashion Reception Set to hold in Paris this Weekend!

Africa Fashion Reception is set to hold in Paris at the picturesque - Salle Wagram, Paris on the 25th of October 2014 and I just can't wait!
Following its successful debut in Bayelsa state, Nigeria in July 2014, Paris is set to host the best of fashion players from across Africa including Fashion designers, textile designers, manufacturers, photographers, creative directors, hairstylists, makeup artists, fashion writers etc and best of all, Nigeria's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation has kindly included Nigerian designers in the diaspora ....Yaaay!
I was invited to join the Nigeria 'diaspora' delegate and yes, yes, yes.. I will be armed with my camera to bring you all the fabulous fashion nuggets from Paris or as my naija floss puppies like to say.."Pareee"!! LOL!
Meanwhile that word 'diaspora' sha...makes me cringe a little. On that note and a bit off topic, enjoy 2Face Idibia's new song Diaspora woman...

I'm off to pack my bags...Paris! oh gorgeous Paris...This very proud Naija girl is coming your way...:)
Do look out for our Africa Fashion Reception, Paris coverage on Seriously Doughnuts...Wink*

TOTE London Store Opens in Swanky Crouch Hill..Halleluyah!

Hey Peeps,

Long time no blog.. .:) Yes I know ..its been a while but I am so glad I can finally exhale. It's been an extremely busy 2014 for me...A truly notable one with many ups and downs but thankfully with God remaining at the centre of it all..Best of all for me an idea I birthed in Nigeria in 2012 is starting to take shape with the opening of my London Store. TOTE London! Yaaay!

Come and checkout our fabulous Ankara Chiffon and Silk fabric....we can even print your designs for you...

Planning the whole thing (Shop design, fitting, stock etc) just seemed to zap my energy/time but now I can see the light..My pet project has finally come together and its my singular pleasure to invite you to come check us out at TOTE London, 190 Stroud Green Road, Crouch Hill, N4 3RN.

I managed to create a little quirky store that marries Vintage, African Prints, Lush Silk and Chiffon Fabrics and lots of bling accessories..( wink!) I like to describe it as 'Africa Meets West Aladdin's Cave'...

From Vintage eyewear to African print accessories, our range is truly eclectic...

The Ankara 'Boy' Bag...Its seriously plush..if I do say so myself..(in JayZ's voice) :)

Funky accessories...to day bags..we've got you covered!

This is my personal 'practical & durable' everyday bag ..TOTE Oil Cloth shoulder bag..grab yours too..

You must, must come down to say hello and shop (Yes ke!)...I'll love your input/ideas to take TOTE London forward..

So now that my major distraction from Seriously doughnuts blog is done( well stage 1 at least)...let's talk fashion peeps, shall we......???

I will do my best to be on point with the posts...So help me God..:)

Meanwhile, I look forward to seeing you at the shop...wink*!

Lyrics to Dance in the Rain by 2Face Idibia.... The Gospel according to a Living Legend !

Lyrical Legend 2Face...

I and many middle aged people I know are going through an 'approach-to-life-renewal' phase...you know that time of your life when you suddenly realise that nothing matters that much, nothing is worth killing yourself over. I'm talking about that great realisation phase of your life when you know for a FACT that ALL as in 'ALL is vanity'..and that all you really need to do is take everyday at a time and enjoy it with the people you truly love to the max after all as they say, "Life is short"...so I guess you can understand why 2Face's new song 'Dance in the Rain' feels like it was written for me...
I listened to it and was hooked right away.. I absolutely LOVE this song..Soteee I close my eyes feeling every word....I promise you, 2FACE is a living Legend...!!!
"I love this dude abeg Annie allow me...":
So what the heck, I went through the trouble of listening and writing the lyrics for your pleasure (thank me later..*wink). I think its as accurate as much as possible but trust 2face with his hypertech lingo..one line remained impossible to clarify further (Line 2). Listen and help me if you can...LOL! Any hoo.. whilst you can't close your eyes to really feel this song since you have to read the lyrics, enjoy it anyway and feel what middle-aged people feel (as in 2 minutes to 40years old and above ...ahhhhh!!!)... its called 'Living Life In Spite of the Odds' now thanks to 2Baba also known as 'Dancing in the Rain'

Lyrics to Dance in the Rain by 2Face

1. Take a seat, enjoy the ride
2. Beyond known, I won't be afraid of (****Hypertec tinz..I dear you to correct me if you can***)
3. I'm just goin'(g) relax and enjoy my life
4. Try to live it, try to, appreciate it
5. 'Cos every breath I take I'll feel the air
6. I'll take sometime to smell the grass and the flowers
7. There is so much to live for here I swear
8. I will bask in the sun and dance in the rain

Chorus
9. Oh Oh Oh I'll dance in the rain Oh yeah
10. Oh Oh Oh I'll dance in the rain, I'l dance in the rain

11. Take a deep breath and then come alive
12. There might be so many things you're missing out of
13. Try to know it, try to feel it ee yeah,
14. It's your life yeah, try to live it yeah
15. Forget about tomorrow live in today
16. Tomorrow will be fine so don't let your worries take away the beauty of today
17. Just bask in the sun and dance in the rain ohhh

Chorus
18. Oh Oh Oh I'll dance in the rain, I'll dance in the rain, oh yeah
19. Oh Oh Oh I'll dance in the rain, I'll dance in the rain

20. Take a seat and relax you're my brother man
21. Love people from other lands and see them as one
22. If you believe you can fly..
23. Why don't you try instead of doubting yourself, living in negative vice
24. Get up and say yes you can and appreciate the simple things
25. Like the mountain and trees and the land and the trees
26. And the flowers and leaves, the air that you breathe
27. A wonderful world, a wonderful world.. Ooh Yeah

Oh Yeah! Oh Yeah!

Chorus
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End...but feel free to play it back again :)
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Ahhhhh! Now was that refreshing or what??
Yep feel free to call me the 'Hypertech chick' *wink!
Have a great day peeps and remember 'Live while you are Alive'

Lots of love,
B.

SD Fashion: Ankara Chiffon..Chiffon Ankara, Ankara Silk...Fashion Fabulouscity hits Nigeria and beyond...

Waje rocks Ayanski Chiffon Ankara beautifully in Zen Magazine....!

Last year a friend of mine and I talked about our dream of seeing African print in fabulous breezy chiffon and then spent a bit more time dreaming about the possibility of creating them in even more versatile fun fabrics like sequinned georgette and velvet etc ...We then took it a step further and had some samples made showing them to close friends, family and associates who loved them so much that needless to say a new trend was born and as they say, the rest is history...

Designer Monash of Monash Inc rocks the "Green Pepper" Chiffon in one of her creations

Ankara Chiffon or shall we call it Chiffon Ankara? (What comes first, the chicken or the egg??..LOL), Ankara Silk, Georgette, Velvet etc is now available and is quickly making waves in Naij and beyond and we've started spotting them on Fashionista designers across the board and its so exciting to see. Chiffon Ankara is just so much more versatile than traditional cotton ankara and with the current trend of iro and buba being worn in chiffon and silk combo, the timing couldn't have been better...
Imagine wearing a chiffon buba and a cotton or silk iro in the same or contrasting print as pictured below (last pic)...it's fashion fabulouscity time peeps..

A close up on Monash' top...

We love how she rocks her Ankara Chiffon Top with traditional Cotton Ankara pants..the texture mix is super cool

Designer, Toks Opaleye of Opal Eye Accessories rocks her Ankara chiffon her way in a simple yet chic flowy dress

I rocked mine in traditional Iro and Buba in contrasting prints at African Fashion Week London 2013..*wink!
I absolutely love Iro n Buba..infact a lil' too much.

BBC London Crew...loved it too :)

The best thing about chiffon ankara is how designers have taken the trend on board creating the most fascinating pieces like the skirt worn by Waje in the current issue of Zen Magazine..I am personally excited about how the trend is catching on and knowing fashion savvy Naija..I cant wait to see how the trend evolves...

Chiffon Buba wih Pleated Silk Iro...with a ToTe Ankara Satchel Bag...Sweet!

With so many classic prints and exclusive prints to pick from, how would you rock yours??
Go on let your creative juices run wild....and when you do, do send us your creations we'll love to see and share...:).. African Fashion is truly evolving....

To buy, visit
London/USA -
Http://www.africanfabricsandtextiles.co.uk
+44 (0) 7462 862 840
http://www.totecollections.com
Lagos, Nigeria :
Ebun O - 0803 388 4768
Monash Inc: 0705 673 2232

Happy New Year - Usher 2014 in With Ese by Kemie Kayode

Hello People,
It's been a looooongg time... :) Boy am I glad to be in a brand spanking New Year...Happy 2014 everyone! So I've been a lil MIA but trust me 2013 was one seriously hectic year, so hectic it was impossible to blog. So I did the right thing and let it go..but here is to new beginnings..Seriously Doughnuts is high on my New Year resolution pick up list.. (Well, high enough..Number 5 is not bad right?)..lets just say Seriously Doughnuts is back..Yeaah I said it (again..Lol)...!!!

Naija was lots and lots of fun while it lasted but I'm back in London doing this and that but hey Nigeria remains on the menu shaaa (we'll see how that pans out)..Let's just have lots of fun this year and as usual nothing needs to be taken too seriously, just fun and games and what better way to usher in the New year than with praise and thanksgiving to the One who made it possible for us..

Enjoy 'Ese' by Kemie Kayode Nigerian born, US based worship Minister...I'm a worshipper at heart and I couldn't help but fall in love with the song by Kemi AKA Voicy and I am sure you will too.As we all look back on 2013, we have so much to be thankful for, too many blessing to count and if like me you had a hectic (mixed-up) 2013..I bet you are also just as grateful to have made it to 2014 alive and well..

Listen to Ese and thank God that we made it...Kemie's gorgeous voice and delivery certainly sets the tone for starting out the year with God...

Nigeran Born US-Based Gospel Singer, Kemie Kayode AKA Voicy

Don't you just love her voice? Here is to a wonderful, prosperous and progresive New Year....Happy 2014 people...!!!

ENIGMA VARIETY NITE CELEBRATES MIKE ANYASODO

One time winner of MTN Project Fame is set to be celebrated by the music industry's beacon - Enigma, as 'Artiste of the Month' in an edition tagged as "Mike Anyasodo in the Music and Fashion Edition".

On the 27th of March over 400 guests have been invited to watch young upcoming designers like KnK , Pynt and N.A.C.K showcase their designs amidst live music like never before seen.

Mcs for the night include Lamboginny and fast rising rap artiste Rhyme Cee.This show is powered by Enigma and supported by Beat FM, Ovation, Sound city, Silver bird TV and Poster Magazine.

Enigma Variety Nite show has become the talk of the industry and the home for upcoming creative people is gearing up to host another sensational artiste..Special guests will include celebrity presenter Denrele Edun, Sound Sultan, Frank D`Nero and Olu Maintain.

Have your self a super fab easter with some of Nigeria's best talents...

Venue: Ember Creek 32, Awolowo Road Ikoyi

Time: 7pm
More info: ff@Enigmavn or call 08036548904 or 08054050033

You know SD will be be there..hope you will too..*wink!

SD FRESH MUSIC: SAMMIE OKPOSO'S PRAISE PARTY !

SD MUSIC: Photographer Toni Tones Set to Launch into the Music Scene With Debut Single...

Toni Tones gears to drop debut single...'I know what you like'

Yes it is super duper true!
Toni Tones prepares to extend her creative frontier...

You know her as a photographer, online editor, the Mavinbot, actress, now meet Toni Tones, the artist as she gets ready to launch her debut single, titled:

' I know what you like'.

Produced by Mavin Records' Baby Fresh, we hear that 'I know what you like' is a fun afro-pop song guaranteed to get you off your feet and get you dancing.

OK, it's coming real soon and we can't wait to hear it too but may I whet your appetite with the cover art and promotional images..? I call it 'Hotness!!'

Hot! Hot! Hot...!!!
PS: We'll update you once the single drops....Bring it on Toni Tones..!!!

Red Carpet Pictures: Faces at Iyanya's Album Launch (Part 1)

Ann Idibia

Iyanya's Album Launch took place on Saturday at Eko Hotel & Suites, VI and asides the usual red carpeters, Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru who co-compered the occasion with Richard Mofe Damijo made jaws drop in her bodycon dress...'Wowzy'! We'll show you later but for now here are a few faces at the show..