The Lifestyle blog with Uju

Oh yes! Good hair and I care! What were you thinking? Becky? Did you even get the joke? Are you wondering Why the title of this post? Here is why, If you stay in Lagos Nigeria, you can attest to the Scorching Sun which causes terrible heat. We all know how difficult it is to maintain our weaves, braids, extensions  and even our natural hair in a very hot weather condition. The heat can make one sweat and accumulate dirt which makes the hair smell. I also watched Yagazie's youtube video on good hair HERE  hence it also inspired the title.

Recently, I have been involved in lots of photoshoots *wink* I am praying for an endorsement deal soon! They love my skin, my side open teeth, my face, my Fit figure Lol! *Bragging rights* Thanks to God. So I was involved in a photoshoot for the relaunch of Sleek Studio Nigeria website www.sleeknigeria.com , watch this space and my IG handle @divauju , I will keep you all informed, share details of the shoot and pictures from the shoot here on the blog, so Anticipate it! Over the weekend, I attended a makeup runway event and everyone seemed to like my

I have been working and planning towards a Graphics Tee line, so when I heard about the #FashionBusinessSeries , I was excited to attend. The Fashion Business Series Organized by Style house file and Heineken Lagos Fashion and design week  ,took place last week friday the 16th of April 2016, at the Metropolitan Club VI Lagos, Nigeria. I and Ezinne a fashion blogger,both went together and we almost missed out on the first session because we were looking for parking space *wipe sweat* the venue was filled with lots of Fashion enthusiast, bloggers, media people and almost everyone that matters in the fashion industry in Nigeria.  Me at the event The First session was thrilling and had the likes of Simeon Capriani CEO of ethical fashion initiative, Omoyemi Akerele founder style house files and Abrima Erwiah of Studio ninety nine, they talked about Manufacturing and Exporting Fashion to the world, it was so insightful with lots of quotes and helpful tips from the panel. ...

Are you thinking of healthy African foods that doesn't contain carbs? I once shared my GIZDODO Recipe HERE  and I got great buzz and views, Then I recently watched Ayo Van Elmar's post on the benefit of palm oil HERE  then I decided to cook and share my Plantain and Bean oil Palm Oil sauce. This isn't a food blog, but I love food! No apologies , I will always share my interesting Nigerian recipes on my blog, Just because I love food! It is a lifestyle blog and my personal blog! INGREDIENTS: Semi Ripe plantain Onion Salt Pepper Palm Oil African oil Bean Fish (optional) Crayfish Potash (Akanwu in Igbo) METHOD: Boil your plantain whole (Some say it is good to boil the plantain with the back, so that you don't loose the nutrient, but I peeled the back of my own and cooked for 5 minutes under normal temperature). Put little Palm oil in a plate (the quantity that will be enough for your plantain), add little potash, salt, cameroon pepper and...

Someone once told me "I am an instagram ghost" just there for sightseeing, am not going to post any of my pictures because I can't compete with  the picture perfect people I see on there * Inserts Surprise Emoji* But really, "How Much of the pretty is their truth? The picture below got my attention, I was wondering why Yaga put up this picture until I read her powerful caption, then I thought to myself  " Beauty isn't Flawless, it shines through your Flaws" Being a better version of ourselves is important, but we must first learn how to love and appreciate ourselves!

Happy New Month, and am back with my Style post for good! I have lots of clothes, but when I hear people say I can't be seen in a dress more than once, I get so upset and just say this is lack of creativity. My One style many ways segment on this blog, is to show us how creative we can be with Style. you can check out some of my previous posts  HERE  and  HERE I got this Purple or is it Lilac turtleneck maxi gown online for my birthday and I wore it for two different occasions in two different ways! One Style for my Birthday and the other Style for a hangout. LOOK 1:

Hi People! Looking for where to go this weekend? Are you a makeup lover? Do you want to get your favorite beauty products at a discount price? Do you love freebies? Do you want to Network, make new business partners and clients? Do you just want to be Entertained? Then the Maiden edition of MAKEUP RUNWAY AFRICA is on the 3rd of April 2016 at the Classique Event Center Oregun Ikeja Lagos Nigeria. Come see 25 talented makeup acts unleash their arts on the runway It promises to be Exciting with loads of Entertainment and Freebies.   Tickets are available at giftysdaughter store No 25a Toyin street ikeja or at the venue of the event. Regular - 500NGN Front Row with goody bag - 2000 NGN Other details can be found on the poster!