April 26, 2015

PETER OKOYE- On Music And Family

GUIDE TO NATURAL HAIR

4 Ways With CLASSIC WHITE SHIRT

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Peter Okoye and his twin brother have contributed immensely to the development of the music scene in Nigeria. They personify pop culture as we know it today. With the explosion of popular music comes the star- fetish syndrome – our seeming occupation with the private lives and idiosyncrasies of our creative talents.

Peter Okoye sets the record straight in his chat with Pamela Echemunor. For our cover shoot, we wanted to present Peter in his fatherly role – showing him to be just like any father – loving and doting over his son. See pp. 8-10.

Fashion today is free; there seems to be no rules to follow – just experiment and have fun. From the shirt dress, compiled by Yemisi Suleiman, to the mix and match trend by Pamela Echemunor, you can work up a storm in your

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COVER PHOTO: BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINACREATIVE DIRECTOR: NELLY MESIKOUTFIT DESIGN: KINABUTISTYLIST: EBUN RHODA FOR ROSES AND THORNS FASHIONLOCATION: GOLDEN PALM RESORT AND HOTEL, LEKKI

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QUOTES...

- Bob Marley

“Intense love does not measure, it just gives”.

- Mother Teresa

- Washington Irving

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COVERPETER OKOYE 8-10

“Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will f low back and soften and purify the heart”.

“Truth is everybody is going to hurt you: you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for”.

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By - Pamela Echemunor

FASH ION

It is often said that plaids and stripes do not mix, but these days, stripes go with everything, including plaids. In fact, prints are pretty mixable across the board. However, you should keep these few tips in mind.

MIX & MATCHKnow how

PRINTS, PATTERNS AND SOLIDCombining print, pattern and solid is not easy to pull off, but for a stylista it should be a walk in the park. First know what

best and then make sure the colours all correlate,

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USE PATTERNED ACCESSORIES FOR A LIGHTER TOUCHPatterned accessories are

with a pair of patterned shoes, bag, Scarf or other accessories.

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PRINT OVERLOADAs stylish as it may be to wear prints top to bottom,

Tone down your prints by adding a touch of solid to your accessories like a bag, shoes and necklace.

POLKA DOTS AND STRIPES ALWAYS WORKGo big or go home they say, match your polka dot top with a nice striped pants and a neutral colour blazer. Or

to encompass all.

THE DOMINEERING PATTERN VERSUS THE SUBSIDIARYStill on pairing patterns, bold and smaller pattern compliment each other tremendously. Depending on your

the other. If you are fuller on top, the

pattern below will create an illusion of

balance your top and bottom.

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RIHANNA LEOPARDPRINT DRESS

PERFORATED PATTERNPerforated patterns look awesome with anything because they come in both

they range from stripes, to

perforated top paired with

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REPORTAGE

PETER OKOYE

Multi-talented duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, a.k.a. P-Square, started their rise to fame over a decade ago; starting small, performing on a local scale before making it to the big league. The duo, managed by big brother Jude Okoye, introduced pop into the Nigerian music scene during an era it wasn’t a

popular genre.

From street to stage, the limelight took them beyond borders, performing beside the biggest names in the music industry, locally and internationally.The second half of the duo, Peter, shares his story with Allure Vanguard. He speaks on his love for music, life and family.

By Pamela Echemunor

- On Music And Family

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REPORTAGE

You and your brother started P-Square during an era

did you pull through to create the phenomenon that you are?For us, it was all about the love of music. Music was something we loved doing. All we wanted was not just for people to listen to P-Square, but for people to start listening to Nigerian music too. And we did this by incorporating it with what the Western world was doing.

and the other great artistes of the time, our music would have remained local. So, we decided to spice it up with

much, they were getting to know what we were all about.

say is the one thing you and Paul share as twins brothers aside from music?I would say we share our line of ideas. Sometimes,

look good on me.

performing on the international platform?

concert outside Nigeria. It was fantastic because when we were young, we used to see people faint, cry and rush for autographs of Michael Jackson. We thought they were just acting until it started happening to us. Finally, we knew things have really changed. So, when

the stage was built on one side for people to sit one way but instead, the crowd was so much people were sitting all round – up to the point that the backdrop behind us was dropped for the people at the back to have a good view of the stage.

music is serious business.

Your recent album, “Double Trouble” featured

For P-Square, this album was one of the smoothest

usual, in any way. At this point, we know what the people want so we wanted to try something new. Nobody

The same thing happened with Awilo and Jermaine

song in our house and Awilo came in from London to our house as well. It has just been fantastic.

it hurt. I never met him but it would have been a dream come true. This is one of the reasons I wanted to work

amongst some others which were tributes to Michael Jackson. As soon as the video came out, less than three days later, the Jackson family put a call through to us to send their appreciation.

Right now, someone we are looking forward to working with is a secret. We love surprising our fans.

someone who does it for you?Honestly, we write our songs by ourselves. For our

everything by ourselves. From the fourth album, we

from about two or three songs that people wrote for us –

– the rest were from us.

I think it may have a bit but it depends on what the

means. We try not to overdo things – that would upset a certain sphere of people. So, P-Square has love songs, Christian songs, sexual songs – as you put it – but it all depends on what the people want.

would you say this has affected your music and personality?

crucify us (laughs). If you listen to P-Square, you will

singing in Igbo to try and please my people but I like to inculcate my culture through music.

P-Square as a group?

because I have been responsible long before getting

changed me is, I now know what our parents went through in raising us.

look after my family.

and has it, in any way, affected you and your career?

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my life. I still show my six packs. I still kiss people in the

There have been rumours that P-Square is planning to split or has split. Is this accurate?Not at all. We just had a minor quarrel just like everyone

fought many times last year but we still go on stage and

Paul and I have never fought.

There have also been rumours of your manager and brother, Jude, resigning as your manager. Is this accurate?

with business. There is a line drawn there.

How do you cope with fame?

an impulse shopper. I see something I like on the road

There has been talk of tension in the home front between your brother and your wife, Lola Omotayo.

Can you comment on that?

You guys portray an image of living luxurious lives with jets and lavish cars. How has this affected your image in the public eye?

stronger. A lot of people think we are showing off but the truth is if we were not showing off, you would not know

pay me ten million to come and do a concert. They say,

we show off and that we are not Dangote. My dear, Dangote is not in showbiz. Whatever we do, we do

What is your daily routine like? When do you go to bed, wake up etc.?

have a particular bed time because most of our shows are at night. With the way we travel and time zones

off my phone and tell them not to disturb me for the next three hours or so. I take my nap.

dressing them up, even bathing them – all by myself. I have domestic staff at home but I still love doing all that myself.

wake up in the morning and eat eba. People ask me:

what they call the Chinese work-out, just regular pull ups.

morning to night.

How do you relax?

pool. I love the pool. I just take a cool dip and dive and

Where is your favourite holiday location?

work, you keep thinking about the people you left behind

see is the luxury life. Trying to cope with family is hard but we try and, sometimes, I travel with them as well.

What are your plans for the future?The future is now. For me, the future is what I see now. I lost both my parents a few years ago. To me, my future

to spend so much money buying jewellery and wearing

privileged to have then, I want my kids to have now.

Do you think your son has a spark of music? Will he be a P-Square prodigy?I think he does. He loves dancing, music and soccer. He

piano.

Would you say your music has contributed in the growth of the music industry in Nigeria?

came up with for the Nigerian industry was dynamic. We

we turned it around. Producers go to marketers and say

What would you say you owe your success to?

Any advice for up and coming artistes who look up to you?What I always tell them is nobody can make you bigger expect yourself. If you like, do an album with track one

on, none of that will make you big, You should always do you, be you and stop condemning yourself.

me listen to you.

REPORTAGE

One way marriage has changed me is, I now know what our

parents went through in raising us.

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Top 8 Sports for Children That Aid Good Grades

011HEALTHY LIVINGby - Teri Mendes

For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail.com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - it’s ta ta for now! XOXO

Trying to improve your child’s grades? The solution may be found in sports rather than books. A recent article in Time Magazine revealed the more moderate to vigorous exercise a child gets, the higher their test scores are. While there

activity your child will love. Soccer and basketball are great go-to sports, but these less common activities also provide plenty of exercise and fun.

1. QUIDDITCHThis sport scores big with fans of the Harry Potter series. Quidditch, which uses elements of rugby, dodgeball, and lacrosse, made its way

to the real world in 2007 when students at Middlebury College started playing on their quad. In 2010, after more campuses caught on to the craze, the International Quidditch Association was formed, it has been said to be an Olympic sport soon. While there are very few children’s leagues, you can easily set up a Quidditch tournament in your backyard.

2. TAEKWONDOThough karate tends to be the martial art of choice, tae kwon do

Originating in Korea, the sport emphasizes

the use of kicks that are set up through a series of spins and jumps. But don’t worry about your little one using his tricks to harm others. Like all martial arts, tae kwon do teaches students to use the moves only in self-defense.

3. SWIMMINGBy enrolling your child in weekly swim lessons, they will learn a skill that can keep them in shape for life. As an added bonus, they will learn to love

the water and how to stay safe when they are in it.

4. TAP DANCEIf tutus don’t thrill your little one, try tap. More gender-neutral than other dance styles, tap keeps kids entertained with loud noises and fun motions. As they

advance, they learn more complicated moves and even a few tricks that will make their ballerina friends jealous.

5. ULTIMATE FRISBEEThink football without the heavy equipment and hard hits. In ultimate frisbee, or ultimate, teammates pass

hopes of making it to the end zone without any fumbles or interceptions. In addition to hand-eye coordination and stamina, this fast-paced game emphasizes strong communication skills, which

6. TennisWith tennis, your child gets a full-body workout

court. The quick movements improve stamina, balance, and

agility, while the swings and serves strengthen muscles. Start training now, and he or she could become the next Serena Williams.

7. ROCK CLIMBINGFor a fun activity without the competition, try rock climbing. The outdoor activity builds both physical and mental strength. Climbers often have to make decisions as they go and face unforeseen problems, which will build your child’s problem-solving skills. Even if you don’t live near a rocky range, you can still enjoy the

activity at some indoor gym.

8. WATER POLOSwimming isn’t the only underwater sport. Water polo requires kids to build their endurance (a player may swim up to 1.5 miles in a 30-minute game), while working on communication and teamwork. Kids can start

competing

Quoteof the week

Know that all things are possible with creativity and a refusal to quit. Don’t agonize over setbacks, but rather focus on finding a solution.

That is it for today my readers! Hope you enjoyed this piece! Remember you read it

TERI SpeaksDear Teri,When I read your column on Lemon water, I was

Dear Reader,

Thank you for your mail. Am glad you enjoy the column. You can enjoy it either way really, with the skin on or off. I just like to cut 2 to the 3 slices in my water.Enjoy!

Teri Mendes

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: What does your child do for physical activity?

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HEALTH

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Guide toNATURAL

HAIR

LESS CHEMICALS MORE ORGANICSince hair is still in its natural form, the best treatments are organic products. Avoid products with mineral oils and petroleum. These products dry out the hair and stop moisture from being absorbed. Opt for natural oils like jojoba, coconut, Almond oils and Aloe Vera.

By - Pamela Echemunor

BEAUTY

SHAMPOOING AND CONDITIONING

African women are embracing their naturally curly hair. Celebrities like Mavin star, Dija, Ashionye Raccah, Omoni Oboli and Nse Ikpe Etim are a few Nigerian beauties going natural and embracing their God given hair. Here is a step by step guide to maintaining your natural hair.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSWhen purchasing any hair care product, look out for products with the term “Organic not Natural”. Organic means not toxic, whereas, products termed natural often comprise of both

components.

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the hair texture, so it is better to reduce the use of shampoo. If you must shampoo, ensure its 50 percent water and 50 percent shampoo. It is better to deep condition, then moisturise. Opt for Tresemme deep conditioner and moisturise with coconut oil.

BEST PRODUCTS FOR NATURALHAIROpt for Tresemme, Crème of Nature, Olive Oil and Aveeno. These cosmetic brands understand the African hair culture.

TIMING IS EVERYTHINGHair requires adequate attention and the perfect hair regime will aid in growth and strength. Deep conditioning every week or twice a month works wonders. Use regular conditioner by massaging it into scalp in a circular motion, ensuring it reaches the roots). Also use hair mayonnaise, as it helps lock in moisture and promote growth and shine. MOISTURIZE

YOUR TIPSBlack hair requires as much moisture to keep it from breaking. Seal in the moisture with castor oil or coconut oil after conditioning and drying.

STEAMINGExcessive heat is bad for natural hair. If you must, use a mix of eggs and coconut oil to steam. Cover hair with a shower cap and leave on for an hour. Rinse hair with warm water and shampoo. Note it’s better to air dry, than to use a dryer.

STYLINGWhen styling with curling iron you, use little oil. Dab a little bit of Optimum Oil Therapy 3-in-1 Cremé or

curling iron for lasting

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TEQUILA

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FOOD Eby - Chef Eros

Being part of the elite inner set is having an open invitation to the best parties in town, where the who is who of the city come together in the only way they know

always welcome, it is Tequila, which is exciting, daring, a little wild and very adventurous.

Tequila is distilled from Blue Agave and produced only in the Jalisco region of Mexico. To taste Tequila is to taste the heart and soul of the real Mexico. Patrón Silver Tequila is a spirit that invites staunch devotees, sultry, warm and sweet. It evokes feelings of warm, sunshiny days and balmy, starry nights and can be enjoyed as shots or sipped in a cocktail. Tequila connoisseurs worldwide enjoy this ultra-premium white spirit, which is handmade to ensure a smooth, light, crystal clear drink with fresh Agave aromas and hints of citrus. And as a beautiful showcase to this true VIP party guest, the Patron brand is of course presented in individually crafted glass bottles.

This beverage which is commonly associated with ranchers, cowboys and bandits has migrated into the hands of the high class and wealthy. Premium tequilas have risen steadily in status over recent years and are now seated on the top shelf along

in Margaritas or slam it down with salt and lime, but a growing mass of discerning

Now that we know sipping Tequila is the in thing, naturally we present recommendations of our top must have sipping Tequilas.

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I have always been a huge fan of garlic bread, beans and red meat.

A few days ago, I was asked to make a dietary meal for a cancer patient and amidst my research, it occurred to me that garlic and legumes such as kidney beans when paired with tomatoes is bumper packed with antioxidants.

Immediately I thought... Garlic bread, delicious beans and chilli con carne.

My mouth began to water as I rushed into my car and headed for the grocery store.

I wanted to make this quick, easy and delicious so I went straight to the canned food isle and picked up a can each of kidney beans, white beans and tomato purée. I could use cooked brown beans but that would have been boring. Then to the butchers for 250g of fresh minced meat and then to the vegetable mart for onions, tomatoes, pepper, fresh basil and coriander, garlic and ginger and scotch bonnets (ata rodo). I also got a pack of cherry tomatoes and headed back to my Miele kitchen for the throw down.

I put on my apron and turned up the heat in the oven.

Chopped a quarter green, red and yellow pepper, set aside; Diced 1 medium onion, 2 scotch bonnets (ata rodo); Grated 1 clove of garlic, 1tsp worth of ginger and one medium sized carrot; Tomatoes also got a chop, seeds and all.

Then the real throw down started. I put on the cooker, heated up my sauce pan and threw in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. In went the garlic for a few seconds and

Tomatoes followed shortly after and covered it to let simmer.

I wanted my mince to be cooked and well seasoned before being paired with the tomato stew so, In the sauce pan, I put in 1 tsp. of olive oil and 1 crushed garlic clove then 1/2 a tablespoon of diced onions and in went the 250g of mince beef. Stirred until browned and season with 1tsp of black pepper, 1tsp of fresh basil, 1 tsp. of steak seasoning and salt to taste... It tasted heavenly.

Back to my tomatoes stew, which was beginning to reduce a little too much but ended up working in my favour, where I added the rodo and stirred in the mince. Seasoned with some more salt, 1/2 tsp of white pepper, and some more fresh basil (1/4tsp). Tossed in the mixed bell peppers for 3 minutes and set aside.Meanwhile, I emptied the can of kidney beans and white beans, measured 1/4 cup each and sautéed in the same pan used for the mince.

The freshly baked baguette sliced diagonally was spread with 50g of unsalted butter mixed with - using a fork - 1/2 clove of crushed garlic and

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coriander. Tasted a bit and it was beyond Divine.

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by LATASHA NGWUBE

SIDETALKS&CATWALKSA weekly column

You have something to say to me? Send a text to 08114495303 Ff me on twitter @latashangwube

Last week I promised you all pictures from the surprise baby shower organized by Waje and myself for Omawumi. Many thanks to the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island who gave us the uber luxurious Presidential suite and of course all the friends that came out to show love. We had celebrities like Tiwa Savage, Chigul, Rita Dominic, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Toolz, Toke Makinwa Ayida, Lami Phillips, and many more.

were packaged by Yoko Osoka and Chioma Nwakwesi of Party Buddies.

LATASHA NGWUBE, OMAWUMI & WAJE

OMAWUMITIWA SAVAGE BALOGUN, KUNBI OYELESE & GBEMI OLATERU OLAGBEGI

FREDA EDEWOR FRANCIS

YOKO OSOKA, OMAWUMI & CHIOMANWAKWESI

ANULI EZE, OMAWUMI, NDIDI ANYAEHIE, NDIDI OBIOHA, LATASHA & CHISO EBI

ANDREA GIACCAGLIA, TOKEMAKINWA AYIDA & TOJU FOYEH

WAJE, OMAWUMI, UFUOMAMCDERMOTT & JENNIFER ALIEGUNNA

DAMILOLA ADEGBITE, BIKIYA GRAHAM DOUGLAS & OMAWUMI OMAWUMI & RITA DOMINIC

KEKEHAMMOND

SASHA PIBIM & MS MODISHBEAUTY AYEGBA

LAMI PHILLIPS & LILIAN UNACHUKWU CHIGURL

as Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin and singer Emma Nyra battled it out verbally.

indicate Ms Nyra may no longer be a part of the successful record label as her contract was not renewed. Sources also revealed that she is currently back in her hometown of

her next moves. The controversy started when she granted an interview and was asked about her relationship with Ubi Franklin and how she felt about his proposal to actress Lilian Esoro. Emma denied ever being in a romantic relationship with him and insisted their relationship had always been based on work and her career. Sounds cool right? Wrong! Everyone in the industry knew that Emma and Ubi had been in a relationship and because everybody lies, nobody called her out on it. Then Ubi decides he was going to

been in a relationship and it had come to an end because he was the boss of the

trying to be pushed out here. Ubi, “What good has come from you telling everyone about your past relationship? She

keep the romance between you two private. Besides, throwing mental darts publicly at this lady who you once held dear is in bad taste and shows ungentlemanly characteristics”. Emma, “There was no need to lie. Admitting to being in a relationship with him would not have killed you or removed from your being or better still, you could have

boldfaced lie and swearing to it was not a good look.

S&C will be on the trail to the end”.

About two weeks ago, the entire country was on high alert for three Orekoya children aged 6, 4 and 11months respectively and abducted by their day old nanny who apparently had been employed off a website. The mother of the children was beside

Adeyemi) simply left the house with the three boys. Her accomplices contacted the family demanding a ransom of N15 million but later reduced it to N13 million with a threat to kill the children if their demands were not met. Thankfully Akinola and her cohorts were apprehended by the police who tracked her down through her mobile phone. Now as much as I sympathise with the family and everything they endured,

a nanny off the Internet without any background check, previous work history, references or from all indications even medical tests? I was angry when they reached out to the public to donate towards the ransom demanded because I believe nobody

seemed like a harsh point of view, I was reminded by a friend that we all have made stupid, reckless decisions that could have jeopardized our lives, safety and well-being but for divine grace. It is safe to say that the Orekoyas will never make this kind of mistake again and many families, mothers, genuine domestic help agencies and future employers will take the time to check, fact check and triple check for good measure. The mischief out there is well past the schoolyard variety and we can no longer leave things up to luck or the “Grace of God” without doing our bit. In addition, we all can learn something here about vigilance and being more conscious of our environment, asking

better to be safe than sorry.

FEATURE

UBI FRANKLIN & EMMA NYRA

PEOPLE“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

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KINABUTI LAUNCHES MIA BY KINABUTI

By - Oscar Ochiogu

LagosPhoto Foundation presents “Each Passing Day”, a solo exhibition of iconic photojournalist, Akintunde Akinleye,showcasing his documentation of Nigeria.

“Each Passing Day”, Brings together photographs categorized to reflect series of unrelated events and activities in the daily lives of ordinary citizens of Nigeria.

Central to Akintunde’s storytelling of the post military era in Nigeria, are the trials, tribulations and joys of ordinary Nigerians, as they aspire for a better quality of life. The pictures depict a truthful rendering of each passing day in the life of resilient Nigerians and show the political, social and physical landscape in which we exist.

“Each Passing Day” is a few of hundreds of thousands of single images, extracted from different documentary projects and spot news events, but inspired by the Nigerian space during the last decade and now. This exhibit is a retrospect of Akintunde’s style, good taste for aesthetics.

Akintunde has been exhibited in Washington, Los Angeles, New Mexico, Lagos, Amsterdam, Graz, Bamako,

Madrid, Munich, U.K and Pordenone in Italy. Akintunde lives in Lagos and works for Reuters in Nigeria.

Captured here are some faces that graced the event.

AKINTUNDE AKINLEYE PRESENTS EACH PASSING DAY

AKINTUNDE AKINLEYE

NEELA HENGSTLER

GEORGE RICHARDSAND OLIVERENWONWU

CHIKA

ANNA EGBAGBE MODUPE

MR. BOTH ANDWUNIKA MUKAN GBEMI ABUDU

ADAOBIONIWIUDE BUKOLA OYEZAINAB ASHADU

BEVERLY ANDCHARLES AZU

Fashion outfit, Kinabuti recently launched its new collection, “Mia by Kinabuti” in Lagos. Tagged “Sex and City Lagos”, the new collection featured over 40 peices of outfits that are simple, playful and fun.

The event was attended by fashion divas, stylists, designers and some Nollywood stars.

Here are some faces that made the event.

By - Olubukunola Femi-Dagunro

NANCY NWAFOR ODULAYA HANNA LOUISE PRIDDY OMOYE UZAMS YVONNE CHIOKE KAYLAH ONIWO NNEKA EDOZIESANDRA GUEL DE NPFENNIG

YETUNDE LAGUDA

SIA BRUME MISI MOLU

MIA COMAZZI AND CATERINA BORTOLUSSI FRANCESCAMEGNAJOSHI