All of us, men or women, young or small, must have been informed or experienced this new trend-wearing wigs. Wearing wigs has become such a popular habit that even hairstylists consider making wigs as part and parcel of their skills. To tell you the truth, wearing wigs are pretty awesome. You see, we have different sizes, styles, colors or even texture. You could use virgin-hair, fake-textured hair or even attachments to have your wigs made. Women patronize so much that fellow women who are into the business of making wigs have saturated Instagram with posts of their work. But why? Why this clamor for wigs? Why are more women magnetized by wig wearing? Let’s see three good reasons why they do that?

1) To protect the natural hair. 

Ladies understand how disgruntling it is to maintain your hair on a daily basis. Habits such as blow drying on a constant basis, can really cause hair loss or damage your hair irreversibly. So instead of wasting time or money on your hair, why don’t protect your natural hair by weaving it and then putting on a nice looking wig? Just saying!!!!

2) To change hairstyles for time.

Women aren’t like men that are satisfied with a lifetime hairstyle. We love versatility and the only method that serves that purpose so religiously is wig wearing. Pending on your mood, you might feel like having something short or long on your hair. Wigs really help get any look you wish to have!
And now the honest truth…

3) Fake hair looks and feels better than natural hair.

Don’t give me that look. Arguably, our natural hair can be pretty stubborn to tame and definitely difficult to maintain. EV-E-R-Y S-I-N-G-L-E D-A-Y! Some have really thin hair and would want to enjoy the feeling of having a full hair. So there you go! Wigs come to their rescue once again!

Now the tough part..

Although, you know there are always two sides of the coin! So definitely, there must be something wrong with wearing them. And yes! There are things you need to consider…

1. Wigs can disgrace you and fall in public! 

Hahaha! There are some ladies who unfortunately didn’t consult their wig maker in terms wearing and maintenance of a wig. So when wearing it, you might be very comfortable. But someone might just wanna rub your hair to applaud you for your new “hairstyle” , or the wind blows and your wig falls off along with your pride…Hahaha! This could be so hilarious.

2. Good wigs could cost a fortune.

Well, not literarily. But those beautiful wigs that have got this soft texture and made with original human hair could be pretty expensive. So at times a killer wig can’t always be affordable and you might not slay as much as you wish!

3. The heat makes your scalp itch all the time

Naturally, when you wear a cap or gele, you would feel an inordinate heat and fell like pulling it off from your head and borrow fresh air! Same thing goes with your wig! It can be so captivating in the eyes of many, but no one can understand the endurance you are putting after some hours… Am I lying? 


So that’s it, folks. Wigs have their copious advantages but also have some drawbacks. But hey! Do what makes you feel comfortable! Don’t give a shit about others’ volition (men or women). If you love wearing them, do it! You save yourself from wearisome hours at the salon and protect your natural hair religiously. You love yourself too much to cause and harm to the hair our heavenly Father has blessed you with, so you take care of it while you slay beautifully with a sexy-looking, mesmerizing, killer wig. Cruise Africa!

A lover of the sea or the ocean and the tranquility it offers would be missing if he/she doesn’t visit the exotic beaches in Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos is a destination everyone would love to go if the person hasn’t been there. It is a hub that makes up the ultimate combination of business and leisure. Although it is no longer the capital city in Nigeria, Lagos is still a sought-after place to visit or earn a living. People come and go. People stay or visit. Either way, the beaches in Lagos are arguably beautiful. They are traffic-driven and the reason for that is the fact that these beaches are showered with fun! Let’s take a look at the top 5 beaches in Lagos.

Coconut Beach

  The beach is named after the natural endowment of coconut trees. It is surrounded by holiday resorts where visitors could refresh while on the beach. It is an ideal destination for holiday and fun lovers. It is a perfect spot for enjoying the ocean breeze or watching the waves race and rise against the pebbled sands of the beach at any time of the day. The view of the Coconut Lake also gives off a romantic vibe. Truly, the coconut beach is a nice place to relax from the hustle and bustle living in Lagos brings.

Elegushi Beach         

                                                                    

Here is a beach instilled with culture, some horseback riding and lots of partying. Elegushi is the place to be! Why? Because of the sandy and beautiful oasis surrounding it. It offers a mix of music, food as there are various shacks where foods and drinks are sold. Lagosians are aware that this is the most popular beach in Lagos State. Although it’s kind of expensive to enjoy, it is worthwhile.

Atican Beach

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  The Atican Beach Resort is in Lagos. It is a private and beautiful beach. This beach is definitely one of the well-managed beaches in the city. It is enthused with white fine sand, clean beach environment, lodging, and restaurant. At this beach, you can host a private party for friends and family.Even children can be entertained as they are not left out as they have a private playground provided for them with an opportunity to go horseback riding.

Tarkwa bay

While cruising to the island on a boat, you will enjoy amazing views of popular spots in Lagos such as the Radisson Blu or the Lagos Yacht Club. There are a variety of goodies to be bought which include fruits, snacks, suya, tropical drinks; both alcoholic and non-alcoholic and more. Tarkwa bay resort is a perfect place to relax and have fun.

Lighthouse Beach

  A 30 minutes walk at the Lighthouse Beach is just awesome. Swimming, surfing, and water skiing are popular at this beach with quiet, serene waters. The serenity is complete with breezes that blow through the harbor. You can round up your visit to Tarkwa bay with another boat trip back to Lagos Island and relish the view of Lagos and expansive ocean.

So this is it! Cruise Africa has showered you with a list of killer beaches that are too dreamy to miss. Stay tuned while you enjoy more of the attractions of Lagos, Nigeria and behold! Africaaaaaaaa!

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Who doesn’t love mummy’s well-cooked pounded yam and soup? I definitely know that everyone was waiting for the period of festivities to eat jollof or fried rice and enjoy every yummy second of the holidays. Some Nigerians enjoy cooking more than eating. Some of them have amazed people with their dishes so much that they would want to take their passion to a professional level? Question is: Are you one of them? Yeah! Are you unconventionally interested to be chef or a food stylist and don’t know how? Are you aspiring to become a die-hard restaurateur but you are not sure of the career prospects. Let’s take one thing at a time! Ok?

Who is a Chef?

According to Wikipedia, a chef is a trained professional cook who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation, often focusing on a particular cuisine. There are different terms that use the word chef in their titles, and deal with specific areas of food preparation, such as the sous-chef, who acts as the second-in-command in a kitchen, or the chef de partie, who handles a specific area of production.

For example, the Chef de cuisine or head chef, is in charge of all activities related to the kitchen, which usually includes menu creation, management of kitchen staff, ordering and purchasing of inventory, controlling raw material costs and plating design. 

The Sous-Chef de Cuisine (under-chef of the kitchen) is the second-in-command and direct assistant of the Chef de Cuisine. This person may be responsible for scheduling the kitchen staff, or substituting when the head chef is off-duty. 

The Chef de partie also known as a "station chef" is in charge of a particular area of production. 

And the Commis (Chef) is a basic chef in larger kitchens who works under a chef de partie to learn the station's or range's responsibilities and operation. 

So you see there is a rank or a ladder of promotion that an aspiring chef needs to climb to reach any of the aforementioned positions in the kitchen. Every chef needs to have someone to look up to for motivation, inspiration and consistency. There are many of them in the Nigerian Hospitality industry but we will mention just 4 of them. Please do well to follow them on Instagram. Ok? Let’s go.

Tolu Eros (Cheferos)

Michael Elegbede

He is celebrated for showing his culinary skills in preparing certain meals from the same land he visits for a number of people is one chef we can never get tired of following. His good looks and Afro hair is one thing we noticed his followers can never get enough of. 

Ronke Edoho /9jafoodieRonke Edoho

Popularly known as 9jafoodie has effortlessly gained the love and trust of so many Nigerians with her culinary style of cookery which focuses mostly on Nigerian dishes such as Egusi soup, jollof rice, ofada rice, efo riro amongst others. She is one of the best Nigerian food bloggers, and also happens to be a certified nutrition and weight loss specialist who has helped lots of people improve their well-being by creating easy follow recipes for their everyday lives.

Gbugbemi Fregene 

Chef Fregs is one of the best in the list chefs Nigeria has ever produced with his mind-blowing expertise in the culinary game. His passion impelled his to educate himself  to Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute in Paris to learn the art of cooking. He runs a private dining and catering business called Chef Fregz which focuses on fine dining style food that incorporates flavors that this side of the world understands.
So there you go! Going though their posts on social media platforms can revitalize your zeal for culinary arts and keep it unquenchable. Now how do you get to acquire culinary mastery on your own?

How to begin?

• LEARN HOW TO SHOP

If you have the luxury of a local farmers market near you then make certain you go there regularly and check out the produce. Many times they will offer more variety than a supermarket. While you visit the market, be sure to get friendly with the owner and workers there. Ask questions and let them know more about you and your desire to learn to cook and become a Chef. More often then not, they will be happy to talk to you about the produce and other products they sell. 

• YOUR EQUIPMENT. 

If you are going to learn how to cook at home, you are going to need the right cooking equipment. Now don't be mislead into believing that you need the top of the line everything and every gadget under the sun, in order to be a Chef. This is simply not the case, but you still need to invest some money into buying equipment. For your cookware, get yourself a basic set including a fry pan, a sauce pan, a saute pan and a stock pot. You may also want something for grilling. A cast iron grill works quite nicely. The next thing you will want is a good set of knives. I wouldn't go cheap in this department. Knives are a Chef's best friend, so invest in a good set. If you buy a cheap set of knives, they will go dull very quickly and a dull knife can be dangerous. 

• EXPERIMENT 

Are you a picky eater? Not into certain types of foods? if this is you then you will need to develop different taste buds if you want to be a successful Chef.  So in order to understand how to cook with these items, you have to be willing to at least try them.

• LEARNING RESOURCES

There are a ton of learning resources available to today's Chef. Everything from books to videos are within everyone's reach. Start out with a few good books on French Cuisine. Or in a local scenario, you could try the Nigerian Cuisine. It  is a good place to start because of its influence on other cuisines. Do not simply skim through these books until you find a recipe that interests you. You should read these books from start to finish, including the introduction, appendix and glossary. Try out as many different recipes as you can. This will give you a well rounded and rewarding learning experience.

• COOK FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS 

Once you have been cooking for awhile, you will eventually want to cook for people right? It can get kind of lonely eating by yourself. Besides, cooking for friends and family is great practice and an excellent way to get feedback. Here is what you do. Find a few of your friends or family and let them know you would like to have a dinner party (try to scrounge up 10 bucks a head to help pay for the ingredients). Tell them it is your first time cooking for a group of people and that you would like their honest feedback. Come up with your own menu of dishes that you would like to prepare, just like a restaurant. Then work out any mistakes you may have made and try it again in a month or two.

Culinary Schools and courses you can patronize.

Of course, if you are certain about taking a  career path in the world of culinary arts, you should try upgrading your skills in any of the following schools.

• Cmk culinary 39 Osolo Way, Isolo, Lagos
• Culinary Academy Nigeria 50 Raymond Njoku St, Ikoyi, Lagos
• Culinary School 22 Unity Road Ilorin, Ilorin 
• Chef's Academy Abuja 1372b embu street, off WuseII, Aminu Kano Cres, Abuja, Nigeria
• Red Dish Chronicles Culinary School 18 Fola Jinadu Cres, Pedro, Lagos
• Crumbles Chef Academy Chevy View Estate, 40 Udeco Medical Road Off Chevron Road, Lekki Penninsula II 
• FOOD PERFECT Institute of Culinary Arts No 59c, Old Aba Road, Rumuobiakani, Port Harcourt.

If you are any of these strategic metropolitan cities in Nigeria exploit everything they got to offer. They are resourceful and promising. Be A killer Chef. Cook your passion out to the world and you will be celebrated. Stay tuned. Cruise Africa.