Women
Miss Waboso Becomes Author At Five
The Bible’s prophecy that
at the last days, knowledge will abound, could best be said to have found fulfilment in the life of little Miss Waboso Meryl, a primary 4 pupil and Press Club member of Chokmah Int’l Academy, Port Harcourt.
Born 8 years ago to the family of Dr and (Mrs) Idawarifaa Felix Waboso, Meryl Diekramabo Waboso as she is known, began her debut into the pen fraternity while she was yet a grade I pupil of the International Bible Christian Fellowship School Port Harcourt, with the publication of her first book “Stories From My Heart”, three years
Today, Miss Meryl has a second book to her credit titled: “Rivers From Within” with the third book almost ready to hit the book stand interesting isn’t it? Now, what actually propelled this little Abia-born damsel into the litrary world, drew the writer’s attention hence more anxious about unraveiling the mystery behind the girl Meryl Waboso.
In an interview with The Tides Woman Editor, Sylvia ThankGod-Amadi, this beautiful creature
revealed a lot than any could ordinarily expect or even suspect of any neophyte like her. Highly talented as could be deduced from her speech, Merys; adventure into the world of authors, was gathered to have been triggered obviously by her passion for knowledge, ignited by the activities of Daniella Clinton Dan Jumbo, a friend of hers who within a very short time, published three books to the chagrin of Meryls.
Her book: “Stories From The Heart”, was a collection of short stories, facilitated through her observatory prowess, as she converted every situation around her into formation, entertainment and education. The entire content of the 29 – page book, ranging from ” I love God, The King and His Two Sons, Meryl in The Dream Land, Betty in the kitchen down to the Lion and The Dog were all informed by situations the author personally encountered.
But that is not all about Meryl, in her words, “three to four months after I published my first work, ” Stories From My Heart”, I thought of another publication that would make me more famous”. Meryl’s desire for fame, gave birth to her, second work: “Rivers From Within”, ever since, her pen has not ceased to flow.
Although the girl Meryl naturally radiates joy and beauty, these features of her are further consolidated by the consciousness of her status as an author, one that distinguishes her from her peers.
Meryl is not alone in her world, she also derives her strength, and inspirations from other people’s work whom she describes as her models. “I like Daniella Clinton Dan Jumbo very well. Her literary work inspired me a great deal, all her stories are nice and she is wonderful at story telling and her stories are usually longer and enticing. I also read William Shakespeare, he is a very nice author, he wrote plenty books that don’t fade eg Romeo and Juliet, Lamb Tales from Shakespeare, Midnight Summer, and Enchanted Castle” etc she said.
She continued, “What I like in Shakespeare is his intelligence and how he comes up with ideas. I cherish his work “Lamb Tales from Shakespeare because the book talks about emotions: Happiness, Sadness, Caring for one another etc”
Like every other child, Meryl watches television, reads her school books as well as play with other children in the neighbourhood some times as her leisure activities.
She encourages other children to read more, write stories and insist that their works are published.
She however, calls on the Rivers State Government, through the Ministry of Education to organize a book fare in Port Harcourt and extend an invitation to her to use the platform to teach children how to write stories.
Sylvia ThankGod-Amadi
IVY-K Fashion by Igiebor Daddy Lucky, a Nigerian-born designer now based in the UK, has launched the latest menswear line, Dapper Man.
One of the collection’s strengths is its classic, clean aesthetic. Dapper Man delivers sharp, structured suits in a timeless black and white color scheme that exudes a sense of luxury and professionalism. The use of high-quality fabrics like wool and silk ensures that the suits not only look high-end but also feel luxurious to the wearer. The designer’s focus on detail is evident in the meticulous tailoring, with fitted blazers and crisp trousers forming the foundation of the collection.
Where IVY-K Fashion shines is in the subtle yet elegant touches. The inclusion of beads as embellishments on lapels and cuffs adds a unique flair, blending traditional craft with modern tailoring. This nod to African heritage gives the collection a distinct identity, offering something more personal and culturally significant than your standard menswear line.
However, despite the elegance of the Dapper Man collection, there is a lingering sense of missed opportunity. The black-and-white color palette, while classic, feels overly safe. In a fashion landscape where bold colors and daring patterns often make the strongest impact, the collection could benefit from incorporating more vibrant hues or experimenting with unconventional fabrics. Pushing the envelope with color or texture could elevate these designs from simply elegant to truly memorable.
In addition, while the tailoring of the blazers and trousers is immaculate, the collection lacks a sense of playfulness or modern edge that many contemporary menswear lines are embracing. The suits are undoubtedly stylish, but the collection as a whole leans heavily on tradition. Experimenting with asymmetrical cuts, bold patterns, or even layering could add an exciting dimension to Dapper Man. The challenge is to maintain the sleek sophistication of the collection while infusing it with a fresh, innovative spirit.
Another area that could use improvement is the overall cohesion of the collection. While the suits are well-crafted, there is a feeling of repetition across the pieces. More variation in design, such as different lapel styles, pocket configurations, or even bolder accessories, would give the collection greater diversity and visual interest.
In conclusion, Dapper Man by Igiebor Daddy Lucky showcases the designer’s strong grasp of classic tailoring and elegant design, but to truly capture the attention of a broader audience, IVY-K Fashion would benefit from more daring choices. By infusing the collection with bold colors, unexpected textures, and a more modern edge, Dapper Man could move from a well-crafted line to a trendsetting force in men’s fashion. With such a solid foundation, there’s no doubt that Igiebor Daddy Lucky has the potential to lead his brand toward greater heights
The trend of indecent dressing all in the name of fashion is fast becoming a norm in our generation and society at large. Most married women embrace this fashion as competition with single ladies.
Different scholars have given an in depth insight about dressing as a tool of communication. Non-verbal communication has been asserted as the communication between people by the means of signs or symbols. It conveys what we wish to disseminate to the public as either intentionally or not.
According to Paul Ekman and Michael Argyle, communication is carried out through what has been classified as “Presentational Code”. He listed nine codes of non-verbal communication, as body contact, facial expression, gestures, postures, eye movement, proximity, orientation, head nods and appearance.
This, being stated, married and single ladies should understand that their mode of dressing is communicative be it directly or indirectly as such body parts we call “private” are now being made public because of the trends or wearing of transparent dresses and this in turn calls on the attention of men who are weak and prone to illicit thoughts thus, resulting to most rape cases in our society.
This indecent dressing by most ladies has denied many their future husbands. The truth is that a man is attracted to his kind; his desires in marriage. It is often asserted that decency and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder, yet, in trending times of this 21st century, dress code and fashion in nudity form is gaining popularity.
This has become complicated as most men tend to toggle between their emotions (lust) and sanity (rationality) in terms of marriage, thereby setting a wrong foundation upon which most marriages are consummated.
On the other hand, most married women have embraced the trend of indecent dressing nipping it on the state of it being the choice dressing, approved by their spouses, leaving society with the question of what “responsible” man would prefer that the secrecy of the benefit of his marital vow has become the centre of attraction and viewership by the general public.
Hence, communicating with their dressing gas given licence to every male gender who is interested or attracted to what they see to make unsolicited sexual passes at them, which might be considered embarrassing.
At this juncture, it is important to state that ladies should dress decently knowing that they are the epitome of nation-building, they are nation-builders, character moulders and pacesetters not just in the lives of their families but to the society at large.
In most occasions, there are no clear border lines between the married women and the single ladies because of the rate of scanty dressing which has close the gap of differences.
Women and girls should embrace this call awakening to decent mode of dressing. Dresses that are meant to be worn indoors should remain indoors.
It is worrisome to see ladies wear shorts that are supposed to be worn in the living room on the streets without shame. This is an awakening call to our ladies, married and singles that the opposite sex do not expose their private body parts for the public. Sometimes, the ladies go about in the streets without wearing brazziers as to showcase their nipples.
The society should be sanitised of the menace of indecent dressing that is lurking and taking over the entire nooks and crannies of the society and the nation at large.
Let it be known that he or she is addressed in the manner he or she is dressed. There may be no room for a second impression. To the single ladies, your dressing decently will not stop you from meeting your Mr Right rather, it will increase your stake and place you on the list of most valued women in the society.
Dressing speaks louder than words.
Kate Chisom Isiocha
Isiocha is an OND final year student of Temple Gate Polytechnic.
