NIKE OSHINOWO & TWINS COVER HELLO! NIGERIA

 

 

Chief Nike Oshinowo is regarded to many as model, fitness expert, socialite, business woman, ambassador, entrepreneur and now finally, she has the one title she has always longed for – mother.

In this exclusive heart warming story of the year, Chief Nike opens up to HELLO! Nigeria on every mystery surrounding her life. We wouldn't be surprised if it ends up a blockbuster.

She is truly an inspiration and an icon.

NIKE- "This is the only interview I'm going to give about it because my children didn't choose to come into this world or choose to be famous that way. I'm the one who’s famous. My children are not famous. I'm hoping they’re going to be able to live very normal lives."

"I'm not supposed to be able to have children. I have endometriosis. I didn't decide it was time, God decided it was time."

About having children at 48

I think one thing you should know with me is that I’ll tell you the truth. If you dare to ask a question, I will answer. The answer might freak you out, but I will answer you as honestly as I can. It can happen to anyone, I'm not special.  I'm very close to my creator, and to be close to your creator, you don’t have to go to church or to any special pastor, you just form a one on one relationship with your God.

 I was out of my marriage, and I was lying in bed, talking to my God “Okay, so, here I am, is this what you want for me? Please tell me the next step. What am I supposed to do now?” and I fell asleep. As I slept, I felt a tug on the bedding and I open my eyes...

I'm saying you have a choice to choose. I chose to have my children look like the rest of my family. I chose to have my children look like my cousins, the children of my sister, the children of my brother - all the same colour. I did what I needed to do to make that happen. My children bear Oshinowo. It’s a very good surname to have!

About her ex-husband

The attraction to Dr. Tunde Soleye was his mind. He had and still has amazing mind. I can’t really explain it, but I’m not a highly sexual person and I've never been able to be. If you are not, you have to be able to be attracted by other things and he has a phenomenal mind.

Don’t forget I wasn't 18 or 20 or even twenty-five at the time. I was forty! But I have to say I was very much in love. Was I…guided? More by my heart than my head. Isn't that nice to be sometimes? Am I embarrassed by that? No. Do I regret it? I don’t. I'm very grateful to have experienced it. It doesn't happen that often. Would I do it again? Probably not in such a hurry. It took 7 years for me to agree to date him. When I say I wouldn't do it again in a hurry, I meant I wouldn't rush into another marriage in a hurry because all the love in the world is still not enough to sustain a marriage. There are other key components.  

There is more to read in the 12 page spread of our new issue with captivating photo-shoots in her home and exclusive photos of her gorgeous twins.

You have to get the new edition of HELLO! Nigeria Magazine this May to read everything about how Chief Nike dealt with the pregnancy,  find out the delivery process and their beautiful names plus exclusive details about the paternity and more about the future plans.

You don't want to miss this one.

THE WHEATBAKER HOTEL SET TO HOST THE LAUNCH OF HELLO! NIGERIA MAGAZINE

ZANDILE BLAY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF HELLO!NIGERIA

WHEATBAKER HOTEL, IKOYI, LAGOS

The very exclusive Wheatbaker Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria has been announced as the host venue for the launch of Hello Magazine's first Sub-Saharan version, HELLO! Nigeria. 

"HELLO! Is a leading society and lifestyle publication in terms of both quality, content and reputation," says Simon Grinrod, the General Manager for The Wheatbaker Lagos. "The high-profile and credibility of HELLO! is well known by social leaders and reflects the lifestyles of our distinguished patrons."

The prestigious venue, one of several luxury boutique hotels owned by South Africa's  Legacy Hotel Group', was the clear choice for the European based publication's first Sub-Saharan event.

"The Wheatbaker Hotel embodies the same passion for excellence, celebration of good times, and love of luxury that HELLO! is known for globally,," says Anne Omezi,  Managing Director of True Tales Publications, publishers of HELLO! Nigeria. 

The synergy between these two premium brands was also cited as the driving force behind the partnership by Simon Grinrod, General Manager of the hotel and spa, Simon Grinrod. 

"We are very pleased to play a part in the long-awaited launch of this premium publication. It is high time West Africa, and Nigeria in particular, enjoyed a home-grown edition."
Grinrod went on to expand on the potential impact of HELLO! Nigeria in West Africa's cultural landscape.

"The arrival of this iconic magazine offers an opportunity to profile all that is best about Nigeria and counteract some of the negative perceptions which are sadly all too common," said Grinrod. " It is an excellent platform to display the talents of editorial and creative staff in producing a world-class magazine. Nigerian readers deserve to read about the success and excitement of a country alive with possibility!

Wheatbaker joins other premium partners, including the events' beverage partner, Moet & Chadon and the leading partner,  United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc.  as the lead partner and  Moet & Chandon, the premium champagne as partner.