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  2. J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere - Wikipedia

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    In 1968, he began one of his largest projects as he documented Nigerian hairstyles. This was a hallmark of his work and he printed approximately a thousand pictures of different African women's hair. In 1975, after 12 years of working, while Ojeikere was chief commercial photographer, his job was abolished.

  3. African hair threading - Wikipedia

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    African hair threading [1] (also known as hair threading/ threading, isi owu, [2] Akweley Waabii, [3] Nywele [4]) is a traditional hairstyling technique deeply rooted in African culture. It is cherished for its versatility, beauty, and cultural significance. This age-old practice involves intricately wrapping or braiding the natural hair with ...

  4. List of hairstyles - Wikipedia

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    Layered hair: A women's hairstyle where different sections of the hair are cut at different lengths to give the impression of layers. Liberty spikes: Hair that is grown out long and spiked up usually with a gel Lob: A shoulder-length hairstyle for women, much like a long bob, hence the name. Mullet: Hair that is short in front and long in the back.

  5. Dreadlocks - Wikipedia

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    Himba women use red earth clay mixed with butterfat and roll their hair with the mixture. They use natural moisturizers to maintain the health of their hair. Hamar women in Ethiopia wear red colored locs made using red earth clay. In Angola, Mwila women create thick dreadlocks covered in herbs, crushed tree bark, dried cow dung, butter, and oil ...

  6. Hilda Baci - Wikipedia

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    Hilda Baci. Hilda Effiong Bassey (born 20 September 1996), more popularly known as Hilda Baci, is a Nigerian chef, restaurateur, actress, and the former holder of the Guinness World Record for marathon cooking (cook-athon) with 93 hours 11 minutes in May 2023, which was surpassed later that year by Irish chef Alan Fisher with 119 hours, 57 ...

  7. Meghan Markle Is Doing Her Own Hair and Glam In Nigeria ... - AOL

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    Meghan Markles and Daniel Martin. Unique Nicole/WireImage ; Monica Schipper/Getty Images Meghan Markle is “so good” at doing her own hair and makeup while on her tour of Nigeria, makeup artist ...

  8. Women in Nigeria - Wikipedia

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    Rank. 123rd out of 146. Women in Nigeria are a diverse group of individuals who have a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. [4] They are mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and activists. Women in Nigeria face numerous challenges, including gender inequality, poverty, and a lack of access to education and ...

  9. Ini Edo - Wikipedia

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    Philip Ehiagwina (2008-2013) (divorced) Children. 1. Iniobong Edo Ekim (listen) ⓘ (born 23 April 1982) is a veteran Nigerian actress. [1] [2] [3] Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, [4] and has featured in more than 200 movies since her debut. [5] [6] In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant [7] and De9jaSpirit ...