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Welcome to another issue of SideView Magazine.We have amazing treats for our readers, with an exciting new addition and a give-away prize for one lucky reader. Who is your Movie Icon? Growing up I always loved recreating the looks from all my favourite movies. I remember trying to find leggings to rival those of Olivia Newton John in Grease. Believe it or not as a child I always remember looking forward to going home but not to see my parents or play time but to make myself tea with my mother’s tea set that only came out for special occasions and watch Mary Poppins.

In this issue, we explore emerging actors and actresses and also those who have made the mark in the acting world. On our cover is international model and stylist to the stars Tosh Yanez. Having worked with the most amazing celebrities in Hollywood and the best magazines Tosh has decided to immerse himself in the world of acting. His movie, ‘The House On The Black Lane’ gained rave reviews about his performance. Find out more about Tosh’s plan for the future and what he thinks about African women. Other interviews we have lined up are with Lisa Raye McCoy from the popular sitcom All of Us which is based on the life of Will Smith and her new reality show The Real McCoy. We also sit down with Hakeem Kae-Kazim from X-Men Origins & Hotel Rwanda and Adewale Akinnouye Agbaje of Bourne Identity & Lost. (Page )

We are ever so excited that summer is here again and because we are so happy we will be giving away a pair of Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses in time for the summer. To win simply follow us on twitter @SideViewAfrica. The winner will be picked at random and will be announced in the next issue. Fancy being on the cover of SideView? Take a look at page 52 for details of the competition.

I asked the Side View team who their movie icons are and why….

Creative Photographer, Seyi Charles George
My movie icons have to be the women: Jane Fonda as Barbarella in Barbarella, Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley in Alien. If I could shoot any of them it would be Sigourney Weaver, she looks fearless.

Editor at Large, Tinu Adesugba
The Late John Candy, I remember as a child being glued to the TV laughing my head of. His comedic timing was genius!

Contributing Photographer, Jen Salt
My movie icons….

I would have to say Tim Burton as a director, his movies are so recognisable and always strangely beautiful. If you’re after an actor/actress I think Jonny Depp as he consistently astounds me with the roles he plays, he is one of Hollywood’s most handsome actors but he very rarely will play a “conventional” handsome hollywood role. Whether he is doing quirky characters or psychological roles, I always find him mesmerisingly believable.

A movie star I would love to shoot is …
Tilda Swinton. She has such an unusual face, the possibilities for images are endless! I’ve seen some truly stunning imagery of her, she’s obviously quite happy to try something a little bit different other than the usual beautiful pictures most actresses opt for.

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Editor
Dumebi Agbakoba

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In this issue, SIDEVIEW will be taking a side-view and focal point on Music. Pop culture plays a huge role in our daily lives and as a new Art lover I was inspired by Andy Warhol’s 1960s poster of Marilyn Monroe. Pop art was a visual movement that emerged in the mid 1950s in Britain and in the late 1950s in America which coincided with the youth and pop music culture. It became very much a part of the image of fashionable, ’swinging’ London that brought about a cultural revolution. So, what comes to mind when you think of pop art? Colourful, Fun, and Bold, – if those words come to mind then that’s exactly what we thought. With the booming African Entertainment industry, there are alot of influential african artistes making waves in the music industry at home and abroad injecting their personalities through the colourful and bold styles that Pop arts displays. What better way to showcase them than by creating this special pop art cover of a strong visual link between the African artists and popular culture. We interview West African Idol winner, Timi Dakolo, Hip Hop artist Sasha, R n B duo P Square and The Choc Bois (with the exception of one member) and found about their likes, dislikes, and how they have manage to keep their feet firmly on ground with all the hype and fame as the entertainment Industry continues to grow rapidly.

You must be thinking how did we do it? Let’s just say it was great working with all these talented artists. From J-town to London Town, the Choc Bois talk about life as artists, why they love fashion and producer/songwriter, Jesse Jagz talks about what ticks him off. The talented Sasha gets personal as she reveals plans for her fashion label “Eclectic by Sasha” and what inspires her as an artist. (Page 37)

We are very excited as our readers enjoy the benefits of reading 8 extra pages.This issue is packed with our favourite high street shops, style advice and some pictures from our Launch Party. Our Beauty Editor and Celebrity hair stylist Eugene Davis, will be giving our readers a detailed guide on how to achieve catwalk inspired hair; like the textured quiff. Beauty Writer and Make up artist Imelda Ladebo will show you how to get the look like Rihanna at the Grammys. (Page 58) Again, SIDEVIEW magazine would like to express our appreciation to our guests, who helped raise money towards the Haiti appeal. We are very excited to announce our Issue 6 release party for ‘The Music Issue’ and live photoshoot on the 1st of April at Faaji Finchley Road. This will give our readers a chance to see the SIDEVIEW team in action. Proceeds from the night will be donated to Marie Curie to provide nursing care to terminally ill people. You really don’t want to miss out on this. And we haven’t forgotten Mother’s day, which is just round the corner. Fashion Editor Ronke Fashola answers your fashion dilemmas on the best gift to show great appreciation to our mothers for all they do and stay beautiful doing it. (Page 54)

Hope you enjoy reading it, as much as we enjoyed making it.

Have a great month,

Dumebi Agbakoba, Editor
Contact me at: editors@sideviewmagazine.com
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Eugene Davis, Beauty Editor;
To have a deeper faith that God can and will do it for me, believe that I am destined for greatness and not let my foolish insecurities stand in the way of making the impossible, possible. I’m knocking down barriers in 2010. Fred Nwonwu,

Lifestyle & Culture writer;
No more slacking, to take the bull by horn and throw it into my achievement bag as soon as it comes around. Did I mention my resolve to get married to Miss right this year?

Tinu Adesugba, Events Coordinator;
To eat less junk and eat more healthy food and also keep to my fitness regime and not only exercise my body but my mind.

D’Andre Michael Creative Photographer;
To stay healthy, have prosperity and succeed in anything I do

Finally I would like to wish all of you an amazing Year ahead. Enjoy life and don’t forget to stay fabulous!

Dumebi Agbakoba
Editor

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