DRUM Magazine East Africa - October/November 2017

In this issue

There are celebrities who rarely, if ever, make fashion faux pas. In this issue, our cover story focusses on 10 African entertainers who always look like a million bucks whether they are in front of the camera or out and about. What kind of gift are you getting your dad? This Being Father’s Day month, turn to Men and their Toys and check out our gift guide. We have a wish list for all types of dads, from classic, sophisticated, outdoorsy to rugged – we’re sure you’ll get something that he’ll appreciate. Celebrity dads also talk about fatherhood and the joys of parenting in our celebrity profile article.
As the only original cast member of MTV’s Shuga to have appeared in all five seasons, Nick Mutuma’s career is on the rise. We sat down with the actor who shared tips to his success and what he has in store for fans. We also caught up with rapper Khaligraph Jones who, other than setting the record straight on the bleaching rumours, talked about his childhood, getting into music and staying relevant.
In Fashion, we give you a compilation of some of our best spreads from some of the most creative stylists that have worked with us. Want to know who they are? Turn to Running the Show. How well do you take care of your lips, ladies? Read Celebrity Beauty on tips for getting rid of cracks and achieving smooth, luscious lips. In Health, find out which celebrities are battling autoimmune diseases and get tips from dermatologist Dr. Pranav Pancholi on how to manage the illnesses. In Fine Dining, Chef Rahul Rana will rock your palate with recipes for some of the best Pan-Asian cuisine in town.
Flip through your favourite sections on travel, décor, relationships and etiquette, where our guru gives you tips on polishing up on decorum. There is something for everyone in this issue. Buy your copy from the nearest supermarket or vendor today!

The Classic Man

NIGERIAN AMERICAN ARTISTE JIDENNA THEODORE MOBISSON IS KNOWN FOR HIS UNIQUE SOUND AND HIS IMPECCABLE SENSE OF STYLE. WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE 32 YEAR OLD WHO IS THE EMBODIMENT OF A CLASSIC MAN.

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The Spicw Girl

MELLOW-VOICED SONGSTRESS AND CHERIE HITMAKER LYDIA JAZMINE WAS CATAPULTED TO INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM AFTER HER PERFORMANCE ON COKE STUDIO AFRICA LAST YEAR. THE SEXY 25-YEAR-OLD UGANDAN RNB SINGER TALKS TO US ABOUT STAKING HER CLAIM TO FAME.

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Sugar, Spice And Everything In Between

CHEF ALFRED MULAVI’S CAREER IS ON THE UP AND UP. WE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM AND TALKED LATEST TRENDS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY, MENU DEVELOPMENT, PET PEEVES AND SO MUCH MORE.

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Obvious Faux Pas

AT TIMES WE OVERLOOK SOME OF THE MOST OBVIOUS DINING ETIQUETTE RULES. HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU WERE GETTING WRONG.

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Stoking The Flames

WITH A CHILD ON THE WAY AND A PROMOTION THAT TAKES BETTY OUT OF THE COUNTRY, WHAT STEPS SHOULD SHE TAKE TO ENSURE THAT HER RELATIONSHIP WITH HER HUSBAND REMAINS SOLID DESPITE THE DISTANCE? HERE’S FRAN’S TAKE.

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Forging Ahead

AFTER CONFESSING TO HAVING HAD AN AFFAIR, WILL YOU BE WILLING TO FORGIVE AND WORK ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SPOUSE?

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DRUM Magazine East Africa Description:

WHO IS DRUM?

1959: TIME Magazine says "DRUM is the first ever lifestyle magazine in Africa."
63: How old the DRUM brand since inception in South Africa.
2004: DRUM EA launches in Kenya.
2004: DRUM, the movie, is made into a Hollywood feature film starring Taye Diggs.
2006: DRUM wins Best South African Film at the Durban International Film Festival.
2008: DRUM EA relaunches to become East Africa’s premier society magazine.
2008: Profiles movers and shakers; influencers; the powerful, rich, mighty; decision makers; trendsetters; opinion shapers: their homes, lifestyles, achievements and right of reply.
2010: Published by Carole Mandi Media Limited. CMM also publishes True Love EA and Home & Living EA.
28-45: Men and women who live life to its' fullest. Stylish. Exciting. Interesting. Credible. Relevant. Well-read. Well-traveled. Sophisticated. Current.