World Cup 2010

THE WORLD CUP if you haven noticed its fast approaching, lots media attention, lil bits i found on some of my fav ballers reminding us football capable of making positive changes not just eye candy (David Beckham...sigh ;-)





Chantelle Tagoe! fiancé of England player Emile Heskey, loved her on Wags Kids and World Cup dreams, never even heard of her before, but apparently she likes to keep a low profile, loved her approach and attitude, check out the show on bbc iplayer....copy and paste this link, she has her own blog 2

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcthree/2010/05/wags-kids-and-world-cup-dreams-chantelles-story-part1.shtml







Stephen Appiah



if you are Ghanaian you definitely know him, if not Google him, very talented! Joins the likes of Gary Linekar, Queen Rania and David James to support GOAL: Education for all giving children access to an education! Amazing, the website is really good, check it out ....http://www.join1goal.org






Michael Essien



ok by this stage you would have guessed that I am supporting Ghana and England, this world cup! Fellow Ghana squad player, Michael Essien supported the victims of the earthquake in China earlier this year, and also has a key role to play (get it... to play ;-) in the kick Racism out of football campaign!


check out the kick racism out of football campaign! www.kickitout.org


Nwankwo Kanu







Legend!

Respect where respect is due. After being diagnosed with a rare heart condition whilst playing in Italy earlier in his career, he has transformed lives all over Africa with his foundation which funds life changing operations for children, giving them a new lease of life. Check out www.kanufoundation.co.uk for more info!




meeting Queen Elizabeth.

Sulley Muntari



Last but not least, Sulley Muntari, he’s gone from Portsmouth to Inter Milan, and with his long term partner and manager Menaye Donkor, they continue to provide education, healthcare and opportunities for children in Ghana. Working with Menaye, founder of Menaye International School (soon to be Menaye academy) Sulley and Menaye are inspiring.



check out www.menaye.com



Enjoy...

stay blessed x Teiko

Polish Pretty and PLUS SIZE

Plus size women gracing the pages of high fashion magazine Elle, a step in the right direction.... Polish Elle, with Curvy bombshell Jennifer Lopez on the front cover have an amazing spread this month, there is a rising Polish community in London so im sure there are hard copies near..ill find!!!my Polish friends better prepare to translate!! ;-) i loves....





x Teiko

“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness” Oprah...

aight so, some times I think we let external obstacles get in our way of achieving our dreams...size...(life would be better as a size 0..) race... (some of us are still stressing over skin tone)...location, income etc etc! Here are my top 10 curvy queens making it and proving that nothing can get in your way of success..


1. Oprah

The most notable media queen in my eyes, she's excelled on TV, film, radio and successfully overcame childhood abuse and poverty to become one of the most influential women of the 20th century. The former beauty queen (Miss Tennessee @ aged 17) has gone onto bring wisdom and beauty in our own lives...The Oprah Winfrey show ends in 2011 ;-0 check out the Oprah Winfrey network...www.own.com



Oprah in the The Colour Purple.




2.Katy Brand

.... talented, fashionable and plus size, this woman proves curves rule ;-) English actress, comedienne and writer known for her ITV2 series Katy Brand's Big Ass Show she’s hilarious!




wooooooooooooork it!



check out her site for more information.. http://www.katybrandlaughs.com



3.Queen Latifah!

She is truly inspirational and she has just come out with a book ,which is sure to empower young women to make better choices and be more confident in this journey called life





Chapter headings are Love, Beauty, Money, Love, Fear, Loss, Strength and Joy! A must read from a woman has proven that talent hard work and determination are all u need to succeed x

Check out this interview, she rocks





4. Jill Scott



"You love me especially different every time
You keep me on my feet happily excited
By your cologne, you’re hands, your smile, your intelligence
You woo me, you court me, you tease me, you please me
You school me, give me some things to think about
Ignite me, you invite me, you co-write me, you love me, you like me
You incite me to chorus, ooh
Ooh..."



- Jill Scoot ..he loves me one of the most beautiful verses I’ve ever heard!!!!

Teacher. Poet, singer, actress Jill Scott is an inspiration to millions of women around the world, making no apologies and representing curves like a true queen...

She has recently led her voice to the new Xmen mini series where she will be the voice of Storm, and if that wasn't enough her voice will be part of BET animation project ‘Black Panther'



She also features in Tyler Perry's Why Did I get Married 1+2 and of course gave us a brilliant performance in the Ladies number1 detective series set in Botswana.



5.Tyra Banks

Tyra Lynne Banks (born December 4, 1973) is an American supermodel, television personality and a talk show hostess. Tyra brought us American's next top model, which has been re produced in a number of countries, and she continues to promote healthy living and a positive self-image for millions of women around the globe





We love u Tyra!

6.Ama K




Ama K continues to rep Ghana to the fullest, TV producer, actress and plus size! In her latest film she teams up with actor Haitian- Born actor Jimmy-Jean Louis (The Bourne Identity, Hollywood Homicide) and John Dumelo (Perfect Picture, Prince’s Bride). It’s due out next year and promises to be a great movie! Other cast members of the film include veteran Ghanaian actress Doris Sakitey (Lost Hope, Divine Love), Eamonn Walker (Cadillac Records, Othello),



Ama interviews Akon!



Ama K and Jimmy-Jean Louis


7.Monique

Always puts a smile on my face, this actress, comedienne and talk show host continues to rise from strength to strength! She’s won a BAFTA, Golden Globe, Academy Award amongst others, size has been no barrier to excelling her rise to the top!





Check out more of Monique on her self-titled show aired on BET

8.Beyonce

B continues to excel in every aspect of her career, whether film, music or producing this talented young woman proves with hard work and determination u can truly do all things




9.Omotola



Also known as Omosexy, I LOVE Omotola's movies, I belong my fav, (see clip below.....going to the beach in Washington..lol) Omotola Jolade Ekeide - successful Nollywood actress, singer and philanthropist, wife and mother of four, she’s all that!




10. Jennifer Lopez




She's curvy, determined and this Latina Queen has gone from a dancer to award winning actress, entrepreneur and singer!



stay inspired people x Teiko

the adventures of Teiko and Joy.....food glorious food...

Inspired by amazing and addictive channel 4 tv series "Come dine with me" The curvy and sultry Nigella Lawson and of course my wonderful niece Joy, an amazing chef, on Sunday after church we decided to have a showdown in the kitchen...food was lovely esp the Muffins..yum!







Teiko's dish
Lime and Ginger Salmon fillets with mozzarella and avocado salad
what u need



Joy's dish
White and Milk chocolate chip muffins with double cream!!




it was really fun! to achieve this afternoon treat ....

Teiko

4 salmon fillets (responsibly farmed)

for marinade...

1 lime
2 teaspoons of mustard
1 teaspoon of chilli powder
Herbs and spices
3 garlic cloves
Ginger (to your taste)
Sea salt

for salad
cos lettuce
1 avocado
mozzarella
1 red apple
½ red onion

Joy...



see below ;-) 400g self raising flour,200g caster sugar, 200ml vegetable oil, 400ml milk and white chocolate chips ...add liberally ;-)

all this can be achieved in a few easy steps...

Joys Muffins!







flour and sugar



add beaten eggs, oil and milk





pour and mix





tasty! Joy can cook..!



eat till u cant eat no more...

Teiko



salmon! De-scale if nec



mix all the marinade ingredients and thin slices ginger



fry salmon for like 5 mins in lil oil and a lil marinade



pour the rest of the marinade and add lime



wrap and put in the oven for like 20mins med high



yum ! stay tuned for more adventures of Teiko and Joy...x