Dakore Akande is flawless for 1st 2016 edition

olamide olarewaju

January 18, 2016 9:39 AM

Banke Meshida-Lawal taps Nollywood actress; Dakore Akande for the stunning first 2016 issue of her periodic BM|Pro Covers... Take a look at the stunning makeover

Dakore Akande for BM|Pro Covers

Dakore Akande is the latest face for BM|Pro Covers.

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The actress covers the first ever edition for 2016 wearing a flawless makeup look for the gorgeous cover.

The shoot targeted to showcase the works of top makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur, Banke Meshida-Lawal taps renowned faces for a 'flawless beat' has featured known faces over a period of time.

Reminiscing about the shoot, the creative director of BM PRO, Banke Meshida offered; "From various acting roles, to becoming The Pampers Ambassador, to being on the frontline as Clothing Ambassaddor as she wears their Collections so Beautifully, never ceases to Amaze me. I had the opportunity to watch her on set as the Promotional Clips for Fifty:The Movie were being recorded".

"She belted out her lines with such ease and perfection, I had to ask the Director if she was reading through a Tele-prompter! No breaks, 1st take and she was done…. Have you seen her as the Rich and Fabulous Tola in the movie? I shed tears in the dark as I watched her emotional outburst as a Victim of Child Abuse…. Find her in other movies like Lunchtime Heroes, a film by ; Unconditional with amongst others…"

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"is also very actively involved in voluntary work for . Its an Ngo involved in raising money for developmental projects in Nigeria like building roads, schools, vocational training for the youth and underpriviledged, advocating womens rights. We got talking about some of their challenges and successes and I was bowled over. To donate and be a part of this cause, go to www.actionaid.org-/community"

"I came across the DakoreMumsworldblog for Cow&Gate, a forum /platform for young mothers, discussing the challenges of motherhood, infant feeding, weaning and everything related. Real mothers discuss real issues on there and I could totally relate".

"So very thorough and professional, im always in awe of 's work ethics, acting skills, dedication to her projects. is never late to a set and if she is running behind schedule, calls to notify and apologize…very refreshing and endearing in an industry where some think making people wait is a sign of their superstar status….. Many can attest to the fact that she is a delight to work with, I call her an All-Rounder. I guess that is why she has her hands full and schedule filled, as everyone wants a piece of DAX…"

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"Her beautiful features, imperfect eyebrow(a reminder from her childhood)which has become a constant feature on her face, is every makeup artists dream ( YES! We discuss her at our weekly roundtable and how everything just pops on her!)…. Extremely long and full lower eyelashes make you just want to bury your slim VaVaVoom mascara wand in them. A true professional, no demands or overbearing attitude, She let me paint on as we conceptualized our , modeling everything as requested by the shoot director, and as BIGH clicked away, she served face".

Credits:

Photography: BIGHStudios

Makeup: Banke Meshida Lawal

Model: Dakore Akande

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