Bucci Franklin is an actor, TV host, and presenter whose talent continues to shine. After studying Theatre Arts at the University of Abuja, he didn’t immediately get an acting gig, so he took presenting jobs until he found his footing in Nollywood. Unlike most people, Franklin did not have a turning point when he knew Nollywood was truly for him. He believes in reincarnation and sees this journey as one he has experienced before, so he always knew Nollywood was for him. Franklin always carries a positive outlook on life in the sense that what people see as battles, obstacles and scars, he views as moments and experiences to be grateful for. He admits that moving to Lagos from Port Harcourt and taking any job that came his way until he got his break with AY was a bit of a challenge.

There’s a thing or two to learn from Bucci Franklin’s attitude to life. Read his story on pages 8 through 10 of this issue.

Denim shorts are always in style, but even your favourite pair can start to feel too familiar. Switch things up. Our fashion pages show six options you can choose from instead of denim shorts. Scroll to pages 4 and 5.

Have you ever been in a situation where you are comforting a friend of the opposite sex over a heartbreak, and then it turns sexual? Our Downtown Confidential story this week plays out like that. Read the story on page 15.

Our movie reviewer finally reviewed Mission: Impossible—Final Reckoning this week. Although he didn’t score it high, I’m still looking forward to seeing it. His review is on page 16.

Until next week, enjoy your read.