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Edinburgh Live
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- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse on challenge she faced returning to work after baby
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Oti Mabuse has candidly discussed her return to the dance floor after becoming a mum in 2023. The former Strictly Come Dancing star is set to embark on a new tour with her ex-Strictly colleague, Flavia Cacace. Starting from 12 June, the duo will be touring across the UK, performing in various towns and cities for what Oti describes as "one big party". During Tuesday's episode of Lorraine, stand-in host Ranvir Singh was eager to know how Oti is coping with it all. Ranvir queried: "Just briefly, how is your body coping with coming back? Is this the most intense dancing you would've done since you became a new mum?" Oti confirmed that was indeed the case, responding: "Yeah it is. I knew I was doing this tour a year ago. "So I've really been trying to lose the baby weight and get physically strong and have the stamina to actually be able to do a two-hour show. "The journey of getting back and being healthy for me has been really a learning curve. I've had to relearn and relive my relationship with my body and what I speak to myself and what I see in the mirror." However, Oti revealed that now she's returned to the world she was once "scared of" as a mum, it feels liberating. She added: "I feel stronger." Oti welcomed her daughter at the end of 2023, although her baby girl was born 10 weeks prematurely and spent six weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, reports Leicestershire Live. Reflecting on her traumatic birth experience during an interview on Loose Women, Oti recounted: "Once I gave birth to her, it became more traumatic. I had sepsis, and I didn't know. I had all these things, I had diabetes, I had pelvic pain, so turning and getting up and walking was very painful. (Image:) "Then I found out that I had sepsis. It was one thing over the other. We spent 10 minutes together and she was taken away with my husband and the doctors. "She was in the incubator, and that was the first time we saw her. She was covered up and she had all these machines and wires and everything covering her face. "This premature world only comes to light when you're going through it.... It was a really, really scary time." Lorraine is available to watch on ITV1 weekdays at 9am and ITVX.
Business Insider
13-05-2025
- Health
- Business Insider
Ghana's Naomi Oti named finalist for $250K global nursing award
Ghanaian oncology nurse and educator, Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, has been named one of ten finalists for the prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025. The accolade, which carries a grand prize of $250,000, celebrates nurses whose work significantly advances healthcare and community service. The announcement was made by Aster DM Healthcare on 7 May 2025. Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, a Ghanaian oncology nurse, is a finalist for the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award. The winner of the $250,000 award will be announced in Dubai on 26 May 2025, following public voting and jury evaluation. She led the establishment of Ghana's first formal oncology nurse training program, producing over 60 certified specialists. Oti, who heads nursing at the National Radiotherapy, Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, emerged from a pool of over 100,000 nominations spanning 199 countries a 28% rise in submissions from the previous year. The finalists were selected through an intensive, multi-tiered evaluation by international healthcare experts and the Grand Jury, with independent oversight provided by Ernst & Young LLP. Pioneering Nurse-led cancer innovations in Ghana and beyond Renowned for her pioneering work in oncology education and policy reform, Oti was instrumental in launching Ghana's first formal oncology nurse training programme. The initiative has already produced more than 60 certified oncology specialists and 10 breast care nurses. Her influence extends beyond Ghana's borders. Oti plays a key role in the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) and is co-investigator on the Global Bridges Oncology Grant. She has mentored nearly 50 nurses across Africa, boosting cancer care capabilities and promoting nurse-led healthcare innovations. 'Naomi exemplifies the power of nurses to drive systemic healthcare transformation,' said Dr Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare. 'This year's finalists show us what nursing leadership looks like when it combines clinical excellence with compassion and strategic vision.' Raising the profile of African nurses globally Oti is one of two African finalists, joined by Kenya's Khadija Mohamed Juma, the creator of the RedSplash app, which enhances emergency blood donation services. Their inclusion highlights the rising global influence of African nurses, especially in oncology and public health innovation. Finalists also hail from India, the United States, Switzerland, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the UAE, and Hong Kong SAR. Together, they represent a global shift in recognising nurses not only as caregivers but as leaders, researchers, and educators driving change. Now in its fourth year, the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award seeks to spotlight outstanding contributions across five key pillars: clinical practice, education, leadership, community engagement, and research. With Oti's recognition, Ghana's nursing excellence—and Africa's broader contribution to global health—is gaining well-deserved international attention.
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
How your old Ikea furniture could be worth up to £15,500
IKEA has made the headline after finally swinging the doors open to its brand new Oxford Street store in the heart of London. The new store, located in the iconic former Topshop flagship building, spans three floors and welcomed its first shoppers this morning. But if your home is already filled with Ikea furniture, you might be sitting on a hidden goldmine. Some of the most iconic items include the £55 Billy bookcase, the £80 Poang armchair and the £179 Malm bed. While the Swedish retailer is celebrated for its budget-friendly homeware, some of its furniture pieces have skyrocketed in value over the years, becoming sought-after treasures for collectors. In fact, collectors are willing to pay thousands of pounds for in-demand items, ranging from armchairs to kitchen chairs. Pontus Silverstolpe, founder of the antiques website Barnebys, explains that furniture from specific time periods can fetch staggering sums. He said: "It is especially designer furniture from the 1950s and 1980s from Ikea that is commanding increasingly high prices on the second-hand market." The products commanding the highest prices are often those that struggled to sell in stores and were later discontinued. Their scarcity has made them rare finds, increasing their appeal to collectors and driving up their value. In fact, one piece has sold for an astonishing £15,500 at auction. So, could your Ikea furniture be a hidden goldmine? The Sun takes a trip inside the new Ikea Oxford Street Bengt Ruda Cavelli armchair - £15,500 The Bengt Ruda Cavelli armchair, originally priced at just £20 when it debuted in 1959, recently shattered records by fetching an incredible £15,500 at auction in 2022. This sale crowned it as the most expensive piece of Ikea furniture ever sold. With only five of these chairs ever produced, its extreme rarity has made it highly sought after by collectors. The chair was produced by Ikea's first-ever in-house designer Bengt Ruda. Åke armchair - £2,863 This distinctive fluffy white armchair was created by Ikea's furniture group Åke, which operated between 1952 and 1956. Originally sold in stores for just £8, it became a highly coveted collector's item decades later, with one fetching an impressive £2,863 at auction - over 50 years after its debut. Impala Chair - £1,700 The Impala, available as both an armchair and a sofa, was designed by Gillis Lundgren in the early 1970s and remains one of Ikea's most coveted classics today. With its unmistakable Seventies aesthetic, the Impala featured low-slung seats and a sleek, curvy chrome frame. In 2021, a striking red Impala sofa, originally sold for £107 in the Seventies, fetched an impressive £1,700 at auction in Sweden. Oti armchairs - £875 It may not look the comfiest of seats, but this Oti metal armchair went for nearly £900 at auction when a pair was sold recently. A pair of these rare chairs would have cost £46 to buy in the 1980s. Now, a pair of the chairs was sold for £875 in 2016. Monaco chair - £412 Teak was all the rage in the 1960s, which is when Ikea introduced the "Monaco" set of chairs. The Monaco chairs were notable for offering an affordable entry point into the world of teak furniture, and their timeless design continues to attract attention today. Originally priced at just £20 for a set of four, these chairs can now fetch up to £412, depending on their condition. SKOPA CHAIR - £180 In 2016, four examples of the Skopan armchair went under the hammer, each selling for just over £180. Designed in 1974 by the acclaimed duo Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, these armchairs were originally sold for a mere £6. The armchair remains a classic piece of Ikea's design history. HISTORY OF IKEA IN THE UK IKEA was founded in Älmhult, Sweden by Ingvar Kamprad in 1943. Since then, it has gone from being a tiny mail-order company to becoming one of the most well-known home furnishing brands in the world. High costs and damage rates when transporting furniture via mail order were constant thorns in Ingvar's side. To help quell this issue, the furniture giant adopted the flatpack assembly method in 1953. In 1987, Ikea opened its first UK store in Warrington, Cheshire, This marked the beginning of its expansion into the British market. Following the success of the Warrington store, Ikea rapidly expanded across the UK. Stores were opened in key locations, including Birmingham (1988), Leeds (1989), and Glasgow (1992). In recent years, Ikea announced plans to open compact stores located close to our high streets. Dubbed "XS Stores", these aim to cater to those that live in city centres. Ikea opened its first XS store in Hammersmith in February 2022, with a second one is planned to open in Autumn 2024 within Oxford Circus. These stores don't hold the full stock of the mainline stores but still have over 4,000 items to choose from, including a deli where you can get Britain's favourite Ikea meatballs. As of 2024, Ikea operates out of 21 UK stores and employs nearly 12,000 staff members.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Strictly star drops biggest hint she's returning after her ITV show was cancelled – three years after quitting BBC
OTI Mabuse has been fanning the flame of hope about a potential return to Strictly Come Dancing. Three years after quitting the BBC show, the professional dancer has revealed the "doors are open" for to come back. 3 Oti Mabuse has dropped a hint she could make a comeback on Strictly Credit: Prima 3 The dancer was a fan favourite on Strictly Credit: Prima She quit to pursue presenting opportunities on rival channel ITV, but was dealt a tough blow last week when her weekend show was cancelled. Speaking to Prima, Oti said: 'When I look back on Strictly, I think the whole seven-year journey was amazing. I still work on the show. I still do choreography, I'm still talking to the producers. "I say that the show brought me everything, like me sitting here today, and the relationship still very much continues. "There were ups, there were downs; if you can imagine being the first Black anything, anywhere, there will always be ups and downs. "Everyone asks me [if I'd return to Strictly]. I think right now, with a daughter and everything I'm doing, I'm quite busy, and I'm happy with what I'm doing at the minute. But never say never. "The doors are always open, which is really, really nice. Aljaž [Škorjanec] went back and he's doing really well. "I went back to choreograph with him and he's just in a different space. "He's absolutely sensational. So, you never know.' ITV bosses called time on Oti's Saturday morning programme. It was also revealed the Dancing on Ice reboot, which Oti was a judge on, is on a break. I'm A Celeb feud 'revealed' as Oti Mabuse takes a swipe at campmate who swerved chores - and it wasn't Dean Oti has been appearing on ITV2's Celebrity Big Brother spin-off Late and Live since news of the show axe broke. Read the full interview in the June issue of Prima, on sale Wednesday April 30.
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly star drops biggest hint she's returning after her ITV show was cancelled – three years after quitting BBC
OTI Mabuse has been fanning the flame of hope about a potential return to Strictly Come Dancing. Three years after quitting the BBC show, the professional dancer has revealed the "doors are open" for to come back. 3 3 She quit to pursue presenting opportunities on rival channel ITV, but was dealt a tough blow last week when her weekend show was cancelled. Speaking to Prima, Oti said: 'When I look back on Strictly, I think the whole seven-year journey was amazing. I still work on the show. I still do choreography, I'm still talking to the producers. "I say that the show brought me everything, like me sitting here today, and the relationship still very much continues. "There were ups, there were downs; if you can imagine being the first Black anything, anywhere, there will always be ups and downs. "Everyone asks me [if I'd return to Strictly]. I think right now, with a daughter and everything I'm doing, I'm quite busy, and I'm happy with what I'm doing at the minute. But never say never. "The doors are always open, which is really, really nice. Aljaž [Škorjanec] went back and he's doing really well. "I went back to choreograph with him and he's just in a different space. "He's absolutely sensational. So, you never know.' ITV bosses called time on Oti's Saturday morning programme. It was also revealed the Dancing on Ice reboot, which Oti was a judge on, is on a break. I'm A Celeb feud 'revealed' as Oti Mabuse takes a swipe at campmate who swerved chores - and it wasn't Dean Oti has been appearing on ITV2 's Celebrity Big Brother spin-off Late and Live since news of the show axe broke. 3
