An Arranged Marriage At 17, Divorced By 31 - My Experience By Amara Blessing Nwosu

I was reading further on teenage marriage and abuse in Nigeria and came across the story of Ms Amara Blessing-Nwosu who was made to go into early marriage for her father/ family considerations. She was married for 14 years, during which she had four children - two boys and two girls - but the marriage collapsed 5 years ago due to abuse. Amara is now a writer and relationship consultant, counseling young people on relationship and health issues, and managing an NGO, the Dorcas Generation Initiative.

2Face Introduces N6Million Cash Awards to Promote Peace and Support Youths Involved in Peace Projects

Nigerian musician, Innocent '2face' Idibia, has just introduced the ‘2face Peace Awards’ which aims to promote peace and support young Nigerians involved in peace projects in their communities. In a press release, 2face says the award will select that six winners in the following categories;

Quote of the Day - Your Heart Knows

Sisi Yemmie Vlogs - Stop Comparing, The Grass is Only Green Where It's Watered

"Look at you, look at you, is it not your mates that propose with range rover, and you're giving me ordinary picanto for my birthday, booo..." That is Sisi Yemmie for you o, I was laughing for most of this video but there are so many cool points. Life is so much hapier when you water your own garden and stop peeping over the fence every chance you get.

Quote of the Day - I am Grateful, Are You?

Quote of the Day - Dream Bigger!

Quote of the Day - Increase the Dose

Quote of the Day - Little Bits of Good

Quote of the Day - Dare To Hope

Quote of the Day - Communication

Quote of the Day - Don't Waste It

Quote of the Day - Are You Afraid?

Quote of the Day - Be Strong

Be strong, because you never know who you're inspiring.

Rita Marley Bestowed With Honorary Ghanaian Citizenship

Rita Marley, the widow of music and one love legend Bob Marley, received honorary citizenship status in Ghana on their Emancipation Day. She was granted the distinction of being honorary citizen based on her philanthropic efforts and social contributions throughout Africa but particularly in the country where she has lived for the past twenty years.

How To Empower Yourself For a More Positive Life

by Holly Riordan

There are positive things to tell yourself when you’re feeling down. It’s dangerous to sulk in your sadness and as hard as it is, you have to try to make your mind a happier place. Don’t let yourself believe that it’s pointless to keep living your life. Start changing your attitude by reading these positive things to tell yourself.

Meet The Woman With The Largest Afro In The World

As endorsed by the Guiness World Book of Records, Aevin Dugas has the world's biggest afro - which measures four-and-a-half foot around. When left loose around her head, Aevin struggles to see out from underneath her large afro, and so she often has to style it up properly. It took her 14 years to get to this length and fullness and Aevin says she loves the bouncy curls.

Keep Believing, Keep Fighting, Keep Working Hard - Linda Ikeji

There were many nuggets of inspiration in the online letter Linda Ikeji shared with her blog's readers yesterday. In the first part of the letter, she responded to critics, and assured her readers about stories they may have heard from those whom she may have offended, and whom may be peddling rumors about her.

10 Ways To Find The Happy Place In Your Life

By Cupid Blogger

A couple of years ago, I woke up one morning and had a great realization in my life. During the past few years, I had my ways putting my life in great danger – the danger of wasting my entire life. What made me say so? I just realized during that time that I wasn’t happy in life.

Inspirational Quotes - Be Grateful For Obstacles

Having The Courage To Live and Love Again

By Gracie

In life, you may have gone through bitter and ugly relationships. Maybe you were just treated unfairly or things just didn’t work out as planned even when you gave it your all and you felt really hurt. There are also times when you had seen the handwriting on the wall, but you just hate to face the truth, giving all kind of excuses and yet things still didn’t work out.