Dakore On How She Met & Married Husband, Cutting Dreadlocks, And Getting Back To Acting

Nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande took some time off work when she got married and this gave rise to a lot of rumors that she was done with the profession. However, in a new interview, the mom-of-two explains that she did it so as the find the right balance to managing her home and her career.

Another rumor that has also trailed the actress since her marriage was that she married her husband, Olu Akande – son of Ibadan-born billionaire, Chief Harry Akande - because of his money. In this interview, Dakore opens up about how they met and married for love, and goes on to discuss her return to acting, cutting her hair, and being a wife and mother. Read excerpts from her interview below...

David Oyelowo On How His Nigerian Dad Mispronounces Oprah, Tom Cruise's Name

Nigerian-born Hollywood actor David Oyelowo, has worked his way up the ranks and these past two years have been great for his career.

Currently getting great press and reviews for his role as Martin Luther King, Jr. in Oprah-produced movie "Selma", about the late civil rights activist, David Oyelowo was also in Lee Daniel's The Butler, also with Oprah, as well as Lincoln, directed by Steven Spielberg and Mission Impossible with Tom Cruise.

Newlywed Ibinabo Fiberesima On How She Prayed and Wept in Search of Husband

Ibinabo Fiberesima got married over the last two days to new husband Ben Uche Egbuka, who she had known back in university and only recently rekindled a relationship with. In a new interview with ThisDay coming just after her white wedding yesterday, she opens up on what attracted him to her, and the roles played by their kids, as well as how her ex- Fred Amata - feels about the marriage.

Ibinabo adds that she's blossoming, saying "that is what happens when you are in love. I have found my soul mate, my friend, my brother and that’s why I am glowing."

Read more from the interiew below...

Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam - Finding Love Again [Author Interview]

Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam describes herself as a hopeless romantic. But not that she would want to change that. She lives in Enugu with her lawyerly husband and her pretty, hyperactive daughter.  Finding Love Again is her first novel with Ankara Press. She's also the blogger at creativewritingnews. Enjoy our author interview with Chioma on her journey to birthing this book...

- What inspired you to write this book?

The uncertainties of life. I am fascinated about how life throws us into the unexpected situations, how we find love in the most unlikely places and how we resist unconventional love.

Omotola Jalade On Temptations in Marriage, Keeping Passion Sizzling, and Divorce

In a new interview, Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde opened up on whether she's been tempted to cheat on her husband and how she has kept her marriage of almost 20 years passionate. She spoke to Ekerete Udoh on what has been the source of her martial success and the challenges she may have faced remaining true to her values and vows. Below are some excerpts;

Kim Kardashian On Being Told She'll Never Get Pregnant Naturally And Wanting Smaller Boobs

Kim Kardashian is appearing on three covers of Elle UK magazine’s upcoming “Confidence Issue,” coming out January 2015 [see here].

In an exclusive interview with the magazine, Kim Kardashian talks about her wishes to have slimmer curves as a young teen, being afraid she'll suffer from infertility, and her leaked nude pictures.

Jude Dibia Speaks On Being Gay In Nigeria, Walking With Shadows, And Choosing Exile

Nigerian writer, Jude Dibia, wrote the first book in Nigeria to deal openly and honestly about how gay people live real lives in Nigeria. He says bookstores in Nigeria refused to sell the book, but through word of mouth it became his best-selling novel.

After he received death threats following Nigeria’s anti-gay laws, Jude Dibia has been forced to leave the country and now lives in the United States. In a recent interview with Voice of Africa, Dibia speaks about being gay in Nigeria, an unfunny experience that leads many to fake lives.

Chris Rock - Let's Hope America Keeps Producing Nicer White People

49-year-old comedian Chris Rock continues to say it as it is. After a recent SNL skit on 9/11 that went viral, and in the run-up to his new movie Top Five, Chris Rock has an interview in the New York Magazine, Vulture. There he speaks on topics ranging from race relations in America, the recent rape allegations against Bill Cosby, and his thoughts on female comedians.

Apart from politics, Chris Rock also referenced other comedians. He said Bill Cosby was among the few other comedians who were "disdainful" to him when he was first starting out in his career early on, but adds that "he turned pretty quick."

Thread, This Wordweaver Must : A Collection of Poems By Ayokunle Falomo

Ayokunle Falomo is the author of Thread, This Wordweaver Must : A Collection of Poems. He started writing when he was about six. Ayokunle says it began with writing short stories, at times adapting stories of authors he enjoyed reading.

Later, starting from about age 9, he was writing and directing plays for the children department of the church he attended then. With the publication of his first book, a collection of poems, that word weaving has only begun to bear fruit. RML caught up with him for an exclusive interview which you can read below...

Mary J Blige Says Married People Should Have No Friends Of The Opposite Sex

Mary J. Blige has been married to husband and manager, Kendu Isaacs, for 11 years and she recently opened up about how they have maintained a happy marriage and a working business relationship. She said their most successful tactic is making sure that both of them have no friends of the opposite sex. Check out her thoughts on marriage below and share yours.

Covers - Nicki Minaj On Putting Drake in the Friend Zone And Marriage Before Children

Nicki Minaj is promoting her latest album coming out in December with several singles, magazine covers, as well as hosting the 2014 MTV EMAs where she previewed new single Bed of Lies. The rap star is on the cover of the upcoming issue of Complex Magazine and she talks about music as well as her personal life.

Precocious or Misled? - Jaden and Willow Smith Get Metaphysical on Time, School and Music

Jaden and Willow Smith have just had their first joint interview published on NY Time's T magazine and the intro praises them for giving expression to their teenage self. However, many believe the children are misled by parents Will Smith and Jada Pinkett and are experiencing delusions.

Comedian Elenu On How He Met And Proposed To His Wife, And Marriage So Far

Comedian Julius Akinlami aka Elenu got married to his beautiful wife, Jane Chinwe, in June last year [see pics] and the couple are now blessed with a baby boy. In this recent interview with Punch, they open up about how they met while she was still in university, and the journey so far in marriage.

Covers - Rihanna Gets Real For Elle Magazine About Cooking And Wanting to be a Wife

Rihanna is on the cover of the upcoming edition of Elle Magazine, and in addition to the edgy fashion photoshoot, the Bad Gal singer gave some real and punchy answers to 7 fun questions about her true inner self. Find out below some of the things you didn't know about RihRih...

Ime Bishop Umoh And Wife - Marriage So Far and Keeping The Romance Alive

Nollywood actor, Ime Bishop Umoh a.k.a Okon Lagos and wife, Idara, got married on Oct 20 2013, and just marked their first year wedding anniversary last month. Ime and Idara are now parents to a baby girl, and hope their love and marriage will be among those that last till death...They shared their married life so far in an interview with Punch.

Many Men Are Liars - Iya Rainbow On Why She Didn't Remarry Since Husband's Death In 1984

Veteran stage and Nollywood actress, Idowu Phillips popularly known as Iya Rainbow has opened up about her life in a recent interview with Punch.

Now 72, Iya Rainbow has spent 45 years in the acting profession, which she now combines with a Christian ministry over the past decade. She speaks about meeting her late husband, and why she chose not to remarry since the death of her husband in 1984.

MTN Aeroplane Winner, Ebube Essien-Garricks, On Life After Receiving Her N64million

Ebube Gladys Essien-Garricks won the MTN Ultimate Wonder “Win An Aeroplane” Promo on November 13, 2012. The student of the Rivers State College of Health Science and Technology decided to pick the N64million cash prize instead of the plane, and since then her life has not remained the same.

2 years on, YNaija spoke with the 27-year-old lottery millionaire to find out how winning such a large amount of money has changed her life. Excerpts below:

RML Woman: Angela Franklin - Motivational Speaker, Social Worker And Lupus Survivor

Angela Franklin is a motivational speaker, a social worker and also an event coordinator. She was born and raised in Dover, Delaware, USA. Angela went to college in South Carolina at Claflin University and lived there for 5 years. Angela is also a lupus survivor and believes strongly in living life to the full! Enjoy the RML exclusive interview below...

Genevieve Tells The Truth About Not Having A Boyfriend, Her Career And Fashion Line

Genevieve Nnaji was on "The Truth " with Olisa Adibua during the relaunch of her fashion line and spoke candidly about a lot of issues. She talks about not going back to school, but studying a course to help her go behind the scenes to direct movies. She also talks about building the St Genevieve Clothing line, and possibly singing.

Genevieve admits that she does not have a boyfriend now, and explains that she needs a friend, but the person must be attractive and confident. Money, she says is not a big deal, but she wants a man, not a boy, who can work along with her. And yes, she wants a tall guy cos she's short :)

How Syrian Woman Was Lured Into ISIS With The Promise Of Marriage And Why She Left

Khadijah, a 21 year old Syrian woman was drawn to ISIS by the smooth talks of a Tunisian whom she met online and who promised he would come to her country and marry her. She fell in love with his good manners, and grew to trust him over time. Before long, he had lured her into the Islamic State, telling her that the group was not what people thought, and was not a terrorist organization.

This is according to an exclusive interview that the young woman granted to CNN. Read an excerpt from Khadijah's interview below...