Saturday, May 17, 2014

8 Ways to Show Your Love That Will Cost You Nothing

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OK, Maybe I should amend that title just a little bit, some of these tips I'm about to share on how to show love to your partner will cost you a little bit, just a little, I promise! Keep reading...

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Video - Romantic Nigerian Man Surprises Girlfriend With Flashmob Proposal

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Who said Nigerian men were not romantic? Oluchi Madu and her fiance, Malechi, have shared on Instagram how their surprise proposal and engagement took place back in March. Malechi hired a quartert of dancers and with the knowledge of some of her colleagues, he pulled off a mini flashmob to the tune of Tuface's love song. This is coming after a bridesmaid gets engaged at a weddding [see here]. Check out the details, more pictures and video of Oluchi and Malechi's proposal below.

Dolly Parton's Secret Tattoos Are For Her Husband of almost 50 years

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Dolly Parton on the Today show addressed rumors that she has secret tattoos all over her body and that is why she always wears long sleeved tops and dresses. The 68-year-old legendary country singer, whose songs, Jolene and My Coat of Many Colors, are among my favorite in the genre, said that while she doesn't have ink all over her body, she does have a few.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Another Nigerian-American Wedding? Kenya Moore Pictured With Tonye Cole

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Kenya Moore, one of the stars of the Real Housewives of Atlanta reality TV show,  was recently photographed with billionaire Tonye Cole, a major player in the Nigerian oil industry. A lot the discussion around the picture is that Tonye Cole is Kenya Moores mystery man, her African oil prince that she has frequently referred to on the TV show.

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Uche Nnanna Marries Richard Maduka on Easter Monday, Releases Pre-Wedding Photos

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Nollywood actress Uchenna Nnanna who had her bridal shower party few days ago has revealed in her pre-wedding pictures her husband to be, Spain based Richard Uchechukwu Maduka. The couple will be having their wedding this weekend on Easter Monday, April 21, 2014 in Port Harcourt. RML wishes them a lovely day on their wedding and a happy marriage.

Monday, April 7, 2014

Nigerian @reitchy Proposes to Girlfriend @miss_zannie Live on Twitter!

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Richards Ugochukwu (@reitchy) and Ihuoma (miss_zannie) met on Twitter 2 years ago when he tweeted that he needed a girlfriend, before the end of 2012. Regardless of his funny specs, she tweeted back at him that she would introduce a girlfriend to him. He started following her, they started chatting via DMs, then BBM and Facebook. Before long, they arranged to meet after which he asked her to be his girlfriend. A year and half later, Richards decided to propose to Ihuoma where they met, on Twitter.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Nigerian, Sede Alonge, Finds Her Perfect Soulmate on The Guardian's Comment is Free

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Sede Alonge, a Nigerian hooked on reading online news articles, dropped a comment on such an article written by fellow Nigerian in the UK, Remi Adekoya. Her comment began a conversation between them on the comment is free discussion forums. The took it off the pages and several phone calls, emails, meetups, and a about a year later, Sede and Remi are engaged and planning to get married. Read her account below..

Monday, February 17, 2014

My Truth on Valentine's Day as Atala and I Celebrated 5 Years of Marriage

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I am a romantic, but I never thought marriage was easy, not even before I was married. When people say they were misled by romance novels into thinking relationships are a fairy tale, I say in mind, really? I've read thousands of romance novels and never had that delusion.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Valentine's Day Boycott - An Ode to The Local Romance of the Nigerian Man

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By Baba Willy

In as much as sending out Christmas cards does not make one a Christian but only proves an ability to purchase and address card containing envelopes, I put it to you that purchasing a Valentine card with an accompanying present does not make one a romantic. What is romance after all? I am sure you will find the answer to that question is subject to personal interpretation. For some, receiving a gift of yards of lace material fits the bill. For others, a pat on the back followed by a kind word is enough. I have an issue with this Valentine’s Day thing. Let us go to the very beginning.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Molasses - A Short Story by Unoma Nwankwor

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Twenty nine year old Adesuwa Eremu adjusted her eyes to the sunlight that invaded the room. This was the dawning of a new day, today she’d announce her engagement to sixty five year old Chief Xavier. She was never going to have an ordinary day again.  She turned over drawing the duvet over her head. She wished she could disappear. As a matter of fact, she had many wishes. Most essential among them, was that she had shut her mouth. She couldn’t believe the widowed millionaire was holding her to a wager she made six months ago.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Chicago Bulls' Luvabulls Cheerleading Squad Dancer Has Surprise Marriage Proposal During a Game

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Some surprise public proposals as we've seen can take a turn for the worse, but the ones which go well are so sweet. Especially when the bride-to-be is genuinely surprised as this member of the Chicago Bulls' Luvabulls cheerleading squad who got proposed to by her boyfriend at a game last week..

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Secret Admiration Gone Public - Peeshaun Of Skuki Declares Love for Musician Chidinma

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Peeshaun is one half of singing group Skuki, and in a bid to attract the attention of the lady of his dreams, he decided to be brave on the pages of the magazine. When asked if he was romantically involved, and specifically in the music industry, he opened up to the Encomium magazine reporter that he really fancied fellow singer, Chidinma, and would marry her if he had a choice.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Love, Sex and Money - The Three Things Women Want the Most From Their Men

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By Eniola Lawal

Someone made a list of what women want most, and she mentioned love, sex and money among other things. I sat down to ask myself how love, sex and money affects my life, our lives, an average woman's life. A woman shouldn't be damned for expecting money from her man, as far as we expect to be loved by our men, and who says we don't crave for sex? Of course we do!

Monday, September 16, 2013

Couple Love - Emma Nyra's Parents in Old School PDA

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Mommy & Daddy at Church #RealLove #Asaba #African&Proud
Emma Nyra shared this lovely photo of her parents on Instagram. While she was visiting, they all went to church together, and in one of their pictures, decided to strike this PDA pose. RML loves! Their love has come so far, may it last forever, Amen.



Thursday, September 12, 2013

Grieving Boyfriend Shares a Letter to his Dead Girlfriend

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The letter above was found on Craigslist's singles - men looking for women - section, and has gone viral since. The touching note showcases a kind of love that makes appreciate the life of the one you love. Tell someone "I love you" today.


Tuesday, September 10, 2013

A Bride and Groom-To-Be Get Creative with Horror-Themed Engagement Photoshoot

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Are you tired of the same old same old, cute and sweet engagement shoots, where the best you can do is an outdoor motion shots? Huff Post came across a couple and their photographer that decided to get more creative. The bride and groom-to-be, Alexandra and Chris, are big fans of thrillers and horror movies and so suggested to their photographer Laszlo Bodnar to have a "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" feel to their photoshoot.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Atala and I Featured on MSN Living - Real Husbands: What I Love About My Wife

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Some of you may remember this post, 15 Things I Love About My Nigerian Wife, it is still one of the most appreciated posts on RML. I was contacted by an MSN writer who saw and loved the post and she wanted to connect to Atala and feature him, [and us] on a slideshow she was preparing to acknowledge husbands who appreciate their wives. I tabled it to Atala and he said Yes! LOL...

Saturday, September 7, 2013

#superdad #superhusband - Adaeze Yobo Sings Her Husband's Praises on His Birthday

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#familytime #superdad #superhusband #superhuman ;)
For his birthday, Joseph Yobo received a couple of cakes from his wife, Adaeze Yobo, one of them is the superman cake pictured above. See more pictures below and the cute and touching message she wrote for him...

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Prince Harry Loves Cressida Bonas - Another Royal Romance in the Making?

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The Tatler magazine in the UK has been known to have the uncanny ability to predict future spouses of the Royal family. When the magazine gives a royal girlfriend the front cover, it means things are getting pretty serious. Kate Middleton was featured just before her engagement to Prince William. This might mean Prince Harry is off the single's market. Any Harry crushes in here?


Sunday, September 1, 2013

Police IG Mohammed Abubakar and Fiancee Zarah Bunu in Pre-Wedding Photoshoot

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The Nigerian Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Dikko Abubakar who lost his wife Maryam Abubakar to cancer in January 2012 will be getting married  for the second time to 35 year-old Zarah Bunu, daughter of Bunu Sherrif Musa, Nigeria’s Ambassador to France in 1999. The couple will be celebrating their marriage on September 14, 2013.