Proposal or Date Idea - The Top of the Empire State Building

One of the things I always knew I would try if I ever made it to New York was to get to the top of the Empire State Building. It's one of the tallest buildings in the world, it's wonderfully designed, and a favorite of Hollywood. I didn't know I would be visiting it with someone, and when that someone was Atala, our visit has one of the best highlights of our years and travels together.

Short Story : Love's Pain - Part 3

I quickly run out of the kitchen towards the front door with Lolu right behind me and with Fola leading us to where his sister was. I tried to think of what I should have grabbed from the house depending on what happened to her but my mind was too occupied worrying about the safety of my child. Quick glances up the street and I see her bike sprawled on the floor, next to where she was sitting cry.

Parents Have To Be Careful What They Say To Their Kids

By Stupendous Grace in response to Funmi's One Woman's Experience Growing Up Dark-Skinned in Nigeria

Thanks Funmi for this; very true.

However, the truth is that the issues extend beyond just skin colour and weight. I was dark skinned, skinny and quite tall growing up ( I still am). The comments I heard from neighbours and teachers almost eroded my self esteem. They made me want to slouch every chance I got because I was ashamed to stand tall and be noticed.

Magazine Covers - Juliet Ibrahim on House of MaliQ

On this cover, she looks great, and some of the soundbytes made me laugh :)

Happy Fourth Of July!

Today is independence day in America and a public holiday for most workers. Atala is home, and we're going to be relaxing most of the day. Maami has been paid for on Dobox, the popcorn will soon go in the oven, and then it will be movie time. If we feel up to it, we may stroll out for some fireworks at our local park. Fun stuff. I hope everyone enjoys their day, whether in America or elsewhere. Happy July 4th!

Dear Myne - How Do I Know For Sure He's The One For Me?

Hi Myne, I have been reading your posts for a while now and i was wondering if you could give me some advice regarding my current dilenma. I met a wonderful young man a year ago and now we are discussing marriage and the future. Me and this young man has come a long way but i am fearful and not 100% sure that he is the one for me.

Yvonne Nelson Keeps Talking Iyanya, Maybe She Should Stop?

In this no-hold-barred edition of the Juice, Yvonne Nelson continues to discuss her past relationship/breakup with Iyanya, telling Toolz about his infidelity, how she turned up at Iyanya’s birthday to celebrate with her boyfriend, only to be greeted by several other competitors from South Africa, London, Bostwana, Ethiopia, USA and other parts of the world. And people still contact her to reveal more of his indiscretions.

Juliet Ibrahim on Her Childhood, Marriage and Being a Working Mother

Actress, Juliet Ibrahim is a stunning lady but had not really come to my attention until she made some very valid and intelligent comments about the OJB Fundraiser. Turns out that she's multilingual, speaks French, Spanish and English, grew up all over the world, and is married and a mother in addition to her work with her Kidney Foundation and being an actress. She talks about all that and more with Flytime TV recently.

4 Top Nigerian Actresses Use Their Star Power For Positive Change

Screen Divas is a reality TV show on EbonyLife starring Kate Henshaw, Uche Jombo, Funke Akindele and Rita Dominic. In Screen Divas, the four Nollywood stars will lend their star power to talking and tackling domestic violence and child abuse. Together, the four actresses are filmed as they produce a short film titled 'New Horizons' which aims to give every woman who suffers domestic abuse hope for a better tomorrow.

Magazine Covers - Kerry Washington on Vanity Fair

Scandal may be off season right now, but it's still the TV Show to beat, and Kerry Washington is talking it up as she covers Vanity Fair in a white swimsuit. From the show, it's now obvious Kerry shares the love of swimming with Olivia Pope, and the white suits too. Kerry Washington took up swimming as a child after her parents told her it was the one sport in which being good at it might mean being able to save a life." Deep! I should really start learning.