Nigerian Tribalism: A Personal Love Story, By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani

When I was 17, a tall, handsome doctor fell in love with me. He left Nigeria, shortly after, for his residency in America, and proceeded to prove how much he was still in love with me by dispatching mushy Hallmark cards every week – to my university during semester, and to my family home during holidays.

Hide Your Husband, Hide Their Balls, the Pacu, a Testicle-eating Fish, is Here

Maybe it's a good thing summer is almost over. But if the cold river or lake is not enough to deter men who love swimming, then maybe this news will. At the last check, the testicle eating fish was just native to places in South America, but now it has been found in the US, Sweden, France, and could be making it's way to the UK.

Couple Love - Scarlett Johansson Engaged to Romain Dauriac

Scarlett Johansson has just confirmed her engagement to French journalist Romain Dauriac. Her fiance reportedly popped the question privately about a month ago with a vintage Art Deco ring. The couple, who have been dating for over a year now, were photographed at the ongoing film festival and Scarlett was wearing her ring. They haven't chosen a date for the wedding, and RML hopes everything works out favorably for them.

Will You Buy and Eat Ugly Fruit From the Market?

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Some of us are amateur gardeners, we grow fruits and vegetables in our backyards or allotments and take pride in what we're able to harvest at the end of the season, no matter what it looks like. But the rest of us buy everything we eat from the markets and we have become used to all our fruits and vegetables looking a certain way.

Dr Sid, CEO Dancers and More at the MOBO Awards Nomination Event

Ice Prince, Tiwa Savage, and Wizkid were nominated for 2013 Mobo Awards in the Best African Act category. In attendance at the event where the announcements were made were Dr Sid, Dj Neptizzle, Fuse ODG, CEO Dancers, among others. Photos courtesy - http://www.syncphotosonline.com/

Vacation Time - IK Osakioduwa and Family Take Time Out in Germany

IK Osakioduwa is a radio presenter, but also the show host for Big Brother Africa – The Chase which kept him out of Nigeria for the past three months and only wrapped up recently. IK is now taking time for his family, and is with wife, Olo and their two children in Frankfurt, Germany for a vacation. Well earned, we say.

Quote of the Day - To Love is to be Vulnerable

This is For the Men - Gerald Rogers Shares Marriage Advice He Wishes He Had Before His Divorce

Sometimes marriage advice from those who are divorced turn out to be the most honest and insightful tips you'll ever find out there. When someone asks a happily married person the secret to their long or happy marriage, it is easy sometimes to trot out platitudes like, "I am lucky", "I picked the right person", or one-worders like, trust, communication, honesty.

Mommy Time - Kim Kardashian Out With North West, Shows off New Blonde Hair

New mom, Kim Kardashian was out with her new baby, North West for a family outing over the weekend and debuted her new lighter hair color. She looks great but I want more cute baby pics :)

Ariel Castro, Ohio Kidnapper, Commits Suicide By Hanging After Just 33 Days in Jail

I have followed this story from when the news first broke, so happy for the women who were able to free themselves from the monster who had kidnapped and kept them prisoners for over 10 years. The last post was when he was sentenced, I was glad the sentence was stiff enough to keep him in jail for the rest of his life.