Thursday, October 31, 2013

Men With Wandering Eyes and Hands - Have You Encountered These Disrespectful Men?

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This week on Toke moments, it's all about R.E.S.P.E.C.T! Watch Toke Makinwa talk about those things that some guys do that she finds disrespectful.....From guys with wandering hands and eyes, fast lying tongues, and chronic card collectors, you don't want to take these guys home to your mother. If you're a guy, are you guilty? If you're a lady, has it ever happened to you?

#ThrowbackThursday - Rita Dominic in Kenya 2009

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Rita Dominic was in Kenya in 2009 shooting her movie "Shackled". During this period, she also took part in various charity events. She shared this picture with the tag "#tbt... Paraplegic walk in Kenya 2009... Was quite an emotional day.. #charity"

Amber Rose Shares First Picture of Her Son's Face in Halloween Costume

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Amber Rose usually only shares pictures of Sebastian, her son with Wiz Khalifa in poses where his face is not so clearly visible. Today she shared a picture of the baby in his Lion costume for halloween with the caption "We love our Lil Lion baby #Sebastian". More pictures of Sebastian and Amber below...

Don’t Be That Girl: How to Avoid Being a Bridezilla

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By Jennifer McCord

Bridezillas – they’re an ugly stereotype that, unless you’re careful, can become your reality when it is your turn to plan your nuptials. With societal pressures, tight deadlines and the desire to control every last detail, it’s enough to make any woman crack! However, this diva behavior is entirely avoidable for every bride-to-be (yes, this means you), so keep reading on how you avoid this all too common trap.

Eku Edewor Featured on Vogue - Talks About Growing Up and Fashion in Nigeria

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Eku Edewor, actress, model and Mnet's 53 Xtra host, was featured on Vogue Italia's website, vogue.it, on their Black Blog. Eku, in an interview with Vogue's Shomara Roosblad, takes a trip down memory lane to her childhood and the role fashion played growing up. Eku Edewor also talks about Nigerian women and the ways they express themselves through fashion.

Magazine Covers - Ini Edo on House of Maliq

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Ini Edo shares this month's house of Maliq magazine cover with IK Ogbonna, and here are some pictures from the photoshoot for her cover. Lovely!

Quote of the Day - Realize How Blessed You Are For What You Have

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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.

Funmi Iyanda - Why She Risked Her Career to Interview Openly Gay Nigerian Man, Bisi Alimi, on National Television

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Nigeria does not have a lot of whistle blowers, most have imbibed the suffering and smiling attitude that gets them through the day. But things are changing, and perhaps, corruption, mediocrity and all the hidden vices that drag the country down will become less brazen. TV talk show host, Funmi Iyanda in an article talks about how Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) stopped her from having live shows after she interviewed openly gay Nigerian man, Bisi Alimi, back in 2004. See her tweets and the article below...

A Lagos Housewife Gets 10 years in Prison For Flogging 14-year-old Houseboy to Death

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One of the dreams of not a few Nigerian women is to get married, and more than that have their own homes, with the high possiblity of having househelps. The unfortunate reality is that most of those women, housewives or working women, have never managed people before, and before long, start to transfer the agression from their stressful relationships or careers unto their domestic staff. This is a lesson for women in the habit of mistreating their help to take it easy and learn new diplomatic skills of managing their underaged househelps rather than violent punishment for unnecessary reasons.