The Belly Button Test - Episode 5 An African City

In 'The Belly Button Test,' the girls discuss confidence, with Ngozi fighting desperately to overcome her insecurities through some awkward circumstances.

Sisi Yemmie and Her Boo Win My Big Nigerian Wedding Competition!

Yay! When I saw this news, you would think I was the one that won. Congrats to Sisi Yemmie and Bobo Yommie who have just won a wedding valued at N15million from the organizers of My Big Nigerian Wedding. She announced it by sharing the picture above with the caption,

OMG BOBO AND I WON MY BIG NIGERIAN WEDDING!!!! OH GOD!!!!! Thank you all for voting!!! #sisiyemmie

Congrats to them. Now to start looking forward to the wedding of the year :)

Facebook Parenting - A Baby Gender Reveal Gone Wrong

In a now viral Youtube video, a big brother - only boy with 2 little sisters already - was not happy when during a baby gender reveal for their next sibling turns out to be a girl. The little boy breaks down in tears after the miserable acknowledgement that the white reveal cake is pink inside and has jelly - meaning it's a baby girl

What to Do When You Fall in Love With Your Best Friend

By Keerthi Mohan

Falling for your best friend is probably the easiest thing that could happen. I mean how effortless would it be to fall in love with someone you know so comfortably close, someone who is by your side during good times and bad, someone who’s true to you and brings out the best in you.

Short Story - The Fable of the Flawed Kwalari by Tola Abraham

“It is time to hear a story, we will listen, we will learn.”

The five of us gather round Mama Ibadan, singing the chorus she taught us the last time she visited, urging her to tell us a story. Mama Ibadan is father’s mother; she lives in Ibadan so we call her Mama Ibadan.
She sits up on the stool that is placed against the open kitchen door and she tucks her wrappers firmly between her legs,

Mommy Time - Oluchi and Her Two Sons

Today being Mother's Day, there are a lot of mom and children pictures on social media, and this one shared by Oluchi Onwegba-Orlandi with her two young sons is one of my favorite. The older boy smiles just like his mom :)

Family Time - Prince William and Kate Share Portrait With Prince George

Prince George is almost eight months now and for his first Mother's Day, Prince William and Duchess Kate shared this lovely portrait of young royal family looking out through a window with their dog, Lupo. So sweet!

An Update on Oma and Her Life So Far - One Woman's Domestic Violence Story

Who remembers Omalinze? A few of my readers have been so great and gracious to send in their help to Omalinze and her kids, and some are still sending - prayers, cash or general support. I wanted to use this opportunity to give an update and say a big thanks for your interest and continued care.

New Book Excerpt - Honour Among All by Vivian Kay [Christian Romance]

After many years of happiness, Moni Badmus's marriage is crumbling and she doesn't know what to do. Desperate to save her home, she goes along with her husband's suggestion on how to spice up their conventional sex life.

President Jonathan’s Adopted Daughter, Faith Sakwe Elizabeth About to Wed

Faith Elizabeth Sakwe, the oldest adopted daughter of President Goodluck Jonathan and Dame Patience, is about to get married to her fiance, Godswill Osim Edward. The young couple got engaged last year and will be celebrating their traditional marriage ceremony, on Saturday, 5th April, 2014, at the Otuoke, Bayelsa State residence of the president.

Their church wedding will be held at the National Ecumenical Centre, Phase 1, Abuja, and reception at the International Conference Centre, Herbert Macaulay Way, Abuja on Saturday, 12th April, 2014. Wishing them the best in their preparations.