Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Slapped in Public, Chased Out in a Torn Nightie - Estella Ogbonna Shares DV Story
Nigerian fashion designer, Estella Ogbonna opened up on her experience of domestic violence and abuse in a marriage that lasted only 8 months and how she got the courage to walk away. She shares her story as a way to encourage other women in similar situations to know it is possible to live again after an abusive marriage or relationship. She writes;
#BossLadies - Kate Henshaw and Toolz On the Set of The Juice
The amazingly fit and gorgeous Kate Henshaw in a beautiful ankara gown was in the studio with Toolz to record an episode of The Juice. Toolz remains the presenter for the second season of the show which has been launched and premiered on DSTV. Kudos ladies!
Half of a Yellow Sun Premieres in London, Arrives Nigeria April 25th
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The Half of a Yellow Sun movie was premiered in the UK this past weekend and will hit the cinemas on Friday for general viewing. A lot of the cast and crew including Chimamanda Adichie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, John Boyega and director Biyi Bandele attended the event. The movie berths in Nigeria April 25 and early summer in the US.
Prince William and Duchess Kate Travel With Prince George
Prince George is currently stealing the spotlight in his parent's, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's royal tour of Australia and New Zealand. The adorable baby is already flying halfway around the world and looks so cute in his mama's arms. Kate Middleton looks very stylish too in her red outfit as they arrive at the airport. More pictures below...
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Can A Typically Traditional Nigerian Man Make A Good Husband?
We all agree Naija guys are fine, right? Some are real dream boats, tall, dark and handsome, the stuff my romance novels are made off. And they can be quite generous if they have the means and can get their way. And that's the big but if you're an educated and liberated woman who wants to find someone to love you for you, and to get married. Some husbands can get downright mean when they feel they're not getting their way from their wives. Some of the stories out there are scary.
Magazine Covers - Beyonce on Out's Power Issue
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Beyonce seems to be channeling Marilyn Monroe with the short blonde hair and the retro outfits. Totally works. In the cover story, Beyonce talks about women owning the sexuality.
Jim Iyke Writes Tribute For His Mother Who Passed Away Last Month
Jim Iyke shared a tribute to his mother in a press statement announcing her death. According to the release, “Mrs Ngozi Gladys Okelue Esomugha, was born on May 3, 1947, and succumbed to a long battle with illness on Monday, March 24, 2014. Jim Iyke’s tribute follows;
Family Time - Julius Agwu Shows off Birthday Cake From His Children
Julius Agwu added another year today and in celebration, his family gifted him with a cake decorated with "Happy Birthday Daddy" which he cut with his beautiful wife and kids. Wishing him many mre years.
President Goodluck Jonathan Not Celebrating Nigeria Being Africa's Biggest Economy
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Nigeria's finance minister and some other top officials came out yesterday to reveal that Nigeria is now the biggest economy in Africa. As far as I was concerned, that is news for the birds as long as more than half of Nigerian still live in poverty, and even the middle class have to provide their own water and electricity. I'm glad that President Goodluck Jonathan is not dancing all over the place with the news. He shared the following on his official Facebook page;
The American Psychiatric Association Classes Selfies as a Mental Disorder #Hoax
I got into the habit of Selfies when I began using a Samsung S3 which has the reversible camera. And since then, I usually take a selfie at least once a week, though I don't share most of them on social media. Now, I was with my family most of last week and when one my sisters saw me taking pictures of myself, she asked if that was what a selfie was, and did I know it was now a mental problem?
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