Commandments of Being a Bridesmaid – An Info-graphic

Getting asked to be a bridesmaid is very much an honor so it is a role that needs to be taken seriously no matter how many times you have been asked to do it! The wedding day is a monumental occasion in the bride’s life and she has asked you to be a special part of it.

Being a bridesmaid can also be fun as you get to be in the wedding party and be treated like a VIP for the day. You also get the opportunity to get to know new people – maybe you haven’t met the groomsmen before, or maybe you haven’t met your fellow bridesmaids either!

Stephanie Linus Campaigns To Stop Violence Against Women In Elections [Photos]

Nollywood actress, producer and director Stephanie Linus was yesterday announced as the Ambassador for the ‘Stop Violence Against Women In Elections’ Campaign. This project is funded by the USAID, and is an initiative of the NDI in partnership with the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA). Her formal presentation as an ambassador took place yesterday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, photos below...

Stop-VAWIE (Violence Against Women In Elections) Campaign is a project that seeks to create public awareness on various forms of violence against women before, during and after elections in Nigeria, which often militates their active participation in the electoral process.

Is Unwanted Facial Hair Stopping You From Kissing Your Husband?

By Kevin Dicerbo

Many women deal with unwanted facial hair though they rarely talk about it. As women, facial hair is a problem no matter where it’s found but for some women in relationships, the most problematic is the fuzz on the upper lip or stubble on the chin. Those key parts of the face that come into play when you are kissing your partner and they want to touch or hold your face. 

Kissing is one of the most intimate acts a couple can share, and when it’s gone, so goes much of the intimacy in a relationship. But some women do let this important aspect of their relationship go slack in order to save themselves the embarrassment of a rough face.

The Home-Maker by Juliet Kego [Poetry]

My thoughts when I first read this poem by Juliet Kego (pictured above) was this is absolutely beautiful! The Home Maker by Juliet Kego is so touching and yet so strong. The poem, which Juliet calls Floetry, gives a voice to the woman at home toiling to make her home and feeling unsatisfied and underappreciated. The woman in the poem knows when she's had all she can carry, and what she needs to do in order to find herself. Enjoy the poem below...

Couple Love - Nicki Minaj Flaunts Curves On Date Night With Meek Mill - Photos

Nicki Minaj and boyfriend Meek Mill are still in love, and the sultry actress wants us to know it. Nicki shared these photo with the caption, "love this picture" on one of them. According to commenters, this is the first pic she will post of Meek on her page in over a week, and some people were already concluding they had broken up. Not so, it seems. More pictures below...

Family Time - Pregnant Mercy Johnson-Okojie Celebrates 31st Birthday With Husband & Kids

Mercy Johnson-Okojie celebrated her 31st birthday a few days ago at her Lagos home, and it was just quality time for some pictures with her cute family. The award winning Nollywood actress and her hubby Prince Okojie are expecting their third child, and they look really happy in the pictures. Congrats to them! See more photos below...

Tonto Dike & Mr Churchill Hold Traditional Wedding In Port Harcourt [Official Photos]

The traditional marriage between Tonto Dikeh and Mr Churchhill took place today at her hometown Rumukani in Rumukwuta in Obiokpor LGA Rivers state. Most of the couple's friends and family attended including a few of the actress's nollywood colleagues. Congrats to the new couple and wishing them all the best of a married life! See more photos below...

South African Performers Visit US To Raise Funds For Community Development

Above is a group of women flying into the Chicago area from South Africa. These women are part of a non-profit organization called SAFCO, (Service Association For Community Organizations). They perform Cultural dances and have been to many countries in the world.  They have won many Global and National Awards, including Africa Achievers Award 2015, at the World Leaders Forum, Dubai.

I am showcasing them here so those interested can invite these talented South African SAFCO women to perform. They can perform, during their stay here in the United States (around 2 months plus or minus), as part of the fundraising efforts for their cause. Profits from their performances go towards housing orphans and underprivileged in Africa, and fulfilling the mission of the organization which include:

Blackberry Love! MBNWedding Season 2 Abuja Couple Share Love Story & Prewedding Photos

Blessing & George have emerged winners of the competition and are set to wed by the end of this month. The lovely couple met through a mutual friend after George saw Blessing’s photo used as her Blackberry DP. The rest is this beautiful story where love always wins. Enjoy their love story and their spectacular pre-wedding photos below..

Spare Yourself the Gift-Giving Dilemma: The Ultimate Wedding Gift Guide

By Nicola Reynor

Is giving cash better than giving a gift on a wedding? How much should I give? What could be the most appropriate gift for newlyweds? These are just a few of the many questions a wedding guest has to deal with. A wedding is a momentous occasion, and if it’s a close one’s wedding, you would want to give them a present that is simply the best.

The gift-giving dilemma can leave one befuddled. But, don’t you panic. It’s time to lift the shroud of confusion surrounding wedding gifts. By keeping in mind the modern wedding gift-giving etiquette, you will save yourself a lot of hassle. Here are a few guidelines that will help you choose an appropriate gift for the just-married couple.