Monday, February 17, 2014

My Truth on Valentine's Day as Atala and I Celebrated 5 Years of Marriage

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I am a romantic, but I never thought marriage was easy, not even before I was married. When people say they were misled by romance novels into thinking relationships are a fairy tale, I say in mind, really? I've read thousands of romance novels and never had that delusion.

Mommy Time - Lupita Nyongo and Her Mother at the BAFTA Awards

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Lupita Nyong'o looked absolutely amazing in her emerald satin gown at the BAFTA Awards which held yesterday in London. And who did she take on the red carpet with her? Lupita's mother, Dorothy Nyong'o, was her daughters date! And isn't she so beautiful too?

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Chimamanda Adichie Talks About Relationships, Cooking, Dressing and Natural Hair

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In a recent interview by Elle, Chimamnda answers questions as diverse as her choice of dresses, what she expects from a relationship, whether she loves cooking, her writing routine, the characters in her books, feminism, and more. Enjoy...

Simon Cowell Shares First Baby Pictures of His Son Eric on Twitter

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Simon Cowell shared this picture of him tenderly cradling his newborn baby son on Twitter with the caption, “I never knew how much love and pride I would feel.” The proud dad welcomed his son, named Eric after Simon's father, on Friday and finally posted these pictures today with one close up of the tiny baby captioned, “Now you can see how very handsome little Eric is”.

Book Spotlight - Stolen Valentine Kiss by Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

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Stolen Valentine Kiss by Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku
Publication Date: Feb 1st 2014
ISBN/EAN 13: 1495237931/9781495237935 (Paperback)
Genre / Categories: Fiction/Romance/Contemporary/Interracial/Multicultural

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Barack and Michelle Obama Show Sweet Valentine Love on Social Media

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Barack and Michelle Obama engaged in some social media PDA on Valentine's Day. Michelle Obama started the ball rolling by sharing the cute photo above. She posted the picture on Instagram yesterday with a loving message to her husband of 21 years. "Hey Barack, I'll always be your valentine! HappyValentinesDay –mo."

Friday, February 14, 2014

Obi Emelonye Marks Wedding Anniversary - He Met and Married His Wife Same Date

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Obi Emelonye shared this message a couple of days ago about why the date 12th of February is very significant for him and his wife, Amaka;

“My wedding anniversary; on the 12th of February 2001, I drove with T-Chidi Chikere to a location in Omole, Lagos for the film ‘Fire Dancer’ starring Genevieve Nnaji. When the gates of the huge house opened, I saw a young girl standing on the balcony upstairs. I turned around to T-Chidi and told him, pointing, that she was my wife.

Valentine's Day in Nigeria - President Goodluck and Dame Patience Get Their Groove On

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Reuben Abati, the special adviser on Media to the president, shared this picture of President Goodluck with the first lady Dame Patience, aka Mama Peace, on Twitter today. Along with the picture is the message that President Goodluck Jonathan wishes Nigerians a very happy Valentine's Day. The first couple of Nigeria are looking quite regal and romantic, yeah?


Check out their love story from Chapter Six of President Goodluck Jonathan’s authorized biography, Wind Of Hope.

Denrele Edun Shares Tribute to Goldie On The One Year Anniversary of Her Death

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Goldie, whose real names were Susan Bimpe Harvey, and one of Nigeria's most unique music artistes, died last year on Valentine's Day at the age of 31. One of Goldie's closest friends, Denrele Edun was by her side as she was rushed to the hospital and she may have died in his arms. In this touching tribute, Denrele shows us a different face to Goldie, may her soul continue to rest in peace.

Joy Bewaji Launches Audio Series - Tina's Shoes & Love Issues, Discusses The Magazine Club

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Joy Bewaji is a writer, editor, author, publicist and more. She is one of those people that if you'd seem me with her in Lagos, you would think we had known each other for years. Well, in a way, we have. We've been interacting online since 2009, working together, being FB friends all the while, and finally meeting last year when I attended the first episode of the Magazine Club. At the third edition, my fledgeling video channel interviewed Joy on her latest projects. Below is that interview with RML TV presenter Eniola Lawal, and more on Joy Bewaji's upcoming audio series, Tina's Shoes and Love Issues. Enjoy!