Nigeria is rich in art culture that seems yet to be fully tapped. The art culture covers both traditions and styles, ancient paintings, sculpture and modern installations. However, from history, some art pieces have been outstanding and these include: Tutu by Ben Enwonwu As the Mona Lisa painting is to Leonardo Da Vinci, so is Tutu to Ben Enwonwu. Tutu is a portrait of an Ife princess. The Tutu painting gained popularity after the original was discovered in a London home, a long while after it was declared lost. Ankara Na-Nma by Clement Mmaduako Nwafor Created by a self-taught painter,…
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Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe known for her roles in Yoruba movies, has performed her first hajj with her husband, Kazim Adeoti. The couple is currently in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to partake in the annual Islamic pilgrimage. The actress converted to Islam in 2022, following her marriage to Adeoti. The couple’s choice to partake in the hajj together is a important task in their religious journey. The hajj, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, is compulsory for all Muslims who are able to make the journey. The pilgrimage is a time for Muslims to come together to worship…
Nigerian comedy sensation, Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has revealed that she was celibate until her wedding night. She disclosed this revelation in a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. Real Warri Pikin said that she made the decision to become celibate after her heart was broken by a boyfriend at university. According to her, she was so heartbroken after the breakup that she decided to dedicate her life to God and serve Him. “I said, you know what? I’m not doing men anymore. I will serve God,” Afoke said. “I started serving God…
Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has demanded that people should show more support for Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs. He made this known during a breakfast chat organised by The 2baba Foundation in Lagos. The ‘African queen’ crooner said no contribution was small or much while noting that displaced persons needed more love and care. He went on to share his experience at one of the IDP Camps. According to him, he could feel their pain and wished he could do more for them. 2baba is an ambassador for United Nations High Commission for Refugees, UNHCR. The…
Dear Dorothy, I am jealous of my best friend with my boyfriend. How can I get over this? What should I do? Yours Sincerely, Lucy Dear Lucy, This is a dicey situation as it involves two of the closest people in your life. It is natural to feel overprotective or ‘jealous’ of your boyfriend around other women. Around their male friends, often partners feel safer. But if someone of the opposite sex begins to have a connection with a loved one; the temptation is to automatically assume that they want to intrude into your relationship. It is likely your boyfriend and…
Men in black, that is what today’s men’s edition of ‘Who wore it better?’ is about. Media Personality, Ebuka goes head-to-head with fashion entrepreneur, Gabriel Akinosho. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, as usual, never fails to impress us with his fashion statement. He wears a black shirt with black trousers. Looking clean and spotless, he shines in this ‘all black look’. Gabriel is giving us some gentlemanly vibes in his all-black ensemble. There is no way he would not make heads turn in this fashion wear. Looking at both gentlemen, whose style did it for you? Who wore it better? Ebuka or…
Love is an action word. When it comes to romantic relationships, love is a decision. It is easy to get carried away with your emotions when you are in love. However, there are some people you should not date no matter how you feel. These are: 1. Your sibling’s ex It is weird to date someone your sibling once dated. Your sibling might be trying to forget the person and move on, but you have made your sibling’s ex resurface in your life and theirs. Besides, dating your sibling’s ex is toxic in the long run. 2. Your bestfriend’s ex…
A lot of people believe yawning is a sign of tiredness or boredom. There is more to yawning as it is a reflex action that happens involuntarily. Do you know that when you yawn your body is trying to send a message? See below: 1. Another person is yawning beside you Yawning is contagious. Even thinking about yawning will make you yawn. Even reading a post like this might even make you yawn. This implies that when you sometimes yawn, your body is telling you it just saw someone yawn or you have been thinking or reading about yawning. 2.…
Life is full of choices. One critical decision people make is in the area of their career. A wrong move can be detrimental to one’s career path. It is advisable to get mentors, those who have treaded in the area you are going. While mentors serve as a guide and helpers, one has to be wary of the advice gotten from mentors and other people. These are 5 career pieces of advice you need to ignore to set yourself up for a great career path: 1. Don’t quit your job even if you hate it This advice is governed by…
Readings: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 68; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-33 Grace and peace to you dear brothers and sisters in Christ. In the Gospel of today, Jesus instructs His disciples not to be afraid. Three times He repeats this. Let’s look at the context. He was sending them out to minister, He told them that they would be opposed and persecuted but that they should not be afraid of people, they should not shy away from witnessing to Him. He told them that He would be with them and nothing would happen to them without His knowledge – even the hairs…