Thursdays are synonymous with throwbacks just as bread goes with tea. Today, we dive deep into the video of Weird MC, one of the forerunners of female rap music in Nigeria. Born Adesola Idowu, Weird MC as she is popularly called, released her first single “Allen Avenue’ in 1996. Subsequently, she released her debut album” Simply Weird” which earned her the Best Hip Hop Album recognition at the AMEN Awards. Riding on the success of her first album, Weird MC released her second album —After the Storm in 2006. The album featured the massive hit ‘Ijoya’ produced by Don Jazzy…
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Monochromatic outfits may seem easy to pull off requiring no effort but there is more. First of all, what exactly is monochromatic? The word “monochromatic” is made of two words: “mono” meaning single and “chromatic” meaning colour. So a monochromatic outfit would consist of pieces of one colour. Supposing you wear a black blazer on a black turtle neck with black trousers and black shoes, good for you as you nailed the monochromatic look. However, this is not the case when you experiment with bright and bold colours for the monochrome effect. Read on to stay style inspired on how…
Coconut is a popular fruit known for its water, fruit and fibre. Gotten from the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), coconut serves multi-purposes in terms of its water, milk, oil, cream and tasty meat. Coconut meat is sweet and can be enjoyed raw or dried. It has been discovered that coconut trees are the most widely-spread fruit tree on the planet. They are native to Southeast Asia and the islands between the Indian and Pacific oceans. Today, coconuts can be found anywhere and everywhere. They are also known for their flavour, culinary properties and health benefits. We shall be exploring the…
While it’s true that most men have worn a suit at some point in their lives, not all have experienced the craftsmanship of true tailoring. While mass-produced suits serve their purpose within certain budgets and needs, a bespoke or made-to-measure suit created by a skilled tailor is akin to a work of art tailored specifically for your body. These garments are meticulously crafted by highly skilled hands, often carrying on a tradition passed down through several generations. The process involves precise measurements, careful cutting, and skillful sewing, resulting in a form-fitting ensemble that can be considered body armour. Just as…
A woman’s hair is her crowning glory. Whether natural hair or permed hair, it gives her the avenue to display her identity and heritage. As much as the natural hair trend may be the rave of the moment and some females are joining the bandwagon, there are certain misconceptions that come with it. To set the record straight, these are 6 lies you have told about natural hair: Natural hair is uncontrollable Contrary to this misconception, natural hair is limitless in that it can be styled to your taste with the right techniques and products. You can achieve stunning hairstyles…
Our Woman Crush Wednesday, Cynthia Mbamalu is a highly dedicated advocate for human and gender rights, as well as a respected development practitioner. With a background in law, having received an LLM in Comparative Constitutional Law from the Central European University (CEU), she possesses deep expertise in human and women’s rights advocacy, constitution building, elections, and inclusive political leadership. As a co-founder and the Director of Programs at Yiaga Africa, Cynthia Mbamalu has played a pivotal role in supporting sustainable democracies and fostering political inclusion. She has actively engaged in numerous election observation missions and currently leads the innovative #WatchingTheVote…
Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan, thriving on her past victories on Sunday, won the 100m hurdles event at the Stockholm Diamond League. She finished the race with a time of 12.52 seconds, beating Sarah Lavin of Ireland (12.73 seconds) and Pia Skrzyszowska of Poland (12.78 seconds). Amusan’s win is her second Diamond League victory of the season. Last month, she won the event in Lausanne, Switzerland. Currently, she holds a world record in the 100m hurdles, having set a time of 12.06 seconds at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon last year. Her latest victory in Stockholm gives her an edge…
Nollywood actress, Etinosa Idemudia recounted the emotional abuse she suffered in her marriage before her divorce. She made this known during an interview on the WithChude show. According to the mother of one, she devised using drugs as a means of escape from her toxic marriage. Speaking on the WithChude show, the award-winning actress shared a heart-to-heart horrific tale of the abuse that she endured from her former husband. Getting married at 22 years old, she had to deal with so much domestic abuse that she would end up being under drug influence to live with her ex-husband. She also recounted…
The Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, a student in Anambra who was widely hailed as the best candidate in 2023 is a scam. According to the examination governing body, the student manipulated her score to defraud the public. As a result, JAMB has gone ahead to bar Mmesoma from sitting the Board’s examination for the next three years. While assuring Nigerians that its system was neither tampered with nor compromised, JAMB maintained its earlier position that the UTME result being paraded by Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma is “patently fake”. In a statement by its Acting…
Dear Dorothy, My best friend died suddenly and I feel devastated. I’ve known her since my school days and have been with her through all the ups and downs of life. I was so happy for her when her sons were born. She was utterly thrilled to be a mum. I shall miss her dreadfully and I feel so sad for her boys and her husband. To be honest I feel sad for me too – I really miss her. I help her family as much as I can but I feel so desperately lonely inside. How do I cope?…