Crowned the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner was famed for her energetic stage performances and husky, powerful vocals. Her death was announced on her official Instagram page. “With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow,” the post said.”Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music.” Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years including cancer, a stroke and kidney failure. She passed away at age 83. On Throwback Thursday, we dive deeper…
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Wigs come in handy on those bad hair days and special occasions when you want to glam up. It can be embarrassing to look too simple for a high-profile event. Wigs offer the extra touch to make you outstanding. If you have classless and ‘tasteless’ wigs( the type that makes you look like an old maid), it is time to drop them and go for elegant ones. We have got 5 classy wigs to elevate your looks. The good thing is whether you are looking for a new look to take to a special occasion or you just want to…
Markets exist for people to buy and sell items. In Nigeria, there are markets that are the mother of all markets because of what they are known for. Both wholesalers and retailers benefit from these markets. We would be taking a look at 10 of these markets below: 1. Onitsha Market( Anambra) Onitsha main market, which is considered West Africa’s commercial powerhouse, is an all-expansive market, considered the biggest market in terms of item availability and land size. This market is your plug for imported second-hand clothing, jewellery and industrial equipment, Onitsha has it all in its expansive market, considered the…
Probably you are out on a date with that special person in your life or you are out with family or colleagues and the venue is a restaurant, so you are all dressed up. It could be a fiver star restaurant or otherwise, however, it is important to pay attention to one’s behaviour. In a public space, the last thing you want to happen is to ‘fall your hand’ so you must be on your best behaviour. Here is what you need to do: Practise good manners Respect is reciprocal, so you treat people well. You should speak to your…
Dear Dorothy, I’ve been having a real hard time lately and I’m finding it hard to see the point in living. None of my “friends” want to hear about it and it’s making it hard to believe that people care about me. Your music has always helped me through rough times like these. Any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Yours Truthfully, Stan Dear Stan, Oh man. Well, first of all, I’m sorry to hear you’re having a sad time. I’ve been there myself many times. I wish I had a little more insight into the details…
Power couple, Jay Z and Beyonce have bought a lavish Malibu mega-mansion for a whooping $200 million, making it the most expensive home ever sold in the state of California, eclipsing the previous record of $177 million. It’s also the second most expensive real estate deal in the country — the top being $238 million for an NYC apartment. The house sits on an 8-acre bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the Paradise Cove area AKA Billionaires’ Row. It’s also an architectural jewel, designed by Tadao Ando, a Japanese master architect, who is also designing the house Kanye West bought…
Nigerian artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby had her exhibition at David Zwirner’s inaugural Los Angeles gallery on May 23. She discussed her extensive research on the scientific classification of plants for her paintings, such as “Madagascar Jasmine” or “Safari Sunset.” During a recent conversation at her studio in East Los Angeles, the 40-year-old artist shared insights into the process behind her self-portrait titled “Still You Bloom in This Land of No Gardens.” In the artwork, she is depicted wearing patterned pants, and holding her youngest child on a porch surrounded by abundant greenery. Akunyili Crosby explained the challenge of striking the…
People have different reasons for getting married late. It could be because of they are schooling, in search of financial independence, the absence of a community or the hyper-independence of city life. Is there an appropriate age to get married? According to the law in most countries, the legal age is 18 years and is permissible to get married. This implies that any functioning adult above 18 years old can get married without anyone’s consent. But does this work? Here are some advantages of marrying early: You opt out of the frustration to find ‘the one’ The older you get,…
Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, develop in the soft tissue lining of your gums, tongue, inner cheeks, lips or palate making it difficult to chew. Mouth ulcers are caused by aphthous ulceration, certain medications, skin rashes in the mouth, viral, bacterial and fungal infections, chemicals and some medical conditions. Also, eating a lot of very acidic foods has been attributed to contributing to mouth ulcers. A mouth ulcer that will not heal may be a sign of mouth cancer. This is why giving up acidic meals, especially acidic fruit, should be your first step if ulcer forms. It…
Workplace bullying can be defined as the repeated less favourable treatment of a person by another or others in the workplace, which may be considered unreasonable and inappropriate workplace practice. The workplace bully intimidates, offends, degrades or humiliates a worker, possibly in front of co-workers, clients, or customers. The bullies can be supervisors, subordinates, co-workers, and colleagues. They often operate within the established rules and policies of their organisation. While the bully’s actions are not necessarily illegal and may not even be against the policies, they cause damages to both the targeted employee and the workplace. Examples of workplace bullying includes…