The New Year celebration is part of the festivities this season. It is important because it lays down the foundations for the new year. Despite being a relatively simple and straightforward holiday, the new year can sometimes leave people depressed. We have tips on how to make the new year celebration grand: 1. Go for midnight church service You can spend the New Year celebration at the midnight church service (Watch night), which takes place on New Year’s Eve. This is usually the one last big coming together before everyone goes about their businesses so, you are guaranteed to have…
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Christians, churchgoers, music lovers and people worldwide who celebrate Christmas, know that carols are the beloved musical backbone of the festive season. From ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ to ‘Silent night’, we have donned our Christmas hats and found the most enduring Christmas carols. Here are some of the most beautiful Christmas carols ever written: 1. O Holy Night Placide Cappeau, a wine seller from southern France, was asked by the local parish priest to write a festive poem in 1847 to celebrate the church organ’s renovation. Cappeau felt it should be accompanied by music, so approached his friend Adolphe…
Our Woman Crush Wednesday, Nishita Devanand is one techpreneur who has taken the hospitality and tourism sector by storm. She is a creative brand and advertising expert – the founder and chief executive of Savoir Faire Hospitality and NAVI Africa. With her NAVI Apps, travellers and locals seeking awesome experiences in local cities across Africa are covered with the right resources. Based on Nishita’s travel experiences, she was inspired to develop a mobile application to provide centralized information about dining, entertainment, events and community activities for tourist hubs across Africa using Lagos as its starting point. NAVI has fast become…
Time is fickle. As the new year draws closer, it is normal to get pumped up to set new goals. You shouldn’t be too engrossed with goal setting that you actually forget to live. Have you considered doing something you have never done before in the coming year? What fun stories do you have to share at the end of the year? Have you tried starting a business of your own? When last did you feel really free and relaxed? How well have you lived? Look for a bucket list that would ensure you truly live your life to the…
There has never been a better time to hit the gym to look good in and out. Now that your private communion and efforts beneath a barbell are now paying off. You have ticked one of the items of your goal which is to be fit and have a ‘hot’ body. Looking good while sweating it out is no small feat, but with these 5 tips, your wardrobe can at least do some of the heavy liftings for you: 1. Keep things muted Take a lesson from your wardrobe by sticking to neutrals. If all your kit is white, black…
We talked about gifts you can get for him this yuletide season. The females are not left out. Here are gifts you can get for her whether your wife, mum, sister, friend, colleague, boss or acquaintance this joyous season: 1. Spa gift set A little pampering gift can never go wrong because everyone dislikes stress. Impress her with this spa gift set. 2. Sunglasses Sunglasses are never a bad choice. A classic pair will make her feel like a million bucks. 3. Chunky Hoop earrings A chunky gold hoop earring is the perfect everyday staple for any outfit. She will…
This Christmas season is all about spreading love and giving. Whether husband, dad, boyfriend or girlfriend, or a colleague at work, your boss, unique and thoughtful Christmas gift ideas will definitely go a long way to make them happy. No matter their age or personality, these collection of gifts are sure to make this season a memorable one for him: 1.Customised wallet A classic customised wallet would make every man feel on top of the world. Gift him a brand-new personalised leather wallet this season and watch him smile every time he opens his wallet. 2. 3-in-1 charger stand Men…
Dear Dorothy, Do you have any advice on coping with what looks set to be a tough Christmas at the end of what has been a gruelling year? Yours Sincerely, T.A Dear T.A, 2022 has been a wonderful year, one characterised by the good, bad and ugly. And so, before I give advice on how to cope with Christmas this year, I want to say to you, dear reader, that I see your pain. I say this, not to be dour or to make things seem even bleaker, but because we cannot move past this until we acknowledge, as…
Our Man Crush Monday, Ameyaw Kissi Debrah has put his mark in the creative space. He is a highly skilled content creator, from being an entertainment and lifestyle blogger to a social media influencer, Ameyaw does it all. He founded Ameyaw Debrah Media about a decade ago, and through the company provides media, publishing and PR services to diverse clients. Ameyaw ventured into the world of entertainment, media, arts and culture soon after graduating with a BA in publishing studies from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, where he was voted the Best Publishing Student in 2005.…
The marriage institution should be kept holy and respected. Marriage itself is a decision that people should carefully analyse, introspect and think about. Just because divorce is on the rise, especially among celebrities does not mean people should not get married. The high rate of divorce is a result of people getting married for the wrong reasons. Let’s take a look at some: 1. Societal pressure Don’t feel the urge to get married because everybody around you is getting married. Don’t fall into to depression thinking you are the problem since everybody around you is engaged but you aren’t. Society…