Our Woman Crush Wednesday, Rosemary Egabor Afolahan wears many hats. She is an experienced client service expert, as well as a marketing & communications strategist. She is also a business development expert and a content marketer with a demonstrated history of working in banking, oil & gas, marketing communications and media. Known for her excellent skills in negotiation, planning, sales, and communication, she is also proficient in the development of go-to-market strategies and overall corporate strategy. As a fresh graduate, she began her career in banking at First City Monument Bank. She moved from corporate banking to ICT, then oil…
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Our Man Crush Monday is the renaissance man Kelechi Odu – fashion designer, architect, film producer, and all-round creative. In an interview in Pride Magazine Nigeria’s Digital Speaks Issue, he opened up about different aspects of creativity and the human experience. DEPENDING on who one speaks to, you are an architect, a fashion designer or a film producer. How would you describe what you do? Depending on who is listening, I would either say I am a manifester of ideas or simply a multi- disciplinary designer. I am interested in creating spaces, objects and experiences that enhance and enrich the…
Relationships take a lot of work and commitment let alone when it is long-distance. The intensity gets more because of the distance barrier. However, there are couples who can attest to long-distance relationships working based on their experience. If you are in a long-distance relationship or you intend to go into one, you need adequate information and preparation. The following tips worked for couples who were in long-distance relationships and you can apply them to your own too: 1. Technology is your best friend Relationships thrive on communication. With technology, you can share that in real time through photos, texts…
Have you seen a lady with great-looking skin? One that is flawless and she flaunts in nice-looking wear. She feels on top of the world because she is confident. I guess this is where the phrase “Confident in one’s skin” came about because if you have bad skin, it does not tell well of you. It may be you have a poor skin routine, you are eating the wrong food or it is in your genes. Whatever be the case, you can do something about your skin. If you have great skin, that is not the end, it is a…
Every business leader should understand it is not only about the vision for his/her business but also his/her team members. The way a business leader works with others and the personality projected would have a huge impact on the success of his/her company. Leadership is not about position, it is the combination of influence and investment in people for the right reasons. Becoming a better leader as an entrepreneur doesn’t magically happen. It takes hard work and commitment to be better each day. Regardless of whether you’re a small business owner or a startup founder attempting to build a thriving…
Contact lenses are usually for medical or fashion purposes. It is quite common with women. They come in different colours and have a way of making the eyes sparkle. As beautiful as the contact lens may seem, there are some risks involved in using them. Contact lenses ought to be used properly so that users would not feel the side effects that result in poor vision in the long run. 1. High risk of eye infect Wearing contact lenses automatically puts you at a greater risk for eye infections. This is partly because you’re putting your fingers near your eyes…
God came to a land, a scanty piece of land, which was just a twinkle in his eyes. Feeling bored and wanting to do something, he showered his powers on the land. It was beautiful, everything was present, other lands envied it. The prophet said the land shall be a slave, and it was. It was a slave to itself and other lands. As the earth revolved round the sun, so did the land revolve around destruction. Slavery ate up its heart and it felt cold. Destruction left the land with nothing. Everything can become nothing. Fingers are pointing to…
HOLY HUMOUR Answered Prayer A woman went to her priest with a problem. “Father, I have two female parrots, and they only know how to say one thing. All they ever say is, ‘Hi, we’re prostitutes. Wanna have some fun?’ ” “That’s terrible!” exclaimed the priest. “But I think I can help. Bring your two female parrots over to my house, and I will put them with my two male parrots that I taught to pray and read the Bible. My parrots will teach your parrots to stop saying that terrible phrase, and your female parrots will learn to praise…
Readings: Ezra 1:1-6; Psalm 126; Luke 8:16-18 There are times when we pray for something and after a while, we give up hope and feel that it is impossible. Then, just when we have given up hope, God surprises us. Sometimes we are so worried about something, and then suddenly God steps in and He surprises us. That is the God we serve. Nothing is ever hard for God. The more we understand Him, the less we worry about life. When we see those who have really grown in their relationship with God, one of the signs of this is that…
Women are most susceptible to breast cancer. This is beyond a medical issue, it is now epidemic. This is why knowledge is key in combating this disease. Since October is widely accepted and celebrated as breast cancer awareness month, we have decided to put together some facts about breast cancer that you may be unaware of. See them below: 1. Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US and the first leading cause of cancer death among women globally. 2. One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. 2. Almost every…