Since I lay in the womb silently, Since I cried for the first time, Since I laughed for the first time, You were there to see to all. Hearing every sound I make, Watching every move I take, Knowing everything I do. I will never replace this for anything. I love. I am loved. Every morning, I wake up to see I am being preserved for another day. Through the day, I try to make life worth living. Every night, I lay down to sleep knowing that I have you, And you love me. Adaudo Anyiam-Osigwe from her book…
Author: Pride Team
Readings: Acts 16:22-34; Psalm 138; John 16:5-11 Following the cure of a girl with a spirit of divination, the masters who profited by her pitiable spiritual state mobilised public sentiments against the apostles and because Paul and Silas were the leading men, also looking very Jewish, fuelled by Anti-Jewish sentiments, the Romans in Philippi descended upon them. Paul and Barnabas were severely beaten, imprisoned in maximum-security conditions. Then the extraordinary happened. Though arrested, beaten and imprisoned for doing good, Paul and Silas were filled with joy and sang praises to God, it was unusual praise, nothing would…
Legendary singer, Onyeka Onwenu who is also an award-winning singer, actress and author, opens up about her life, marriage, children, and suffering depression. The elegant stallion as she is fondly called also spoke about suffering abuse and getting out of the abusive situation. She went on to address the rumours of all the powerful men she was alleged to have slept with, including the allegation that former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo got married to her secretly. Chude said during the interview: “There’s a long list of people you’re alleged to have slept with. Onyeka Onwenu replied: “Absolutely. “ Chude then…
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has welcomed a set of Quadruplets, 3 boys and a girl, from his fifth wife, Princess Queen Aisosa Ewuare II. It would be recalled that Oba Ewuare II, in May 2020, welcomed his first infant Prince after he ascended the throne of his forebears as the 40th Oba of Benin from her Royal Highness, Princess (Oloi) Iyayota Ewuare II. The traditional ruler made the announcement at 4:57 p.m at his palace on Friday, August 6, in Benin City, amidst jubilation by guests. The monarch paid tribute to God…
Publisher of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor has a word of advice for newlyweds. Wishing them a happy married life in a post on Instagram, she noted that having a good marriage requires a lot of commitment, more open communication, empathy, and trust. The 64-year-old, who recently celebrated her 37th wedding anniversary with her husband, veteran broadcaster, Soni Irabor added that, where there is trust, one does not bail on the one’s love at the first sign of inconvenience. And while there will be some off-days, as long as they remain focused on the best of both of them and not the…
We met at the housewarming party of the David’s. I knew there was the possibility of our seeing each other there. Mr. David was his brother-in-law while he was a close family friend to me. Trust me, I came prepared. Dressed in a figure-hugging red gown, make-up on fleek, and a new haircut, I wanted to look much different from the person he knew way back. It was four years already. He had moved on and so had I. The memories of our relationship flashed through my mind. We had found love in an unexpected circumstance. We had so much in common.…
We wonder why some brides cry at their wedding. That is just one day filled with so many emotions. The bride would be leaving the familiar to step into the unfamiliar with her man. However, it turns into tears of joy when she is rest assured that she made the right choice of a life partner. It is not a good sign for the bride to be paranoid especially expecting things to go wrong on her big day. The wedding day is filled with many joyous moments, if you are an emotional bride, chances are you would shed a tear…
A fine lady can dress well, smell nice and look amazing but if one element is missing, the whole essence is defeated. The most important ‘accessory’, a woman of style should have after a charming smile is confidence. It is the new sexy. Seriously, confidence makes your fashion statement solid. It tells people you know you value and what you are bringing to the table. A confident woman is never intimidated by another, she carries herself with pride. Follow these 5 rules that would make you always dress and live confidently: 1. Don’t focus on what everyone else is wearing. Dress…
One of the facial features that looks attractive is the lips. This is why some women love pouting and wearing different shades of lipsticks. Do you know that if you are having a bad hair day or you are moody, the application of your favourite lipstick can make you feel like a million bucks? This shows the power of the lips. Studies show that the more fuller, the more attractive. Just like any other part of the body, lip care is important. If you would want to make your lips fuller, here’s how: 1. Exfoliate with lips scrub Getting your…
The Arewa Youths Advisory Forum which described Big Brother Naija as a “calamity” called on Federal Government to ban the Nigerian reality TV show. Speaking to newsmen on Friday, the National President of the forum, Yerima Shettima, said the show, which is currently airing on two major satellite TV channels, encourages immorality. “It’s a calamity for me; I never believed in BBNaija and I don’t think it’s fair because the show is an act of immorality. Such a spectacle should not be encouraged,” Shettima said. “I have often said that this show encourages immorality and that the Nigerian government should ban…