Dave Chapelle, the American standup comedian once said that we are in the age of spin, where it feels as if everything is happening at the same time. We are in a world where decorum is overrun with social media realities and there is the need for reeducation and reevaluation of ourselves. One ideology in particular that has always sparked an intuitive, as well as a ridiculous approach to it, is that of appearance. In the days of October 2020, Nigeria youth sparked a revolution against the highhandedness of institutional abuse. One of the many fingers that pointed at the…
Author: Pride Team
It’s another time for #ThrowbackThursday. As a child, we were told certain things, some true, others false, which shaped our belief systems. Let’s look at a couple of them: 1. If a male touches a female, she would get pregnant We got that advice as teenagers so we were wary about how we related with boys. 2. It is wrong to sweep at night We were advised to sweep during the day and not night. 3. When someone crosses over your body, growth becomes stunted Asides from being rude to cross over somebody, it was an unacceptable practice believed to…
Who is the 9-5 chic? She is more of the working class lady dressed up in business suits, corporate skirts and blouses, and dresses. She does professional hairdos, maybe wears glasses to look geeky and professional. Seriously, the 9-5 chic is a business-savvy lady and this reflects in everything she does particularly her dress sense. Going to meetings, making presentations, negotiating with clients are some activities she is used to, so she has to look the part. Unlike her entrepreneur counterpart that has a flexible work schedule, the 9-5 chic is more concerned about how she projects the image of…
Turmeric is a bright yellow-orange spice commonly used in curries and sauces. It comes from the turmeric root. Its medicinal and health properties cannot be overemphasized. See them listed below: 1. Turmeric has powerful medicinal properties Turmeric contains curcumin, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Most studies used turmeric extracts that are standardized to include large amounts of curcumin. 2. Turmeric helps prevent cancer Numerous animal studies have explored turmeric’s influence on cancer, and many have found that it can affect cancer formation, growth and development at a molecular level. Research has shown that it can reduce the…
I’m as guilty as the next person of spurting out, “only in Nigeria” when the absurd happens but maybe it’s time we all think again. No one should ever underestimate how much damage one unscrupulous and unhinged man can do to a country. Over 74 million Americans voted for Donald Trump in his bid for a second term; the highest ever by any contestant for the US Presidency, bar the winner of the recent election, Joe Biden. To put this into better perspective, that’s 10 million votes more than Obama ever got. Now, that’s saying something and it’s saying it…
According to TMZ, the 27-year-old singer’s RV was spotted Tuesday outside the California State Prison of L.A. County. Justin Bieber and his pastor had stopped by the facility to support its faith-based programs. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed Bieber’s visit but did not provide details on what exactly happened. CDCR reassured TMZ that the visit went on without a hitch and all COVID-19 safety measures were taken. Bieber also took to Instagram and Tuesday to share some inspirational, encouraging words about his faith and Jesus. He wrote: “My perspective of God has switched from fear to LOVE. U…
Walt Disney Company on Tuesday delayed the worldwide release of Marvel Studios film “Black Widow” by two months until July and said it would offer the movie simultaneously in theaters and for a fee on the Disney+ streaming service. Disney, which is increasingly prioritising streaming and has experimented with different release models during the pandemic, said the move reflects “the evolving preferences of audiences” in a market “that is beginning to recover from the global pandemic.” The distribution chairman Kareem Daniel in a statement said: We will continue to employ the best options to deliver The Walt Disney Company’s unparalleled…
Did you know that a collection of letters written by Princess Diana hit the auction block last week and sold for £82,000, about $113,000? This is after they were being hidden away in a closet for more than two decades. Dated between 1990 and 1997, the letters were written to family friend Roger Bramble. The Bramble family hopes that the letters show a different side of the people’s princess, especially now that Netflix’s The Crown has dramatized the issues that she had with her ex-husband, Prince Charles, and other members of the royal family according to a report by Instyle.…
It was embarrassing and scary when American Idol contestant, Funke Lagoke collapsed while on stage. She had fallen on stage as Lionel Richie gave his verdict on her performance with fellow singer Ronda Felton on Monday at the ABC competition show. The pair had performed Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand’s “Tell Him” as a duet. Lionel started delivering his honest feedback to the pair, where he called their performance a “train wreck.” At first, he told Ronda that while she started off strong, she “crashed and burned” at the end. He then turned to Funke, but before he could share his thoughts,…
It is not unusual for a lot of women to complain about having dry, thin and unhealthy hair. The reason is not far-fetched since they do not take enough care of their hair. You can have healthy hair with a bounce by practising a good hair routine. These are the bad habits to stop immediately: 1. Applying too many styling treatments Other styling treatments like straightening and curling contribute to more hair loss when done frequently. When using a hair straightener or curler to style your hair, the less heat, the better. Too much heat can cause serious hair damages.…