Popular Yoruba movie actress, Iyabo Ojo has revealed on Instagram how the crash of her marriage affected her negatively. During an Instagram Live session on her page, she also talked about how she took the decision to lighten her skin as her ex-husband body-shamed her after she gave birth to their children. According to her, she lacked self-confidence due to the abuse, and as a result, she started lightening her skin following the birth of her daughter. She further disclosed that she battled depression after the marriage crashed, kept to herself and took to drinking and clubbing. She said, “Anytime…
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This is the Men’s edition of ‘Who wore it better?’. Going head-to head are Big Brother Naija, Mike Edwards and Fashion entrepreneur, Kenneth Boggs. Dressed a power cream coloured suit and blue shirt, Mike Edwards shows his exquisite style. He finishes his look with nice brogues. The hat on his head is the game changer. It makes him look like the gentleman he has always been, one that polished and valuable. Kenneth Boggs has distinguished himself as a man with a unique style. His poise and demeanor are rare. He is the real definition of the modern man. Wearing a…
Sesame seeds are tiny, oil-rich edible seeds that grow in pods on the Sesamum indicum plant. They have many potential health benefits and have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. However, you may need just a significant amount — like a small handful per day — to gain health benefits. These benefits include: 1. They have good fiber Fiber is well known for supporting digestive health. Sesame seeds are fibrous and play a role in reducing your risk of heart disease, certain cancers, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. 2. Lower Cholesterol and Triglycerides Sesame seeds consist of 15% saturated…
It is no gainsaying that ladies are moved by what they hear. This is why some men capitalise on this seemingly weakness and take advantage of females. A man who wants to bring out the best in his woman must say the right things to her. His words can either kill her spirit or make her the best version of herself. In relationship matters, here are things a man should never tell his wife, girlfriend or fiancee: 1. Body shaming her A man should never body shame his partner. He should not tell her how fat she is or how…
In the phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, more organisations are adopting remote working. Before now, working from home was not a consideration. Employees have had to report to the workplace every day and work for the required time before returning home. It was the routine. However, times have changed. As part of safety measures to flatten the curve, organisations are embracing remote working. Before now, remote working was reserved for virtual assistants, freelancers and other job positions that didn’t require a physical meeting. Other job roles are seeing ways they can function optimally while working from home. Working from home…
I hear when my parents return, but I don’t go down to welcome them. An hour later, my mom comes up, without food. I know she wouldn’t defy my father. She sits on the edge of my bed where I’m sleeping. I sit up. “What happened?” she asks. “I don’t know. I read. You know I did. I just… I guess I didn’t read enough.” “You need prayers. You need God. He’s the only one who can help you, but you have to let him help you.” “I’m not stopping him from helping me. Why doesn’t he want to help…
HOLY HUMOUR No Excuses The night clerk at the hotel was surprised to see a guest walking down the corridor in his underwear. “What are you doing?” the clerk called out. When he got no response, he shouted, “HEY! YOU!” Looking startled, the man replied: “I’m sorry, I’m a somnambulist.” “I don’t care what denomination you belong to”, said the clerk, “You can’t go wandering around the hotel like this.” Sunday Quote. “When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. I’m beginning to believe it.”– Clarence Darrow Actual Announcement from Church Bulletin The…
Brother, I thought, touched me with his ketchup-stained hand. It was reflex – I just hit him. My mother said: ‘You all do not have love for each other.’ My mind should have refused the statement; It didn’t. It pondered. Do I love my brother? Do I love my sister? Do I even love my parents? I do not know. My aunt once asked if I liked her, I answered: ‘You are my aunt, of course I do.’ You are my… Love is not a need, but a want. Are there stages to it? A feeling before love, Love might…
Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17; Psalm 25; Matthew 21:23-27 In the first reading of today we have an account of the vision and prophecy of Balaam concerning the future glory of the Israelites. Balak, the Moabite king hired Balaam to curse the chosen people, instead of cursing them, Balaam was made to see God’s wonderful plans for them and he pronounced blessings on them not minding that this will infuriate the king. Balaam was caught in between saying what the king wanted and what God has shown him, he feared God more and he said the truth as shown to him by…
American actor, Tyler Perry will receive an honorary statuette at this year’s Oscars for his humanitarian work, including efforts to get the entertainment industry safely back to work during the coronavirus pandemic, the Academy announced Thursday. The prolific movie producer has set up a self-contained, 330-acre (133-hectare) production “campus” at a Civil War-era Confederate military base in Atlanta, Georgia, where hundreds have been employed while Covid-19 shuts down productions in Los Angeles and elsewhere. Perry spearheaded the greater diversity in Hollywood, produced dozens of films and TV shows starring mainly African American actors, and last year paid funeral costs for victims…