May you never know this darkness. When you cry and feel God has turned His back on you. Never feel such pain and anguish That you have finally got no-one in this world, For if God is against you, all His creation are against you. I have felt the pain of the body, of the mind, of the spirit, And they have long been forgotten. But the pain of the soul is engraved. You feel it constantly. Adaudo Anyiam-Osigwe – From her book of poems – A Little Understanding. Poems from the End of Childhood to the Beginning of…
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Holy Humour Helpful Prayer Billy had been misbehaving and was sent to his room. After a while, he emerged and informed his mother that he had thought it over and then said a prayer. “Fine”, said the pleased mother. “If you ask God to help you not misbehave, He will help you.” “Oh, I didn’t ask Him to help me not misbehave,” said Johnny. “I asked Him to help you put up with me. Sunday Quote The good Lord didn’t create anything without a purpose, but the fly comes close. – Mark Twain Sunday Joke Little Angel! Little Johnny’s new…
Charles Shey Wiysonge, South African Medical Research Council People are now living longer in sub-Saharan Africa than they did two decades ago. This is an achievement, given that life expectancy in the region went down the drain from the 1990s to the mid-2000s as it choked under the devastating effects of the HIV epidemic. The question to ask is whether the additional years are spent in good or poor health. This question matters because how long people live affects the population’s state of health and leading causes of disability. Longevity means that these change over time which in turn has…
Robert W. Blum, Johns Hopkins Medicine The percentage of the world’s population that’s aged between 10 and 24 is growing exponentially. It currently makes up a quarter of the world’s population: that’s 1.8 billion people. So it’s increasingly important to understand how people in this age group are affected by events. A major new study based on surveys done in multiple countries – ranging from Vietnam, China, Bolivia, Egypt, India and Kenya to the UK and the US – across five continents provides groundbreaking insights into the impact that adverse events have on children. The study catalogued the adverse childhood…
The 2019 Pride Lagos Creative Enterprise Week will take place from the 3rd to 9th of November 2019. The weeklong event encourages entrepreneurial activity, teaches skills and builds networks. It’s a great way for you to learn and network to reach new audiences and inspire the next generation of creative businesses. There are three ways for you to be part of this inaugural event: Register to attend. Visit www.lagoscreativeenterpriseweek.org/ to register. Sponsor the event. You can sponsor the event and promote your products or services. As a sponsor, you will be listed as such on our website, with your logo on all…
The days of boring suits are long gone as a new fashion era charts in neon colours. This trend which can be spotted a mile away – literally – is dramatic and not for the faint-fashion-hearted. (So if you are stuck in your neutral-coloured world, you might want to prep yourself before you get on this trend train.) Your favourite fashion bloggers and celebrities have been spotted on Instagram donning an array of colourful suits. Take a cue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Oseh (@theladyvhodka) on Mar 17, 2019 at 2:02pm PDT …
Traditional and Contemporary focuses on Ankara fabric spliced with contemporary tailoring. African fashion has taken a spike in creative designing over the years and we are ultra-excited to be documenting its progress one stylish picture at a time. Every Fashion Friday, we’ll be surfing through social media streets to find design inspirations for our Pride Woman (which is you, by the way). See our weekly style catalogue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ankara Styles (@ankarastyles) on May 31, 2019 at 1:21am PDT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ankara Styles (@ankarastyles) on…
Andrea Waling, La Trobe University Why do men send dick pics? Some research and popular commentary suggests it is for reasons of narcissism and over-confidence. Some men no doubt send them in the hopes of receiving a nude photo in kind, or because they genuinely believe that’s what women desire. Dick pics are widely considered a form of technology-facilitated sexual violence, misogynistic and a sign of sexual pathology in the form of flashing/exhibitionism (disgraced US congressman Anthony Weiner comes to mind here). However, research by myself and Tinonee Pym has uncovered a more complicated picture. Looking at social media, digital…
Jelena Kecmanovic, Georgetown University More than one-third of American adults view social media as harmful to their mental health, according to a new survey from the American Psychiatric Association. Just 5% view social media as being positive for their mental health, the survey found. Another 45% say it has both positive and negative effects. Two-thirds of the survey’s respondents believe that social media usage is related to social isolation and loneliness. There is a strong body of research linking social media use with depression. Other studies have linked it to envy, lower self-esteem and social anxiety. As a psychologist who…
Robin R. Means Coleman, Texas A&M University In the horror genre, black is definitely back. The movie “Ma,” which premieres on May 31, will star Academy Award winner Octavia Butler as Sue Ann, a lonely middle-age woman who clings to a group of teens to the point of obsession. “Ma” comes on the heels of Jordan Peele’s critically acclaimed “Us,” which is also led by an Academy Award winner, Lupita Nyong’o. And let’s not forget that Peele’s previous film, “Get Out,” won the Academy Award for best screenplay last year. Black actors have always had a role in horror films.…