Some days ago, social media was abuzz with the topic of transactional sex thanks to Falz. To back up his album with castigates several moral ills in our society, Falz gave his opinion on sex for money (aka prostitution). Falz, via Twitter, made it known to his fans and otherwise that he hates transactional sex and he would continue taking a stance against it in his song. This ignited an uproar – making it a top trending topic -which stemmed from what many believe to be a misogynistic statement. He has tagged a misogynist for refraining from attacking the men…
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…Continued from Chapter Fifteen. “What? How? Don’t mess with my emotions, Ebun!” “Here, see for yourself!” I handed her the test result. “How is this even possible?” she said in total surprise. “Well, I don’t know exactly but this has happened to someone I know before.” “Ebun you don’t know how relieved I am right now, I feel like dancing.” “Babes, you just dodged a bullet. You should feel relieved!” “I really thought my life was over. I wasn’t even sure I could go through with the abortion.” “I think now you’ve learnt your lesson, next time you’ll…” “Next time?”…
Continuing the pace from last weekend, This weekend we’ve curated a few of our best Instagram looks of the week for your perusal. It is a known fact that Instagram is a great community to snag style inspiration. You’re sure to find a fashion blogger is your style twin, whether your style is classy chic or dare-devil fierce. Find below our curated looks. However, an important point to note is inspiration shouldn’t drown your personal preference. You can always tweak the looks to add your unique personality. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Og Okonkwo…
Our new column, Traditional and Contemporary, focuses on the Ankara fabric spliced with contemporary designs. 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 week one, week two, week three, week four, week five, week six, week seven, week eight, week nine, week ten, week eleven, week twelve, week thirteen, week fourteen, week fifteen, week sixteen, week seventeen, week eighteen and week nineteen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TOYIN BII (@toyinbii)…
Photo by theformfitness from Pexels Julie Broderick, Trinity College Dublin The effect of exercise on health is profound. It can protect you from a range of conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. But the type and amount of exercise you should do changes as you age. To ensure that you are doing the right type of exercise for your age, follow this simple guide. Childhood and adolescence In childhood, exercise helps control body weight, builds healthy bones and promotes self-confidence and healthy sleep patterns. The government recommends that children should get at least one hour of exercise a day.…
Laugh Quote You are never too old to do something stupid. Wise Guys Answer To Stupid Question Question: Is that yours??? Wise Guy: No, I just like showing off my friend’s things Corny Chat Up Line If I had a star for every time you brightened my day, I”d have a galaxy in my hand. Business Joke Monkey Business An organization is like a tree full of monkeys, all on different limbs at different levels. The monkeys on top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. The monkeys on the bottom look up and see nothing but…
In recent times, the topic of toxic masculinity has caused quite a number of controversies as regards how the male gender should ideally behave and conduct themselves. In different societies, the world over, there has been an increase in voices clamouring for change in societal behaviours with respect to gender equality and toxic male behaviour. Whether it is the far leftist feminist movement or the ‘me too’ movement which seeks to hold men accountable for sexual harassment in whatever form, these voices have gained traction. The recent online hurrah – which has most men are at the forefront slinging enemy…
There are many reasons people have affairs. Alex Iby/Unsplash Gery Karantzas, Deakin University Barnaby Joyce’s affair with his former staffer Vikki Campion, and his subsequent downfall from the position of deputy prime minister and head of the National Party, made headlines for weeks. It’s not surprising. From politicians to actors and entertainers, stories of high profile individuals caught “cheating” on their partner often make front-page news. We believe a romantic partner is there to provide us with love, comfort and security. So people are quick to make judgements and lay blame on perpetrators of what they see as a significant…
My dear daughter, There will be times in your life when nothing seems to be going as planned; when everything you want seems out of reach when you feel you can’t take it anymore, and you feel you can’t go on because the situation seems hopeless. As humans, we paint ourselves a picture of what we presume our life should be based on societal norms and peer pressure, when, instead, we are meant to savour and appreciate our present. Rather than counting our blessings, we are preoccupied with what we are yet to attain. My dear, no one can foretell…
One great quality of a confident woman is the ability for her to voice her opinion without the fear of intimidation. Her truth lies in her words. The state of Africa has been discussed on the kerbside in predominantly hushed tones by those who are unwilling to poke political bears or ruffle a few feathers. Not our Woman Crush Wednesday, Dambisa Moyo. In her biography, she aptly describes herself as a pre-eminent thinker with unique perspectives. “Dr. Dambisa Moyo is a pre-eminent thinker, who influences key decision-makers in strategic investment and public policy. She is respected for her unique perspectives,…