These days, weddings are a lot more about preparations and looking picture perfect than the vows (what vows?!). The wedding vows are solemn promises made by couples to commit to each other – well, that’s what they used to be. “To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.” These words, though simple, are profound and pregnant with meaning. These days, most young couples recite these sentimental words loosely, like clichés that have lost its intensity. For…
Author: Pride Team
Born and raised in a small town in Massachusetts, New England, the award-winning, Nigerian-American actress, Uzoamaka Aduba is our woman crush today. Popularly known as the queer character, Suzanne “crazy eyes” on the Netflix series, Orange Is The New Black, Uzo has sculpted herself into a role model for young African girls. Our first crush on the starlet, off-screen, stemmed from a video with The Improper Bostonian. In the video, Uzo could be seen addressing young girls on her experience growing up. It was a funny, yet an insightful story of her resolve to embrace her very traditional name after her…
My dear Daughter, You have to apply caution when dealing with people, because, in most cases what you hear is not what is. You may have heard that the heart of man is a fountain of wickedness, well, this is true. As you progress in life and interact with people, bear in mind that “talk is cheap”. A good number of people are quick to express how much they love and care for you with words but their actions tell a different tale. And there are those who may not be as vocal about their feelings, but their actions speak…
My Dear, The journey through life is quite unpredictable. In your early twenties, you met a man you fancy, but he belonged to someone else, yet you still had an affair with him. Before you realise he’s been making empty promises, 10 years went by. My dear, your man, in question, is deceptive; he wants to eat his cake and have it. To him, you are his side chick, but I’m sure you see yourself differently. 10 years is a long time to put up with his lies, but you are still young; you can pick up the pieces, move on…
The singer just announced the birth of not one, but two adorable babies – Alexandria and Alexander – on her Instagram page. This comes as a surprise, as not many knew or would have guessed she was even pregnant, to begin with. The singer who revealed she spent 36 hours in labour, was full of gratitude and thanks to God. I have never been so inspired and full of love as I am today. With style and full force, you’ve both entered this world and forever impacted my destiny. My career has been my top priority for the past ten years…
What’s the one thing you absolutely hate about social media? It’s probably its ability to make you feel poor when in actual fact, you’re not. Sometimes celebrities fall in our line of attack, and other times, they make us speechless with their show of wealth – just the right balance, right? This week, while celebrities entertained us, they also gave us #InspirationGoals and we are reminiscing about each. Davido When the artiste showed off his newest car, a Bentley Bentayga, there was a ton of frenzy on the social media streets. Well, now, everyone is likely to go berserk because…
I’ve been told that I have a smooth well sculptured, face; big brown eyes, a pointed nose and perfectly curved lips. I’m not unaware of the beauty I possess, that’s why I carry myself gracefully to the admiration of everyone. In college, I tried to keep myself pure; I vowed to pass through college with no hiccups. And so, the first two years on campus, I led a saintly life – I frequented the chapel. But that all changed and I got myself expelled from college. You guessed right, it was because of a guy – Femi. He led me…
As long as the earth remains, Asoebi will never go out of style. Over the years the reason for purchasing asoebi from loved ones has evolved. For instance, years ago, buying asoebi for a friend’s wedding was done to offer financial support, but now; it’s done to show status. Whatever the case is, whether you’re buying it as an act of love or to flaunt your financial prowess, you need to have a strong accessorizing game. There are three accessories that would give your entire look a boost – The headpiece, the purse, and the earrings. The headpiece Traditionally, like…
The term agriculture sparks images of a village scene with rustic farmers slinging their overused farming tools in the minds of every Nigerian – millennials aren’t immune either. The words ‘village’ and ‘agriculture’ are met with similar frowns and disgust – the typical Nigerian ‘I’m too big for this’ reaction. But “mindset change is key for agricultural entrepreneurs” Mr Festus Okunlola, a member of the international institute of tropical agriculture, opined. The 5th ROWEAD conference held on the 8th of August 2018, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs. The focus was initiating, coaching and mentoring activities in agribusiness and…
“If you compare yourself to others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.” – Max Ehrmann Social media has given us a falsified glimpse into the lives of others. You’re probably not exempt from its clutches either, because the need to exhibit a fake life is largely a human trait. Many are unskilled at deciphering what is true and what isn’t; hence they absorb all information, thereby creating a breeding ground for unhealthy emotions like envy and jealousy (or extremities like depression and suicide). Failure to approach social media with…