Modern living has moved human relationships from offline interactions to online, instead. Now, most people rely on the Internet and the different social media platforms to connect with ‘the one’. Given how deep we’ve gotten into online dating, it is important to ask: Are online romantic relationships healthy? There are a lot of conflicting opinions on this. On one hand, there are those who think that the internet has made it easier for people from different walks of the life to connect, which otherwise wouldn’t have been the case. On the other hand, others are of the opinion that online…
Author: Pride Team
The world of womenswear fashion has gotten bolder and randier when it comes to cuts and silhouettes and Nigeria isn’t far behind this moving train. These bolder designs inevitably threaten to make modest fashion obsolete, and its morals, old-fashion. But, it’s a breath of fresh air to see Hafsah (@hafymo), our woman crush Wednesday and a young fashion and lifestyle blogger advocate modest fashion one stylish post at a time. The Nigerian-Muslim blogger has become a go-to favourite for fashion enthusiasts and those who care to draw inspiration while taking down style notes. via GIPHY Success is sometimes defined…
My dear daughter, I want to use the many truths embedded in sayings and idioms to instruct you about life. These common sayings may have lost its fervour over time because of misuse and over-use, still, they possess high moral values that can direct you through the right paths in life like a compass. As I list these sage-like sayings that you may have come across, I’ll do my best to break it down into simpler terms for you to grasp. A stitch in time saves nine: If you sort out a problem immediately, it saves you the trouble of…
Exciting news for young African creatives, graphics designers, writers, storytellers, et cetera, the deadline for the new initiative, Africa Creative Lab by Cartoon Network, has been extended. Now you have no excuse not to be a part of this! See their press release below: In line with Cartoon Network™ strategy to localise content, the channel is proud to announce the launch of a brand new initiative, Cartoon Network Africa Creative Lab, an African creative competition designed to bring local, innovative, short-form content to Africa through its channel, and digital platforms, while reinforcing the local relevance of the brand. In this…
My Dear, Men have fragile egos. Most men are not comfortable around women who are more successful than them. Because of the general belief that the man is the head of the house or home, the society has conditioned them to think and believe that they are superior to women and they must measure up. Currently, in Nigeria, a significant number of young women have obtained university degrees, improving their chances of gainful employment. Thanks to this progress, more women, like you, may earn more than their male counterparts or in this case, their partners; making them responsible for a…
Senator John McCain passed on at the age of 81 on Saturday night following his battle with brain cancer. A family statement revealed that because of his recent deteriorating health, McCain chose to discontinue medication; “In the year since John has surpassed expectations for his survival. But the progress of the disease and inexorable advance of age render their verdict. With his usual strength of will, he has now chosen to discontinue medical treatment.” 48 hours after the statement was released, the senator died. The senator was known in the US as a heavyweight in the political arena and a…
The beautiful matriarch of the Ayo-Kasumu family celebrated her eightieth birthday last Thursday, August 23, 2018. Her family celebrated her with a thanksgiving service at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Ilupeju, Lagos and a grand reception afterwards. It was a delightful celebration with family, friends and well-wishers. Louisa Olubemisola Ayo-Kasumu (Mama) had this to say: Below is a beautiful poem by Mario de Andrade (San Paolo 1893-1945), a poet, novelist, essayist and musicologist, one of the founders of Brazilian modernism. MY SOUL HAS A HAT I counted my years and realized that I have less time to live by than…
In the wake of his comeback to the Nigerian music scene with his hit song, fake love – which features Wizkid – Duncan Mighty, in such a short time, has experienced a ton of negative media. First from social media trolls who tried to discredit his efforts in his newly released single, while giving credits to just Wizkid, to touting rumours of him battering his wife. Following the rumours, Duncan immediately shot it down with this statement: THE NEXT NEWS WILL BE I USED MY WIFE FOR COMING BACK, WHAT DO YOU GAIN TO TARNISH MY IMAGE WITH LIES THAT…
Tiwa Savage has broken her silence on the rumours that have been circulating the ‘world wide web’, and social media streets of her romantic involvement with starboy, Wizkid. The rumours which were based off on how close the two have been in recent times and their (obvious) fondness for one another has raised a lot of brows. The singer who isn’t new to the game of trolls and negative news has proven – from her chat with Soundcity Radio – that she’s unfazed by the rumours because it’s baseless. In addition, she wants us to know she and Wizkid are…
The 5th edition of hangoutwithtee is here and Pride Magazine Nigeria one of the media partners. For more information on the event, read the press release below: Hangoutwithtee, a Lagos-based ladies hangout is pleased to announce its fifth edition: No Be Today. The hangout which will feature talks, music, poetry, dance competition, games, raffle draw and beauty makeovers will be a fun experience for attendees – not to mention, they get to walk away with goodie bags and prizes. The event will also feature live music by Ruby Gyang, Africa’s Number 1 female drummer, Topsticks and Poetry by Kemi Ladipo. Maureen…