Sixty years ago, our great country gained her independence from colonial rule which liberated her from being governed by a foreign power, laudable, however independence from colonial rule is loaded with more than gaining just the power for self-governance. Deep within the belly of independence lies so much more which has to be explored by … Read more
It is a prevalent mentality, in Africa especially, that we direct our anger at the wrong things and blame certain classes of people for the cause of personal misfortunes. Xenophobia is a classic example. Some of the indigenous people of South Africa blamed other African nationals of taking their jobs and wages and making them … Read more
In retrospect, a lot of us are aware of a lot of things that didn’t quite go well in the way our mothers were limited by some factors their generation and mindset scribed them to believe they were powerless against. From our standpoint now, we know what was wrong with the arrangement of the marriage … Read more
A few weeks ago, twitter went agog because of some advices from the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye on marital success which came at different times on his twitter handle. On these different occasions, the elderly Clergy advised his ‘sons’ not to marry women who can’t cook and … Read more
Glow by J.Lo is a perfume made by that popular American entrepreneur, actress and performer, Jennifer Lopez. Last year, she played a supporting role in a film titled ‘Hustlers’ where she acted as a stripper/pole dancer named Ramona. Her role in the film won her numerous nominations and awards. Whether people approve of her lifestyle … Read more
These stories were shared at a women’s conference a few years ago. This particular woman had a thriving textile business and was advised not to buy and drive a personal car because it may chase men from asking for her hand in marriage. She was also advised not to expand her business for the same … Read more
I use the term ‘relationship’ loosely to encompass people in a committed legalized union, those who did the traditional dowry payment/acceptance or those who have no legal backing but are in a defined union of recognized partnership. With this type of relationships, there is always the issue of how much each partner should contribute to … Read more
“Would you still be wearing jeans after you have a baby?” “Are you sure your fiancé would want you to be actively engaged in fitness routines after you get married?” “Why is she wearing tinted hair? Isn’t she a pastor’s wife?” “Mama Sade, you’d better talk to your daughter? Going back to school to study … Read more
Sisu Abu Daooh is a 65 year old Egyptian woman who has been dressing as a man for the last forty years of her life to work, supporting herself and her daughter after her husband died when she was just six months pregnant. She refused to bow to the pressure of remarrying which was the … Read more
Lagos State Government on Tuesday empowered 1,100 women and indigent people of the state with work tools for economic independence and self-sufficiency. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the work tools were presented to beneficiaries during the 2020 Mega Empowerment programme held at the Skills Acquisition and Vocational Training Centre, Isheri, Lagos. Read … Read more
Glow by J.Lo is a perfume made by that popular American entrepreneur, actress and performer, Jennifer Lopez. Last year, she played a supporting role in a film titled ‘Hustlers’ where she acted as a stripper/pole dancer named Ramona. Her role in the film won her numerous nominations and awards. Whether people approve of her lifestyle … Read more
Not everyone believes in the institution of marriage and this by no means makes those who do not believe less human or weird than those who do. However for those who believe in the institution of marriage and all that it stands for, then we know that most likely, our highest evolving self, into our … Read more
Yetunde Teriba, a gender expert, a seasoned administrator, and an accomplished scholar hails from the popular Lagos-island area of Lagos state. Currently residing in the United States Of America, City Of Chicago, to be precise. Yetunde started her life in Lagos, where she had her primary and secondary school education. She earned a Bachelor of … Read more
A lot of people do not have adequate understand of the idea behind female empowerment that has become the focus of individuals, families, governments and nations so while some do not yet comprehend its deeper meaning, many are simply afraid of its interpretations as it may upset the norm or pre-existing ways of livingand reasoning … Read more