The first few months of a new year have passed yet again. This can be an instrumental period of time, where there are still some reflections of the past year seeping in. People are taking stake of what they achieved, setting goals for the upcoming quarter and also planning ahead to ensure that the same […]
Everyone knows that expectations are the killer of joy. Yet, we find so many ways of letting expectations dictate or even rule our lives. We make them the author and finisher of our fate. Growing up, I let the desire to be thin, slimmer than I was at the time, take precedence over enjoying what […]
Modern day dating can be fun for the most part. People meet their life partners, make worthwhile connections and are able to form long term bonds through this medium. For women who date in the heterosexual sphere, it becomes necessary to really examine the nuances of our conversations with the opposite sex. This is especially […]
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On April 7th 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) will be celebrating its 75th birthday. The theme for this year is titled “Health for All.” Such a note-worthy theme can be attributed to the fact that for the organization, this is a milestone birthday, bringing about a period of reflection and hopes for the years […]
As a result of the ways in which the world is set-up, our interactions with others for the most part rely greatly on the social capital which we have built within our circles. Social capital is defined as the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function […]
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Bodily autonomy is an incredibly touchy subject for women who grow up in conservative societies, regardless of our identities. Of course, some aspects of identity such as a woman’s class or standing in society may allow for more of a handle on bodily autonomy. However, as long as a person is blocked off from accessing […]
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There was a direct shift in the way that I was treated when my body shifted from being one of a thin child with cute cheeks to a young girl that was bigger than most (if not all) of her peers. The change did not only come from outside in society but also in my […]
With the emergence of the digital age, the appeal of the internet and all the various attractions that it offered became even more widespread. The power of feeling like you have the entire world on your fingertips no matter where you were at the moment inspired so many people to stay plugged in. Of course, […]
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Before we begin, I would like to make it clear that people do not have to be rich or wealthy to deserve romantic love. The word ‘deserve’ carries some weight in these discussions because it can be twisted to mean several things. I do believe that everyone is worthy of and deserves romantic love, except […]
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One feature that is unflinching about capitalism is the system’s dedication to rearing its ugly, blood-sucking head into any enjoyable activity or generalized holiday that society deems fit to participate in. Capitalism is bound to take up space wherever spending money is involved, important holidays that celebrate human connection not left out of the equation. […]
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A lot of exciting drama is on its way as The Real Housewives of Abuja is set to kick off on a high note on February 17th, 2023, with new episodes dropping every Friday, exclusively on Showmax. Building on the massive success of The Real Housewives of Lagos, which broke the Showmax first-day streaming record in […]
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Corny but Harmless Corny: Valentine’s Day Edition One of the gripes people seemingly have with Valentine’s Day is that majority of the culture surrounding it and activities that go on within the day are deemed ‘corny’. To define the word, corny is described as trite, banal, or mawkishly sentimental. The very core of something that […]
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