If you remember the Seyi Sodumu’s Hit song ‘Love Me Jeje’, then you will definitely recognize Shafy Bello-Akinrimisi popularly known as Shafy Bello. Shaffy has since then metamorphosed into one of Nigeria’s most sought-after actresses. With appearances on movies like Eti Keta, beneficence, when love happens, and popular soap opera Tinsel, Shafy has remained unstoppable. Shaffy isn’t just an actress with...
In commemoration of the International day of the girl child, Veteran actress and movie producer, Omotola Jalade shared an inspiring message on her Instagram page. Jalade shared the story of how she lost her father at the age of 12 and how she was raised by her widowed mother. She revealed that she joined the entertainment industry at an early...
We can say that Njideka Akunyili Crosby, daughter of the late NAFDAC boss Dora Akunyili, is gradually following her mother’s footsteps with her recent feat of being awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship. Enugu-born Njideka, who now lives in California, was described by the foundation as “a figurative painter whose large-scale works express the hybridity characteristic of transnational experience through...
Breast Cancer survivor and South African fashion entrepreneur, Nomalanga Nyanda recently did the most fearless thing. In commemoration of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Nyanda shared her breast cancer survival story and also, she shared a topless photo of herself showing her mastectomy scar. Nyanda who was diagnosed when her cancer was already at an advanced stage shared the story of her...
Turning 50 can be interesting but how many women actually remain flawless after they hit that age. From dealing with the menopause to battling changes in the body, life isn’t always easy for women once they turn 50. However, some female Nigerian celebrities who are 50 and above have proven that age is nothing but a number with their unique...
Lola Ogunyemi, the Black woman featured in the Dove campaign, has spoken out about the role she played in the advertisement, adding that the commercial was misinterpreted. Recently, Dove, a beauty brand owned by Unilever, was heavily criticized for a racist ad campaign it ran on Facebook. Last Saturday, the multinational issued a public apology regarding the advert, but it...
Most fathers and daughters share an enviable bond, that no one can match up to. They are practically inseparable, and their love grows stronger with time. Fathers are usually the first hero for most daughters, and when the time comes for the daughter to find love, walk down the aisle ans start her own family, the father is usually there to play...
Award winning actress and model, Georgina Onuoha has shared an inspiring message about how women can handle difficulties and make tough decisions. The mother of two talked about the strength of a woman. Here’s what she posted on Instagram The ultimate measure of a woman is not where she stands in times of comfort and convenience but where she stands in...
The International Day of the Girl Child is a day set aside to recognize the rights of all girls globally. It’s an opportunity to build confidence in girls and help them realize their potential. On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child to recognize girls’ rights and the...
“What a man can do, a woman can do better,” summarizes the story of Lt. Tobi Cohen, the first Nigerian woman in the Israeli Army. The young military officer, one of the best officers in the Army, has a Nigerian mother and an Israeli father but grew up in Nigeria. Narrating her experience on the IDF website, Lt. Cohen said...