Nigeria Makes History At Miss Universe 2021, Wins Best National Costume

Miss Universe Nigeria, Maristella Okpala, has won the Best in National Costume Award at the 2021 Miss Universe beauty pageant. The grand finale took place in Eilat, Israel on Sunday, December 12. With this feat, Nigeria becomes the first African country to ever win Best National Costume at Miss Universe. Inspired by the famous traditional masquerade of Nigeria’s Mmaawa tribe, …

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‘Even If It’s Under Supervision, Let A Mother See Her Kids’ – Toyin Lawani Calls Out Fani-Kayode

Fashion entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani has waded into the ongoing custody battle between Fani-Kayode and his ex-wife, Precious Chikwendu. Fani-Kayode and Chikwendu have been in a legal tussle since their marriage crashed in 2020. Chikwendu in an interview had spoken of how her ex-husband has prevented her from seeing her kids over the past year. “The children are with him, I haven’t seen …

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Ex-Super Falcons Goalkeeper Becomes Bus Driver in the UK

A former Super Falcons goalkeeper Rachael Aladi Ayegba has found a new life outside football after years of playing the game at the highest level. Ayegba, who played for the Falcons at the 2007 Women’s World Cup in China, the 2006 and 2008 African Women’s Championships and had an 11-year stint as a professional player in Finland, has now turned to bus …

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Forbes Names Mo Abudu, Okonjo-Iweala Among World’s 100 Most Powerful Women

Mo Abudu has been named the 98th most powerful woman in the world. The Ebonylife CEO was named on Forbes’ annual 100 Most Powerful Women In The World list which was released on Wednesday, December 8. The list features names of powerful women drawn from diverse backgrounds including musicians, politicians, athletes, etc. MacKenzie Scott is listed at No.1  for her …

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Hollywood Actress Halle Berry Reveals Why She Set Her ‘Catwoman’ Award for Worst Actor On Fire After Accepting It

Hollywood actress, Halle Berry has revealed that she set the Golden Raspberry Award she won for “Catwoman” on fire in 2005 after accepting the prize in person. Berry had won the Worst Actress award for the 2004 movie. Widely referred to as the Razzies and Razzie Awards, the Golden Raspberry Awards is a parody award show that honors the worst cinematic …

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Your View Host, Morayo Afolabi-Brown Bags Master’s Degree In Media & Marketing Communications

Morayo Afolabi-Brown is a degree hotter. The ‘Your View’ host has bagged a Master’s degree in Media and Marketing Communications from Pan Atlantic University. She took to Instagram to share the news disclosing how her dreams of having a degree in media has finally come through. In 2005, I entered the media industry at CMC connect, a foremost PR company. …

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Actress Ini Edo Confirms Rumours Of Welcoming First Child

Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has confirmed rumours of having a child. The 39-year-old recently welcomed the child through a surrogate mother. Confirming the development in an interview with blogger Stella Dimokokorkus, she said, “Yes I do have a daughter and I had her through surrogacy. The Eggs are mine and so genetically she’s my blood. I chose this path to fulfil my …

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Meet 18-Year-Old Girl Who Washes Tankers To Save Up Money For Her Education

Women have been known to go against all odds to earn a living. That’s the story of  Chinyere Issac who washes tankers in Aba. The 18-year-old said this in a recent interview with BBC News Pidgin adding that she is doing it as her parents cannot afford to pay her school fees. She said she learnt how to wash tankers …

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Her Network Announces The 2021 Nominees For Her 5th Annual Woman Of The Year Awards

Her Network has unveiled the official nominees for the 2021 Her Network Woman of the Year (HNWOTY) Awards as it returns to celebrate the fifth year of her annual award ceremony. Her Network Woman of the Year Awards is an annual celebration of exceptional women who have made a significant impact in their community, network, or workplace. This year, Her …

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