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November 01, 2021

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Netizens react as Eniola Badmus makes money rain at BBNaija’s Khloe birthday party — “Where una dey see money?”

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 12:30 AM PDT

Netizens have reacted to the manner at which actress, Eniola Badmus shut down BBNaija's Khloe birthday party with money spraying.

A video making the rounds online captured the moment where Eniola Badmus is seen making money rain at the reality TV star's 28th birthday party, yesterday.

As we reported, the star-studded birthday party has in attendance many A-list celebrities, including Big Brother Naija ex-housemates Mercy Eke, Angel, amongst others.


However, it appears the biggest highlight of the night was the display by Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus, as she completely shut down the party, making money rain throughout on Khloe's body.

Watch the video below (Swipe):

Rosy Meurer answers dicey questions about her marriage– What if Churchill is cheating on you?

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 12:00 AM PDT

Popular Nollywood actress, Rosy Meurer gives answers to questions asked of her by fans on her marriage to Olakunle Churchill.

The mother of one had created a question and answer poll on her page which gave fans the opportunity to ask about anything.

When asked what she'd do if someone else snatched Churchill from her, Rosy replied, "lol I'd like to watch someone try."

Another follower questioned the mother of one what if Churchill was cheating on her while referencing the instance where he got too close with Angel at a party.

"lol scoping is free. Besides his real meal is always waiting for him at home. Enough to explore. Other women don't intimidate me. My husband is mine. He can roam the world but he will always return where the heart belongs. Don't fool yourself," she responded.


Rosy Meurer also answered the question about her husband being lucky to have her.

Watch the video below …

Activist, Bisi Alimi shows illusion of house ownership by celebrities in Lagos

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 11:30 PM PDT

Right activist, Bisi Alimi gives a clearer understanding of what it takes to be a house owner in Lagos while referencing claims by many celebrities of being landlords.

According to the activist, the cost of housing and maintaining properties in Lagos is beyond the capability of most celebrities, contrary to claims of being house owners by many.

Sharing his experience, Bisi Alimi gives an estimate of what it takes to own a property in Lagos.


"Let me tell you the dire reality of the housing crisis in Lagos and the illusion of home ownership by the upper middle class (your so called celebs). Last year, I was on a mission to buy a property in Lagos, Lekki to be precise. This is something I have been thinking of. So I went house hunting. I saw houses ranging from N100m with N8m annual maintenance fee To N30m with around about N200k maintenance fee. Not one of these properties have viable payment options. You are expected to finish payment in 6months max. The average annual income (not based on data yet) of a reality star in Nigeria is possibly N15-N25m, try spread this across 12months. I don't even want to talk about the lower middle class, cos those ones can't even afford to rent a gutter in Mushin …"

Read more below …

Reality star, Boma warns critics —“I’m not entertaining news about my past again”

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 11:00 PM PDT

Reality TV star, Boma Akpore has issued a warning to his critics lately, that any talk about his past won't be entertained by him anymore.

According to him, talking about one's past is what the Devil usually does to make people lose focus in their future.

Boma took to his Instagram Stories earlier today, Saturday October 30, to sound out the warning to his critics and followers alike.

In his words;

"Irrespective of who you are, I'm not entertaining any news about my past ever again.

When the devil keeps asking you to look at your past, there's something in your future he doesn't want you to see."

Refer to his post below:

Mercy Johnson Okojie reveals – Why I cannot withdraw my daughter from Chrisland School despite being abused by a teacher

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 10:30 PM PDT

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie has disclosed that she won't be withdrawing her daughter, Purity from her school, Chrisland School, Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos state.

According to Mercy Okojie, the issue involving her daughter has been resolved.

Mercy Okojie had raised an alarm via her Instagram handle over alleged bullying of her daughter by a teacher of the school.

However, she decided to move forward with Chrisland after consultations with the school management.

She said her family had a deep, frank conversation with the Chrisland authorities, adding that they have come to a meaningful positive resolution.


Okojie said:

"Purity, our daughter, had an encounter with a teacher whose seemingly inflexible approach got her off-balance. We have been able to have a deep, frank conversation with the Chrisland authorities and we have come to a meaningful positive resolution.

It is our choice to move forward together as crucial partners with valuable, immeasurable roles to play in the development of our children.

"We are pleased with their efforts towards ensuring that all pupils get an all-around balanced and qualitative learning. Chrisland has assured us of their commitment to the bigger picture, which is firmly centered upon being responsive to the fragile emotions of children as well as the valid concerns of parents."

In her own remarks, the managing director of the Chrisland School Conglomerate, Ibironke Olatokunbo Adeyemi said;
"As promised, we also investigated the issue on the ground and were able to establish there were rough edges to smoothen up from a clearly avoidable misunderstanding.

We ironed this out without losing focus on the bigger picture of deepening our children including Purity Okojie, in our institution's core values which are discipline, integrity, professionalism, love and excellence.

"The cordiality and empathy accorded the Okojies is characteristic of our corporate tradition and cuts across every family that holds us in trust to raise their kids irrespective of race, creed or social standing". Mrs. Adeyemi also had words of commendation for Mercy Johnson for "paying exceptional and detailed attention to her children despite the pressure and demands of her profession.

"An exemplary mother she is and we hasten to state unequivocally that Mercy Johnson at no time brought questionable characters to assault anyone on our premises. Anything other than this was based on imaginative conjectures which of course, we as an institution decline vehemently to endorse.

Tega says as she receives loads of gifts from fans – “Where are you people seeing money”

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 10:00 PM PDT

Fans of Big Brother Naija reality star, Tega Dominic once again shower their favorite ex-housemate with loads of gift items.

Tega who was once faced with backlash over her relationship with a colleague on the show seems to have finally been forgiven for her actions.

In a video making rounds on social media, the mother of one is seen overwhelmed with joy after receiving loads of gift items from her beloved fans.


Tega could be heard saying, "this is not fair, where are you people seeing money from."

Watch the video below …

All you need to know about stroke

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 09:00 AM PDT

Stroke is a condition that occurs when part of the brain loses blood supply, causing part of the body that the injured brain controls to stop working.

As the globe celebrates World Stroke Day on Oct. 29, annually marked to raise awareness on the health challenge, there is the need to note the risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes, among others, and know the symptoms so as to act fast, as experts emphasise the essence of prompt intervention to tackle the condition.

Also called Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), there are three types of stroke, namely — Ischemic Stroke, where part of the body loses blood flow, Hemorrhagic stroke, where bleeding occurs in the brain, or Mini-Stroke, where symptoms resolve within minutes or take up to 24 hours to clear.

The symptoms of stroke include sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.

Some other symptoms are: sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech, sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, or sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.

From the onset of stroke symptoms, also known as "Brain Attack'', there is only a three to four-and half hour window to use clot-busting drugs (thrombolytics) to try to restore blood supply to affected part of the brain.

People at risk for stroke include those who have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and those who smoke.

Others are people with heart rhythm disturbances, especially atrial fibrillation.

Stroke is diagnosed through the patient's symptoms, history, blood and imaging tests.

Depending on the situation, including the patient's neurologic examination and severity of stroke, mechanical thrombectomy to remove a blood clot in a brain artery may occur up to 24 hours after onset of symptoms, a procedure that is not available at all hospitals and not appropriate for all stroke patients.

Consequently, one can quit smoking to prevent stroke, control blood pressure, maintain healthy weight, eat healthy diet and exercise regularly.

This is because recovery for a person that has suffered a stroke depends on the location of the injury to the brain, therefore, always remember the acronym — FAST — if you think someone is having a stroke: F for Face drooping, A for Arm weakness, S for speech difficulty and T for Time to call 911.

5 ways to get rid from back ache

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 08:00 AM PDT

Have you experienced excruciating pain in your lower back before?

Back pain can be caused by bad posture, muscle strain, lifting heavy objects and lifestyle choices in general.

Dealing with pain in your back can be extremely uncomfortable.

Here is how to get some relief;

1. Stretch
Maybe you have been sitting or laying down for too long. Get up and stretch! Take a short walk or try yoga.

Swimming and other water sports can also bring relief to your aching back.

Before you start your daily exercise do not forget to stretch out your muscles for increased flexibility.

2. Exercise
Exercise your body loosens tense muscles and causes endorphins to be released. Endorphins are happy hormones that relieve pain.

Try these exercises to straighten your aching muscles;

Touching the toes: This simple exercise can make your back feel better. Bend forward and touch your toes to relieve your back from pains.

Child's Pose: You know how children sit when they are tired? The child pose would have you on the floor squatting with your knees, your head leaning forward between your knees and your hands stretched.


Cat-Cow Pose: Kneel on your legs and hands and raise your back towards the ceiling.


Cobra Pose: Lay flat on your stomach and raise your upper body up, let your head point towards the ceiling.

3. Wear comfortable shoes
If your shoes are too tight or too high they can easily strain your back, legs and neck.

High heels can mess up with body alignment and cause back pain.

Wear comfortable shoes that fit.

4. Sit properly


If you are always slouching when sitting on a desk you can easily get back pain.

Work with a comfortable chair and desk to improve your posture. A general rule that makes your back not ache is to sit in such a way that the computer screen is at your eye level.

5. Use heat or cold compress
After a long day, you feel your back aching like crazy. How do you get some relief? A hot and cold water compress would help you feel way better. Apply an icepack wrapped in a towel and massage your back.

A hot cloth also helps to relieve stiff and tense muscles.

Get a good mattress
If your mattress is no good or your pillows are too soft, there is the likelihood that you won't sleep well and have intense back pains.

Having a very good mattress will work magic for your back.

The 5 worst drivers on Lagos roads

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 07:00 AM PDT

Driving on the streets of Lagos will have you experiencing different characters.

Lagos is the third most stressful city in the world with people spending 30 hours every week in traffic. No wonder they are quite eccentric in their driving and mannerisms.

If you do not experience any weird characters driving in Lagos, you are most likely the one people hurl insults at and you need to do better.

These are some of the archetypes of worst drivers in Lagos;

1. The king of the road
These Danfo (yellow buses) drivers are the root cause of almost every traffic and can be called 'the kings of the road.' They stop whenever they want to, enter whatever lane they feel like and drive their buses like it is an invisible machine.

They can never be seen at a mechanics workshop or a car wash so their vehicles can break down anywhere and anytime.

2. The whip carriers
These ones are angry birds. They might be members of the armed forces or not but one very common thing is they are not afraid of whipping careless drivers who cross them.

3. The ones lost on the phone
It could be an emergency or maybe it is not but an entire lineup of cars are honking behind a particular driver and there they are peacefully making a phone call in their vehicle, the window rolled up without a care in the world.

4. The ones who can't drive
Another menace to the entire population of Lagos State. To make a turn is a problem, to change lanes is a problem, to reverse their car is a problem. By the time they go home, they have done a good job of bashing everyone else's cars.

5. The ones who do outrageous things on the road
Perhaps Lagosians mistake the road to their homes. I once saw a woman who was shaving her outgrown chin hairs in the middle of the road with cars waiting behind her. Why can't you just park ma?

Others will begin a full-blown negotiation with hawkers in the middle of traffic and use your horns as some sort of music because they will not move until they have made their purchase.

Ultimately, commuting in Lagos is generally a hellish experience and driving etiquette barely exists.

The best ways to deal with hyperpigmentation

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 06:00 AM PDT

How can you have an even toned skin and brighten dark spots easily?

Hyperpigmentation means a lot of things. It is used to describe various skin conditions like acne scars, freckles, melasma and dark spots.

Hyperpigmentation refers to a skin condition where a part of your skin is darker than the rest.

What cause hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation is caused by things like acne scars - the result of the inflammation that comes from constantly bursting pimples.

It can also be caused by some medications like birth control pills and hormonal imbalance.

Constant friction can also cause hyperpigmentation. An example of this is your thighs rubbing against each other, your armpits and your arms, bra straps being too tight.

However, the major cause of hyperpigmentation is excess exposure to the sun.

So you notice that some parts of your body are darker than others. What do you do?

Apply sunscreen
Sunscreen helps to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. It is important to use sunscreen or lotions that have SBF 30.

Cleanser
You need a good facial cleanser to get rid of whatever dirt is on your face. Dirt causes bacteria and bacteria leads to acne and hyperpigmentation.

Cleansers also help to lock in moisture in your skin.

MoisturiseContrary to popular belief. You need three essential ingredients for a good moisturizer, humectants like aloe vera, hyaluronic acid and glycerin pulls moisture into the skin.

Occulsives like dimethicone, lanolin and mineral oil and emollients like lipids and oil help in trapping moisture and softening skin.

Following these three routine of applying sunscreen, cleanser and moisturising will have you well on your way to a more even toned skin.

Here are 5 things you need to do if you are tired of eating rice

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 05:30 AM PDT

"Everyday rice and spaghetti? What is there to eat again?" Has that ever been you?

It is easy to get tired of eating jollof rice and spaghetti, it seems like that is all you ever get to eat. Well, it doesn't have to be like this.

If you eat out, there are new options you should try to expand your palette. Even if you cook your meals by yourself you can also expand your cuisine from the more common options.

Here are some ways to spice up your diet.

1. Try some other food combinations
Akara and pap, beans and garri, pancakes and hot dogs, beans and plantain, Moi-Moi and pap, yam and eggs, beans and bread, boli and fish, plantain porridge, yam porridge, rice and vegetable, rice and egusi.

There are many other food combinations to try, do not limit yourself to just rice.

2. Try soups and solids
You are tired of eating yam, rice and spaghetti? Why don't you try solid meals like semo, pounded yam, amala, fufu and eba?

Every state in Nigeria has its own peculiar soups but the south-south and the south-east trump them all. Why don't you try afang, banga and Ndi Kang Kong?

If you are not disposed to that, try amala with assorted meat but make sure you are eating at a place where it does not cost N13,000.

If you cook at home, soups do not take as much time as we are led to believe; ogbono, vegetables and okro take less than 30 minutes to be prepared.

Learning to bake or buy baked goods. Croissants, doughnuts, cakes, pies and other confectionaries add some fluff to your diet.

4. Try different recipes
You can eat the same meals but in different ways. Have you tried stir-fry jollof rice or basmati rice? Order for a different type of spaghetti. It gives you the illusion of not eating the same food all the time.

If you cook your food, then try out different recipes. Learn new ways to make your regular meals.

5. Experiment with restaurants
Try other types of meals like seafood, Chinese food, Jamaican food and so on. Move from your usual Nigerian food. Go to a different restaurant.

Liquorose reacts to criticism of her revealing outfit –“Why dem con dey para”

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 05:00 AM PDT

Runner up of the just concluded Big Brother Naija reality show, Roseline 'Liquorose' Afije reacts to criticism that trailed her outfit during the Lagos Fashion Week.

Liquorose had won a perforated outfit that revealed her underwear and body to the Fashion show some days ago, an imitation of American singer, Rihanna, which trailed reactions from many.

The outfit, however, triggered a series of reactions, some of which condemned the reality star as not living up to the expected value placed on her, while others see it as an elegant display of fashion.

Amidst the criticism, Liquorose took to social media to question the reason for the unrest while using a quote from Davido's song, "Why dem con dey para para."

Femi Otedola Joins Viral Joeboy’s Alcohol Challenge

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 04:30 AM PDT

Popular Nigerian fashion enthusiast, Temi Otedola and his Billionaire father, Femi Otedola have joined the trending #Alcoholchallenge.

Femi Otedola has been known to be a hands-on dad with his kids despite his billionaire status and fans look forward to seeing it from time to time.

Just recently, the father and daughter duo jumped on the trending alcohol challenge on TikTok.

The challenge involved them dancing to popular singer, Joe Boy's hit song. Interestingly, Femi and Temi added their own twist to the trend.

Instead of pouring alcohol or all manners of liquid on their bodies, the billionaire family kept things classy and only displayed their dance moves.

Femi appeared to steal the day as he dominated the camera and showed some of his impressive steps.

‘Journey Back Home’-Important Lessons From Salle’s Heart-Melting Video Of Her

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 04:00 AM PDT

17-year-old singer, Kosisochukwu Gospel Peters popular known as Salle, has made a new post on her Instagram about her home. The video shows her journey back home, and her mom can be seen in the video.

This video was meant to prepare her fans for her soon-to-come single, which will be her debut track.

The video had a voice over which was her voice. She was explaining how the past weeks have been a lot for her after she was discovered.

Salle talked about her journey back home and how it feels to see her mom and her loved ones after a long time.


Even though this video was only meant to shed more light about how she feels, there are two things that are notable in this video.
 
1. It confirms the authenticity of her story.

A lot of controversies came up after the 17-year-old singer, Salle, was discovered. Some said that her story was fabricated, and she was not the person she claimed to be.

Well, this video has shown that her story was true, and she was never from a rich background. Looking at the house her parents lived in, one would know she didn't lie about her background.

So also, she said in one of her chats that the tray in her hand was used to help her mom in serving food to people.As seen in the video, her mom truly sells food. This shows the authenticity in her story.

2. She wasn't ashamed of her home and background.

Unlike how some people won't want others to know what their background really looks like. Salle is proud to show her home to the public.

She was bold enough to document where she came from in the video despite the fact that her home and her mom's restaurant is not the luxurious and extravagant type.

Simi – I Thought I Would Be Attacked For Releasing A Song To Fight For Women

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 03:30 AM PDT

Talented musician Simi has expressed her amazement at how Nigerians embraced her newest single titled 'Woman' that was released on October 15, 2021.

The versatile singer said he expected people to criticize and attack her for releasing a song that speaks about how women in the Nigerian society are being downplayed.

The song also condemns the custom of not giving women due credits for the incredible jobs they do and how culture made things hard for the female gender.

Simi, a mother of one, disclosed that she was uncomfortable about some negative ideas people have for women, which was why she used her sound to speak for them and correct those notions.


The 'Joromi' crooner added she doesn't hate men, however, wants life to be better for her gender. In an Instagram Live session, Simi said; "There were some ideas about women that were not very useful for women but I felt like it would be good to use my sound to speak out for my people (women)."

"The funny thing is that I expected more backlash and attacks after I dropped the song. But I am genuinely surprised that people are receptive to the song. I think that people are more open to the discussions especially if one is privileged in life.

"I had an interview a few days ago, and the interviewer asked me "Do you hate men?" I replied that I don't think I have ever said or done anything that insinuates that I hate men. I don't have any reason to hate men. I simply want better things for women; I just want women to have what they deserve."

"I may not be able to change the world today or tomorrow, but I am hoping that it can be a part of the steps that we are going to take to (get to) that point. Obviously, things used to be worse than this, but thankfully we have more women now that are more outspoken than in the past."

"I think it is hard to get acknowledgement as a woman, firstly some people do not even expect that one would be good. Some people question one's talent compared to the male counterpart. But it is like as a woman, one is undermined and will have to work extra hard to get half the things that men have.

"Honestly, it is exhausting, especially when one is speaking out and nothing is changing. By the grace of God, I have got a level of success, but there are some women who haven't. They are still trying to find their path, who would speak and fight for them because their voices are not that loud?"

"But if one is talking, people think one is talking too much if it is something that makes them uncomfortable, but if it is something they like or they agree with, they will support you. However, I think it has become a little bit easier but I know a lot of female artiste that are still waiting for their break. We are not halfway there."

BBNaija star, Ese Eriata – “The biggest mistake is letting your parents decide who you marry”

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 03:00 AM PDT

BBNaija star, Ese Eriata condemns the tradition of parents deciding a partner for their children when marriage age is reached.

According to the reality star, the tradition needs to be abolished as it comes with long-term regrets for many who end up struggling to find a balance in their life.

Ese Eriata further added that the parents' decision sometimes is influenced by tribalism which in no doubt is a flawed stereotype.

"The biggest mistake u can ever make in your life is letting your parents decide who u should end up with
How parents always think they know it all because they feel they've been there; makes me wonder if they realize they are using their clock to set our time. All they want is the best for you and what will favor the family. But they neglect the part where they have to be sure if what they want for u is what u want for yourself. I hear things like "I'm not into my marriage" and when u ask "why?" You hear things like "my parents wanted it". Do you know the regret that comes with ending up with someone u don't want to be with?
Then they Console you with "don't worry love will come along the line" shey na from arik airline or Emirates airline e go pass come
It's 2021! That nonsense has to stop honestly. The most Irritating part is when they are specific on the tribe not to bring home like say e no get tribe way no Dey do evil things. What has tribe got to do with someone's personality? When will our parents know that tribe doesn't Determine a good person? Even your very own town person fit still run u street," she wrote.

“Agbero” kisses Lady who brought out her head from car window to receive ‘cool breeze’ in traffic

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 02:30 AM PDT

A lady identified as Ani_berny has narrated how she received an unexpected kiss after bringing out her head from car window in traffic.

Taking to Twitter, Ani narrated how the car she boarded got stuck in traffic, and how she brought out her head from the car window to receive cool breeze.

Shockingly, a suspected "agbero" came through the window, kissed her and quickly ran away.

She tweeted;

"Never will I bring out my head to collect cool breeze while stuck in traffic, someone just kissed me and ran away…. This Lagos is not for normal people I swear. I have washed my nose to the extent of my nose looking red like a clown, I am a good person, I didn't deserve this."

Here are 5 dangerous effects of drinking soda

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 02:00 AM PDT

At most Nigerian parties, the go to drink is usually soda or 'mineral'. It may seem innocent initially, but if most people knew these five dangerous effects of drinking soda, they may have a re-think:

At most Nigerian parties, the go to drink is usually soda or 'mineral'.

According to the CEO of Your Nutrition Delivery Erik Frank, "One soda every once in a while won't kill you, but a significant daily intake will lead to health issues.Like cigarettes, soda should come with a warning from the surgeon general. Why else would the City of New York try to limit its availability?"

Soda is the most common class of drink but most people don't realize just how terrible it is for you. Here are five reasons why you need to get rid of soda from your diet:

It makes you crave fatty foods:

Not only is soda filled with calories, but it makes you want even more calories, according to chief clinical dietician at Cassena Care Felice Kosakavich. "Drinking soda can lead to a false sense of hunger causing cravings for more sweets," says Kosakavich.

This is because your body thinks it needs more energy after blood sugar spikes. It makes you "feel tired, sluggish and usually hungry," according to registered dietician and nutritionist Kimberly Tessmer. "In fact studies have found that people tend to eat more on days that they drink more soda."

Soda can cause belly fat:

If you start to feel rounded in your tummy region, a certified nutritionist and fitness trainer, Franci Cohen, explained "The high sugar content of soda has been conclusively linked to an increase in abdominal fat-which is dangerous, as this is where many vital organs are."

Soda has way too much sugar:

Obviously, soda has sugar. But that's not the issue, "The issue with soda is not that it has sugar," according to renowned health and nutrition expert Jacob Teitelbaum. "Rather, it is with how much sugar—an astounding three quarters of a teaspoon per ounce."

It may mean diabetes:

Fatigue is pretty bad but still not the worst. "Over time, this push and pull on the pancreas to produce more insulin and the cells to accept more sugar results in depleted insulin and insulin resistance of the cells—diabetes," says Dean.

The more soda you take, the less you hydrate your body:

This is super vital: any time you're drinking soda, you're rejecting water. "Sodas do nothing but fill your body with empty calories and sugar," according to trainer and YouTube celebrity Mike Chang. "If you are drinking sodas, you are depriving your body of good clean water and increasing the demand on the pancreas, as it produces the insulin-producing cells with a greater challenge."

Tired of water? "My favorite substitute for soda is some flavored sparkling water (try lemon or lime) with a splash of cranberry and a twist of citrus," says fitness expert Jennifer Galardi.

Whenever you want to take that second bottle or can of soda in a week, remember these health hazards and try to cut off more intake of soda. Let us know any other harmful effects and ways they can be corrected.

Here Are 7 Strange Traditions Across Africa

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 01:30 AM PDT

These ethnic communities practice certain traditions that will shock you.

Africa is full of bizarre practices some of which are known, and many others that are unknown to the world.

Some of these strange customs still exist many years after civilization. These ethnic communities practice certain traditions that will shock you.

1. Stealing each other's wives - Niger
In the Wodaabe tribe of Niger in West Africa, men are known to steal each other's wives. The Wodaabe's first marriage is arranged by their parents in infancy and must be between cousins of the same lineage. However, at the yearly Gerewol Festival, Wodaabe men wear elaborate makeup and costumes and dance to impress the women – and hopefully steal a new wife.

If a man is able to steal away undetected (especially from a current husband who may not want to part with his wife), then they become socially recognized.

2. Spitting as a form of greeting - Maasai tribe
The Maasai tribe, found in Kenya and Tanzania, spit as a way of saying hello. While the Englishman would say hello, spitting is a way of greeting.

Asides that, when a baby is born, it is the custom of the men to spit on the newborn and refer to him as bad. They believe this would protect the baby from evil spirits. Maasai warriors also spit in their hands before shaking the hand of an elder. Furthermore, the Maasai tribe is also famous for its drinking of fresh animal blood.

3. Festival of the dead - Malawi
The Chewa community is a Bantu tribe mostly found in Malawi.

During the burial ceremony of a tribe member, it is customary for the body of the deceased to be washed.

The corpse is taken to a sacred place where the cleansing is done by slitting the throat and pouring water through the insides of the dead.

The water is squeezed out of the body until it comes out clean. The water is then collected and used to prepare a meal for the whole community.

4. Bull jumping in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia young boys have to undergo some form of ritual to prove their manhood this involves a series of events.

A young boy has to strip naked, run, jump and land on the back of a bull. This is then followed by running across the backs of several bulls arranged in a straight and closely-knit herd pulled by the tail and horns by older men. The practice is known as Hamar.

5. Potency test in Uganda
In the Banyankole tribe, a minority tribe living in Uganda, marriage means quite a burden to the bride's aunt.

When a couple wants to get married, the aunt has to have sex with the groom as a "potency test" and furthermore, she has to test the bride's virginity.

6. Beating to earn a wife - Fulani
The Fulani tribes practise Sharo before getting married. Here the groom is beaten by the older members of the community so as to earn a wife and respect. If the man is not strong enough to bare the pain, the wedding is called off.

Other than flogging, the bride family can pick Koowgal, which is a dowry payment option or the Kabbal, an Islamic ceremony similar to marriage but in the absence of the bride and groom.

7. Lip stretching - Ethiopia and Sudan
The people of Surma tribe are found in southern Sudan as well as southwestern Ethiopia. During teenage years, females undergo the lip stretching procedure which involves removing their lower teeth to accommodate a lip plate; the lip plate is increased in size yearly until it is an astounding size.

Some of the men do this similar exercise with their ears. They also indoctrinate their warriors known as 'stick fighters' by inflicting scars on them, the belief is that the more scars they have, the more attractive they are to female members of the tribe.

How to naturally improve your skin quality

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 01:00 AM PDT

When it comes to the clearing of skin, lemon is magical; it is one of the best ingredients that can be used to promote skin condition.

The idea of having a flawless skin should not be confused with skin bleaching.

Simply because it is possible for every skin, irrespective of colour, to be made more beautiful and flawless.

Be that as it may, it can not be denied that every woman, and also some men, long to have a fresh glowing skin.

But owing to stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, and constant exposure to sun's ultraviolet rays, it seems like their desire will be difficult to meet with reality.

However, there are hundreds of chemicalized products that comes with the assurance of making the skin glow in a couple of days.

So luring is their temptation that a good number of people yield to it without knowing the long-term effect these products will have on their skin.

It is, for this reason, we decided to show you the natural ways in which the skin condition can be made beautiful and healthy without incurring any possibility of an aftermath effect.

Read on to see the natural ways that you can use to improve the quality of your skin.

1. Lemon
When it comes to the clearing of skin, lemon is supreme. It is one of the best ingredients that can be used to promote skin condition.

Because the presence of citric acid in lemon helps keep the skin clear by removing dead cells. Also, its vitamin C content helps reduce dark spots by increasing the cell renewal process.

Owing to the fact that lemon also has bleaching properties that help improve the overall skin complexion, it is, therefore advisable for dark skin people to use it as rarely as possible.

How to use lemon to improve skin quality

Apply fresh-squeezed lemon juice to your entire face and neck and leave it for ten minutes: wash it with warm water afterward.

To soften and moisturize the skin, rub the slices of cucumber all over your body. Do this every day for effective result.

Apart from the above method, you can also squeeze the juice of one-half lemon and mix two tablespoons of raw honey in it.

Apply it on your face, leave it on for fifteen to twenty minutes and then rinse it off.

And to improve skin quality, mix two teaspoons each of lemon juice and sugar. Apply the mixture on your face, neck, and hands by scrubbing circularly.

Leave it on for ten minutes, then rinse it off with lukewarm water. If you can do this twice a week, you will be surprised at the result.

2. Honey
Honey is not just a skin moisturizer, it is, in fact, a great skin moisturizer.

The antibacterial properties of honey make it possible for the clearing of skin impurities as well as the removal of skin infection.

How to use honey to improve skin quality

Apply raw honey on your skin and let it dry; rinse it off with mild water. The water content in honey will make the skin soft and supple as it helps to moisturize it.

Alternatively, you can also mix two teaspoons of milk and one teaspoon of honey. Add to the mixture one teaspoon of gram flour and mix them together.

Apply it all over your face. Leave it on for twenty minutes and then rinse it off with warm water.

If you can do this once a week, you will appreciate the radiant quality of your skin.

3. Aloe Vera
Numerous are the benefits Aloe vera has on the skin. It has antibacterial properties that help kill bacteria that cause acne.

It also has anti-inflammatory properties that help in the soothing of irritated skin, and astringent properties that help heal scars.

In addition, aloe vera moisturizes the skin and stimulates new skin cell growth.

How to improve skin quality with aloe vera

Extract the gel from the aloe vera.

Use a cotton ball to apply the gel on your face

Let it dry for about half an hour, and then rinse it off with mild water.

Do this every day if you can and you will be grateful that you did.

4. Coconut oil
When it comes to antioxidants that prevent free radical activity, which is one of the reasons behind dull and lifeless skin, coconut oil is king.


It is also rich in antibacterial and antifungal properties that help maintain clear skin. Additionally, it helps to soften the skin as the oil permeates deep into underlying tissues of the skin.

How to use coconut to improve skin quality

Warm coconut oil in a microwave.

Apply the warm oil to your face, neck, hands and legs.

Massage gently into the skin for ten minutes; rinse it afterward with warm water.

It is okay to do this once a day.

5. Pawpaw
It is not without reason that Christopher Colombus refer to it as the fruit of angels.

Papaya, as it is also known, can not only be used to improve the texture of the skin, it can also help to maintain clear skin.

Like lemon, papaya has natural bleaching properties that help reduce the appearance of scars.

In addition, the enzyme papain that is present in it has antibacterial and wound healing abilities that help in the removal of dead damaged skin.

How to use pawpaw to improve skin quality

Cut pawpaw into small pieces and combine the pawpaw with one teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and honey.

Grind these ingredients into a paste and apply all over your face and neck.

Leave it for half an hour and rinse with cool water

Finish the treatment by applying some rose water on your face.

Do this, at least, once a week for effective result.

Note:

This should be made applicable to only light-skinned people because of the bleaching properties in it.

In conclusion, you should be reminded that what you eat, is what you are. In other words, what you eat ultimately reflects on your body, especially your face.

Try as much as you can to consume diets that do not only provide nutrients to your body but also bring about the repairment of damaged tissues, as well as the building of new cells.

5 common reasons why men lose interest in relationships

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 12:30 AM PDT

These are five common, relatable reasons why men lose interest in women they were once in love with.

Sometimes people in relationships, once burning with a passion for each other suddenly begin to lose interest in the whole affair.

Reasons for this could range from exasperating habits like cheating, complacence and a bunch of others.

The major reasons why women pull out of relationships are already listed here.

For men, reasons for losing interest in a relationship with a woman they once liked could be one of the five common ones listed below:

1. Efforts don't match
If he does his best and you don't. it won't be long before he starts to get distant and aloof.

Effort in relationships do not have to be the same in value, it just has to be significant enough to count. You've just gotta to give back. If not, the relationship will look pretty one-sided and resentment will start to build.

2. You're not supportive
You should always let your man know that you're riding for him, that you've got his back especially if he is one who's obviously doing his best to do right by you.

If your words and actions rarely show support or any interest in the things he holds dear, he might start to feel that you really do not care about him

3. Cheating
Men are notorious for finding it difficult to deal with a woman who cheats on them. No one does, but men have a notoriety for being more intolerant to it. That's actually ironic, though, as women actually tend to forgive cheating from men a lot.

4. Difference in sex drive
If the gap in the sex drive between him and his girlfriend is vast, it will affect the relationship adversely and it won't be long before the man gets fed up.

If the woman has a higher sex drive, or if he has a higher sex drive, something's going to get terribly wrong as some point. This is why it is better to always have that conversation about sexual compatibility early enough.

5. Disrespect
Nothing makes people fed up more than constant disrespect. Being belittled, being made to feel like nothing, having your importance questioned and being made to feel like your presence, opinions and being doesn't count for much... anyone would seek to get out of a relationship under circumstance as this - most certainly men would, too!

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