2017 BB Naija housemate, Ese Eriata is coming out on top as she launches her own fashion line called ‘Fabbyese’.
The actress posted on her Instagram page her company logo and wrote, “Life ain’t perfect but your outfit should be
That’s why we are here to give you the very best we cannot wait to give u the best of our classy style. Fabbyese is here to stay”
Life is definitely treating her well as she celebrates another achievement in her life.
Read her post here.
Comedienne Emmanuella just got an invitation by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki to visit the National Assembly after she is done with her Hollywood movie that is currently in production.
The comedienne had posted a photo of herself behind the scene of a Hollywood movie on Saturday that trended over the weekend.
The senate president had used this to invite the funny girl on Twitter to the national assembly to talk about how to develop talents among young adults.
Read his tweet.
Congratulations Emmanuella! Make sure you make them laugh over there.
Your story is an inspiration. Come by the @NGRSenate sometime, let’s discuss how we can develop the potential of our young talents in the creative industry.
cc: @markangelcomedyhttps://guardian.ng/life/emmanuella-lands-disney-role/ …
Nigerian Comedienne “Emmanuella” Lands Disney Role
Popular Nigerian comedienne, Emmanuella Samuel, popularly known as Emmanuella is set to feature in a Disney Hollywood film. The seven-year-old took to Instagram to make this announcement. Thanks…
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Throughout her illustrious career, author and feminist icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has blessed us with some pretty incredible books. From her debut novel, Purple Hibiscus, to her recent non-fiction offering, Dear Ijeawele, Adichie has left an indelible mark on the literary scene.
Now, publishing and logistics service provider, Narrative Landscape Press (NLP) have announced their acquisition of rights to the “Nigerian editions” of all of Adichie’s books, along with the launch of their traditional publishing imprint.
Following the acquisition, they have reported plans to publish special collector’s editions of Adichie’s entire body of work — with new covers designed in collaboration with Vlisco. The new editions will be released in April 2018, and will be available for purchase as complete sets.
Speaking about the stunning new covers, NLP said on Instagram:
“The cover designs inspire familiar feelings of home, of nostalgia, and elegance. They were designed in collaboration with Vlisco, who provided the cover art.”
Check out the beautiful new covers below:
Culled from konbini.com
Imo state based Nigerian woman, Nkechinyerem Chima has something to teach young mothers about self love and embracing life the right way despite being single mothers.
She advised women to stay feeling loving themselves and their children and not let go of their self worth because of men who claim they cannot marry single mothers.
She said:
“A lot of people say that the can’t marry a single mother!!! Yes!!! Its your choice…..
I am a proud single mother of a nine years old dude.
I’ve no shame …because I didn’t murder him.
Yes I know that in our culture many detest having kids outside wedlock.
But honestly I do not care…. If its not the will of God it won’t come to pass…. I am never a second handed Lady…. A proud boss lady….. A proud God fearing mother
My son is not a dummy…. He’s my joy. He’s always maintaining 1st position. A lay reader. A chorister. Am not even 28-year-old sef…. I have got my degree….sef. I will stop at nothing to tell the world that abortion is evil….
Fellow single mothers….. Be proud and work Harder…. He who laugh last …laughs best.”
See her post below
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Marilyn Oma Anona is a multimedia and social entrepreneur. She is a gifted writer, actor, public speaker and the host/producer of the phenomenal talk show “Omaliving Show “.
She is the CEO of Poshmarilyn Media and also run an humanitarian outfit known as THE RIGHT STAGE PROJECT, that seeks to empower and provide lasting solutions to nagging issues in the society and also focused on young people in public schools , school drop outs , vulnerable women and less privileged in the society.
Marilyn has also led several campaigns aimed at making our society better, especially on sexual assault and jungle justice. She is currently working on developing her own TV platform, publishing a book and producing a feature film. The multi-award winning philanthropist and TV girl shares her passion and why she believes so much in the power of giving back, in this mind blowing interview.
My Childhood shaped me
My childhood was a beautiful one. I had parents that will go to any length to provide for my siblings and I with what we need and want. We wore the best clothes and went to the best schools. I had a very resourceful mother so even with little, she came up with things that made us appear as though we were from super rich homes. So I grew up lacking nothing.
My childhood and upbringing no doubt shaped me, nurtured me in ways that make people who have come in contact with me, eager to see my parents. The strong values which I hold on to today were instilled into me by my parents. Things like Love, compassion, hard work, integrity, charity, humility and honesty were instilled into me by my parents. I got charity, love and compassion from my mother while I got hard work, humility, honesty from my father.
My dad believes so much in honesty and hard work. One of the things I grew up hearing him say is; “TO WORK IS TO PRAY”… not to bore you.
Who is Marilyn!
My name is Marilyn Oma Anona. I am a young Nigerian woman from Abagana, Anambra state. The first in a family of 7 kids. I am left handed which was something I had some difficulties with while growing up. I attended Federal government girls’ college Ibusa and had my university education at Anambra state university. My initial plan was to study medicine and surgery. Everyone expected me to become a doctor but I knew it was not my calling. Even as a teenager, I always told my mother I wanted to be on TV, talk while people listen, be a lecturer or something. When my dad got home one day to announce happily that Madonna university had given me admission to study medicine… I blurted our; “Daddy, what if I don’t want to be a doctor?” He was pained and told me I am sick and his enemies had bewitched me(laughs)
I am happy I am not a doctor now because I would have made a bad one practice wise. Right now I am on the path that gives me joy and ample fulfillment and I pray daily to God to help me become the best in my chosen field.
Inspiration behind THE RIGHT STAGE PROJECT….
The Right Stage is something that was born out of the natural zeal to really make impact and help the needy. It was not instituted for money making. When Omaliving Show (my talk show) started and was being aired on AIT, I watched a couple of the episodes. The buzz was enormous. People were happy but I felt so ordinary. I was not so satisfied. I said to myself; “Marilyn, how can you just be doing same old thing that everyone is doing? You claim to want to inspire people to be at their best, discover themselves. So what of those who don’t have access to the TV? How do they benefit?”
It was in 2015 in the month of March. I got to the office and called my PA (Late Augustina Enechile Abraham) to my office. I told her, “Nne need to be able to reach these people who fit into the target audience of the Omaliving Show but don’t have access to the TV or the social media. I want a platform that can reach them”. We did a slight brainstorming and right there, I chose the name ‘The Right Stage’.
Our first target became the public schools in Nigeria. We started with the FCT on May 5th 2015. 10 public schools benefitted from this. Scholarship, school items were given to the students. We took them on excursions and also got them involved in activities all aimed at self discovery and inspiration. We have been able to visit 3 other states; “Nasarawa, Niger and Benue” and we are preparing to do more. As time passed, we expanded to community outreach projects and so far, the impact has been so overwhelming.
This new year, we already have programs lined up with the aim of empowering our beneficiaries who are young children and the less privileged generally.
So what inspired THE RIGHT STAGE is the knack for real impact. To develop our human capital. To inspire and touch lives.
Challenges
Challenges are part of life and as such I know that every field of endeavor is faced with its unique issue. On a personal level as a young entrepreneur and business person, the major challenge I have is lack of support, sponsorship for my TV talk show and of course, my Foundation.When you don’t have the adequate support, it feels like you don’t know what to do. I remember after the production of OMALIVING SHOW season 1, we started scouting for the corporate sponsors. There was no corporate head office of any reputable company I didn’t enter in Lagos. Promises and promises and nothing done even when you have a very good product. At the end of the day, the ones who claimed to be interested asked for the show to get to say 3 seasons or more on air to ensure continuity etc.
The major challenge in this line is lack of sponsorship and manpower.
My phenomenal talk show “Omaliving Show “…
Omaliving Show has inspiration as its major theme. The show is all about inspiring young people to be better and this is achieved by helping them discover themselves, inculcating values into them, treating nagging issues, and lots more.
Another unique aspect of the show is, while other shows are all about interviewing “celebrities” Omaliving show seeks to bring unsung heroes to the limelight so it is not your regular show. We have been off the cable TV for over a year now, but we have been on YouTube. Part of our plans is to get back on conventional TV this year 2018.
Other project and activities
Marilyn Oma Anona is involved in a lot actually. I am very multitalented. But to avoid choking myself, I draw a plan and goals per time.We have been able to do quite a lot. Campaigns such as; Campaign against jungle justice, Campaign against sexual assault, Seminar against rape, Campaign against domestic violence, March against societal vices, etc.
I have also produced a series. And in this year 2018, I have about three movie projects lined up. Apart from being a TV talk show host and humanitarian, I am a public speaker, event host, actor, writer, producer and social activist.
Greatest reward
I have not reached any peak and have not received any reward yet. My greatest reward is yet to come. Though I have 9 awards of recognition for the things I have been doing, done and still doing… but that is not the greatest! The brand has not touched as many lives as I want. It has not sunk into the lips and minds of people in my country Nigeria, it has not gone global, it has not done enough. I am not talking rewards yet because the work I am sent to do is barely done.
My brand in the next five years…
In the next five years, Oma as a brand would be a global one. One reputed for helping young Africans discover themselves, attain success while still maintaining positive values. A lot of campaigns and massive empowerment projects would have taken place and we would have an institute that takes care of national orientation and empowerment of young Africans.
My multimedia company would have grown and a TV channel on the best cable TV too. These are some of the dreams and goals and by God they will be on ground in five years time.
On giving up
Give up? No! To be honest, I have never felt like giving up but I know I have been in situations and tough times where I felt so bad that I am yet to see the results of my hard work. Sometimes I feel like I need a person to direct me because I don’t know it all but I have never thought of giving up. I am very certain it will all be worth it in the end.
Who and what inspire me to be better
The people who look up to me…the fact that I am seen as a role model, people have seen worse and today are strong pillars, the fact that I have been mocked and laughed at, my father and siblings, my unborn children, also because I want to leave a strong legacy. These are some of the things that inspire me to be better.
I am a Woman of Rubies
I am a Woman of Rubies because I hold on to positive values while aspiring to be a big force. I have not allowed negative circumstances to change the person I am.
Final word for young women all over the world
Be you…You are enough to be felt! Challenges will come…It’s ok to cry but never stop looking up and striving! Be a positive role model…Be mindful of the things you consume! Be classy…Be a good woman!
A record number of eight African countries are taking part in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Out of all the 12 African athletes there, Kenya has one representative: 19-year-old Sabrina Simader who’s the first female alpine skier out of the country to compete in the Olympic Games.
(Photo: AFP/JIJI)
Like most African athletes at the games, Simader grew up overseas in Austria – a country with some of the best winter destinations in the world. She took advantage of her environment, got herself through training and eventually qualified for the Winter Olympics last February.
Although her father is Austrian, she decided to represent Kenya instead. But it was a bit of a challenge for her. According to her, skiing isn’t well-known in Kenya and this rubbed off badly on her organization. Yet, she pulled through, thanks to the support from her extended family.
Carrying the Kenyan flag at the opening ceremony of the Games last Friday, Simander was accompanied by Philip Boit, the first Kenyan to take part in the Winter Olympics.
UN Environment recently appointed her as the UN’s first Mountain Hero, to help draw attention to emerging environmental issues in mountain regions such as climate change, waste and loss of biodiversity.
Credit: konbini.com
Citrus fruit, lime has many uses in the Kitchen. It can be used to marinate, broth and make beverages.
Lime juice is enriched with Vitamin C. It contains many other important nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Choline, Phosphorus, and Betaine.
The aforementioned benefits make it one of the best kitchen ingredients for your skin. Lime juice, whether taken orally or applied topically, benefits your skin in several ways.
Due to its skin lightening properties, lime is considered as a natural bleaching agent. Dip a cotton ball in lime juice and apply to the darkened portions of your skin and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash off with cleans water
Women with oily skin who suffering from acne, pimples, and blemishes can get flawless skin by applying lime on their face. Treat this skin condition with lime juice and honey face pack for effective results.
The antibiotic properties of lime juice inhibit the growth of the acne-causing bacteria. Make this face pack a skincare regimen to get rid of scars left by pimples.
For a glowing complexion, all you need to do is have a glass of lukewarm water with some honey and freshly squeezed lime juice early in the morning regularly. This will provide an inner glow to your skin.
“Respiro Del Diavolo (Devil’s Breath) ice cream, dubbed “world’s most dangerous ice cream,” was created specifically for Valentine’s Day by the humble people over at Glasgow, Scotland-based Aldwych Café and Ice Cream Parlor. The treat ranks at 1,569,300 SHU on the Scoville scale, which makes it 500 hotter than Tabasco sauce.
According to brothers and co-owners of the cafe, Lee and Martin Bandoni, the idea for this potentially lethal ice cream comes from Italy. They told the New York Post:
“There was a place called Devil’s Bridge and with that, the Italian ice cream families used to meet up once a year and discuss how the year went for them. Every year it still happens over there and this year […] Martin […] brought back the idea that was passed down to him.”
The brothers say the recipe is top secret and only a handful of people know how to make this unusual, spicy ice cream. Lee even called it “a thermal explosion in your mouth” when describing the recipe to the local food agency.
To avoid any legal issues related to health, the owners make customers – who all must be over 18 years old – sign a disclaimer that informs them about potential risks involved with eating the Devil’s Breath ice cream, such as “personal injury, illness, and possible loss of life.”
But is it really that bad? Well, according to Evening Times editor Jenness Mitchell who tried the ice cream, ”
At first, the initial taste was tame. For a second, I thought I was going to have to fake my reaction, but then the hotness hit like a flamethrower to my face; my heartbeat raced as my whole mouth burst into flames.”
Hello WORriors, today is #WomanCrushWednesday and our Woman Crush is Simi!
Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye (born April 19, 1988), professionally known and referred to as Simi, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Simi started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2008 titled Ogaju. Her career came into spotlight in 2014 after she released “Tiff”, a song which was nominated in two categories at The Headies 2015 and further brought her to mainstream recognition. Simi is currently signed to X3M Music under which she released her second studio album Simisola.
Simi was born in Ojuelegba, a suburb of Surulere, as the last of 4 children. In an interview she granted to Juliet Ebirim of Vanguard Newspaper, Simi revealed that she grew up as a tomboy before the separation of her parents when she was 9. She is an alumna of Convenant University where she studied Mass Communication.
Simi grew up dancing and singing as a member of her local church’s choir until she wrote her first song at the age of 10. Her professional musical career started in 2008 following the release of her debut album titled Ogaju which contained songs like “Iya Temi” and “Ara Ile” with the entire musical production from Samklef.
In January 2014, Simi released an EP titled Restless which gained her new grounds and further earned her a record deal with X3M Music. The EP contains a 5-track cover of popular songs by international acts like Rihanna’s “Man Down” and Adele’s “Set Fire To The Rain”
In anticipation of her second studio album Simisola, a 12-track album which features only Adekunle Gold as guest artiste. Simi released two singles “Smile for Me” and “Joromi” backed with music videos which were directed by Clarence Peters and Aje Films respectively. She unveiled the album’s tracklist via Instagram on September 1, 2017 before it was released on September 8 to relatively positive reviews and went on to debut at number five on the Billboard World Albums chart.
Apart from singing and songwriting, Simi is also a sound engineer. She is credited to have mixed and mastered Adekunle Gold’s Gold album which was released in July 2016. Her music style is basically hinged in the rhythm and blues, soul and hip-hop genre of music.
Simi has won many awards and recognitions. She recently became a brand ambassador for Opera.
Women Of Rubies celebrates you, Simisola Ogunleye!
Adaeze Yobo has shared a testimony surrounding the birth of her daughter who is celebrating her 1st birthday.
The former beauty queen and excited mother took to her Instagram page on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, where she posted photos of her daughter with the testimony as it’s caption.
“#lookatmenow Ist scan showed it was Fibroid, 2nd scan (diff. hospital) showed it was Fibroid and pregnancy but an incomplete abortion (whatever that means) but that I had to flush yu out, which I (thought) i did. A week later, i still felt sick so I called the Dr. and I was scheduled to surgically complete removal of the remaining tissue.
“On my way going, the holy spirit directed me to go to another hospital which I did and was told you were still inside and I had no Fibroid. instead of being happy, i cried and worried whether to keep you or not, worried if you will be normal after all the drugs n all. look at you now baby girl #lexineisonetoday #birthdaygirl,” she wrote.
Lexine Dumlesi Yobo
(Instagram/Adaeze Yobo)
Adaeze Yobo
(Instagram/Adaeze Yobo)
It would be recalled that Adaeze Yobo and her ex-Nigerian international husband, Joseph Yobo dedicated their daughter, Lexine in June 2017. The dedication ceremony took place at the Christ Embassy Church where they named her Lexine Dumlesi Yobo.
Joseph Yobo and family Christmas photo
(Instagram/Adaeze Yobo)
Prior to the birth of Lexine, Joseph Yobo and Adaeze Yobo already have two boys together.
Source: Pulse
