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In Entertainment April 25, 2020 By Editor

COVID-19: Stay at home or visit the funeral home – Tonto Dikeh

Tonto Charity Dikeh, has issued a warning to the public in a scary manner. As the Federal Government extends the period of lockdown, the number of infected cases has still been on rise. And it seems like some people still go against the order.

“Stay at home or book an appointment with the funeral home,” she said.

The Nollywood actress posted on her official Instagram page:

“Guess who is open to do your hair, nails and eyebrows? The funeral home! If you want an appointment, keep running around.”

Tonto is known as one who isn’t shy with her words as she voices it as it is. Probably the reason her friends aren

In Inspiration April 9, 2020 By Editor

89 Years Old Woman Who Has Survived Bosom, Womb and Skin Cancer, Defeats Coronavirus

A certain grandmother who was diagnosed with Bosom cancer, cancer of the womb and skin cancer has also defeated the coronavirus.

Her 26 year old granddaughter Jade Elrick said;

“We tried to call but the nurses wouldn’t even hand her the phone because of infection control.

“We’re honestly so happy to have her back, it is such a relief.

“After she’d watched the TV when she got back she asked my dad if he’d seen the news about this virus going around and he’d told her that’s what she’d had – she was none the wiser.

“But we aren’t surprised she’s back as she’s really tough – she’s had Bosom cancer, cancer of the womb and skin cancer and she’s still going.”

Gran-of-seven and great-great-gran-of-one Dorothy was taken to hospital by ambulance on March 27 after she found herself more breathless than usual and with a raging temperature.

Grandmother Dorothy who has also beaten three types of cancer in her life, was kept in a private isolated room for the week she was in hospital.

But the mum-of-two and great-grandma-of-seven was given the all clear and discharged from hospital last week to be reunited with her son.

According to Jade, the NHS staff were over the moon that Dorothy had recovered from coronavirus because of her age and health condition.

Her family suspect Dorothy caught the virus from carers who visit her home, four times per day, and are urging people to stay indoors to protect other elderly people.

In Entertainment March 7, 2020 By Editor

Miss Universe – “Dont be afraid to bend the rules”

In Entertainment March 6, 2020 By Editor

Jada Pinkett Smith – “My Marriage Isn’t Perfect”

Jada has been married to Will Smith for over two decades. Their status as being deemed as a Hollywood power couple, isn’t without its ups and downs. Their children are, son Jaden, 21, and daughter Willow, 18 currently.

Both couple recently, shared publicly the struggles in their relationship on her Facebook Watch show Red Table Talk, with Jada saying their decision to be so open about it came as they were keen to “get rid” of the idea of their romance being “perfect”.

She said: “What was really important about Will and I doing that show together – two things. First of all was really to kind of get rid of the idea that people in the public eye have perfect relationships. We were kind of sick of living up to that. We were real sick of it, and then second of all really having myself and Will come and talk about our relationship – sometimes you see just women do it alone or you just see a guy do it.”

The actress praised her spouse for being so open about his own “weakness”, as she said it has helped other “successful men” realise what they need to work on in their own relationships.

During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the 47-year-old said: “Us having coming together and taking responsibility for both of our parts and also Will being the successful guy that he is and being willing to share what his pitfalls were in the relationship and in his family, you can’t imagine how many other successful men called and said, ‘Wow, my wife has been saying the same thing for years. Because you said it, it opened my eyes and because you said it, I’m willing to listen’.

“I think a lot of times successful men might feel like, ‘Hey, I know what I’m doing. I’ve had a lot of success in a lot of areas. I know exactly what I’m doing’. So, a lot of times, you know, you can shut your partner down a little bit.”

In Entertainment March 5, 2020 By Editor

Nigeria’s Kemi Adetiba is Among Netflix’s 55 Groundbreaking Women in Entertainment

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, Netflix is partnering with UN Women to launch a special collection “Because She Watched” curated by groundbreaking women in entertainment from around the world, and our very own Kemi Adetiba has been included among them.

“Because She Watched” is a special Netflix collection of series, documentaries and films to celebrate International Women’s Day. The collection, which will be available all year, is curated by female creators from behind and in front of the camera, who live all around the world, including Sophia Loren, Salma Hayek, Yalitza Aparicio, Millie Bobby Brown, Laurie Nunn, Lana Condor, Petra Costa and Ava DuVernay.

From “Unbelieveable” and “Luna Nera” to “Orange is the New Black“, “Lionheart” and “Sex Education“, female creators have enabled audiences around the globe to see themselves and new perspectives on screen. These series, films, documentaries and the creators behind them have started important, often hard, conversations that have helped to challenge the way we see the world.

Created for International Women’s Day, the collection celebrates the stories that have inspired the women who inspire us. These series, films and documentaries have started important, often difficult conversations that have helped to challenge the way we see the world.

Hollywood actress, Laverne Cox has this to say about her empowerment as a woman:

Having a world where everyone is truly represented is about true democracy. And truly seeing ourselves allows us to envision endless possibilities for ourselves, and each other. Orange is the New Black is the first project where I felt genuinely empowered as a woman, thanks to the woman at the helm of the show, Jenji Kohan, and the many women directors, writers, producers and crew members as well as the stories that centered diverse women in an unprecedented way. This show created a space and platform for me as a black openly trans woman that created space for other openly trans women of all races to be truly seen in the depth of our humanity.

The collection is available at Netflix.com/becauseshewatched or by searching for “Because She Watched” on Netflix. Every title in the collection will be labelled “XXXX’s Women’s Day Pick” so members can easily see who picked which story. In addition, members will be able to choose from a selection of “Because She Watched” profile icons to celebrate their favourite female characters from the collection.

Watch the trailer below:

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In Entertainment February 29, 2020 By Editor

‘Sistas’ Cast Defend Tyler Perry Against Criticism

Tyler Perry faces critics concerning his new show Sistas that is currently on air.

Sistas is an American television comedy-drama series created, written and executive produced by Tyler Perry that first aired on October 23, 2019 on BET

With Perry stating that he is the sole writer of all his series that are currently on air.

Popular comedian Lil Rel Howery voiced his opinion on the issue:

“I love Tyler Perry and I’m proud of him, but I told myself I’m a say something because I don’t agree with that. I don’t understand,” he said, noting, “You can’t write a show called Sistas and you’re not a sista. So you don’t want no suggestions or nothing?”

“I know we talk a good game about ‘This is what I’m doing, I’m doing this, I’m doing that.’ Once again, I’m talking, but I’m putting my money where my mouth is,” he added. “I don’t have what he got yet, but as I climb up here, I’m a do even more of that. We gotta do better man. It’s all talk, but if you’re really on that, then give people jobs, bro. You can’t base nothing on one writers’ room, brother. That means you didn’t hire good writers. Find more writers! That’s just real.”

But the cast from Sistas are out against this as they dish out defence for him.

“I think it’s really important to remember that Tyler Perry puts Black women at the forefront in so many ways. “Sistas” comes from women in his life,” said costar Ebony Obsidian. “He may have sat there and written a script but it’s coming from Black women. So Black women’s fingerprints are all over this script.”

Baker also added, “He said at our premiere that he actually gave some of the women on his staff producer credits because he listened to them. He sat down and talked to them for a couple of hours and he was like, ‘I’m going to write this.”

Tyler Perry is known for his numerous movies portraying the stories of black women, their relationships and faith, examples like ‘ Diary of a mad black woman’, and the Madea collections

In Health February 24, 2020 By Editor

Here Are 5 Symptoms Of Lupus Every Woman Should Be Aware Of

Lupus or SLE – Systemic Lupus Erythematous is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s immune system attacks its own body’s tissue, with symptoms and severity varying from patient to patient.

In simple terms your immune system is doing exactly what it is not supposed to do; which can cause disease of the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, joints and nervous system. 90% of Lupus patients are women.

Although the disease can affect anybody, 90% of lupus patients are women between the ages of 14 – 45 years-old. For some, it’s life-threatening and for others, it’s entirely manageable.

Unfortunately, There is no known cause of Lupus and also no cure. The only way to manage it is through medication and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The symptoms vary from person to person but here are 9 common symptoms every woman can recognize easily.

NB: Here are some symptom, not all.

1. Joint swelling and pain
Joint pains and joint swelling and stiffness in the morning are all classic signs of lupus. It most commonly presents in the wrists, knuckles, and fingers. Swelling can also come and go with lupus and doesn’t get progressively worse it tends to occur more in younger patients.

2. Shortness of Breath or Chest Pain
There are manifestations of lupus where the disease attacks the lining of the lungs, causing fluid to leak out and surround the lungs.

This can make it feel painful to breathe. “In some cases, that same process can occur around the lining of the heart, which is called pericarditis,” she adds.

3.Skin rashes and photosensitivity
Lupus is sometimes marked by a distinctive “butterfly rash” forming over the bridge of the nose and cheeks, which is exacerbated by sun exposure.

4. Hair loss
Lupus also causes women to lose their hair especially when combing. It can also cause sores in the scalp and lead to baldness. If you present with this symptom, you should also have your thyroid evaluated because hair loss is a classic symptom of hypothyroidism.

5. Ulcers of the mouth and nose
Unlike typical sores that develop on the sides of the mouth or gums, ulcers triggered by lupus usually develop on the roof of the mouth and are painless. Lupus-related ulcers can also appear inside the nose.

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In Entertainment February 23, 2020 By Editor

Chimamanda Adichie hosts Lupita Nyong’o In Lagos for Upcoming Americanah Movie

In Interviews&profile February 20, 2020 By Editor

Top beauty Blogger, Dimma Umeh Shares The Best Highlighters For Dark Skinned Women

Whether you wear makeup every day or occasionally, you are sure to have heard of the term highlighting. You go on social media and see a lot of ladies glowing as they bathed in gold. Well, it’s no news that highlighters are very much trendy.

Yet, with the endless number of shimmery options out there, how do you know which one is right for you? While highlighter has been all the rage for its ability to brighten your face instantly, finding the perfect one when you have a darker skin tone can be a serious struggle.

When it comes to choosing the highlighter of your dreams, dark women should avoid pinks and frosty whites. You want to pick a highlighter that would look like a part of your skin, as opposed to, like, a disco ball.

Top beauty blogger, Dimma Umeh has made life easier by putting together her top 5 highlighters for women of color.

Products mentioned

Black Up Sublime Powder – NPS 01
Bobbi Brown highlight powder – Bronze Glow
Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlighter – So Hollywood
Mac Mineralized Skin Finish – Gold Deposit
J Cat beauty only you glow girl baked highlighter – Pink Goddess

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