At 6.6 billion dollars, Kanye West becomes the richest black man in America. In 2016, Kanye West was sitting on a $50 million debt, and within the space of 5years, he is not just debt-free but the richest black-American. This is a huge feat for the rapper and owner of the Yeezy brand. Kanye has…
Day after day, sundown upon sundown I had just one desire. A sole wish for which I fasted and prayed for, I can even show you vouchers. I went through my days feeling like I had a furnace in my heart burning me deep and causing my eyes to drown me with tears. Tears on…
In my days, I have come to realize that how a statement is said is as important as what was said. Statements made with the purest of intentions can be misconstrued and interpreted wrongly. Therefore, mastering the art of maintaining the appropriate tone in any communication scenario is essential. For instance, communicating when under pressure…
If you followed the last edition of BBN you will know one of the qualities of the winner that attracted viewers to him was his musical prowess. He created a host of banging jingles during his stay in the house for various musical tasks sponsored by different brands. After emerging as the winner, his fanbase…
Nengi Rebecca Hampson is one of the prettiest Big Brother housemates to grace our screens. The 23-year old had recently called herself the blueprint, and she is living to the hype. The former beauty queen and Big Brother Naija Lockdown Second Runner Up just purchased a house at age 23. This is no small feat….
Thanks to colorism and perceived discrimination of dark-skinned women, especially in terms of beauty, bleaching and skin lightening have become a norm. How dark a person is, is normally determined by the melanin produced within the skin in cells called melanocytes. Genetics equally plays a great role in determining a person’s complexion. Also, in basic…
Parenting is a tedious activity, and its complexity is unmatched. A set of methods that worked for the first child might not work for the second child. There is no formula in parenting, therefore it is more difficult than any arithmetic calculation. The only time a person retires from parenting is when they lay lifeless…
Nothing beats having clients that are loyal to your business or service, and the route to earning the loyalty of your clients is via the quality of your customer service. Quality customer service brings about client satisfaction. A satisfied client is likely to stay loyal. Your customers’ satisfaction and loyalty are crucial to the continuous…
During the Goodluck Jonathan administration, the Chibok girls kidnapped occurred in the north. Not too long ago, 300 boys were kidnapped from a secondary school in the north. They were later reported to have been returned. A few days ago, 300 secondary school girls were kidnapped in the same northern part of Nigeria. People have…
The internet is undefeated in respect to the tons of money-making opportunities it presents. Multiple online money-making ideas can be practiced even from the comfort of your home. The idea of relying on a 9-5 job to earn, is becoming quite unbecoming. However, unlike the popular opportunities often discussed, this article shall disclose some…
In the previous post, the system of black tax was explained as a tradition common among black people, where individuals are bestowed with the responsibility of taking care of the needs of their parents, siblings, and even members of their extended family. Therefore, when budgeting, they are expected to budget for the needs of others….
If you are Nigerian or African, the concept of black tax is not alien to you. Even African Americans go through this process daily. However, most people are unaware that their situation is called Black Tax. This situation is tagged black tax because it is common among black people. What is Black Tax This a…
Life has never been a one-way street, even the best of things can be associated with adverse effects. This is so glaring in the case of tennis superstar Serena Williams. The joy of motherhood is said to be second to none. An event that wipes out the gloomy cloud of pain associated with childbirth in…
The world today is a global village linked together by improved technology and social media. How we use this technological advancement to grow our business or businesses determines if we are truly business smart, and willing to achieve our goals in a very competitive world. In this digital age, digital marketing is by a milestone…
The reality of Nigeria can only be understood when the country is observed from the lens of real-life actions, and not what ought to be. We have a constitution and claim to practice a democratic system of government, but in actuality, our written and unwritten laws are hardly enforced. Rather, we enforce some unsaid laws….
There is a new Reality TV Show! The first Showmax Original Nigerian Reality TV Show. The show titled I AM Laycon is all about the rapper, singer and winner of the Big Brother Naija Season Five, Chief. Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe, best known as Laycon. The show which is exclusively streamed on Showmax, premieres today the…
Mrs. Ade drove like a tiger on a chase into her estate. She flung the door open, and like a wounded lion, she ran breathlessly towards the house, only halting to unlock the door. Her hands trembled helplessly as she put the key into the keyhole. Finally, she turned it open and tossed the door….
Everyone that consumes alcohol is most likely going to have one bad experience or another, as regards getting drunk and doing something stupid. Stupid things like saying things that shouldn’t be said, throwing up in public, staggering, ending up on a stranger’s bed, revealing a secret, and hurting others; are examples of some of the…
What heritage is greater and more prestigious than one’s culture? Ways of life passed down from one blissful and beautiful generation to another. Cultivated and preserved by minds so deep and spiritual social conventions could not swerve their paths or their love for the old ways. Often, the hallmark of a people’s culture or cultural…
Alicia was at the bus terminal. She sat on a bench since there was no bus in sight. She buried her head into her hands. Her phone rang, and she raised her head and dipped her hands into her bag to get her phone. She brought out the phone and saw the caller was her…
