With faint memories from the 90’s, the top notch decor in a home then was; a welcome mat, a rug, a 14′ television set, 4/5 sofa’s symmetrically arranged to fit the parlor, and pictures. If you did not have this standard decor set-up in your parlor in the 90’s, deep down you would know something was missing.
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Can't Afford A Vacation, How About An Afrocentric Daycation
Daycation yeah? I’ve heard about great places like; Greece, Bahamas, Miami, Dubai, Ethiopia, Kenya, Cuba, Auckland and such where a whole ton of people troop in to have fun for their summer holidays or a vacation in general. With lots of stress and hustling going on during the week, trying to meet deadlines and still stay sane, My dream summer spot has always been “Maldives”, gosh! Have you seen the clear blue sea, or the Tropicana lifestyle and serenity that oozes out from there?Continue reading
Ty Bello, Somkele Iyamah-Idhalamah, And The Nigerian Queens Of Fro
Natural hair growth seems to be a bold step most Nigerian ladies are beginning to adhere to. It is so amazing how like wild fire it has spread, and the popular faces seem to be leading the charge. Yes I’m a dude, but nothing speaks natural beauty more like a lady who grooms and wears her natural hair.Continue reading
Creative Things To Do When Stuck In A Deadlock Traffic
On my way to work this morning, I experienced a beautiful standstill traffic and it was really horrible. Adding salt to injury, was the early morning showers that had been falling non-stop all day up to this point, and I could only but sob quietly.
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Raw Natural Honey, Does More Than Just Its Name
The first time I heard the word ‘honey’, I actually thought it to be a name. But then it became confusing the way my neighbor and his wife both had the same name. Could they be related and married? That was really a disturbing and funny childhood thought really, kids live the best imaginary life.
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How To Not Get Mobbed In A Lagos Market: Balogun
Shopping in a Lagos market (e.g Balogun) is quite different from shopping in any other part of the world. To shop and survive a day in the Lagos market, it takes a lot of skill and expertise. If you doubt me, ‘experience’ they say is the best teacher. LOL!
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No Fabric, Zero Stress
No fabric on a weekend could give you zero reasons to be happy, and a lot of reasons to be stressed out especially in African countries. It would also seem like a horror movie to African ladies without having the fabric needed for an event.
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10 Must-Have Items In Your Lagos Kitchen
There are just certain items you cannot do without in your kitchen. Health is wealth, and in Lagos this statement cannot be over emphasized, if you consider the hustle and bustle we go through week-in-week-out.
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7 Months Gone? Here Are Some Motivation
Happy New Month Bellafricanians!! Today is a beautiful day, I thought it perfect for some Wednesday motivation, two more days to the weekend. Think of this as an appraisal, like we do at school with tests and continuous assessments, or at work with surveys, or at organizations with feedback forms.
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Blush In A Rush, The Perfect Ladies Guide
I’m sure the first thing that comes to mind is a l’oreal blush or matte brush, coupled with “the perfect ladies guide” phrase in my header, you’re probably expecting a list of new products or packages right?
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