Adolescence in Lagos in the 1980s was filled with the usual peer pressures. Drinking, smoking and the promotion of recreational drug use was very popular and the cool things to do. Lucky for me, my dear mother was a force to be reckoned with and quickly diverted my attention to a Shotokan karate club. In the beginning, I was not happy about this extracurricular activity but I learned to appreciate it. Consequently, my exercise habits were born.

Mother Theresa once said, “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” Isn’t that the truth? When we get caught up in frustration, disappointment and anger with others for the way they treat us, we have very little energy left to love.

Two interesting stories recently popped up in the British press which showed how pathetic some women would get to “pull” a stud, Jane Ngarmdji, a 58 year-old Briton told of how she was ‘swept off her feet’ by the Nigerian man she met in a Gambian club.

By Angella Olu-Ajetumobi The shape of one’s hair does alter the shape of one’s face. We look our best when we emphasize our good features and minimize the not-so-good ones. Of all the 5 main points to be taken into consideration in designing a style, facial structure is perhaps the most important. Your hair stylist […]

The new LBD is here. This season give your little black dress a rest and make room for a fun and bright colorful selection of the new LBD. They come in super feminine cuts with smart details and often drappy fabrics, and a plethora of brights colours to choose from