I read George Orwell’s famous book, 1984, again, the other day, and I was amazed to come to the realization that most of what he had imagined has come to pass. Of course, the setting is completely different. We enjoy freedom of expression and free movement, and people’s human rights are being defended more than … More Big Brother is watching you
My husband sometimes thinks I am a spy because I am very peculiar with what concerns me. For instance, I have a small shredding machine in our bedroom to get rid of every piece of paper I happen to have scribbled on. I am not paranoid! I just enjoy my privacy! I don’t want my … More My husband thinks I am a spy!
Yes, I am talking about hair again, today. Yesterday, I referred you to BBC Africa Hair Talks (if you haven’t see it, here is the analysis by Pumza Fihlani). I will not add my own to this conversation, as what I think about this controversial subject is pretty well summarized in this statement by the journalist: … More “Your hair rules you”
Here is a very interesting article by Pumza Fihlani, a journalist for BBC Africa. Read more on their site : Being African: What does hair have to do with it? – BBC News.
A few months ago, I was driving my car, minding my own business (eating biscuits and drinking water from a bottle), when I got stopped by some policemen: – Madam, follow us to the police station, please, you are riding the wrong way! – What do you mean the wrong way? I have been driving … More At the police station
I am not a prude, or at least not so much, but I hate public display of affection, a quick kiss or holding hands is fine with me, but don’t flaunt your French kissing skills in front of me. I just hate that. Public transport in Europe, and especially in France, has always been a … More French Kiss
You remember how I was raving yesterday about this highly cherished Nigerian fashion accessory called “gele”, a head gear which goes together with an outfit called “aso ebi”? I even put a picture for those of you who are not familiar with it, to help you understand why I am always so much excited about that very unique style. … More Should aso ebi be banned ?
I must confess that I am just a recent blog reader. But, since I got the virus, I mainly follow three popular Nigerian bloggers: the queen, Linda Ikeji, the good-hearted, Stella Dimoko Korkus and the distinctive, Bella Naija, respectively known worldwide as LIB, SDK and BN, and when I say worldwide, I mean millions … More Linda Ikeji Versus Stella Dimoko Korkus Versus Bella Naija. Who is the best Nigerian blogger?
Sometimes Beauty lies in front of our very eyes but we just lack the ability to see it. This pictures of Lagos are taken by a very talented young lady called Georgina D., a big thank you from all of us that are blind! This is for all of you that are going to stay long … More LAGOS, IS THAT YOU?
I was at this Etisalat office the other day to buy a new sim card and I was quite impressed by the young lady who took care of me. She was all smiles and she kept reassuring the waiting customers that she would soon be available for them. Her technical skills were on point too: she … More Anything for the boys?*
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