Black, African and Single
With all the attention on black women, I had assumed that black men must be marrying in droves; otherwise they would be the focus of similar scrutiny. Not the case. Census numbers show that 73.1...
View ArticleTHE VOICE OF AFRICAN WOMEN – Writers, artists, and musicians
As African women struggle to claim their rightful place in African society and in the world, women writers, visual artists, and musicians chart the course of this struggle in a rich variety of artistic...
View ArticleWomen In History – 30 Black Female Leaders You Should Know About
History has provided us with some extremely successful stories of courage, strength and leadership. Yet sometimes we forget about just how extensive and diverse these stories are. So we’re profiling...
View ArticleInspirational Celebrity Quotes
We can’t get through life without a little encouragement. Celebrities are no different. They’ve worked their way to the top by hard work, dedication, and little inspiration. Here are some self...
View ArticleLola Jaye Talks About Staying Connected To Her Nigerian Roots
I am often asked whether my new novel Being Lara is based on my own experiences as a foster child. And even though it isn’t, I will admit to certain similarities with one of the main characters. Like...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Maya Angelou
Her poetry and prose have inspired generations with messages of hope and harmony, and her poise and gracefulness are the very definition of a phenomenal woman. Her wisdom has influenced countless...
View ArticleBlack History Month – Background and Resources
(CNN) In the early 20th century, there were almost no mentions of the contributions of African-Americans in U.S. history textbooks. That is what inspired historian and educator Dr. Carter G. Woodson to...
View Article‘Stay Away From Married Men’– Karen Igho Advises Nollywood Actresses, Others
If there is one sector that has given the entertainment industry in Nigeria a bad name, it would be the motion pictures industry called Nollywood. From cases ranging from husband snatching to high...
View ArticleWilliams sisters in Nigeria for women’s rights
American tennis super-stars, Serena and Venus Williams have said that their visit to Lagos, as part of a two-nation tour that will see them play exhibition matches and train kids, was to promote...
View ArticleVenus and Serena Williams champion women’s rights in Nigeria – video
US tennis advocates Venus and Serena Williams begin an ‘Africa excursion’ in Lagos, Nigeria, advertising ladies’s rights. The relatives are backing a women’s civil liberties organization campaign...
View ArticleWe are Not Nigerians – The Williams Sisters
The Williams siblings, Venus and Serena on Wednesday discussed their true origin. As from insinuations that they are Nigerians, they cleared the air by saying they are African-Americans and are happy...
View ArticleAfrican Woman in the kitchen
Recipe: Potato, Sausage and Kale Soup Ingredients 1 pack of Italian sausage (Sweet or Spicy, depending on your taste) 1/2 box of Ditalini pasta 1 bag of Kale 1/2 bag of white potatoes 1 pack of...
View ArticleForbes 20 Youngest Power Women In Africa 2012- Forbes
Whenever the word ‘woman’ comes to mind, what follows is ‘God’s perfect creature’, the most strong and resilient. Few days confirmed that women are more strong and go through a lot than men do. As...
View ArticleIs the First Lady of Cameroon really a Drag Queen ?
Is this for real, or do they just look alike? Here’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner BeBe Zahara Benet (left) — and the President of Cameroon’s wife, First Lady Chantal Biya (right). One of them is a...
View ArticleNominations for women4africa 2013 has now closed
Nominations for @women4africa 2013 has closed. Check http://www.women4africa.com/ for for the final nominees. Get ready for the biggest awards in May 2013.. Get involved today.The post Nominations for...
View ArticleBlack Is Beautiful
Do We Believe All Black Is Beautiful? We all know the “right” response to that particular question…but there are so many other things we say that might be outing our honest feelings. Let’s admit it: A...
View ArticleAre You Comfortable Earning More Than Your Man?
Over the weekend I read a story, “Behind Every Great Woman,” about the rise of stay-at-home fathers. Apparently, the number of men in the U.S. who regularly care for children under age 5 increased to...
View ArticleAll The Single Ladies: 4 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Single...
Will your Facebook status still say “single” come Valentine’s Day morning? Answering yes doesn’t automatically equal no plans that night. You should know by now that you don’t need a date on...
View ArticleWhitney Houston is Gone, But Never Forgotten
The Grammys simply had unfortunate timing, going live just a day after Whitney’s shocking death. Producers did their best to assemble a tribute that honored Whitney’s memory, but many viewers...
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