“No one owes you anything” was a refrain I heard severally when I was growing up and l in reply would often snicker in my mind “I didn’t beg to be born, so you owe me plenty.” The true meaning…
Why do we all seem to be having way less sex? Blame honesty (Wired)
Sex, scientifically-speaking, is generally a good thing. Men and women who enjoy an active sex life tend to be fitter and happier. Our levels of oxytocin – the hormone that promotes feelings of bonding and wellbeing – go up when…
How Nigerian artists can battle depression- Samklef
Many Nigerian entertainers have recently opened up on their battle with depression, following Harrysong’s ‘death post’ on Instagram, which got many fans worried. In a new revelation, producer, Samklef is the latest celebrity to come out with his struggle with depression…
Rapper Wale joins list of depressed celebrities
Wale, a Nigerian born American rapper seems to have joined the growing list of celebrities going through depression, after making some suggestive posts on social media Saturday. The international rap star broke down and shared posts about him going through painful times on his…
I live with chronic depression and generalised anxiety. I am not ashamed-(Medium)
Before I begin, I want to warn you that this talk touches on many triggering subjects, including self-harm and suicide. I also want you to know that I’m speaking from my personal experience, and that if you or someone you…
Betty Irabor launches ‘Dust to Dew’ in Lagos
Betty Irabor’s book, Dust to Dew, was launched in Lagos on Saturday, July 7, 2018. The publisher of Genevieve magazine wrote the book on her struggles with depression as well as other issues in her life. Guests at the event…
Don’t say madness, say mental health illness-Emeka Nwolisa
Today, I want to shake table well-well. Apologies to RantHQ group on facebook. And this table that is shaking…I am standing on it gidigbam and nothing do me. It is truly time to begin to talk about issues concerning mental…
Why are our teenagers committing suicide?-Peju Akande
Sixteen is the age most of us fall in love for the first time but at this age, Joseph, not real name, who outwardly appeared to have a comfortable life in a prestigious school took his own life. Boye, not…
