Reflections on the costs of love through the relationship lifecycle Every Valentine’s Day, many men and some women go all out to surprise their partners (official and unofficial). People splurge on gifts such as flowers, chocolates, cakes, jewellery, and gadgets.…
“Kakadu the Musical” celebrates 10th anniversary with a spectacular return to MUSON stage
In a much-anticipated revival, the iconic musical theatre production, Kakadu, written and produced by the esteemed lawyer Uche Nwokedi (SAN), is set to grace the stage at MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, from December 28 to 30, 2023. A decade since…
Seun Kuti: How i was stigmatised for being Fela’s son
Seun Kuti, the youngest son of late Afro-beat maestro, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has narrated how he suffered stigmatisation while growing up for being his late father’s son. The Afrobeat singer said his paternity affected not only his personal life but also…
How safe spaces in relationships impact emotional well-being — Tara Aisida
I was speaking with some friends a while back and whilst talking it dawned on me that the reason why I had a need to be in control when it came to certain areas of my life was because I…
This thing called menopause — Tara Aisida
I used to snigger when I saw them at social events, older women who fanned themselves vigorously from time to time even though the air conditioning in the room was on full blast, who were uncharacteristically irritable for no just…
The unseen weight of unmet expectations in relationships — Tara Aisida
So, a lady posted on social media that a random guy she met sent her N100k for transport to an address, telling her to dress well. When she got to the address, she discovered it was a guesthouse and after…
The mighty question of submission in marriages — Tara Aisida
I followed a thread on Facebook some months back, where a popular figure talked about a woman with a thriving business, who had asked for her help and advice because her husband had asked her to close shop because he…
Congo: Education minister impregnates deputy, claims it’s workplace accident
In a surprising admission, Tony Mwaba Kazadi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education, acknowledged having an unplanned pregnancy with Aminata Namasia. Yet he said it was an accident at work. In spite of…
Welcome to cutting season — Gbubemi Atimomo
Musings on re-examining and severing relationships Early last year, I found myself embroiled in a situation between two erstwhile friends. Before that time, I was unaware that the two friends had not spoken to themselves in a long while. As…
Relationships: Where have all the good guys/girls gone? —Tara Aisida
If there is something that amazes me nowadays it’s how complex relationships have become. On a weekly basis, someone comes up with the statement of how ladies or men should act in relationships. Sometime back, the raging war was whether…