Women are trying oh. Apart from loosing blood monthly, most of us have to deal with period cramps!
Really terrible ones that can be so bad that some of us actually pass out from the pain have to be admitted into the hospital.
We’ve tried everything from taking hot drinks to pain killers to visiting the hospital for injections to drinking Yoyo bitters or ogogoro or dry gin.
But now, there’s something else that might just do the trick.
Legendary American actress, Whoopi Goldberg, has a cure for menstrual pain. Medical Marijuana!
The business which is based in San Francisco in the U.S of A is called Whoopi and Maya and is founded by the veteran actress and Maya Elisabeth, the founder of Om Edibles, a company that’s been treating marijuana as a superfood since 2008.
The Whoopi & Maya line will be in four forms.
• A raw sipping chocolate infused with either CBD* or THC*, which can be mixed in liquids (such as warm milk) or eaten.
• THC-infused tincture.
• A THC-infused bath soak described as “profoundly relaxing.”
• A topical rub.
THC means “tetrahydrocannabinol” and CBD means “cannabidiol”.
Whoopi hopes her products will provide “an alternative for relieving the pain and discomfort associated with menstruation.”
The weed line was inspired by her experience from a lifetime of difficult periods and cannabis literally being the only thing that gave her relief.
According to Whoopi this line will allow women to control the pain and still go about their business.
She says that, “Smoking a joint is fine, but most people can’t smoke a joint and go to work. This, you can put it in your purse. You can put the rub on your lower stomach and lower back at work, and then when you get home you can get in the tub for a soak or make tea, and it allows you to continue to work throughout the day.”
The products will be available in U.S from April in select dispensaries.
We can’t wait for this product to be available in Nigeria. If not, it’s online shopping to the rescue!
Cultural appropriation.
Definition: The use of elements of one culture by members of a different culture (Wikipedia).
White people have been known to do stuff generally associated with Black people.
Like Kim Kardashian’s cornrows.
Or Iggy Azalea’s rap style.
Or Rachel Dolezal pretending to be Black.
Cultural appropriation is a problem not just because White people do a Black hairstyle, but because when they do it, it is considered new or trendy. It erases Black people as if they don’t matter.
Black people have always spoken against it. If White people want to borrow some peculiarities from Black culture, they should be willing to embrace everything else.
But this girl took it to another level. She physically came after a White guy at her university, because he had dreadlocks.
In a video that has since gone viral, the girl and her friend are seen confronting the young man. She asked the guy why he had dreads and was appropriating her culture.
As much as she’s standing up for an important issue, she rather went about it the wrong way.
Violence never settles anything. And this is bullying!
Also we have some important questions.
Do Black people own dreads?
Do Black people not use Filipino, Malaysian, Indian, European and Brazilian hair?
Do they not dye their hair various colours?
Watch the video.
This topic about cultural appropriation will not end anytime soon. Its history goes back to slavery. But we need to be aware of what is appropriation and what isn’t.
It seems like we have it good here in Nigeria when it comes to random body searches.
A Twitter user shared these pictures of Ugandan officers conducting an over-thorough body search, before people could enter the Mandela National Stadium for the match between Uganda Cranes and Burkina Faso.
Nigerian artists are showing that they’re not here to play! From Oscar Ukonu to Yagazie Emezi to Laolu Senbanjo, they are repping us big time.
And more are joining the list.
This is Anthony Majekodunmi.
He is a writer and designer. And also the artist behind these beautiful works of art.
They’re all paintings and not actual pictures. How incredible is that?!
From Rihanna.
To Morgan Freeman.
To Adele.
To this tiger.
We’d love to know how he does his magic.
Abike Dabiri, the Senior Adviser to President Buhari on Foreign Relations and Diaspora, came under fire for making this statement on Twitter.
This is the first tweet that most people saw. Looking at this alone, it’s not surprising that she was attacked. But let’s back track a bit. Was she wrong to say this or is this a case of her statement being taking out of context? Let us go back to the genesis of the whole matter.
Remember the Nigerian woman who became the first African ever to be an Inspector in the New York Police Department?
Funmilayo Obe set a record and made Nigerians proud.
Well, it turns out that Abike Dabiri paid her a courtesy visit while in the U.S.
Very proud of Nigerian born Funmi Obe. First Black woman to become New York’s Deputy Chief of Police. pic.twitter.com/tMubi3J4In
Knowing where to buy clothes and cosmetics and learning how to apply makeup cost a lot of money. These vloggers teach us how easy it is to get our eyebrows on fleek, have a flawless foundation and get discounts for that Clarisonic facial brush.
1. Beauty by JJ
Jennie Jenkins has been in the Youtube vlogging game for four years and is a popular choice among brown skin girls. Her skill with the makeup brush is legendary.
2. Omabelle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB5oI895PEM
Oma, the beautiful mother of twins shows that us that we can have imperfect skin and still achieve a more than perfect complexion with the application of makeup.
3. Glam by Isoken
Isoken Asemota is the beauty behind Glam by Isoken. Her tutorials are just everything. She’s a budding entrepreneur and founded Ijoselux Hair & Makeup and Puksies Wardrobe.
4. Patricia Bright
Patricia shares her fashion tips, hauls, outfit combinations, beauty and make up tips.
5. Shalom Blac
A burn survivor, Shalom Nchom uses her channel to inspire other burn victims.
6. Shirley B. Eniang
Shirley is Ghanian-Nigerian blogger based in London. She shares her beauty bits along with lookbooks on her Youtube channel. She has a degree in Mathematics and has told her followers that she’d love to be a pilot.
7. Jackie Aina
Jackie Aina has a unique way of making everyone fall in love with her and makeup. She has a natural gift of teaching makeup to newbies.
8. Ajay’s Glam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XhixIJuQDs
Ajoke Omole is an online creator, beauty blogger and makeup artist. Her Youtube channel is a beautiful eclectic mix of different things; from makeup tutorials to fashion and beauty to advice on real life problems.
9. That Igbo Chick
Chidinma Umeh is a self-taught makeup artist. Her ankara inspired looks are a must-watch. She also makes learning makeup application a breeze.
10. Omoge Mura
One of the few vloggers actually based in Nigeria, Deola Adebiyi gives indepth reviews on makeup items, as well as Nigerian beauty stores and sites where you can get your beauty fix.
11. Woman in the Jungle
Wunmi Akinlagun is the chocolate-skinned beauty behind the Woman in the Jungle. She certainly doesn’t shy away from bright colours and proves that they really do suit any kind of skin.
12. Aymone Girl
Marlene Aymone created her channel to promote her hair line, Marlene-Aymone, lash line,
Lena Lashes and clothing store, Nasty Generation.
Uwani Aliyu is an 18 year old whose channel comes to life for her bold makeup looks.
14. Lola OJ
Lola OJ is the MD of Blinx Lashes and all round beauty enthusiast. She shares tips from how to acheive her signature nude lips to how to do makeup that is just perfect for the Nigerian weather condition.
15. Misz Posh
Linda Chukwuka is a pro makeup artist who knows how to create stunning looks that has viewers glued to her channel.
16. Peakmill
Khadijat‘s makeup tips are lifesavers. She also makes beautiful custom-made wigs.
Featured image via Omabelle.
Unforgettable original sound tracks (OST) and Korean dramas are practically inseparable. These songs are an essential part of the overall viewing experience, helping us connect with the characters and their emotions. From moving ballads to upbeat tracks, these are our favourite K-drama music.
1. “Because I’m Stupid” by SS501
This song was basically the anthem for the drama Boys Over Flowers.
2. “Love Is” by Park Jang Hyun & Park Hyun Gyu
This was Cha Eun-sang and Kim Tan’s song in The Heirs.
3. “My Destiny” by Lyn
?You are my destinyyyyyy? Who gets vivid flashbacks of the fantastic chemistry between Do Min Joon and Cheon Song Yi whenever this song plays? Beautiful song from You From Another Star.
4. “Paradise” by T Max
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JkGFS8vgPQ
Everytime we heard this song, it reminded us of Boys Over Flowers and vice versa. As cheesy as it was, we still loved it.
5. “Touch Love” by Yoon Mi Rae
A beautiful ballad from Master’s Sun OST. So many feelings all packed into a four minute song. It’s just too much to handle!
6. “Growing Pains” by Cold Cherry
This was Choi Young-do’s song in The Heirs.
7. “Best Luck” by Chen of EXO
The theme song for It’s Okay, That’s Love, this song will stay with you for a long time.
8. “Crazy of You” by Hyolin
Another track for the Master’s Sun drama. It’ll definitely give you the feels.
9. “Moment” by Changmin of 2AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wX3IzuH3WI
Another song rom the drama Heirs. Love is the moment. Enough said.
10. “Cross My Mind” by Twinforks
From the drama It’s Okay, That’s Love. This song will bring a smile to your face.
11. “Goodbye My Love” by Ailee
From Fated To Love You. Ailee, as usual, delivers exceptionally.
12. “Suddenly” Kim Bo-kyung
From the drama City Hunter. It was really hard choosing a favourite, because all the tracks are excellent.
13. “Passionate to Me” by Younha
Recorded for the drama Pinocchio, this song is the perfect backdrop to Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye‘s romance, creating a warm and inspiring atmosphere.
14. “Back in Time” by Lyn
From Moon Embraces The Sun, this song captures the feeling of young love in the drama.
15. “Fight the Bad Feeling” by TMax
https://youtu.be/v3LV6p2UUPs
Another song from Boys Over Flowers. This song makes you want to rip your heart out and is oddly catchy at the same time.
16. “Nothing” by Just
This is the best song off the Lie to Me OST, because this song belongs only to Ki Joon and Ah Jung. It explains their love story.
17. “Grey Paper” by Yesung
Contributed by Super Junior’s Yesung to That Winter, the Wind Blows. It portrays the sad love between the characters Jo In Sung and Song Hye Gyo.
18. “You’re So Beautiful” by Kim Junsu
For the drama Scent of a Woman. Junsu’s magical voice made this song beautiful.
19. “Because I Miss You” by Jung Yong Hwa
From Heartstings OST, Yong Hwa’s voice was just so amazing.
20. “That Man” by Hyun Bin
This is the best song from Secret Garden. It has two versions – female and male. And Hyun Bin’s is better.
What are your favourite Korean drama songs?
There are numerous benefits that come with having locs.
Like looking good in the morning, without styling. I’m basically able to wake up and go.
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Needing minimal products for styling.
Being able to dance in the rain if I wanted or go swimming.
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Saving tons of money that would have otherwise be spent on hair extensions. Heck I can run my hands through my hair without feeling tracks from weaves on my scalp.
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Getting nods of acknowledgement when you meet a loc brother or sister.
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Or people seeing you as an inspiration to start their locs.
But there are also the not-so-nice aspects, which I’m sure fellow locheads will totally get.
1. When people call it “dreadlocks”.
Please it’s called locs. There’s nothing dreadful about the hair.
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Yes I know the title says ‘dreadlocks”. That’s because it’s what Nigerians call locs. I’m here to tell you that it’s incorrect. So please, take note.
2. Seeing someone with long locs and wishing yours could grow faster.
But why?
3. The longer they grow, the longer it takes for them to dry.
4. Having to go through extra security checks at the airport.
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Probably because they think that drugs get hidden inside the locs. To give them credit, it’s been done before. Doesn’t mean all locheads are like that though.
5. Some people thinking that you must do drugs.
Seriously?! Yeah, Bob Marley smoked weed. That doesn’t mean we all do that though.
6. Having to hide your locs when you go for job interview.
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Bummer.
7. Or getting funny looks when you leave them out.
Sometimes, you don’t get the job.
8. Meeting your boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s parents for the first time and seeing their reaction to your locs.
I’m a good person. I promise.
If you have locs, you’re bound to get questions like this:
9. Do you wash your hair?
No, I don’t. My locs are self-cleansing.
10. How do you wash it?
The same way you wash your hair.
11. Were you born this way?
Not necessarily. If anybody with kinky hair decides to stop combing their hair, it’ll matt over time.
12. Are you from Jamaica?
Nope. That’s neither here nor there.
13. Do you like reggae? You must be a musician.
Not really. I’m not a musician, but I can sing.
14. Are you a Rastafarian?
Yah man! Yaga!
Sigh, not a compulsory criterion.
15. Are you a footballer?
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It’s only Michel Obi or Jay Jay or Kanu that have locs abi?
16. Why is your hair standing up?
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Because it’s short?
17. Being told by relatives: “How do you expect to find husband/wife with this kind hair?”
You don’t say. I didn’t know that was a criteria now.
18. The polite ones ask “Can I touch your locs”. Other times, you’re not asked. They just go ahead and touch. It happened to Ava Duvernay.
Missed train dealing w/ a man who touched my hair + when I asked what in all the hells he thought he was doing replied “Is this racial?”
As much as some young Nigerians detest the idea of doing the mandatory one year youth service, a lot of those that have done theirs will testify that it was fun — especially the Orientation Camp experience.
Corps members are finding various ways to do good and give back to society at their various places of primary assignment (PPA), just like this young lady, Don Draper, who shared her story.
She is currently serving Ohiya autonomous community in Abia state.
She was deployed to work as a secondary school teacher in the locale.
Initially, she didn’t want to serve at her PPA because of the deplorable condition of the school.
She was previously wary to serve in Abia because of the stories she heard about the state, she enjoyed the camp experience, but didn’t like the school.
She quickly settled into the school life after a few months and fell in love with the students.
She then devised a way to help her students excel at their studies and came up with the “Base Word Spelling Challenge “.
After the students prepared intensely for the challenge, the competition took place.
And it was fierce.
There were prizes.
They included: a one term scholarship, school bags, books and pens.
Two winners emerged from JS3 and SS3.
Senior secondary student, Uzoma, collects his prize.
Junior secondary student, Chinemerem, receiving his prize.
She’s certainly setting a good example and helping the future generation.
The challenge is now spreading to the rest of the state. Another secondary school will be hosting an edition for students. Her target is to organise the challenge in seven different schools across the state before her passing out parade (POP).
