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“Nothing Could Have Prepared Us For Autism” | A Nigerian Mum shares the Story of Life with an Autistic Child

“Nothing Could Have Prepared Us For Autism” | A Nigerian Mum shares the Story of Life with an Autistic Child

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

The World Autism Awareness Day is in April and this year we reached out to families who caring for and nurturing children with autism.
BellaNaija heard Omolade‘s story and we were very inspired!
Sadly, there is still a stigma …

Looking Beyond the Single Sale

Looking Beyond the Single Sale

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

One Thursday afternoon during lunch-break, I left my office for a phone store down the road, to get a phone accessory. On my way, I saw a clothes store I had never noticed on that road. They had such beautiful…

The Beauty of Surrender

The Beauty of Surrender

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

The minute I heard the knocking on my door at 12 am, I knew. Something in my spirit had denied me sleep that night and I was restless. My mother walked into the room I shared with my younger sister,…

BN Prose: The Girl With the Hazel Eyes by Arit Okpo

BN Prose: The Girl With the Hazel Eyes by Arit Okpo

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

The eyes that looked back at her in the mirror lacked expression. Expression had died with her first scream. Thereafter, all that had been was blankness.
She bathed carefully but quickly, each pass of the shower head washing the blood…

She Survived Cancer & a 15-Year Wait For a Child – “Don’t Give Up, Keep Hope Alive!” Bola O Shares Her Inspiring Story

She Survived Cancer & a 15-Year Wait For a Child – “Don’t Give Up, Keep Hope Alive!” Bola O Shares Her Inspiring Story

Thursday, April 18th, 2013

After the BN Hot Topic sampling people’s opinion on the subject of adoption, the response was quite interesting. A lot of people had not considered the possibility of adoption as it seemed foreign to them. Some people even alluded to …

Long or Short, Straight or Curl? Hair is Personal!

Long or Short, Straight or Curl? Hair is Personal!

Thursday, April 18th, 2013

The duel between Team Natural Hair and Team Artificial Hair has been raging for quite some time and it looks like the battle is in no danger of ending anytime soon. Cue in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s comment to UK’s Channel…

From Anger to Action! Let’s Stamp out Rape

From Anger to Action! Let’s Stamp out Rape

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

As an academic and activist, engaging in frank and uncomfortable discussions about topical issues is a part of my everyday existence. Yet no political issue has been the source of sustained frustration, anger, and emotional upheaval as much as the…

BN Our Stories, Our Miracles: Going “Out on A Limb” – With Her Daughter’s Limb Amputation, Crystal Chigbu Turned Her Challenge into Blessings for Many

BN Our Stories, Our Miracles: Going “Out on A Limb” – With Her Daughter’s Limb Amputation, Crystal Chigbu Turned Her Challenge into Blessings for Many

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

Each and every African at home and in diaspora has a unique story. Many have been through experiences can only be described as miracles. Tragedy and strife converted through faith and perseverance. So in July 2012, BellaNaija embarked on a …

Developing Your Ability to Tackle Challenges

Developing Your Ability to Tackle Challenges

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

There are only a few things that nauseate me more than eggs. However, I can’t tell you one cogent reason why I find it so irritating. A few years ago, my excuse was that I always imagined a chick was…

Goodbye Chinua Achebe: Leaving a Legacy of Greatness by Arit Okpo

Goodbye Chinua Achebe: Leaving a Legacy of Greatness by Arit Okpo

Monday, March 25th, 2013

I do not remember the date of my grandfather’s death, but I remember walking into my parents’ room and stopping in shock at the sight of my mum and aunt crumpled to the floor in grief, hands lifted up in…