Relationships

BN Prose: My Boyfriend & I by Arit Okpo

BN Prose: My Boyfriend & I by Arit Okpo

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

My name is Sheila, I’m 25 years old. This is my boyfriend. His name is Rob; he’s 60 years old. He has been in Nigeria for 3 years as part of a 5 year contract. We’ve been together 2 and…

Atoke’s Monday Morning Banter: No Roasting!

Atoke’s Monday Morning Banter: No Roasting!

Monday, February 18th, 2013

Hey guys! What did you all get up to on Valentine’s day? The fever that is associated with February 14 is usually so infectious that every one has an opinion about them. Those who think it’s an opportunity to show…

African Moms: Be Patient with your Unmarried Daughters | Read China Okasi’s Piece for CNN Opinion

African Moms: Be Patient with your Unmarried Daughters | Read China Okasi’s Piece for CNN Opinion

Monday, February 18th, 2013

BN spotted this article by China Okasi written for CNN Opinion and decided to share - China Okasi, an entrepreneur and frequent commentator on various TV networks, is the founder of the Daily Mocha and executive director of Women of …

How To Tell If You Are in An Abusive Relationship | Watch Ariyike Akinbobola Share Tips on SpiceTV

How To Tell If You Are in An Abusive Relationship | Watch Ariyike Akinbobola Share Tips on SpiceTV

Friday, February 15th, 2013

We find that a lot of women remain in abusive relationships for different reasons. Many people believe that they have no options, others feel there’s a sense of failure attached to walking away. For others, it is the stigma that…

We Asked, They Answered – Bryan Okwara, Dr Sid, Gbenro Ajibade & 7 other Gents Tell Us What They Want for Valentine’s Day

We Asked, They Answered – Bryan Okwara, Dr Sid, Gbenro Ajibade & 7 other Gents Tell Us What They Want for Valentine’s Day

Thursday, February 14th, 2013

It’s finally here, I can already feel the love! Recently, I was having a “what would you get for Valentine’s Day?” conversation with a close male  friend of mine. Immediately I asked what he was giving his girlfriend this year,…

The Other Side of Valentine

The Other Side of Valentine

Thursday, February 14th, 2013

This year, I dedicate my valentine’s piece not to the market segment that February 14th has become branded and commercialized for, but to the lovers it ignores.
To the lovers who got stuck on the way and unable to figure…

“Your Experiences Make You Beautiful” – Watch the Short Clip by Dera Ugwuegbu For Single Women

“Your Experiences Make You Beautiful” – Watch the Short Clip by Dera Ugwuegbu For Single Women

Thursday, February 14th, 2013

We watched this clip and found it so inspiring we KNEW we had to share. It was conceptualized by Dera Ugwuegbu… and it speaks to the core of women enlightenment. There’s a strength that lies deeply embedded in every woman

Money Talk with Nimi: Money & Relationships

Money Talk with Nimi: Money & Relationships

Thursday, February 14th, 2013

We are all in one form of a relationship or the other; a relationship with a parent, spouse, partner, child, friend, employer, employee. We all know how important money conversations can be and also how awkward they get if not…

7 Reasons My Boyfriend Should Get Me an iPhone For Valentine’s Day

7 Reasons My Boyfriend Should Get Me an iPhone For Valentine’s Day

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

Okay so I don’t have a boyfriend, but I was thinking if I had one, I’m sure he would get me an iPhone. But just in case he needed some reasons to nudge him along, I would give him 7…

Money Talk With Nimi: Should Couples Have Joint Accounts?

Money Talk With Nimi: Should Couples Have Joint Accounts?

Monday, February 11th, 2013

Tunde grimaced as the cashier handed him back the debit card. “I am sorry Sir, but your card has been declined for insufficient funds…”. Since he got married to Temi, this had become a problem. Temi was not as