Relationships

BN Prose: The Waiting…by Temiloluwa Adebayo

BN Prose: The Waiting…by Temiloluwa Adebayo

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

Shaking, I walk to the bathroom to use the pregnancy test kit I got from Heathway Pharmacy on Allen Avenue. I am fed up of going to the doctor’s to get pregnancy tests done. I have decided to cut down…

Please ‘Borrow’ Me 5 Naira

Please ‘Borrow’ Me 5 Naira

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

I have always hated mathematics. Always. Right from learning my multiplication tables in primary school to learning algebra in secondary school. I couldn’t think of a more pointless subject. Unlike English. I fell in love with English from the very…

BN Hot Topic: Where is the ‘Best’ Place to meet your Mate?

BN Hot Topic: Where is the ‘Best’ Place to meet your Mate?

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

The other week, one of my fellow male colleagues in the office chided me for working late. According to him, my ambitious life style is one of the primary reasons behind my single status. “If you stay couped up in…

Obsessed

Obsessed

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

I had started avoiding conversations with some people. It is that bad that I don’t pick up the phone. Everybody here is simply obsessed with marriage. Until I got drafted to the drive time show at work, then I started…

Play on Playa!

Play on Playa!

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

For eons men have felt like they ruled the world. They cough and their mothers halt mid-step, they say jump and their wives ask “how high”? It is amazing sometimes to watch a proud man as he walks into a…

FRIDAY TRACK: Make Friends, Not War!

FRIDAY TRACK: Make Friends, Not War!

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Kilon Sparkles!
Why do women enjoy dabbling in some girl fight every now and then? Way before Scholar Paris Whitney Hilton in all her infinite wisdom made it momentarily cool for women to call each other BFFs (although she ironically…

To Yarn or Not to Yarn!

To Yarn or Not to Yarn!

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

A few days ago I had a very interesting BB conversation with an old friend and during this conversation a few things came to light. You might wonder what the big deal is about a few things coming to light…

Every Man For Himself

Every Man For Himself

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

I grew up in a family compound.
Until a couple of years ago, I had no clue what life was like without being constantly surrounded by cousins, distant relatives and even family friends. My house was open to anyone and…

In Pursuit of the Flesh

In Pursuit of the Flesh

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Caution: Religous content HIGH!…
Two weeks ago I went for the 9:30 services at House on the Rock, where Pastor Paul Adefarasin was preaching the second series on Passion, Purpose and Purity.
It was exactly where I need to be

How to Really Lose a Guy in Ten Days

How to Really Lose a Guy in Ten Days

Friday, September 17th, 2010

I’m not a huge fan of this movie which stars Kate Hudson and Matt Forever-Shirtless… McConaughey. I know it’s supposed to be lighthearted fare for those who are cynical and weary of life and love, and who sometimes like to