One Last Post. We Have Moved
The title of this post reminds me of a conversation I once had with a friend on long term goals and short term goals.
#NoSidonLook by BBC MEDIA ACTION IS HERE AGAIN!!!
Hey guys, do you remember #NoSidonLook popping up all over your social media feed last year?
“POLICE IS NOT YOUR FRIEND, JUST A BUNCH OF CRIMINALS” | TERRIFIED CITIZEN, JEFFREY OKOLO, NARRATES ORDEAL AT THE HANDS OF POLICE OFFICERS
Yesterday I was harassed by policemen at Pedro policestation for refusing to handover my phone @toni_luv @lindaikeji @bellanaija@aleeygiwa
— Mr July (@culjeffrey) January 20, 2017
When I didn’t budge, they threatened to beat me up
Interview With Joshua Alade, Tedx Speaker and Convener Of Dare To Dream Conference
Joshua Alade, a passionate youth advocate and convener of the annual Dare To Dream Conference talks about what fuels his passion for youths, his recent Tedx engagement and his upcoming projects.
Stop Putting Pressure On Your Children
When it comes to raising children, stereotypical pressure abounds in every nook and cranny of the world, but they are most common here in Nigeria among parents. Let’s start from when the child is born, a child of 3 ideally should still be with the mother, playing with toys, trying to explore his or her curiosity, and may be starting kindergarten at 4 or 5, but you find out that a 3 year old is already in school trying to read and write, struggling with the pen and paper as the teacher holds his hands for him or her to write properly, hitting him gently on the back if he doesn’t write well.
Make-up Tips For Natural Haired Women
Looking for a new foundation or an eyeliner at your nearest store you can notice that it is kind of a difficult task for women of color. Not all beauty brands make cosmetics for Afro-American women. Some lines don’t have dark shades at all, or they are too light, what makes your skin look artificial.
Are Fashion Designers Always Right?
I have been studying the craft of sewing for 2 years now and worked with a number of clients over the last few months to develop some bespoke pieces. If I had to rate myself, I’d say I was pretty good at what I do, its my passion, my first love, what I am dedicated to being the best at … but still I find my prospective clients still doubt my ability to do a good job for them at first.
My Feminism | Complicating the Significance of Gender | by Keside Anosike
My father raised a feminist son because my mother had died and left him with four children. In our quiet apartment in Ikoyi where tall trees cast shadows on the road outside on warm evenings, I learned to do the things that my mother couldn’t do anymore.
Often times I go back to that place—when I am asked to man up as though I were somehow, in my sensitivity, doing a disservice to the brotherhood of men.
11 Things All Strong Women Have In Common
They constantly look for growth
They know that the only thing that stands between them and their success are their micro-movements. Consequently,
BBC Media Action Presents: How I #NoSidonLook
The aim of this campaign is to stimulate discussions among young people especially those online towards asking questions, active participation and engaging the government on issues of concern. Literally, #NoSidonLook means – don’t sit on the fence and watch, play an active role.
