They are faced with no functional hospital for decades, women in Lagos fishing slum transit between ill-equipped floating ‘hospital’ in the dirtiest of environments and far-flung government facilities that are always too crowded for comfort.
When we hear about wrinkles and skin aging, most of us think or our faces and necks. However, the earliest signs of aging are revealed in our hands.Often neglected, hands need to regular care. Frequent contact with...
Njeri Rionge is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Wananchi Online, East Africa’s first mass market Internet Service Provider (ISP) which has grown to become the region’s leading cable, broadband and internet-based phone company.
Does your heart pounds as strong as mine while giving a speech? When you see all eyes are staring at you and all ears are directed towards your voice? It can make you fumble and overwhelmed at...
How diet affects complexion.
The adage “you are what you eat” rings true regarding skincare. For insight, nutritionist Natalie Rosenstock, MS, RD, weighs in on the intersection between cuisine and complexion.
tudy isn't just for the night before an assignment's due or the night before an exam.
It's never too early – or too late – to develop good study habits. The sooner you get into...
Being successful often means learning from those who have already achieved their goals. Having a mentor is an amazing blessing to an entrepreneur, but not everyone can find one in person.
If you haven’t...
As the African Union declares 2015 the ‘’Year of Women’s Empowerment’’, I examined what the declaration really entails. What does it take to empower women and why?"
It is unarguable that while African women...
Margaret Ekpo – The Fashionable Feminist
Margaret Ekpo was famous for being a fashionable woman who combined western and Nigerian fashion influences. Perhaps her background as a seamstress enabled her to even better express...
In the world today, it’s difficult to avoid the pressure to be perfect. People of color, or those with darker skin tones, are often subject to feeling inadequate or being ridiculed for their darker hues. But having...
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