Category: Lifestyle

Dakota Johnson Dons Diamonds and a Hoodie for Date Night With Machine Gun Kelly

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Dakota Johnson has always had a certain rock-and-roll sensibility to her style, be it the perfectly undone hair, the flash of skin amid the lace and monochromatic, a suite of very good denim. But lately, as her rumored romance with Machine Gun Kelly seems to be gathering momentum, the actor looks to be leaning a little further into her rock-star era. And what better way to do so than with a hoodie and six figures worth of diamonds? On Thursday evening, Johnson attended a Khaite-hosted dinner at Dan Tana’s in…

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Why Briads remain the go-to hairstyle for many Nigerian women

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Honestly, the answer is simple: Spending 30 to 45 minutes styling hair every morning isn’t practical for many Nigerian women. That’s the real case for braids: not aesthetics first, but time. A well-made style buys back your mornings for weeks at a stretch, whether you’re running a company, a household, or both. This is the case for braids, a genuine time dividend, not just a look. However, knowing the right braid type, simple styling techniques and using the right extensions is the real game changer or should I say, time…

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See the Uganda tribe where bride’s aunt tests future husband’s sexual prowess before marriage

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Viral claims surrounding a bride’s aunt conducting a ‘potency test’ during Banyankole weddings have sparked debate online. Here is what history and cultural experts reveal about traditional marriage roles in Uganda’s Ankole region. The Banyankole, also called Nkole people, are a Bantu ethnic group from southwestern Uganda’s Ankole region. Viral claims about a bride’s aunt conducting a “potency test” during marriage ceremonies have sparked online debate. The role of the aunt (senga) is traditionally linked to guidance and counselling before marriage in many East African cultures. Most Banyankole people today…

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Pre-Grammy Glam: The Red Carpet Looks We Can’t Stop Staring At

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Stars shine before the 2026 Grammys at Clive Davis’s gala—show-stopping looks from Teyana, Jennifer, Demi, Halle & Chloe to Tyla. The night before the 2026 Grammy Awards, Los Angeles became a glittering playground for style, music, and a little bit of “who wore it better?” energy. Clive Davis’s annual Pre-Grammy Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel was the epicentre of it all, stars arriving like they were walking into their own private universe, each outfit screaming confidence, audacity, and personality. From Teyana Taylor’s jaw-dropping elegance to Jennifer Hudson’s commanding aura,…

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Nigerian man sparks outrage and health warnings after catching dolphin to eat

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A Nigerian man went viral after catching a dolphin to eat, triggering widespread backlash online. Health influencer Aproko Doctor warned that consuming dolphins carries severe mercury poisoning risks, sparking conversations on wildlife protection and food safety. A Nigerian man went viral after reportedly catching a dolphin to eat, sparking widespread reactions online. Aproko Doctor warned that dolphins and some large marine animals may contain high levels of mercury that can harm human health. Many Nigerians criticised the act, with some saying dolphins should not be hunted or eaten. The incident…

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Rihanna Borrows a Fresh Styling Trick From the Runways

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Stars, they’re just like us: they even go to the mall! This weekend, Rihanna hit up The Grove in Los Angeles, where she was spotted shopping up a storm. (Maybe she was getting a head start on securing holiday gifts for the family.) And as we’ve come to expect, the star wasn’t shuffling around in athleisure, but flexing a full statement look for the outing. I mean, is it even a Rihanna spotting without her serving up an outfit that we want to instantly replicate? Her latest off-duty look, however,…

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Nigerians donate millions, gift clothes to Enugu woman after viral video of her crying over childlessness at family event; husband claims she refused to have children

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Many Nigerians have rallied around Enugu woman Gertrude Ngwu after a video of her crying over her inability to have a child at her husband’s chieftaincy coronation went viral. Enugu woman says years of mockery over childlessness forced her to leave her husband’s home. Nigerians donate millions, gift wrappers to Enugu woman after viral video captures alleged humiliation at husband’s coronation. Woman’s husband breaks silence, denies claims that he and his second wife mocked his childless first wife. The video, which captured her alongside her co-wife, sparked widespread sympathy after…

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Wizkid Becomes First African Artist To Cross 12 Billion Spotify Streams Across All Credits

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Nigerian music star Wizkid has reportedly become the first African artist to surpass 12 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, setting a new record for African music on the global streaming platform. The milestone covers streams accumulated across his catalogue, including songs on which he appears as a lead or featured artist. The achievement adds to the international success of the Grammy-winning singer, popularly known as Starboy, whose music has reached audiences beyond Africa. Wizkid has built a global following through releases including Ojuelegba, Essence featuring Tems and Made…

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