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Life’s Like That Sometimes – Part 2

Walk-In Closet - Verastic

Do you switch out your clothes when the seasons change? One of the things I love about living in Maryland is that we have four seasons. I love how the seasons go from winter to spring to fall to summer. If you are a regular Sweet Potato, then you'd know that Fall is my absolute favorite season. Anyway, yesterday, I was switching my summer clothes out for my winter clothes, and it got me thinking. I was excited to switch my clothes out because I am now in a season that I enjoy. Although we Read More

8 Steps To Marry A Cheating Husband

8 Steps To Marry A Cheating Husband

This post is specifically for women because we have seen, heard, and read too many times that a good woman has been cheated on by a bad man --- and she never saw it coming. I just had this conversation with my friend, Uju over the weekend when we were talking about a certain female Nigerian celebrity who was cheated on by her husband. I think that when it comes to women who have been cheated on by their husbands, there are two major kinds: (1) the ones who thought they married great men and Read More

Top 9 Reasons Why Nigerians Should Detest Homosexuality

Top 9 Reasons Why Nigerians Should Detest Homosexuality

Long before America made gay marriage legal across the country, Nigerians have always detested the entire concept of same-sex marriage and sex, and have always looked at America suspiciously for allowing it. It's not as if America is the only country where gay people exist, and even within Nigeria itself, there are gay people, but Nigerians do not wear it like a badge of honor because it is in fact a detestable thing. How can a man be attracted to a fellow man? But there are many valid reasons Read More

What Feminism Means To Me — Because I’m Just A Girl

What Feminism Means To Me — Because I’m Just A Girl

When I was a child growing up in Nigeria, I knew nothing about feminism. I knew that men were more powerful than women because it was what I had observed, but I had never heard of feminism. Ironically, I attended an all girls’ high school. Then I came to America as a teenager, and one of the first classes I took in college was Women’s Studies. That was when I learned about feminism. And at first, it sounded like a great idea. I might have even considered myself a mini feminist. But the Read More

Top 10 Reasons Why Marrying A Child Bride Should Be Legal In Nigeria

Top 10 Reasons Why Marrying A Child Bride Should Be Legal In Nigeria

1.  It's our culture. 2.  They're doing it already, so why not just legalize it? 3.  The law only affects those who practice it. 4.  It is the religion of the Muslims, just like Sharia, so they should be allowed to practice it. 5.  Legalizing it is the same thing as legalizing gay marriage. 6.  The men don't actually have sex with the young brides until they are of age. 7.  This law doesn't actually exploit children; instead, it gives child brides the same rights as adult Read More

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