↑

Verastic

Recklessly authentic.

To Be Jealous Or Not To Be: That Is The Question

Jealousy in a relationship is one of those ever-complicated issues. What does it mean for your partner to be jealous? Does it mean severe love and affection? Or does it mean psycho on the loose?  I have heard that a certain level of jealousy is healthy in every relationship, but where does one cross the line between jealousy and possessive, possibly violent even?  As one who has experienced the jealous boyfriend, I can tell you, it is no picnic. This is exactly what we will be discussing on Read More

Is There A Beating In Rihanna’s Future?

By now, everyone is aware of the breaking news that we all knew was going to break: Rihanna is back with Chris Brown. Say it isn't so! And since this news, every time I see Rihanna's new photo - like her new cover on Vogue - people make it a point to repeat again how foolish she is for going back to Chris Brown. Like, how could she be so stupid?! A man beat you once; he will do it hundred times over. See, I don't know Rihanna and Chris personally - bet you did not know that - and I have no Read More

My Lanre Is Married — To His Kemi

Two years ago, I decided to do a Valentine-inspired something called, Show Me Your Love where couples sent me their stories and pictures for me to feature on my blog. It was fun doing the something, but it was time consuming, and when May came around, I did it again, but this time to celebrate Mother's Day.  So when the following year came around (2011), I skipped it (same for this year). You can view the 2010 edition here, but it's practically useless because I lost the images when I moved from Read More

It’s Me & Ofili Tomorrow … Talking About Love & Money

I'm going to be speaking with one of my favorite co-hosts, Ofili. You must know about him already. If not, prepare to find out. Ofili is an international motivational speaker and author --- and an award winning one at that. Normally, you have to pay to listen to Ofili speak, but I'm bringing him to you on The Verastic Show on Gidilounge Radio. Free of charge! Of course, you are welcome to send me small money via PayPal. Continue to find out more ... about the four books he's giving away --- for Read More

Top 12 Reasons Why Igbos And Yorubas Should Not Marry

African couple

Whether you are aware of it or not, many inter-tribal relationships have died an untimely death because of the tribal differences between the couple. Parents, elders, and friends have rained down fire and brimstone to see to it that this sacrilegious union does not get to the altar. The strong couples come out of it beaten, bruised, but alive nonetheless. The weaker ones --- well, they inspire me to write this. The most popular union seems to be the one between the Igbos and the Yorubas. Read More

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=UUqfCDqrHSOt_PJ5ecE4jjKQ&layout=gallery[/embedyt]

Join the exclusive Sweet Potato Squad

Monthly FAYA in your inbox

Follow on Instagram