“Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women.” – Michelle Obama American attorney and author who served as the first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She was the first African-American woman to serve in this position
The IT industry’s top priority is to make India the digital hub of the world, said Krishnan Ramanujam, the newly appointed chairman of IT industry body Nasscom.
By Tanya Maswaure
Last week we spoke extensively on the politics of black hair in all of its states, natural, relaxed or braided. Black hair has always been an important conversation amongst black communities internationally. It goes beyond cosmetics and looks, it is our heritage, and we are determined to keep it alive. With that in mind, for hundreds of years, women have maintained, grown and styled black hair in unique ways and with many different products. Presently if you are to walk into a pharmacy or drug store, there are rows of products specifically for black women. Unfortunately, as we discussed in the previous article, some of them promote straight hair and texture change. With the new natural hair awakening, many have literally turned to our roots. Black women are resorting to natural products, and we are here to discuss the best of them and how to use them.
By LEKPEA BUEKOR
Aloe Vera, the simple houseplant, is a ‘wonder’ plant, often disguised in plain sight. “It is a gel-like substance gotten from aloe, which is a succulent plant that commonly grows in hot, arid environments,” New York-based cosmetic dermatologist Michele Green, M.D., says.
By LEKPEA BUEKOR
There is always one new fitness activity trending all over social media, of course, professing to enhance weight loss. Sadly, some of these activities are not safe and not also effective.
Nature is such a beautiful sight to behold. The serenity, freshness and calmness never ceases to amaze us, humans. Travelling for sure opens our minds to realizing how big the world is and how small we are, the humbling effect is another experience altogether. Travelling for vacations and touring parts of the world are two activities that a lot of people enjoy. The amazement that comes from seeing places for the first time, the vast green lands and vegetations, the waterfalls, the animals, the intercontinental dishes are all just thrilling experiences we should have at least once or twice in our lives and, Nigeria is not left out on having some of the world’s most remarkable tourists attractions. If you’re looking for a blend of adventure and serenity, don’t worry, we’ve compiled for you 4 tourist centres in Nigeria that are absolutely beautiful. These are sure to leave you with a lasting lifetime experience.
By Tanya Maswaure
Since October 31 2000, there has always been a human life in space because of the International Space Station, including people managing the station. Still, in most recent news, Jessica Watkins is the first black woman in history to be part of an extended space mission, making her the first black woman to work and stay at the International Space Station.
