Anthony Joshua has presented Nigeria’s pounded yam and Egusi soup to Queen Elizabeth II, members of the royal family and the Commonwealth. He said this while emphasising the importance of unity amongst the Commonwealth nations during his speech in front of the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey about his heritage to celebrate Commonwealth Day. The 30-year-old Watford-born boxing world champion also celebrated his Nigerian roots in front of the Queen and other royal members. Addressing the crowd, Joshua said, “My name is Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua and like many of you here, I’m a child of the Commonwealth. “I was born in Watford and my heritage is Nigerian. “I come from the Yoruba people who are the largest and some might say the loudest ethnic group in all of Africa. “I am proudly Nigerian and I am proudly British. “I join a long line, perhaps too long to count, of UK citizens of Commonwealth origin who’ve made enormous contributions to this great, multicultural society of...

After much anticipation by Nigerians, the 2019 edition of the famous TV reality show, the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) is about to get started and we have got the list of shortlisted housemates. See below, the names of the 2019 Big Brother Naija housemates shortlisted via their online audition Charles Age: 32 He’s a fitness and wellness enthusiast. Friends say he’s funny. He dresses well, look good. He says he’s down to earth. Emeka Age: 33 He says he’s charming and good looking. Very open-minded, up for almost anything and considers himself a natural content creator. Nkeiru Age: 23 She was willing to fight for love until she got beaten. She says she’s your sweet like candy girl who can’t stop talking. Precious Age: 23 Precious prefers sneakers to heels but not a tomboy. She promised that her lips are to die for, she’s a believer in true love and can’t stop dancing. Onyeka Age: 24 Onyeka’s tattoos ...

Different strokes for different folks! A Nigerian lady has gone against the societal norm of claiming to be either a Christian or a Muslim to publicly celebrate the river goddess, Mammy water, on her social media page. Known simply as Chinemerem Obieze, the lady who claimed to be an Ogbanje is annoyed with the way people renounce mammy water because of their faith but are quick to run to the goddess for water to drink and use in their daily activities. Sharing photo mammy water, Obieze said she is proud of the river goddess and that if she does not sing for it, what then does she gain. S ee her post below: People cast and bind mamiwater,but when the are thirsty them go look for water to drink,them won bath,cook,wash nah water them go use. Me I respect and honor you ezenwanyi mmiri Eze... If I no sing for you my nne mmiri wetin I gain 😍 😍 😍 I love you am and am proud of you nne mmiri m # Proud_Ogbanje 403 630 150 She also shared a ph...

People have been idolizing those who’ve reached success since the dawn of time. We put those who are stronger, smarter, faster than us on the pedestal and treat them as superhumans. We look up to them and hope that one day we might be more like them. Ultimately it’s a good thing, it propels us forward, it makes us strive for bigger goals, sets high standards, and makes us work harder and become a better version of ourselves. However, lately there’s a trend of idolizing people for their beauty. And while that in it itself is nothing new, it’s weird that some people focus solely on certain standards of beauty, and not aspects of character or personal achievements. So while we present you a list of 10 celebrities so beautiful every girl wants to be them, we urge you to think of people complexly and not just see them as a pretty face or a fit body.     1. Alexis Ren Alexis Ren, full name Alexis René Glabach, is a famous Instagram model and social m...

When you start falling for someone, it’s exciting, but also terrifying. You’re not sure if he feels the same way back, and you’re looking for signs while also attempting to sus out red flags. Here are some signs that you can let that guard down and finally relax with the knowledge that he wants you for keeps.     1. He doesn’t noticed the cellulite and stretch marks – he finds you beautiful not in spite of your flaws, but with them in mind. Now that’s a real man.   2. He tells you what you don’t what to hear, but what you need to hear. This guy isn’t feeding you lines, and it means he really cares and has your best interest at hear.   3. He’ll do spa nights with you. Yes, he will go to spas and get that mani/pedi and green tea mask with you, without shame that guy friends will see. Now that’s true love – has just wants to do what makes you happy. 4. Similarly, he’ll even go shopping with you. Those are usually husband or serious boyfriend duties (guys hate g...