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Why add "s" to sheroes "Hero" applies to both genders.. Unnecessary. "Shero" is alien to the english lexicon!

MoneyMan5:
Laolu Senbanjo has added another huge name to his impressive international career.

His latest collaboration is with tennis superstar Serena Williams on the cover of the September Global Fashion issue of Essence where she rocks the Nigerian visual artist's distinctive body paint.

He took to his Instagram page to share his excitement about working with one of his sheroes.

His caption read, “Working with one of the greatest athletes of all time was truly an honour. It is still surreal when I think that @serenawilliams was my canvas. I captured her essence and greatness with this unique print. Every element in the Artwork is a reflection of who she is."

“Growing up in Nigeria, it was far-reaching to think that I could ever work with such an amazing person; one of my sheroes. For those who think their dreams are unreachable, I hope this serves as validation that they’re not. Thank you @essence for the opportunity.”

The man behind the art

Senbanjo, better known as Laolu NYC, has made a name for himself with his mystical body art which is steeped in Yoruba mythology.

Since leaving the country for his base — Brooklyn, his Sacred Art of the Ori Yoruba body paint ritual has been featured on Beyonce’s Grammy Award-winning Visual Album, “Lemonade.”


Laolu Senbanjo's work featured on Beyonce's album

He has also appeared in the Washington Post, the NY Times, Vogue, BBC, CNN, VICE and collaborated with top brands like Nike and Bvlgari.

Regardless of who is working with, he stays true to his heritage. He explains why this is so important to him in an exclusive interview with Pulse.

In his words, “When you are Nigerian, you really are an ambassador for the country without even realising it. My art has allowed me not only to express myself but also educate people and I never thought that I would be in that kind of space to do that. Art has been that tool that has brought me in front of a lot of people and allowed me to explain what it means to be Nigerian. I explain to them what the imagery I use signifies and I take them to Nigeria without them having to move an inch which is a unique thing.’’

Senbanjo's style of art is called 'Afromysterics', a term coined by the artist. It means the mystery of the African thought pattern.


His mantra is "everything is my canvas" which is why you can his art on everything from people to shoes, bags and jackets.


https://www.pulse.ng/bi/lifestyle/nigerian-visual-artist-laolu-leaves-his-mark-on-tennis-superstar-serena-williams/d3l8kxw

"Battles for life" or "battles death"... Not "battles life"...
Only someone who wants to die will battle life..

ijustdey:
https://thenationonlineng.net/22-yr-old-mother-battles-life-with-strange-pregnancy-in-yobe/

She don't accuse the man of ill treating her at all. Just said incompatibility and unwillingness to accommodate each other's differences and compromise on each other's rigid principles.. I think they should have sought help from counsellors and marriage committee of their church.. If they attended one!
Bottom line also is that she was the one who walked out of the marriage.. Not the guy... She wanted her freedom.. In marriage, you must lose some of your individuality and freedom.. It appears she wasn't prepared to lose any fraction of hers at all

IssaGist:
Nigerian woman who married her ex after 3 months of knowing him narrates why their marriage ended

A Nigerian lawyer who married her ex after a very short courtship has told of how her marriage ended up being a nightmare that she had to escape from.

Kylie Joy Terundu said she had known her husband for only 3 months before they decided to get married. But while in the marriage, she realized it was different from her expectations and she had to make a life-changing decision.

She eventually decided to leave the marriage even though the union had already produced daughters.

She said she never believed she would end up a single mother but she's glad she made the decision to divorce her husband and start all over.



Meawhile, below is a comment from an Instagram user who already analysed the problem of the poster's marriage from the little narration he read, and came up with a diagnosis.

See more here; https://gistmore.com/nigerian-woman-who-married-her-ex-after-3-months-of-knowing-him-narrates-why-their-marriage-ended

Yeye husband!

GistMore:
Helena Nelson, a Nollywood actress and former cast member of MTV 'Shuga' series bared her boobs in a Facebook live session with her followers.

The video she shared herself featured a morning banter with her husband as they brushed in the bathroom and talked about abortion. She further said that her nude campaign is to make people get used to seeing boobs.

See more photos here; http://gistmore.com/nigerian-actress-shuga-star-helena-nelson-bares-her-boobs-on-facebook-live

Yes. Thanks a million. I've sent my mail proper. Kindly treat.

hhmmcj:
I just did!
Hope you got it!

Sent already.. Acknowledge with a reply so I can type my enquiries. Thanks

hhmmcj:
Send an e-mail!

I sent one yesterday. Will send again now.. But Its just a notification that I am trying to contact you.. You need to reply with at least a "hi" for me to be able to send a typed mail. Do acknowledge my mail please.. Sending now

hhmmcj:
Send an e-mail!

Hi.. Would like to WhatsApp you please.. Got some private enquiries to make. Could you oblige me?

hhmmcj:
ovenbake you must give me your tithe right now!!!!!

Me sef dey village!

I want to drop my bet9ja account too.

"Teenaged" actress kwa Its teenage! Teenaged sounds like a tragic word..

"Fast rising actor, model and television presenter, Somadina Adinma, has finally opened up on his relationship with teenaged actress, Regina Daniels"

The more reason why we need Jesus! No one can survive without love and encouragement.. When you feel that the whole world has turned its back on you, the reality and consciousness of divine love will keep you going on.. Faith and hope in Christ, no matter the negative circumstances is a great antidote for depression!

Thetalker:
This is sad as one Bamidele Damilare, a business administration student of Lagos State Polytechnic died after taking a poisonous substance which according to the voice in the video was sniper.


It was gathered that he went into depression after their course coordinator, one Mr.Pears ridiculed and abused him over his inability to pay his fees.


His fellow students protected over his death, today. But, they were rebuffed by the Mr. Pears who washed his hands off Damilare's death.


Security operatives were later called to harass the protesting students.

see video at
https://favytalk..com/2019/07/laspotech-student-owing-tuition-commits.html?m=1

Actually MOST poor people don't need to jog because the long distance they walk briskly each day is more than enough exercise.
May the lady be found in good condition

Whaleshares:
In other words, according to you, "na only rich person dey jog." Clap for yourself.

After that, Wake, the Weke...

Nemesis909:
Is it not Wike and Woke?

Next it would be Wuke.

No part of the body of the story speaks about the queen being only permitted to marry a woman

MelesZenawi:
As Queen, I Can Only Marry A Woman –dunkwu, Omu Of Anioma

The Omu of Anioma, Martha Dunkwu, is a revered traditional ruler of Anioma land, which covers nine local government areas in Delta State. Anioma people are the Igbo located in Delta, who are separated from the Igbo in the South-East by the River Niger. Dunkwu tells OCHEI MATTHEW about the historical background of the Omu, its spirituality and others


What has been the most interesting part of being the monarch?

The most interesting part is the fact that the throne is indigenous to Anioma people. The two titles of Omu: Omu queen mother and Eze Nwayi (queen). Our forefathers’ intention was for the Omu to be a queen in charge of women. So, you find out that when I go all over the country, people look at me as if I’m a TV screen or movie star because they had not seen such before. Our former governor, Chief James Ibori, wrote me a goodwill message when I celebrated my 50th birthday, 14 years ago. He said I brought feasibility to this ancient institution. As a media person, I brought that to this institution. So, it has been interesting going all over the world because they didn’t know there is a part of Africa where their forefathers had decided 700 years ago that a woman must occupy this throne and play her part for the community to move forward. So sometimes at events, I’m the only female at a setting dominated by men.


What were you doing before you became the Omu?

I was a media practitioner. I studied in England, the United States of America and returned 35 years ago. I was a media consultant for the late Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo  Erediauwa, of blessed memory and the late Orodje of Okpe. At some point, I consulted for the Asagba of Asaba and about seven traditional rulers. I was in the consultancy business but when I became the Deputy Omu, I decided that the best thing was to start working for traditional rulers. I was Deputy Omu for three years and became substantive Omu for 17 years, so I have done the work of Omu for 20 years now.


How much do you miss your old life?

No, I don’t miss my old life at all. I must confess that what I am doing is the physical manifestation of spiritual conclusion. So, once God has decided on a matter, you cannot miss anything because that’s the intention of God.

How did you feel when you got to know that you would become the traditional ruler?

Well, initially I was apprehensive because in the past, Omus were women in their early 80s and 90s and as you are aware, Omu doesn’t get married. And if you are married, once you become Omu, you must leave your marital home. However, I was not married so I didn’t have any issue with having to leave my husband. I wasn’t quite sure of how I would handle it but when I was convinced that it was the intention of God, I took it upon myself to do the right thing and I will continue to do to the right thing.



How has your life as a female monarch been?

Rosy...(laughs). Well, it’s challenging when you cannot marry, go into a relationship or attend a burial. There are so many things you cannot do as Omu. However, the work of Omu is 70 per cent spiritual, so I have to keep praying. I also have chiefs attached to my palace. There are spiritual and executive chiefs in the palace.


What experience do you think you have had that you think came as a result of your being a queen ?

I am grateful to God and I remain grateful to the late Oba of Benin Kingdom . I learnt a lot from him . The Omu institution is very conservative and ancient . It is a dictatorship in the sense that no woman was consulted when few old wise men instituted the Omu institution . When many people see me and find out about the institution , they marvel . The challenges I have are even from our people.


So what have been your biggest challenges since you became the monarch ?


One , I have tried to fuse the good of the old times with the good of the new period to have something brand new . I don ’ t have any challenge from the people of the North , West, South- East or Deltans. If there are any challenges I am facing , they are from my people and not necessarily from Anioma people. They are from my own home – Okpanam – and of course , it is understandable because even the best among us are despised in their homes . Anioma people own this institution ; it is not a personal institution . So , one would not call what I experience as challenges in that sense . Even in Okpanam , the institution is for our forefathers and not for any individual . That ’ s why it is said that the Omu cannot abdicate the throne and people cannot put all manner of things in place to remove the Omu. So , in 700 years , no Omu has abdicated the throne and no Omu has been removed .

https://punchng.com/as-queen-i-can-only-marry-a-woman-dunkwu-omu-of-anioma/

This guy was strangled by south africa police but thankfully he survived. The Nigerian lady who went for a conference in south Africa and was discovered dead in her hotel room died of strangulation according to autopsy report..
South africa police hates Nigerians and I wouldn't be surprised if they had a hand in the lady's death..
Strangulation seems to be their stock in trade!

Gistformant:
Abike Dabiri, chairman of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission has said the South African Police is being sued over the assault on a Nigerian resident in the country.

Recall that ex-Big Brother Africa housemate and Nigerian model, Tayo Faniran, was assaulted and strangled by South African police on Friday.

He was going in his car when the police stopped him and assaulted him without any evidence against him. He captured the incident live on camera for the whole world to see what happened and later explained in another separate video how he was thoroughly tortured by the police.

According to an Instagram live video shared online, Faniran was arrested and brutally tortured after he refused to enter an unmarked police vehicle. Dabiri-Erewa, however, got hold of the news and gave a report about the release of Faniran and said she was going to ensure justice was served in this matter.

She said that the South African Police have been sued and that a case is being pressed against them for their brutality.

See more here; http://gistmore.com/nigerian-government-sues-south-african-police-over-assault-on-bba-star-tayo-faniran

Erekere, Ayokayo

0gaGist:
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office on July 26, 2019 secured the conviction of Hammed Lanre, a Civil Engineer, who was arraigned before Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of a Kwara State High sitting in Ilorin, for offence bordering on stealing.

He was alleged to have illegally withdrawn the sum of N540,000 using the phone of his friend who had offered the phone to him to access Facebook. Lanre had accessed his friend's PIN and used it to withdraw the money. Operatives of the EFCC, thereafter, located and arrested him in Lagos.

He was first arraigned on July 8, 2019 on a two-count charge to which he pleaded “not guilty”. However, realizing the strength of the evidence gathered against him, he approached the EFCC for a plea bargain, which led to him being re-arraigned on an amended charge to which he pleaded “guilty”.

The amended charge reads: “That you, Hammed Folorunsho Lanre, sometimes around 29th, May 2019, at Ilorin, within the judicial division of the High Court, committed theft by taking dishonestly, money belonging to Hammed Muritala when you transferred the gross sum of N540,000 via his mobile phone, from Stanbic Ibtc into your bet9ja pay stack website account without his consent and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 286 of the Penal Code Law and punishable under Section 287 of the Penal Code Law.”

Thereafter, Justice Abdulgafar sentenced him to one year in prison to commence from May 30, 2019, the day he was arrested.

See more here; http://gistmore.com/civil-engineer-jailed-for-transferring-n540k-from-his-friends-phone

Hilarious to the ribs...

Valro:
From their the goat will retire. Maybe he should change to ram and be able to ram his way to a national trophy

You didn't even read properly before commenting! Just wanted to show off with high sounding medical jargon!
She said it hasn't been easy which shows she has been having the urge but keeping herself for reasons best known to her but probably religious, moral or a matter of principle.. Regardless of what you think, some ladies actually want to marry as virgins.

cerpvad:
Virgin at over 30 years old? How did you dispel sexual urge for the last 20 years? Anyway if you have never felt sexual urge in your life, don't mistake it for virginity. Quickly go and examine yourself medically. You could be suffering from vagina hypoplasia and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome

Speak for yourself bro "OFFPOINT"!

Offpoint:
It's beautiful when I realized everyone will go to HELL.. it's a thing of beauty.

You are wrong. "The song is "any power STANDING on my way, fall down and die".. Please don't mislead people in order to win an argument

wanger50:
"Anybody standing against me, fall down and die".....a popular MFM song.The "Anybody" there is obviously not referring to spirits but humans.This certainly doesn't support your claim here

Well said!

PTNL:
This guy is idle. MFM normally pray against the powers fuelling enemies actions and strategies.

Also, if you receive one serious satanic and merciless attack for once from these rulers of darkness you will understand better. Na because dem never throw you one arrow abi e never manifest yet...hmmmm. Dey dere dey run ya mouth with grammar.

He is nothing but a silly billy.. MFM prayers start with "every power..." The bible says that we wrestle against Principalities and Powers.. Spirit entities.. A spirit can spiritually "die".. Not to become permanently unconscious but to be in a state of inactivity, restraint and torment.. The book of Revelation refers to being cast into the lake of fire as " second death"..
Freeze is totally ignorant about spiritual warfare..

Drastic situation requires drastic response!

But didn't the she man know that he would be discovered when he undresses

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