Marriage

August 14, 2012

Aderonke Adebanjo: What do you do while you’re waiting to get married?

Plus, there will always be something to look forward to once you’ve acquired what you were “waiting” for, so you might as well make the most of the waiting period, right? Most people I know want to get married. I mean, it’s the topic of discussion everywhere you go. No matter how hard you try (or maybe... Read More

aderonke adebanjo, Love, Marriage, Relationships

“My wife is fond of beating me” – Man tells court

by Isi Esene “My lord, I want an end to this marriage. My wife is impatient, domineering and lousy. She is fond of beating me over any minor issue.” This was the submission of Mr. Ayinla Kangu to the Ilorin Area Court on Monday pleading for the dissolution of his five-year-old marriage to Raliatu Ologede... Read More

Ayinla Kangu, court, divorce, domineering, Ilorin, Kwara State, Marriage, Raliatu Ologede, slaps

Why couples who have no children have it all

by Laura Caroll Many others, however, are realizing what’s been true all along — that parenthood is but one path to fulfillment in life.Couples who have no children by choice know this to be true, and pursue many roads to fulfillment. Keli Goff hits the nail on the head in her post “Why Women Shouldn’t... Read More

children, laura caroll, Marriage, motherhood

Nneka Jethro-Iroube: Finding my knight in shiny armour (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I knew my knight in shinning armor would appear and in my own eyes I had a fair idea of what it meant to be married so I felt prepared and qualified. What more would a man want than a fine, godly, very smart – narrowly missed a 1st class- young girl. Marriage, oh marriage... Read More

divorce, knight in shiny amour, Love, Marriage, Relationships, wedding ring

SNAPSHOT: Naeto C weds today

by Hauwa Gambo Rapper Naeto C finally tied the knot in a white wedding ceremony today to his wife, Nicole. Congratulations, you two!

Marriage, Naeto C, nicole, wedding, White wedding

Opinion: 5 Things No One Tells You About Marriage

by Lydia Netzer Marriage is tough, sister. Some of this you know, like nixing the idea that towels will be folded a certain way, tolerating game night with the boys, or if you’re a guy, maybe you’ve heard there will be love stories on your plasma TV. But it’s tough in other ways that no... Read More

dating, Lydia Netzer, Marriage

Opinion: The Top 10 Reasons Women Re-Marry The Wrong Guys

by Harriet Lerner If you’re in the emotional aftermath of divorce, the last thing on your mind may be coupling up again. Even the thought of going on a date may be as appealing as a plate of overcooked liver dressed with dry brussels sprouts. Still, you just might find yourself back in the saddle... Read More

divorce, fear, Love, Marriage, women

Tracy Nneka Nnanwubar: Marriage (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I wonder if he will one day hit me like Fred – the Esan guy I dated in college – if I become his wife. Dear Darci, While he was driving me home yesterday, Odigwe proposed to me. In a freezing moment, I was unsure whether to smile, frown or keep a ‘poker face’. I... Read More

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Yolanda Gray: Katie Holmes/Tom Cruise? The Kadarshians? It’s time to stop hating on celebrity marriages (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Yolanda Gray Divorce is a word often found in the same sentence with celebrity. In popular culture in fact, it’s almost come to be defined solely by celebrity. So our brains have been programmed thus: “Celebrities divorce. Politicians don’t.” “Celebrities divorce. Pastor don’t.” “Celebrities divorce. Regular people don’t.” So, nobody puts Barack and Michelle... Read More

celebrity, divorce, happiness, hating, kardashian, Marriage

“Enemies from within” – Kris Okotie’s wife tries to explain break-up

by Isi Esene Stephanie Henshaw, the now ex-wife of former hip-hop singing pastor, Chris Okotie, has shed some light at the emotional pains she is suffering as a result of their separation which was said to be “due to irreconcilable differences”. She lamented on her Facebook page saying she was loved but wasn’t loved back... Read More

divorce, Household of God, Marriage, okotie, stephanie

Temitope Shittu-Alamu: I’ve got questions… Who’s got answers?

Maybe I’ll just keep observing from a neutral angle. Maybe a prostitute really has genuine reasons, maybe marriages usually get sour after a while. Maybe I’ll never know. For a very long time now I have had questions. Questions about general and/or random acts of people. Perhaps not totally random, but acts that I have... Read More

girlfirends, Love, Marriage, opinion, Relationships

WATCH: Bruno Mars vs Bruno Mars: Who made the best proposal video to ‘Marry You’?

by Tolu Orekoya Bruno Mars’ ode to quickie weddings has turned into the perfect sound track to get down on one knee and extend a ring to what you believe is the love of your life. That’s for your guys! The quirky ‘Marry You’ song has spawned a whole host of proposals, but we think... Read More

bruno mars, dance, Love, Marriage, marry, proposal

Status Update: Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg is married

by Tolu Orekoya Well, he’s had a busy week. Less than 100 friends were invited to what they thought was a graduation party for Mark Zuckerberg’s long-time girlfriend, Priscilla Chan. Instead, they watched them get married. He designed Chan’s “simple ruby” wedding ring himself, and updated his Facebook status with “married” and a wedding picture.... Read More

facebook, Marriage, zuckerberg

“Just be happy for me; I have found true love” – Funke Akindele speaks at last

by Hauwa Gambo Newspapers and blogs (we plead guilty as charged) have been on a roll since actress and producerFunke Akindele unveiled pictures of her fiance, Kehinde Oloyede Al-Maroof. The marriage date is fixed for May 26. It’s clear from the photos, no matter the criticisms about the man being married or too old, that... Read More

Funke Akindele, Love, Marriage

Report: Actress, Uche Jombo secretly weds in America

by Chi Ibe Popular blogger, Stella Dimoko-Korkus, is reporting that Nollywood actress and producer, Uche Jumbo has had a secret wedding in the United States. It will be recalled that Dimoko-Korkus was also the first to break the news about the secret marriage of singer 2face Idibia. Just a few weeks ago, Jombo had taken to twitter... Read More

Marriage, nollywood, Uche Jumbo

Photo of the Day: The new ‘white wedding’? It’s all in the colour of her skin

by Chi Ibe We are not against interracial marriages but there’s something odd about these wedding photos that cannot be explained in black and white:) For one, there are very few smiles, this should be the happiest day of your life. Now c’mon look at the camera and say: ‘cheess–Vi–Saa!’

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This “desperate” Saudi woman is looking for a husband – and she’ll pay you $1.33m

by Hauwa Gambo A Saudi woman is offering A Saudi woman is offering to pay SAR5m (about $1.33m) to find a husband of her taste, local media are reporting. This marriage offer announcement was made in the Arabic language magazine Roa – though it did not mention her name, age, physical description or even location.... Read More

lonely, Marriage, misyar, saudi

#InCaseYouMissedIt: See Photos from the tradition wedding of Naeto C & Nicole Chukwueke in Owerri

What: Naeto C weds Model Nicole Chukwueke When: 9 April, 2012 Where: Owerri, Imo State. Photo credit: Nigeria Films.com

Marriage, Model Nicole Chukwueke, Naeto C

February 3, 2012

James Amuta: Is the fear of marriage the beginning of wisdom?

By James Amuta “…when looking for a date, it’s easier to go with what you want – video vixen-like beauty, with a booty that’d make Niki Minaj look like a teenage boy.” When you’re thirty, and you get a call from your father, and after saying hello very briefly, he tells you: “you know I... Read More

james amuta, Marriage, Relationships

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