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Vera Ezimora: 5 ways my body has changed since childbirth
US-based Nigerian storyteller and vlogger, Vera Ezimora had her daughter in October 2015 and she is excited about her ho…
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Vera Ezimora: What no one told me about motherhood
I have been a mommy now for almost two years – wow! Before I became a mom, I had many expectations, based on what I had seen and what I…
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Vera Ezimora: Why Tiwa Savage’s views on gender equality matter
by Vera Ezimora Tiwa Savage on gender equality — oh, where do I begin? First of all, my apologies for coming in late on this post. I actually tried to…
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Vera Ezimora: 3 innocent words that sound very dirty
by Vera Ezimora You know that I argue with myself a lot, right? If you knew half the conversations that go on in my head, you might stop reading this…
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Vera Ezimora: Houston should be called Little Nigeria
First of all, I want to say that my thoughts and prayers are with people who were affected by the senseless gun violence and terrorist attack in Las Vegas. I…
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Vera Ezimora: 9 Lessons from Kevin Hart’s cheating
by Vera Ezimora Kevin Hart has been in the news since Saturday, but for all the wrong reasons. A while ago, it came out that Kevin Hart was cheating on…
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Vera Ezimora: 10 reasons you shouldn’t blame the Olori of Ife for the demise of her marriage
by Vera Ezimora I have to preface this post by first saying that I am not a fan of the [former] Olori of Ife. And this is all because of…
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Vera Ezimora: Apparently, Americans don’t know where cashew nuts come from
Seventeen years in America and I am still learning. I suppose it makes sense, considering that I am Nigerian, and I am still learning about my own country. Still, it’s…
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Vera Ezimora: This woman says wives should let side chicks service their husbands (and I’ve got questions!)
by Vera Ezimora Is it just me or has there been a recent influx in the number of posts/videos of people giving women all kinds of advice about what men…
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Vera Ezimora: Can we talk about Beyoncé’s snap back?
by Vera Ezimora Beyoncé had twins a month ago, and she fiiiiiiinally revealed their picture yesterday. The boy is Sir Carter, and the girl is Rumi Carter. Now, I would…
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Vera Ezimora: How to be a good wife at night
Today, I’m going to tell you how to be a good wife. I’ve been sleeping next to Igwe now for almost six years, and whoever it was that said that…
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Vera Ezimora: Let me tell you about the man who tried to buy me with his money & HIV status
by Vera Ezimora I once met a man who swore he was the one for me. I met him at the Nigerian church I used to attend. Let’s call him…
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Vera Ezimora: I finally met my BFF Chimamanda and you won’t believe what I did!
by Vera Ezimora It’s no secret that I love Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Look at the posts I’ve written about her. I rarely feel so deeply about a public figure, but…
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Vera Ezimora: Be careful who you do play-play husband & wife with
by Vera Ezimora Last week, BankyW broke the Nigerian internet when he announced his engagement to Adesua. Then over the weekend, the introduction happened. Nigerians are so excited about Banky’s…
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Vera Ezimora: Why Apostle Suleman shouldn’t be blamed for his transgressions
by Vera Ezimora When I say that I have tried very, very, VERY hard to avoid reading about the sex scandal surrounding Apostle Suleman of the Omega Fire Ministries,…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 10th of December
Read the full stories and analyses here now!
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Vera Ezimora: I’m not raising a Yoruba child
by Vera Ezimora Among my Nigerian people, in the issues concerning gender and tribe, there is covert sexism and tribalism. Even women are sexist against other women and against themselves.…
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Vera Ezimora: The Igbo language is trying to kill me
by Vera Ezimora The Igbo language is really trying to drive me nuts. Let me tell you how. The other day, I was on my computer writing (not blogging) when…
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Vera Ezimora: Back in America
In this new episode, Vlogger Ezimora goes from a meeting that didn’t happen to getting stuffed at Texas Roadhouse to showcasing her serious watermelon game. You have to watch it to…
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Vlogger, Vera Ezimora lets you in on her experience back in Nigeria (WATCH PT. 4)
After 16 years out of Nigeria, vlogger, Vera Ezimora finally took a trip back to the motherland this August with her daughter, Ada Verastic, and she has a vlog post…
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Vera Ezimora: Marrying someone from your ‘place’ is not a guarantor to a great marriage
by Vera Ezimora I was at the store buying some things when I ran into an older Nigerian man that I have known for quite a while. He was with…
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Vlogger, Vera Ezimora lets you in on her experience back in Nigeria (WATCH PT. 3)
After 16 years out of Nigeria, vlogger, Vera Ezimora finally took a trip back to the motherland this August with her daughter, Ada Verastic, and she has a vlog post…
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Vlogger, Vera Ezimora lets you in on her experience back in Nigeria (WATCH PT. 2)
After 16 years out of Nigeria, vlogger, Vera Ezimora finally took a trip back to the motherland this August with her daughter, Ada Verastic, and she has a vlog post…
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Vlogger, Vera Ezimora lets you in on her experience back in Nigeria (WATCH)
After 16 years out of Nigeria, vlogger, Vera Ezimora finally took a trip back to the motherland this August with her daughter, Ada Verastic, and she has a vlog post…
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Vera Ezimora: 20 lessons I learned in Nigeria
While in Nigeria, I had several Aha! moments and several lessons were learned. Here are 20 lessons I learned – in no particular order. 1. Nigerians are hard workers. They…
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Vera Ezimora: My mommy, her gospel music, her anointing oil, and her church
It’s been almost five years since my mommy and I lived together, so before I even came to Nigeria I told Igwe that my mommy and I would probably be…
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Vera Ezimora: Men are never ugly, only rich or poor
by Vera Ezimora How many times does a woman dream of sleeping with a man who has no money, fame, and/or power, just because he’s cute? But how many men…
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Vera Ezimora: It is Vera vs her natural hair (Part 1)
by Vera Ezimora My people, it has happened to me. Ever since I went natural, I have never, ever carried my own hair outside. And the reason is that (1)…
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Vera Ezimora: Kenya attack – Why are we crying more than the Kenyans?
by Vera Ezimora Ehm, wasn’t it just a couple days before the violence in Kenya that almost 150 people were slaughtered on the highway in Borno State? Wasn’t it done…
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Vera Ezimora: How to eat (hard) meat at a Nigerian event with swag
by Vera Ezimora So you stare at this meat in your plate and you imagine yourself at home, showing it all kinds of pepper by devouring it with two hands…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy