Kay Aishida: Sleepless in Lagos (Y! Superblogger)

For days now, I’ve been thinking which of these books to pick up but I couldn’t help but feel the others would feel jealous and I don’t want any book wahala on my conscience. I wish you a very Happy New Year peeps. I hope you all enjoyed the holiday. It will be a great... Read More

event planner, Google, Kay Aishida, koko concert, Y! Superblogger

January 2, 2013

Bumight: 2012: …and it’s a wrap! (Y! Superblogger)

In the midst of having nothing, I decided to do a thankful post. Everyday on Facebook, I was thankful for something. A week into it, I realized that there was a lot to be thankful for. Unlike most of you, I started out 2012 not wanting to be a part of it. Yeah, I was... Read More

boyfriend, Bumight, Etighi, New Year, Y! Superblogger

December 29, 2012

Adaobi Okwy: Dear Boko Haram… (Y! Superblogger)

I leave you with questions and only hope that one day…soonest, you’d find it in your heart to put down your weapons and leave us to heal and to forgive. Dear Boko Haram, I thought long and hard about this letter before I decided to put it out there (and by extension…put myself out there).... Read More

Adaobi Okwy, boko haram, corruption, terrorism, Y! Superblogger

December 28, 2012

Kay Aishida: Illuminati musing (Y! Superblogger)

Please! It’s possible to be a successful music superstar without selling one’s soul to the devil. Twinkle,Twinkle little Stars,right? Wrong. Way I see it, even stars don’t shine as bright anymore. At least, not as bright as the Illuminati. This seem to be the progression these days: Talent – Upcoming Star – Star – SuperStar———>ILLUMINATI.... Read More

Baal, D'banj, Devil, illuminati, Kanye West, Kay Aishida, Olamide, Tattoo, Y! Superblogger

December 27, 2012

Opemipo Adebanjo: 40 things you must do before you turn 40 (Y! Superblogger)

Get angry at someone or something once in a long while. You need this especially if you are a usually quiet person. Let your rage be like a thunderstorm, usually over in five minutes. Find your purpose. This is one of the most important things in life. Ask yourself, ”Why am I here? What... Read More

40, anger, future, Love, Opemipo Adebanjo, Travel, Y! Superblogger

December 26, 2012

Esta Morenikeji: Isn’t exercise for those who want to lose weight? (Y! Superblogger)

A fit person can repeat movements for a long period without becoming fatigued. It is not unusual for most of us to associate exercise with weight loss only. In so doing we sometimes wonder why a slim person works out at the gym. What we are really wondering is “why are they at the gym”? They... Read More

Cardio, Esta Morenikeji, exercise, Fitness, weight, Y! Superblogger

December 24, 2012

Solomon Osadolo: Waking up – The story of death (Y! Superblogger)

Nearly dying puts things in perspective. It is at the point of death we’re most lucid we see clearly then all we’ve done, been, could have been and could have done. Nothing can quite wake you up to life like nearly dying. Being consistently inundated with the goings-on of life and trapped in a Maslow’s-Hierarchy-of-Needs... Read More

death, living, Matrix, NDE, Solomon Osadolo, Y! Superblogger

December 23, 2012

Aziza Uko: Christianity is not a democracy, stop playing chess with God (Y! Superblogger)

Christianity is not a democracy. Jesus Christ is not an elected official, He is a King and His Kingdom is above all and He rules forever with a mighty hand. It’s a command. You don’t reason or negotiate your way out of it. You just do it! John 10:27 Following, my Y! Superblogger article of... Read More

Aziza Uko, back-to-sender doctrine, Y! Superblogger

December 22, 2012

Obafemi Fawibe: 4 simple ways to read effectively (Y! Superblogger)

To read too many books is harmful. – Mao Zedong, Chinese statesman (1893 – 1976) Knowledge is power. Readers are leaders. These are two of the most popular quotes about reading. They inspire me. They make me want to just grab any material, all materials and read. I enjoy the euphoria and satisfaction that comes with... Read More

knowledge, Obafemi Fawibe, photography, reading, Samuel Johnson, Y! Superblogger

December 21, 2012

Fisayomi Eko-Davies: Help! Who will restore my mazed faculty? (Y! Superblogger)

Nothing is fun, everyday is the same in this room, my ceilings fascinate me and I think I know how many strands of fabric there are in my wrapper. She held my hands in hers as she led me out of the bathroom. In a kind and soothing voice, she said to me, “This is... Read More

Alzheimer’s disease, Fisayomi Eko-Davies, hallucination, mental disorder, personality disorder, Y! Superblogger

December 19, 2012

Bumight: Dear Santa, I present my case… (Y! Superblogger)

Note that I’m not trying to bribe you or anything, but my offer is dependent on there being a MacBook under the tree. Dear Santa, How are you? And how is the North pole? How is Rudolf? And the rest of the elves? I hope things are going on smoothly? If so, doxology. I know... Read More

Bumight, MacBook Air, Moi-moi, North Pole, Rudolf, Santa Claus, Y! Superblogger

December 16, 2012

Aziza Uko: Back-to-sender doctrine is anti-Christ (Y! Superblogger)

The truth is that the back-to-sender doctrine is anti-Christ in its purest form. The back-to-sender prayers are occultic stunts. That’s the Word of God. Ever heard of back-to-sender prayers? If you are in Nigeria, you must have. Other variants of the prayer is fire-for-fire, dangerous prayers, etc. The back-to-sender prayer is one of the worst... Read More

Aziza Uko, back-to-sender doctrine, Y! Superblogger

December 14, 2012

Ololade Olatunji: While the experience is waiting (Y! Superblogger)

The fact remains that there are jobs everywhere, people don’t occupy positions forever, they retire and are replaced and this cycle continues on and on. One of the things that baffle me about job vacancy pages of newspapers is the years of experience they require from applicants vying for specific positions. Unfortunately, new job seekers... Read More

creativity, employment, Jobs, nigeria, Ololade Olatunji, resources, talent, Y! Superblogger

December 13, 2012

Ezekiel Solesi: Entrepreneurship 3.0 – Where business meets social change (Y! Superblogger)

Make your organisation fun to work in or risk losing most or perhaps all of your best hands. The world around us is changing. In fact it’s not news anymore for us to hear of things like Web 2.0, 3.0 and the likes. We’ve advanced in technology from analog to digital and more, we have... Read More

economy, employment, Ezekiel Solesi, Gmail, Google, Jobs, social change, Y! Superblogger

December 10, 2012

Adiya Atuluku: The thing about fashion and style editorials out of Africa (Y! Superblogger)

It’s past time the Africa is viewed as more than a place to go on safaris or exam tribes living in wildernesses. I would absolutely love to see a campaign that destroys these clichés… Africa has since been an inspiration in the world of fashion and photography. Many editorials have featured the golden deserts, dusty... Read More

Adiya Atuluku, africa, editorials, Kookai Australia, Marie Claire, Massai, Y! Superblogger

December 9, 2012

Kingsley Iweka: Think outside the box? No sir! (Y! Superblogger)

There really is no box, only priming elements, designed by man and affecting man. Try to create a number without using figures 0-9. Difficult? Alright, now try to think of an alphabet outside A-Z. Impossible? What this establishes is that, as humans, we have been primed in a way that confines the scope of our... Read More

box, creativity, innovation, Kingsley Iweka, Y! Superblogger

December 8, 2012

James Silas: Your manager can kill your music career (Y! Superblogger)

The sustenance of our music lies in the collective effort of the stakeholders and the fans. I’ve discussed this topic with a few friends and colleagues on several occasions. Not like I’m expecting this article to miraculously become a catalyst of change; I mean – “nobody holy pass”, but I’m sure a few of us... Read More

artiste, D'banj, fela, Ice Prince, James Silas, manager, Music, wizkid, Y! Superblogger

December 7, 2012

Kemi Filani: The family that plays together… (Y! Superblogger)

Usually, the whole spending time together never crosses a man’s mind and even if it does, a typical man is clueless as to planning a family get-together. When you hear the words ‘the family that prays together…’ what comes to your mind next is “stays together”. We are all used to the fact that it... Read More

christmas, FAMILY, fun, game, holidays, Kemi Filani, play, Y! Superblogger

December 6, 2012

Tope Olofin: Guys, you’re not husband material if you’re not on this list (Y! Superblogger)

We are willing to respect and even acknowledge that, but you need not remind us every five seconds. After all the Lion is the king of the jungle and he doesn’t remind the lizards about it every blessed minute. The male specie is always ranting about the list of qualities a babe must have in... Read More

gender, husband, nigeria, spiritually, Tope Olofin, Y! Superblogger

December 5, 2012

Kemi Adisa: Don’t pad your resume, tailor it! (Y! Superblogger)

Perhaps it is time to make a mental shift and start thinking about our careers as a portrait of who we are professionally, and not just as a job. It starts as a little white lie, you often tell yourself “there is no harm in it, besides everyone is doing it…..and employers rarely check or... Read More

employment, Jobs, Kemi Adisa, nigeria, resume, Y! Superblogger

December 4, 2012

Kay Aishida: Stemming the Yuletide (Y! Superblogger)

There’s another new breed of irritating extortionists we have out there now. These group are the youth carnival organizers. It’s December again peeps and I’d like to wish you all a Happy New Month! Let’s face it, 2012 has been a year of radical reforms in the area of transportation and if you’re a Lagosian... Read More

Kay Aishida, lagos, Lastma, nigeria, police, traffic law, transport, VIO, Y! Superblogger

December 3, 2012

Tope Olofin: The current Nigerian youth are incompetent! Say what? (Y! Superblogger)

There are too many first class degree holders that are out on the street begging for employment, and their flaw is that they don’t know anybody. “Tope would you like to go with me to meet a prospect tomorrow? Lunch is on him.” This was the first question my colleague asked me when I walked... Read More

government, nigeria, system, Tope Olofin, Y! Superblogger, youth

December 2, 2012

Yewande Sobamowo: My holiday make-up essentials (Y! Superblogger)

You need to switch it up a notch in line with the festive season. Christmas holiday season is finally upon us. This means that you will probably be attending lots of parties and events. You have all your fancy outfits laid out for each day. What about your makeup? You need to switch it up... Read More

christmas, holiday, make up, Y! Superblogger, Yewande Sobamowo

December 1, 2012

Ezekiel Solesi: The 6 basic human needs (Y! Superblogger)

Nature itself teaches us that we must grow. If we’re not growing we’re dying. However growth requires conscious effort. In life we all have NEEDS. These are deeper than our desires, in fact that control our desires. Desires alone are not enough because we sometimes attain some of our desires and and wonder why we... Read More

Ezekiel Solesi, needs, pain, pleasure, violence, Y! Superblogger

November 30, 2012

Myne Whitman: Some ways to know when you’re in love (Y! Superblogger)

Love heals and when you do fall in love, there is the tendency that you begin to forget any pains you may have in the past, either from childhood or any failed relationships. This is very deep, and a question I have to consider for my characters in each romance novel I write. On one... Read More

dating, Love, Myne Whitman, relationship, Y! Superblogger

November 29, 2012

Esta Morenikeji: Before meets after – A personal weight loss story (Y! Superblogger)

Don’t let anyone convince you that some are born to be thin while some are born to be fat, that my friend is a big lie. A while ago I was invited to a live television show to discuss weight loss. At the end of the show came the moment (I have never really paid... Read More

Esta Morenikeji, exercise, weight loss, Y! Superblogger

November 28, 2012

Adekemi Adisa: Alpha wives (Y! Superblogger)

You can imagine how frustrating it would be for a man, who tries his best to care for his family and is unable to do so. Don’t rub it in his face and drive him to depression. A few days ago, a close friend of mine called to inform me that her husband had been... Read More

Adekemi Adisa, Alpha, islam, Marriage, relationship, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, wives, Y! Superblogger

November 27, 2012

Fisayomi Eko-Davies: Adulthood [The sojourner] (Y! Superblogger)

I am a sojourner in someone else’s home, my innocence departed with age and I have been forced into the jail of adulthood, living each day of my life desiring a place I can call home. In this strange land, my pen and pad has become my best friend. I live each day remembering the... Read More

Adulthood, biafra, Fisayomi Eko-Davies, innocence, sojourner, Y! Superblogger

November 26, 2012

Kenechi Uzochukwu: Candid shot (Y! Superblogger)

This was economy at its best textbook – no pollution, no waste, no expense. A door sprang open, swung to the wall and began a slow return journey. Underneath the revealed curtain, two small feet searched for slippers. A little girl emerged and side stepped for the door to close. Dark, shiny, 3 maybe 4... Read More

Bingo, camera, dog, Kenechi Uzochukwu, Pulitzer Prize, Y! Superblogger

November 24, 2012

Emeh Achanga: A world where light-skinned ladies rule (Y! Superblogger)

Men have been fine-tuned to believe a light complexion woman is more attractive or beautiful… I received a Blackberry broadcast and it read “Limited vacancies in a reputable communication firm for beautiful ladies between 20 -26, a degree in any arts discipline, fluent, tall, MUST be light-skinned.” Light-skinned?! When did skin color become a per-requisite... Read More

Acting, advertizing, Emeh Achanga, Lil Wayne, Neyo, nigeria, skin-bleaching, Television, Tyrese, Video, WHO, Y! Superblogger