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Hey Ladies! Whoopi Goldberg Has A New Weed Line For Period Pain!

chioma — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:27:53 +0000

Women are trying oh. Apart from , most of us have to deal with period cramps!

Really terrible ones that can be so bad that some of us actually pass out from the pain have to be admitted into the hospital.

We’ve tried everything from taking hot drinks to pain killers to visiting the hospital for injections to drinking Yoyo bitters or ogogoro or dry gin.

But now, there’s something else that might just do the trick.

Legendary American actress, Whoopi Goldberg, has a cure for menstrual pain. Medical Marijuana!

The business which is based in San Francisco in the U.S of A is called Whoopi and Maya and is founded by the veteran actress and Maya Elisabeth, the founder of , a company that’s been treating marijuana as a superfood since 2008.

The Whoopi & Maya line will be in four forms.

• A raw sipping chocolate infused with either CBD* or THC*, which can be mixed in liquids (such as warm milk) or eaten.

• THC-infused tincture.

• A THC-infused bath soak described as “profoundly relaxing.”

• A topical rub.

THC means “tetrahydrocannabinol” and CBD means “cannabidiol”.

Whoopi hopes her products will provide “an alternative for relieving the pain and discomfort associated with menstruation.”

The weed line was inspired by her experience from a lifetime of difficult periods and cannabis literally being the only thing that gave her relief.

According to Whoopi this line will allow women to control the pain and still go about their business.

She says that, “Smoking a joint is fine, but most people can’t smoke a joint and go to work. This, you can put it in your purse. You can put the rub on your lower stomach and lower back at work, and then when you get home you can get in the tub for a soak or make tea, and it allows you to continue to work throughout the day.”

The products will be available in U.S from April in select dispensaries.

We can’t wait for this product to be available in Nigeria. If not, it’s online shopping to the rescue!

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Black Girl Attacks White Guy For Having Dreadlocks!

chioma — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 13:55:13 +0000

Cultural appropriation.

Definition: The use of elements of one culture by members of a different culture (Wikipedia).

White people have been known to do stuff generally associated with Black people.

Like Kim Kardashian’s cornrows.

Or Iggy Azalea’s rap style.

Or Rachel Dolezal pretending to be Black.

Cultural appropriation is a problem not just because White people do a Black hairstyle, but because when they do it, it is considered new or trendy. It erases Black people as if they don’t matter.

Black people have always spoken against it. If White people want to borrow some peculiarities from Black culture, they should be willing to embrace everything else.

But this girl took it to another level. She physically came after a White guy at her university, because he had dreadlocks.

In a video that has since gone viral, the girl and her friend are seen confronting the young man. She asked the guy why he had dreads and was appropriating her culture.

As much as she’s standing up for an important issue, she rather went about it the wrong way.

Violence never settles anything. And this is bullying!

Also we have some important questions.

Do Black people own dreads?

Do Black people not use Filipino, Malaysian, Indian, European and Brazilian hair?

Do they not dye their hair various colours?

Watch the video.

This topic about cultural appropriation will not end anytime soon. Its history goes back to slavery. But we need to be aware of what is appropriation and what isn’t.

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Please, What Are These Ugandan Security Officers Searching For?!

chioma — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:13:05 +0000

It seems like we have it good here in Nigeria when it comes to random body searches.

A Twitter user shared these pictures of Ugandan officers conducting an over-thorough body search, before people could enter the Mandela National Stadium for the match between Uganda Cranes and Burkina Faso.

https://twitter.com/pyepar/status/714839139926089728

Please what are they searching for?!

And they were doing it with such dedication too.

Are they trying to find something where the sun doesn’t shine!

Check out the lady smiling and people around find nothing wrong with this.

Of course the people of Twitter didn’t keep quiet.

Some wondered why the ladies were being body checked by male officers.

smh why are they being frisked by male cops and not female ones?

— Yummy Mummy (@AishaWanjiku_)

But it turns out the ladies were actually being frisked by women.

Lol..if you look closely they’re female soldiers actually.There are 2 females doing the frisking and a dude on the left.

— Anno (@iAnnoGH)

Some were not okay with it.

absolutely not OK!! It’s so wrong!!

— Femme actuelle (@zippoglisia)

Some found it hilarious.

LOL that’s some bomb searching

— Kwuks (@BaDAsS_DriZzy)

Some commented on the chick in the second picture.

the chick in the second picture has that “I know, it’s lit right?” face on ?

— Mr.Ranger (@sforsheriff)

Some commented on how it wouldn’t be acceptable in their country.

guys r Uganda women this naive, I don’t think a security guard can do this in Kenya N get away with it

— Fredrick odwar (@odifred82)

Some wondered if their fingers were metal detectors.

Really, Ugandan police need to upgrade, do they have bomb detectors in their phalanges?

— Victoria Odipo (@vickyodipo)

These Ugandan security officers really know how to conduct a thorough body search oh.

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Anthony Majek’s Paintings Are So Real You’d Think They Were Actually Pictures!

chioma — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:10:20 +0000

Nigerian artists are showing that they’re not here to play! From to to , they are repping us big time. And more are joining the list.

This is Anthony Majekodunmi.

He is a writer and designer. And also the artist behind these beautiful works of art.

They’re all paintings and not actual pictures. How incredible is that?!

From Rihanna.

To Morgan Freeman.

To Adele.

To this tiger.

We’d love to know how he does his magic.

Abike Dabiri Shut Down Someone On Twitter And Nigerians Came For Her!

chioma — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 09:49:06 +0000

Abike Dabiri, the Senior Adviser to President Buhari on Foreign Relations and Diaspora, came under fire for making this statement on Twitter.

This is the first tweet that most people saw. Looking at this alone, it’s not surprising that she was attacked. But let’s back track a bit. Was she wrong to say this or is this a case of her statement being taking out of context? Let us go back to the genesis of the whole matter.

Remember the Nigerian woman who became the first African ever to be an Inspector in the New York Police Department?

set a record��Ի� made Nigerians proud.

Well, it turns out that Abike Dabiri paid her a courtesy visit while in the U.S.

Very proud of Nigerian born Funmi Obe. First Black woman to become New York’s Deputy Chief of Police.
— Crypto Genesis 100x (@vpd_2s)

Dabiri praised Inspector Obe for being worthy of emulation.

Inspector Funmiloa Obe's warmth,enthusiasm and positive Nigerian values worthy of emulation
— Crypto Genesis 100x (@vpd_2s)

She got this reply. A Nigerian said that the country will suffer from brain drain if things continue the way they are.

In no time, Nigeria will lose her best brains and hands to other country and will be left with nothing! Take note

— ‘Niyi OGUNKOYA (@niyiogunkoya)

Dabiri then engaged the young man in a conversation.

On the country.many are doing all they can to return..Sometimes,the grass not greener on the other side
— Crypto Genesis 100x (@vpd_2s)

And he answered.

Ma’am, I am sure you don’t want to persuade them to come home! As has not got solution to the problem at home…

— ‘Niyi OGUNKOYA (@niyiogunkoya)

And it continued.

No one is saying come home.But rather,let's all partner together.. It's all about Nigeria
— Crypto Genesis 100x (@vpd_2s)

Then another young man jumped in.

No stable power, High insecurity, Low wages, poor infrastructures etc what am I coming home for?

— Onuoha David (@davo2short)

Before she gave the answer that caused a major tweet-storm!

But who is asking you to come?
— Crypto Genesis 100x (@vpd_2s)

Looking at it this way, it doesn’t seem that bad.

But most people, without investigating, jumped on her case.

While a few took time to read the thread and found nothing wrong.

I read the thread, still searching for what Abike Dabiri said wrong.
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa)

Some who followed the thread still saw her statement as wrong, no matter the context.

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16 Nigerian Fashion and Beauty Vloggers We Absolutely Love

chioma — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:30:01 +0000

Knowing where to buy clothes and cosmetics and learning how to apply makeup cost a lot of money. These vloggers teach us how easy it is to get our eyebrows on fleek, have a flawless foundation and get discounts for that Clarisonic facial brush.

1. Beauty by JJ

has been in the Youtube vlogging game for four years��Ի� is a popular choice among brown skin girls. Her skill with the makeup brush is legendary.

2. Omabelle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB5oI895PEM

, the beautiful mother of twins shows that us that we can have imperfect skin and still achieve a more than perfect complexion with the application of makeup.

3. Glam by Isoken

Isoken Asemota is the beauty behind Glam by Isoken. Her tutorials are just everything. She’s a budding entrepreneur and founded ��Ի� .

4. Patricia Bright

shares her fashion tips, hauls, outfit combinations, beauty and make up tips.

5. Shalom Blac

A burn survivor, uses her channel to inspire other burn victims.

6. Shirley B. Eniang

is Ghanian-Nigerian blogger based in London. She shares her beauty bits along with lookbooks on her Youtube channel. She has a degree in Mathematics and has told her followers that she’d love to be a pilot.

7. Jackie Aina

has a unique way of making everyone fall in love with her and makeup. She has a natural gift of teaching makeup to newbies.

8. Ajay’s Glam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XhixIJuQDs

is an online creator, beauty blogger and makeup artist. Her Youtube channel is a beautiful eclectic mix of different things; from makeup tutorials to fashion and beauty to advice on real life problems.

9. That Igbo Chick

is a self-taught makeup artist. Her ankara inspired looks are a must-watch. She also makes learning makeup application a breeze.

10. Omoge Mura

One of the few vloggers actually based in Nigeria, gives indepth reviews on makeup items, as well as Nigerian beauty stores and sites where you can get your beauty fix.

11. Woman in the Jungle

is the chocolate-skinned beauty behind the Woman in the Jungle. She certainly doesn’t shy away from bright colours and proves that they really do suit any kind of skin.

12. Aymone Girl

created her channel to promote her hair line, Marlene-Aymone, lash line, Lena Lashes and clothing store, Nasty Generation.

13. Uwani Aliyu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnHhvJd4jF8&ebc=ANyPxKpCi4t1LAl_HIvaaNYV9zgkrXeM3I2ogtssj6HTzAAhJogTGZbXiiRg4Dj7dtqMFjMt_khIihZUZam0lVOKozp6U2xlTQ

Uwani Aliyu is an 18 year old whose channel comes to life for her bold makeup looks.

14. Lola OJ

Lola OJ is the MD of Blinx Lashes and all round beauty enthusiast. She shares tips from how to acheive her signature nude lips to how to do makeup that is just perfect for the Nigerian weather condition.

15. Misz Posh

Linda Chukwuka is a pro makeup artist who knows how to create stunning looks that has viewers glued to her channel.

16. Peakmill

‘s makeup tips are lifesavers. She also makes beautiful custom-made wigs. Featured image via .

20 Of Our Favourite Songs From Korean Dramas

chioma — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 09:00:28 +0000

Unforgettable original sound tracks (OST) and Korean dramas are practically inseparable. These songs are an essential part of the overall viewing experience, helping us connect with the characters and their emotions. From moving ballads to upbeat tracks, these are our favourite K-drama music.

1. “Because I’m Stupid” by SS501

This song was basically the anthem for the drama Boys Over Flowers.

2. “Love Is” by Park Jang Hyun & Park Hyun Gyu

This was Cha Eun-sang and Kim Tan’s song in The Heirs.

3. “My Destiny” by Lyn

?You are my destinyyyyyy? Who gets vivid flashbacks of the fantastic chemistry between Do Min Joon and Cheon Song Yi whenever this song plays? Beautiful song from You From Another Star.

4. “Paradise” by T Max

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JkGFS8vgPQ

Everytime we heard this song, it reminded us of Boys Over Flowers and vice versa. As cheesy as it was, we still loved it.

5. “Touch Love” by Yoon Mi Rae

A beautiful ballad from Master’s Sun OST. So many feelings all packed into a four minute song. It’s just too much to handle!

6. “Growing Pains” by Cold Cherry

This was Choi Young-do’s song in The Heirs.

7. “Best Luck” by Chen of EXO

The theme song for It’s Okay, That’s Love, this song will stay with you for a long time.

8. “Crazy of You” by Hyolin

Another track for the Master’s Sun drama. It’ll definitely give you the feels.

9. “Moment” by Changmin of 2AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wX3IzuH3WI

Another song rom the drama Heirs. Love is the moment. Enough said.

10. “Cross My Mind” by Twinforks

From the drama It’s Okay, That’s Love. This song will bring a smile to your face.

11. “Goodbye My Love” by Ailee

��ǳ��Fated To Love You. Ailee, as usual, delivers exceptionally.

12. “Suddenly” Kim Bo-kyung

From the drama City Hunter. It was really hard choosing a favourite, because all the tracks are excellent.

13. “Passionate to Me” by Younha

Recorded for the drama Pinocchio, this song is the perfect backdrop to and ‘s romance, creating a warm and inspiring atmosphere.

14. “Back in Time” by Lyn

From Moon Embraces The Sun, this song captures the feeling of young love in the drama.

15. “Fight the Bad Feeling” by TMax

https://youtu.be/v3LV6p2UUPs

Another song from Boys Over Flowers. This song makes you want to rip your heart out and is oddly catchy at the same time.

16. “Nothing” by Just

This is the best song off the Lie to Me OST, because this song belongs only to Ki Joon and Ah Jung. It explains their love story.

17. “Grey Paper” by Yesung

Contributed by Super Junior’s Yesung to That Winter, the Wind Blows. It portrays the sad love between the characters and .

18. “You’re So Beautiful” by Kim Junsu

For the drama Scent of a Woman. Junsu’s magical voice made this song beautiful.

19. “Because I Miss You” by Jung Yong Hwa

From Heartstings OST, Yong Hwa’s voice was just so amazing.

20. “That Man” by Hyun Bin

This is the best song from Secret Garden. It has two versions – female and male. And Hyun Bin’s is better.

What are your favourite Korean drama songs?

21 Struggles Only Nigerians With Dreadlocks Will Get

chioma — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 09:23:18 +0000

There are numerous benefits that come with having locs.

Like looking good in the morning, without styling. I’m basically able to wake up and go.

Needing minimal products for styling.

Being able to dance in the rain if I wanted or go swimming.

Black Hair Information

Saving tons of money that would have otherwise be spent on hair extensions. Heck I can run my hands through my hair without feeling tracks from weaves on my scalp.

London Curls

Getting nods of acknowledgement when you meet a loc brother or sister.

Or people seeing you as an inspiration to start their locs.

But there are also the not-so-nice aspects, which I’m sure fellow locheads will totally get.

1. When people call it “dreadlocks”.

Please it’s called locs. There’s nothing dreadful about the hair.

Yes I know the title says ‘dreadlocks”. That’s because it’s what Nigerians call locs. I’m here to tell you that it’s incorrect. So please, take note.

2. Seeing someone with long locs and wishing yours could grow faster.

But why?

3. The longer they grow, the longer it takes for them to dry.

4. Having to go through extra security checks at the airport.

Daily Mail

Probably because they think that drugs get hidden inside the locs. To give them credit, it’s been done before. Doesn’t mean all locheads are like that though.

5. Some people thinking that you must do drugs.

Seriously?! Yeah, Bob Marley smoked weed. That doesn’t mean we all do that though.

6. Having to hide your locs when you go for job interview.

Bronze Goddess

Bummer.

7. Or getting funny looks when you leave them out.

Sometimes, you don’t get the job.

8. Meeting your boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s parents for the first time and seeing their reaction to your locs.

I’m a good person. I promise.

If you have locs, you’re bound to get questions like this:

9. Do you wash your hair?

No, I don’t. My locs are self-cleansing.

10. How do you wash it?

The same way you wash your hair.

11. Were you born this way?

Not necessarily. If anybody with kinky hair decides to stop combing their hair, it’ll matt over time.

12. Are you from Jamaica?

Nope. That’s neither here nor there.

13. Do you like reggae? You must be a musician.

Not really. I’m not a musician, but I can sing.

14. Are you a Rastafarian?

Yah man! Yaga!

Sigh, not a compulsory criterion.

15. Are you a footballer?

Max Mag

It’s only Michel Obi or Jay Jay or Kanu that have locs abi?

16. Why is your hair standing up?

Black Women Natural Hairstyles

Because it’s short?

17. Being told by relatives: “How do you expect to find husband/wife with this kind hair?”

You don’t say. I didn’t know that was a criteria now.

18. The polite ones ask “Can I touch your locs”. Other times, you’re not asked. They just go ahead and touch. It happened to .

Missed train dealing w/ a man who touched my hair + when I asked what in all the hells he thought he was doing replied “Is this racial?”

— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC)

19. Are you a lesbian?

Really? a crime to have ?

Getting statements like these on a regular basis:

20. I like your your hair, but it makes you look rough.

Nobody asked for your opinion.

21. I like locs, but I can never do it. I don’t think it’ll fit me.

That’s nice to know.

Despite it all, the pros still outweighs the cons, by far and I wouldn’t change it for anything.

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A Lady’s Reply To Being Told She’s Beautiful Is Giving Us Life!

chioma — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:06:14 +0000

So this young lady did something that some women will never do. At least, not until they’ve reached a certain level of trust with whoever it is.

An admirer told her she was stunning after seeing her display picture.

What she did next was brave and hilarious at the same time.

She sent the guy a picture of what she looked like without her face beat to the gods.

https://twitter.com/leahsvnchez/status/712314747467788288

After sharing the photo, she commented “this how I look in real life“.

You can imagine the guys reaction.

https://twitter.com/leahsvnchez/status/712368839217061890

He still thought she was beautiful!

Well done to the girl for showing her real face!

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An NYSC Member Is Changing Lives In Her Own Small Way

chioma — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 11:48:14 +0000

As much as some young Nigerians detest the idea of doing the mandatory one year youth service, a lot of those that have done theirs will testify that it was fun — especially the Orientation Camp experience. Corps members are finding various ways to do good and give back to society at their various places of primary assignment (PPA), just like this young lady, , who shared her story.

She is currently serving Ohiya autonomous community in Abia state.

She was deployed to work as a secondary school teacher in the locale.

Initially, she didn’t want to serve at her PPA because of the deplorable condition of the school.

She was previously wary to serve in Abia because of the stories she heard about the state, she enjoyed the camp experience, but didn’t like the school.

She quickly settled into the school life after a few months and fell in love with the students.

She then devised a way to help her students excel at their studies��Ի� came up with the “Base Word Spelling Challenge “.

After the students prepared intensely for the challenge, the competition took place.

And it was fierce.

There were prizes.

They included: a one term scholarship, school bags, books and pens.

Two winners emerged from JS3 and SS3.

Senior secondary student, Uzoma, collects his prize.

Junior secondary student, Chinemerem, receiving his prize.

She’s certainly setting a good example and helping the future generation.

The challenge is now spreading to the rest of the state. Another secondary school will be hosting an edition for students. Her target is to organise the challenge in seven different schools across the state before her passing out parade (POP).

chioma, Author at 91����!