The First Time I bought an Ankara palm slipper,was during my service year in 2010, even though; the guy had to do a lot of sweet talking and cajoling, I eventually caved and got myself one cute one. I fell in love with it and it became my constant companion for close to two years 😜😜😜 {Yes, I keep shoes that long}.
When the slippers eventually got tired of all the abuse I put it through, it angrily committed suicide, 😭😭😭😭by then; I was soooo in love with it but, the foolish thing broke my heart and there in begins my search for a suitable replacement which led me right to why KMB came to be!
Coming across Abike style Vogue brand on IG reminded me of my beloved palm slippers, in that; she understood the craft the right way and have the know-how to interpret exactly what resonates with her customers. She spoke at length about her brand and its impact on Nigeria and the Global world as a whole... Read below:
Back during my University Days, I was invited to a wedding somewhere in the remote town of Abeokuta...The party babe in me was overjoyed to wake up the party slayer in me, as in! I slayed to the nines and I was determined to come home with my husband to be that day!😛😛😛 A girl can dream right? We chartered a Cab to take us to the venue. Meanwhile; in my head, I was already picturing the Small chops, barbecue, roasted chicken and the likes I was going to consume, while very conscious of the fact that: my belle MUST NOT protrude from my cloth, which means little or no Water, Hehe!!! (to slay na beans?) The cab journey sha went on and on and on...mogbe!😔😓 my make up was beginning to melt, my shoes were pinching me and we never even got there.....Haaaa! We finally got to the venue, after like an hr of travelling, then; I almost refused to get down. Why was because. the wedding venue was like something from a horror movie, not only was it in a village; the only canopy there, was barely enough to cover those sitting in the scorching sun....Choi! I nearly wet myself when I realized; I was overdressed and my make up was ruined. I knew then that; I was gonna go home hungry! Since the food there was Jollof rice with tough cow meats, as well as Amala! and, It barely even went round...nothing resembling puffpuff at all....Infact; I was very sure that; if any man were to put a gun to my head then and there and propose to marry me, I will just remove my shoes with lighting speed, pull up my dress and Run!!! I cannot come and die ooo jare!
Me, a sad man, searching for articles, no idea how to please a woman :(
I feel really, really, bad for guys sometimes. Not only does patriarchy have such a negative effect on their gender, they also do not receive as much attention and excellent guidance as we ladies do. Long before I even cared about the opposite sex, I was already being trained to understand how I must relate to them, and carry myself in certain ways that would be considered pleasing.
If I were feeling unmotivated or uninspired about how to be a good wife or how to catch a man, all i have to do is conduct a quick google search and I would immediately have a wealth of information at my disposal. I could even narrow the search down to learn the specifics of the Nigerian dynamic. Luckily, we women don’t even have to search because we are reminded and told every day of our lives. A quick search of how to be a good Nigerian husband however? Zero!Zilch! No advice at all. In fact, the few articles I found, was even more advice for women!
Man, If I were a Nigerian guy, I’d be really jealous and super pissed off.
Since natural hair styling has come back with a revenge, determined to stay this time around,I found myself an unwilling spectator. I am yet to get the guts to go that route! heee!I cannot come and kill myself ohhh jare...its not for the fainthearted at all!😒😒😒 But, that doesn't stop me from drooling whenever I see some gorgeous natural hairstyles, and wishing I can actually rock a natural hair myself. Its like; someone cannot even rock relaxed hair in peace without seeing all the beautiful naturalists parading up and down, making me wish I can just throw caution to the wind and join the team.
Once again this year “MARKETFEST2017” is coming with a spicy event and a twist to its local content. Adding to our regular categories will include ‘THE AGRICULTURE’ category
We know there are many local food shops, trade shows and events where you can spend your time and money.
But on 26th Nov, 2017 all LOCAL FOOD MARKET and over 60 different vendors will be right here with us on that very day for a delightful shopping experience.
That’s NOT all, you are sure to get all FRESHLY HARVESTED farm produce at very huge discounts in a very conducive environment.
Looking back to my secondary school days, I didn't consider myself beautiful by any standard, thanks to my hearing challenges...I however usually get compliments every now and then, but I never took them to heart. I avoided pictures like a plague. And as a result, I have no single picture to show for my six years stay in that school. Fast forward to my University days, I have blossomed into myself then, and gained a little confidence along the way...an over enthusiastic photographer eventually snagged me into posing for him. On seeing how beautiful the picture turned out...I was overjoyed and became an avid "poser"...I bet the photographer regretted his decision if not for the money I was paying him, cuz there I was, everyday, posing away like a peacock.....ko easy being a fine babe meehn!😉😉😉 All those pictures nko? I saved them ohhh! Infact, I already had a whole album by the time I was through with my Pre-degree program. And I can save pictures ehn!😏😅, If you sneak a look at my phone,you will definitely see a picture I took 12 years ago on it, Hehe! My sisters even tagged me the living album, since I am their go-to person for throw back pictures. 👅. Coming across Maro So was actually by luck, we have a mutual friend, and looking at the pictures she posts daily, while giving credits to Maro...I was intrigued. There was just something, so real, so effortless and relative about his pictures, and trust me, getting a chance to know him, is too good an opportunity to pass by....Maro shares his journey and passion with us....trust me. its worth reading below:
My journey into the fashion world began with my mum. She bought me my first doll and taught me to sew...dressing the doll in my own version of "happening" clothes back then😬, was the highlight of my day, and a job I took seriously to heart. That was until a jealous friend of mine, decided my poor doll would make a better science experiment for dissection practice! ol boy!!! was I furious??????😭😭😭
The knack for dressing well and feeling good has been well inbred in my sisters and I though, that, we can't go wrong when it comes to Fashion. Infact, if you see one beautiful woman, wearing blue skyscraper gele, blue iro and buba, complimented with a blue bag and red lipstick walking as gingerly as possible and strutting proudly like a peacock, trust me, you just met our MUM!. hehe!!!Mama cannot come and carry last lailai!😏😑
Mama, God Rest her soul was a fashion icon to reckon with in her days, it's therefore no wonder, we proudly carry on the baton. We try to turn heads or at least attempt to break necks, whenever we have events to attend and do mama proud as well....but not in gbogbo colours ohhhh!lol!😊😊😊😊
Yomisummers as she is popularly called, is a fashion icon I admire greatly. The first time I came across her page, I find myself impressed and very much so,it's obvious the clothes she wears are very happy with her! lol!. Thing is, it takes a great deal to impress me especially fashion wise, and Trust me, I was really overwhelmed. There really is no style of hers, that I didn't love and it will be remiss of me, not to showcase such awesome talent and Beauty.
She recently had a brief chat with Aso Ebi bella and with her permission, I am sharing it with us below: Read on and feel free to steal a style or two; also follow her on Ig here
I just read this post in another group and hope that as mothers, aunts, cousins, sisters and grandmothers we will be vigilant over our children and wards both male and female.
KMB readers, who is willing to show me how intelligent they are? and win 1000 free airtime of any network of your choice? I know a lot of Eficos are here, oya show una selves....I'll post answers tomorrow by God's Grace.
Anyone who knows me knows that I love
makeup. I can list my favorite products by brand and price. Just because I love
makeup doesn't mean it's some sort of mask. I am comfortable walking around
with no makeup, and do it pretty frequently. It's not that I have to wear
makeup; I just enjoy putting it on.
My parents joke about where I came from because No
one in my family shares my passion for makeup.My husband especially always find
a way to complain and nag, when it’s time for me to apply my makeup, especially on Sundays.
To save himself the habit, the poor guy
decided, its best, He sleeps in late and then get up to shower when I’m done
with my makeup, hehe……werin concern me,
I sha must look good for God 😉😉😉😉…..and when it’s time for weddings, knowing the
makeup artist will take a while, he will start his grumbling in advance and
start mumbling and hissing….but the moment the makeup is done, he suddenly
assumes a macho pose and start preening like a peacock, as if the makeup was
done on him, smh! Men sha! Don’t even get me started on when we are the
event, husby will sit so close, I would barely be able to breathe, haha!
Chinyere Nwaneri has been interested in
beauty from a very young age. It was this passion that led her to start her
brand;Jummai Africa beauty where she functions both as amakeup artist and a beadmaker, after having acquired the essential expertise. In a
candid chat, Chinyere talks about common beauty mistakes, obsession with
beauty, beauty tips and more.
Once again this year “MARKETFEST2017” is coming with a spicy event and a twist to its local content. Adding to our regular categories will include ‘THE AGRICULTURE’ category
We know there are many local food shops, trade shows and events where you can spend your time and money.
But on 26th Nov, 2017 all LOCAL FOOD MARKET and over 60 different vendors will be right here with us on that very day for a delightful shopping experience.
That’s NOT all, you are sure to get all FRESHLY HARVESTED farm produce at very huge discounts in a very conducive environment.
A Nigerian man has made a technological breakthrough after he invented a
'spaceship' which was seen cruising on the road last week Thursday along Sagamu expressway.
I have been a great lover of plants and the outdoors for as long as I can remember. Thank God for my Uncle who was my secondary school proprietor, he made sure irrespective of your sex ; you know how to wield a cutlass and use it well.
I can proudly say I was a very proficient cutlass welder! 😀😀😀to my chagrin however, I suspect it may be one of the reasons I ended up gaining admission to UNAAB (an Agric Uni.), and ended up studying Animal Nutrition....not by choice sha!
Something good came out of it all, however! my love for the "green"....Therefore coming across Bamidele planters on IG was like a breath of Fresh Air and I couldn't help showcasing his unique workmanship and talent.
Check them out below and let's know your thoughts.....
A crazy busy full time estate facility manager, on-the-side blogger & content writer, wife to a man I think the world of and mom (to two super amazing boys!).
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