Hair braiding is a well-known traditional social art. While many believe it to have originated in Africa, there really is no way to pinpoint exactly where it first started. It is a tradition that was passed down from mothers to daughters. From a very tender age, our mothers helped maintain our hair neat by braiding…
Sex and marriage go hand in hand. Ask any couple that’s happily married and they will confirm this. Granted, there are other things that keep a marriage but sex is somewhere at the top of the list. Some people argue that it is at the very top. Without it, a marriage would be unhealthy, boring,…
A few years ago, the Kenyan Directorate of Immigration Services launched an online portal to facilitate the convenient application of e-Visa, an electronically generated Republic of Kenya visa, for people traveling to Kenya. The introduction of the e-Visa application portal in 2015 led to the abolishment of the issuance of visas on arrival, making the…
The film Hitch revealed that 60 percent of all human communication is non-verbal, body language, and 30 percent is tone. In total, 90 percent of human communication doesn’t come from the mouth. I know what you’re thinking, “That’s just a film, films are simply fictional.” However, experts have actually come up with the 7% –…
When you think about romantic love, what probably comes to your mind is chocolate, hearts, and sparkly jewelry. These are some of the modern ways couples express love towards each other. Although these are great and all, there are plenty of other unique love and devotion symbols from historic times. Love symbolism has been around…
Solána Imani Rowe, known by her stage name SZA, recently sparked excitement among her fans by adopting a Nigerian Igbo name, Amarachi Chinonso, a choice that resonated deeply with many Nigerian fans. In the Nigerian Igbo dialect, the name carries significant meanings. For instance, Amarachi can be interpreted as “God’s grace,” while Chinonso translates to…
The science of sleep has fascinated many. Some animals, for instance, can sleep with one or both eyes open but still get sufficient sleep. This phenomenon has been observed in some birds, rabbits, and dolphins which, for them, is basically to look out for predators. In humans, however, sleeping with eyes open is an eye…
Your home should be a stress-free and tranquil space. After a long and likely tiresome day, you don’t want to come back to a chaotic house. Not only does it add to your stress levels but it is bad for your emotional wellbeing. Sadly, despite your best efforts of keeping a tidy, fresh, and organized,…
Wanuri Kahiu is a Kenyan filmmaker, author, and producer known for her interesting works that have inspired many individuals across the world. With her unwavering passion for storytelling and unique perspective, Kahiu has been catapulted to the front of the creative industry, earning her critical global credit. Kahiu has never been shy to push beyond societal…
Everyone in the dating world has their own set of experiences and difficulties. So, dating an alpha widow can prove to be a real minefield. She may appear to have moved on, but deep inside, some parts of her are still attached to her previous dominant male partner. She seems to carry the emotional baggage…