Beauty
4 Jul
Did you know that you are more likely to pick the worst ice-cream flavour when presented with 15 different flavours, than if you were given only 7 options? Same goes with makeup. Sometimes, having a variety of options leads to confusion, especially if your makeup is intended for personal use only. That is why it…
29 Jun
There is nothing more satisfying than having a freshly waxed body, the feel is out of this world. While so many focus on what to do before waxing, very few consider aftercare. Once you've made it through the tough part, which is the waxing and the pains that come with it, it is all about…
27 Jun
Are you thinking of booking your first Brazillian wax session but looking for tips on what to expect? You have come to the right place. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know before your first wax session, from prepping to post-wax treatment. Grooming remains an essential part of skincare, but there’s also no shame…
20 Jun
The skincare world is always evolving and once in a while, there comes a new “it” ingredient that everyone can’t stop raving about. This time around it is Niacinamide. This amazing ingredient stands alongside other notable ingredients like vitamin C and retinol. So you can be certain it’s something your skin would love. Niacinamide is…
16 Jun
There are so many things that are personal to men and two of those things are where they get their haircuts and their tattoos. Gone is the age where tattoos are seen as an aberration, now, it is one of the most fashionable things to get and they are so beautiful. The decisions, or the…
13 Jun
Supermodels say that the recipe for flawless healthy skin is peace of mind and 7 litres of water per day. But we both know that’s a lie. You can’t just wish those unclogged pores away; you have to fight them. That’s where chemical peels come in. As opposed to physical peels and exfoliators, chemical peels…
7 Jun
Vivian Ezike recently launched the Nail Artiste studios in Lagos, Nigeria. Since its launch, the fashion mogul’s studio has been subject to rave reviews. The Guardian Life spoke with her on her plans for customers. You recently launched your nail art studio (@thenailartiste_ng), what informed the decision? The nail artist was founded by Vivian…
30 May
There are only a few things more gratifying than waving your nail-clad hands in the air while you rant about how rough your week was. For many women, getting your nails done isn’t just something you do to stay trendy. It is a ritual and a very important aspect of self-care. Getting a manicure and…
23 May
If you’ve ever wondered why your makeup still looks wishy-washy even though you’re taking the right steps, keep reading. The funny thing about makeup and beauty is that when you think you have it all figured out, something comes up and you go back to square one. Worse still, many people do not realise that…
17 May
Ever looked at someone and said to yourself, "I bet she did her makeup in less than 5 minutes?" This is exactly why it is important to plan and prepare adequately for Eid. As you prepare your heart and mind for this festival, it makes sense also to prepare your outward appearance. Think about pulling…
9 May
If you’re trying to achieve a warm, nude makeup look that makes you look cute and playful, fake freckles are just the thing! Unlike concealing and highlights, applying fake freckles requires little precision. The more scattered they are, the prettier and more natural-looking. Freckles have become a trend nowadays, possibly because people want to look…
2 May
Air travel is the fastest way to get around, especially if you’re going great distances. However, the effects of air travel can wreak havoc on your skin. If you are a frequent flyer who travels around the globe, you may have experienced dehydration after a flight, you might have even noticed your hands and feet…
Guardian Life
3 mins ago
Brad Pitt's petition appeal to disqualify the private judge in his custody battle with ex Angelina Jolie has been denied by the California Supreme Court. Pitt's lawyers had pushed that the court disqualifies the private judge hearing the case for failing to disclose his business relationships with Pitt's attorneys sufficiently. However, on Wednesday, the California…
4 hours ago
Afropop, Afrobeats, R & B singer-songwriter Wande Coal is back with a supremely catchy new song "Come My way". Produced by Bruno and Screwface, Wande whose insane talent for colouring sounds is undoubtedly the King of Falsetto, as he does justice to this beautiful new single. "Come My Way" overflows with ethereal excellence with Wande's…
1 day ago
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are being sued by two ex-household staff over alleged racist and homophobic abuse by the family's former head of security. According to Business Insider, the suit was filed by Mia King, a black woman who had served as a security operations assistant and a John Doe,…
1 day ago
Alec Baldwin's movie Rust has a production insurance policy limited to $6million for death and insurance. Baldwin was filming Rust when a prop gun went off, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. An insurance certificate obtained by TMZ showed that the movie's production general liability coverage is limited to $1 million per occurrence. The insurance written by Front Row…
1 day ago
Legendary Entertainment and Warner Brothers have confirmed that they'll be releasing Dune: Part Two in October 2023. The sci-fi movie Dune was released on October 22, hitting theatres and HBO Mac simultaneously. The movie, which is the biggest opening of the year for Warner Bros, earned a strong $40.1 million in the US. Dune cost an estimated $165million to…
Music
2 days ago
Just after surprising us with his acting in Toyin Abrahams block buster movie "Ghost and the tout too, Ruggedman blesses his fans with a new EP. There is music (or entertainment of any sort) that is disposable - junk food. Then there is the stuff that is art. That is real. That shifts the gravitational…
23 Oct
He sat relaxed, gazing into the thin air as he spoke. On his tee shirt lay the inscription ‘Confident’, neatly stretched across his chest. And for this 26-year-old,...
23 Oct
Foremost continental award platform, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), has partnered with the English conglomerate, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), to boost the credibility and accuracy...
22 Oct
Not relenting on the chart-topping success of "Feeling," Ladipoe is back with a new song titled "Running" on which he features Fireboy DML. "Running" is Ladipoe's second single this year. The rapper revealed that it is also the first single off his forthcoming EP "Providence," set to drop next month. Fireboy, who delivered the chorus,…
21 Oct
Kelvyn Boy, widely known as Kelvyn Boy is an Afrobeatscrusader and a household name in the Ghanaian Afro-Pop /Highlife space. The young musician and songwriter gained waves of interest both home and away with his urban sound and distinct approach to his preferred genre. This sets him apart from his peers, with numerous awards, chart-topping…
Film
2 days ago
Hollywood superstar Nia Long has disclosed that her fiancé and former Nigeria D’Tigers captain Ime Udoka was the epitome of calmness when he got the phone call confirming him as the head coach of the Boston Celtics. Perhaps more than any other team in the National Basketball Association, the Boston Celtics – 17-time champions of…
3 days ago
Temi Ami-Williams, star of the award-winning Nigerian feature film EYIMOFE (This Is My Desire), has made history by becoming the second Nigerian actor to win a prize at Africa's biggest and most prestigious film festival, the Pan African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou. Miss Ami-Williams won the FESPACO Prize for the Best Young Actor…
3 days ago
As always, Netflix is set to have you on the edge of your seat throughout November with movies that'll leave you giddy with excitement. Here's a list of the top 10 movies to look out for on Netflix in November: Amina ( Air Date: 11/4/2021): Amina is a historical narrative of the 16th-century Zazzau (now Zaria,…
22 Oct
Ghana Jollof is served! Ghana Jollof, the first Showmax Original comedy-drama in West Africa, is now streaming exclusively on Showmax. The show tells the story of two young Nigerians, Jasper (AMVCA winner Funnybone) and Romanus (AMAA nominee Akah Nnani), who move to Ghana to “jollof”. In the first episode, Jasper and Romanus meet at the…
22 Oct
In the backdrop of concerns on the outright ban and state-sponsored surveillance of digital platforms and telecommunications service providers in Africa, Paradigm Initiative’s short film, FOCUS tells a story of civil rights, liberty and justice in the digital ecosystem. Directed by Award-winning Creative Director and Nigerian Poet, Tolu Ajayi, Focus spotlights the fundamental challenges of…