Beauty
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…
25 Apr
If you find your scalp itching way more often than normal, and washing with shampoo doesn’t seem to make a difference, the reason may be dead cells on your scalp or the accumulation of left-over products. Though shampooing your hair is a necessary procedure for maintaining hair hygiene, doing a detox takes a step further…
20 Apr
Beautiful smooth skin is the goal for so many, who wouldn't want their skin to pop. In a bid to get smooth skin, many have used different skin treatments that never seem to work, especially chemical treatments that end up messing up the skin. Best known for shrinking pores and easing inflammation, Witch Hazel is…
19 Apr
Discard those screenshots you’ve been holding on to. You do not need to know what that hairstyle looks like on Bella Hadid. The most important thing to know when selecting a hairstyle is your face shape. Although that hairstyle looks super bomb on those models, there is no saying it will look the same on…
11 Apr
You may have noticed darkening of the skin around your eyes, your elbows, your knees, or your thighs and butt areas. If you wonder what causes this darkening and how to get rid of it without bleaching and damaging your skin, you are in the right place. Your normal skin cells, called Melanocytes, produce a…
4 Apr
Glycolic acid, an organic, carbon-containing molecule typically derived from sugar cane, is an Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Other AHA family members include malic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, and lactic acid. Glycolic acid is a small water-soluble molecule. When put on the skin, it acts as a humectant and can penetrate readily to revitalize dull and…
21 Mar
Menopause often comes with a plethora of symptoms, including skin changes like hot flashes, dryness, itching, rashes, and acne. Menopausal acne develops in women for mostly the same reasons that teenage acne does. Any change or imbalance in hormonal levels affects our skin’s natural defences, triggering acne, and there is no bigger time of hormonal…
14 Mar
With everyone becoming more concerned about the ingredients found in their beauty and skincare products, Formaldehyde has come under scrutiny. Often used as a preservative in beauty products, Formaldehyde has been earmarked as a harsh chemical when used on the skin. The question of how concerned we should be about the use of Formaldehyde in…
Guardian Life
1 day ago
Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has revealed that he would not run for governor of Texas "at this moment" on Sunday. This revelation comes months after speculation that he would leap into politics. In a video posted online, McConaughey said, "As a simple kid born in the little town of Uvalde, Texas, it never occurred to…
1 day ago
The holiday season is around the corner, and outdoor activities are about to hit the roof. Netflix and Chills might not be an ideal option for hangouts all the time, especially during the holidays. Yet, it is without a doubt that outdoor activities in Lagos can put a hole in your pocket; you end up…
1 day ago
American actress Lindsay Lohan took to Instagram on Sunday morning to announce her engagement to her boyfriend of two years, Bader Shammas, in a series of cuddly Instagram photos. Taking to her Instagram, Lohan shared photos of her and her fiancé, tagging Shammas and adding a diamond ring emoji with the caption "My love. My…
1 day ago
The Simpsons Tiananmen episode in which the cartoon American family visit Tiananmen Square is missing from the Disney+ streaming service in Hong Kong. The news of the missing episode comes at a time when authorities are clamping down on dissent, with curbs on speech becoming a norm in the international business hub and ensnaring global media and…
1 day ago
After a three-day weekend, Disney's new animated musical fantasy film Encanto has topped the North American box office, raking in an estimated $27 million. This number released by industry watcher Exhibitor Relations revealed this on Sunday. However, its numbers fell below other family-oriented Thanksgiving weekend releases, including Frozen II and Coco. However, this number proves to be a sign that…
Music
3 days ago
It was nearly 9:00 p.m. and the screams nearly threw one off the seat. In a flash, the entire auditorium was agog with excitement as the Rexxie-produced groove anthem, Ko Por Ke, rented the air.
3 days ago
Nigeria music superstars and self-proclaimed besties, Tiwa Savage and Wizkid are set to headline two concerts slated for December 17 and 19, 2021 respectively, during the Livespot X Festival.
3 days ago
Over the last three years, the scope of Nigerian Afropops music has evolved to be inclusive of every demographic within its core, leading to the rise of powerful Aftopop stars that are unconventional of the typical musical stereotypes.
24 Nov
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has bagged two nominations at the 2022 Grammy Awards. On Tuesday, the Grammy Academy announced the 2022 Grammy Awards nominations list in a Livestream from the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, which featured Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Board of Trustees Chair Tammy Hurt, as well as some special guests.…
24 Nov
Adele's 30 is 2021's top-selling album in the Unites States after selling over 500,000 copies in just three days. Billboard reports that Adele's 30 album released on Friday after a six-year hiatus has already become 2021's top-selling album in the US. Between November 19 and November 21, more than 500,000 copies of the album had been sold…
Film
1 day ago
Eyimofe (This Is My Desire) has won five awards at the 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), including the prestigious Best Director and Best Nigerian Film awards. Nominated in seven of the 26 categories, prior to Sunday’s AMAA, the GDN Studios-produced film also came out tops in the Best Editing, Best Sound, and Best First…
3 days ago
Titled Man Pikin, the 26-part series was created and produced by Ihidero, one of the most respected TV writers and producers on the continent, and owner of PinPoint Media, a Nigerian film and media company working to industrialize content creation and distribution in Africa.
3 days ago
All is set for the return of the Lagos International Film Festival dubbed LIFF 2021. Founded in 2008 by notable Filmpreneur, Madu Chikwendu, as a festival that demonstrate a concern to improve the world through movies..
3 days ago
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with the family and professional colleagues of the late Mr. Babatunde Omidina, aka Baba Suwe, over his death.
4 days ago
The director behind a biting look at India's entertainment industry says the backroom dealings and bold personalities of Bollywood have proven a rich target for satire. Shaad Ali's latest venture is a local adaptation of a runaway hit Netflix series that follows four hapless French talent agents as they wrangle and coddle their celebrity clients.…