Love and Relationships
4 Oct
Our world is experiencing a tornado and young people are expressing their discontent and the last thing you want is to be in a relationship with a dependent person. Most times, they don’t seem to be good at anything on their own. Other times, they act like they’ve seen more hell than every other creature,…
7 Sep
Kissing is an expression of emotions shared by two people. It is one of the rawest acts of intimacy. It is bare and needs no form of initial skills for you to engage in it. In a previous article by The Guardian Life titled “Why Do We Kiss”, we wrote, “Most people can recall their…
22 Aug
I have this friend, let us call her Bella. She was in what you can refer to as a one-sided relationship for many years. Most times she spoke about her boyfriend it was with uncertainty and trepidation. “I feel he doesn’t want me to hurt him. You know his ex-girlfriend died in a house fire…
1 Aug
The word “relationship” means a lot of things, but we all know the first idea that pops into our head when we hear the word. Yes, you know it- that romantic idea that probably makes you smile. Everyone wants a great relationship, and it is probably good that many are aware that great relationships do…
25 Jul
Long-distance relationships definitely have their ups and downs. One of the hardest things about long distance relationships is that it can stand the test of time but it eventually becomes tiring. However, there are a few things that can help with long distance relationship problems and couples who are committed to making things work out…
18 Jul
Sade is a beautiful young woman that every man would love to have as his woman. She never lacks men, but finding genuine love has been difficult. She always thought that the secret to making men fall head over heels in love with a woman is to make so much money, be beautiful and be…
4 Jul
There are different theories about how love should be expressed and to an extent many of these theories are valid. Although there is a common belief that women need all the love and care in a relationship, men need the same too. Many men are just as emotional as women, even though they mask it…
22 Jun
Dating app Tinder on Tuesday added more ways for people to get to know each other from afar before meeting in a world changed by the pandemic. "People want to take more time to get to know somebody virtually before deciding that they want to match and meet offline," chief executive Jim Lanzone said in…
6 Jun
Keeping your relationship private doesn’t mean that you never talk about it or share what’s going on in your love life. Neither does it mean being secretive about your relationship status. Keeping your relationship off social media means prioritising the intimacy of your relationship, your peace of mind and that of your partner above the…
3 Jun
The feelings of butterfly in the tummy, the love that stares right back at me, and the way the man adores and kisses the ground I walk on are some things I miss in a relationship. This phase is called the honeymoon phase. Honestly, will the relationship continually feel like a day in Disney land,…
25 Apr
Men and women come in several behavioural layers. As such, one might not feel connected to his/her date regardless of how beautiful and intelligent the person may appear. Getting a call back is not entirely dependent on how well the date goes. A date can go sour and afterward, the person would reach out. Also,…
23 Apr
Most people refuse to have romantic relationships because of commitment issues, however, some have found a way around it and this has given them lots of satisfaction and emotional stability. The idea of an open or polyamorous relationship can be exciting for some people, it's the giddy freedom of sleeping with whomever you want with…
19 Apr
Emotional blackmail is something that happens between a manipulative or abusive person and a victim. It is often described as threats and punishments that are meant to control another person’s behavior, while not escalating to physical violence. This form of blackmail is as serious as physical abuse as it leaves its victim feeling lesser…
Guardian Life
54 mins ago
“It is only when they go wrong that machines remind you how powerful they are.” - Clive James “There is money in tech”. This is by far the major motivation these days. Anyone giving it a go at the tech industry is majorly doing so because of the money that can be made. This is…
1 hour ago
The 21st-century woman is strong, fierce, has a mind of her own and, above all, independent. She knows her worth and wouldn’t settle for anything less than what she deserves. Being an independent woman is being able to find happiness on your own, have self-confidence without relying on people or society for validation. It also…
1 hour ago
Summer is over and we are excited and ready for the new sets of trends that are about to take over the fashion scene. Every season, there are new fashion fads that come and go, and some choose to stay. This year, no matter the temperature, the styles are hotter than ever. From monochrome outfits…
2 hours ago
What is ADHD? ADHD awareness is growing around the world. However, there is still a paucity of knowledge and presence of misconceptions about what ADHD is and what it isn’t. October 2021 is the ADHD awareness month, and it is important to take a step back and examine what we know about ADHD and also…
3 hours ago
Exploring the commercial value of Nollywood, Afrobeats, and Nigeria’s technology ecosystem to the world. We often think and speak of things Nigeria can export in tangible terms. We talk about oil; we talk about rice; we talk about wheat and other agricultural products. Sometimes, we talk about intangible things, but perhaps not often enough. We…
Music
1 day ago
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,...
1 day ago
Foremost continental award platform, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), has partnered with the English conglomerate, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), to boost the credibility and accuracy...
2 days ago
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,…
3 days ago
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…
16 Oct
When you blend silky vocals, soothing Afro-fusion melodies and stellar sound engineering, the record is likely to sound like ‘Follow You’, the just-released single from Nigeria’s acclaimed guitarist, Ifiok Effianga. On this record, Effianga, who is acclaimed as Fiokee, collaborates with Afro-RnB sensations, Gyakie and Chike, to create a mesmerizing love melody that is all…
Film
2 days ago
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…
2 days ago
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…
2 days ago
With a cinematographer Halyna Hutchins killed and a movie director wounded after US actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun during filming, we look at other deadly movie accidents. 'The Captive' Gun related deaths go back to the dawn of cinema with extra Charles Chandler shot in the head in 1915 while filming the Cecil…
2 days ago
Streaming giant Netflix has released the official trailer for the movie 'Red Notice' When Interpol issues Red Notice; the highest level warrant to hunt and capture the world's most wanted, the FBI's top profiler John Hartley (Dwayne Johnson) is on the case. His global pursuit finds him smack dab in the middle of a daring…
2 days ago
US actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that killed a cinematographer and wounded the director on a film set in New Mexico, US law enforcement officers said Thursday. The incident happened on the set of "Rust" in the southwestern US state, where Baldwin is playing the lead in a 19th-century western. Halyna Hutchins and…