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  10 Vices that are Holding Nigeria Back

  Omolayo Nkem

  Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa. With the ingenuity, intelligence and hard work from everyday Nigerians, it’s more than poised to be a global power rivaling the likes of South Korea and...

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  West Africa’s 5 Most Beautiful University Campuses

  Omolayo Nkem

  Western Africa is a naturally beautiful and bio-diverse part of the world. With gleaming beaches, swaying palm trees, arid lands, thick forests, and more, there’s something for everyone. There’s...

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  8 Tips for Being the Perfect Wedding Guest This Season

  Omolayo Nkem

  It’s wedding season now in Nigeria (although it can be argued that every season is wedding season here). During Easter, as a I traveled east for my own cousin’s wedding, I saw many compounds...

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  PollThe Problematic Treatment of Rape in Nollywood Movies

  Omolayo Nkem

  There’s a lot to love and hate in Nollywood movies, but one thing I’ve really come to detest is the treatment of rape. I’ve now watched two Nollywood movies where the guy ends up “accidentally”...

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  Reflections on Women’s March from Across the Ocean

  Omolayo Nkem

  These are the thoughts & reflections of a Nigerian who grew up in the United States and is currently living in Nigeria.  It was a breezy early evening as I sat outside a friend’s house cutting...

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  PollThe Natural Hair Movement is Empowering Women in Nigeria

  Omolayo Nkem

  As the natural hair movement sweeps across the United States and Europe, it’s also making its way to various corners of the motherland. The movement encourages African women, and others with kinky,...

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