Let’s be realistic, many couples are not happy with their marriages. In a large number of cases, the reason is almost often tied to a lack of sexual satisfaction or sexlessness. According to Dr. Rachel Becker-Warner, a sex therapist at the University of Minnesota, any relationship where the partners have fewer than 10 rounds of sex in a year is considered minimal. So, what happens when one partner in a marriage is always craving sex and the other seems uninterested? Interestingly, it is usually the men that want more sex at all the stages of a relationship. This statement was…
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What comes to your mind when you hear the word Afronista? Donning a certain type of dress or hairstyle? Well, it is a bit of all your appearance. Have you been looking for a way to earn our Afronista stamp of approval? Well, Gone Rural is giving you a chance to be more than just an Afronista. It is a chance for you to impact the lives of the rural dwellers while advancing your African style. Gone Rural is spearheading an initiative that encourages the use of local craft to create beautiful African pieces. Some of the local craftswomen that…
Every child deserves to be happy, to laugh, to explore, and to just have fun. Imagine doing what you love, having fun, and impacting lives at the same time! Beautiful right? Our Afronista Spotlight today falls on someone who is smart, beautiful, talented, and young. Nevertheless, she is already touching lives and making news headlines. Meet June Alaare Wisse, the 8-year-old model. June Alaare Wisse is an 8-year-old Nigerian-Dutch model. She was born on June 18th, 2013 in Tema, Ghana, but lives in Lagos, Nigeria. Her father is Dutch while her mother is from Delta State in Nigeria. It was…
Women go through a lot of challenges and injustices, especially if they live in developing countries. Whenever there is civil unrest or when a selfish president decides to run for an illegal third time, it is mostly the women and children who end up in refugee camps. It is women who mostly endure psychological suffering from rape. A lot of fearless feminists have been able to speak up against such injustices. They are not afraid to call out those that perpetrate these injustices on women. One name that comes to mind for such fierce and bold outcry is Judicaelle Irakoze.…
Our designer spotlight shines on Pawan Seewooruttun. He is a brilliant young designer who received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. His dream came true when he presented his collection in front of top fashion editors, celebrities, and influencers at the New York fashion week. Such events rank highly on the calendars of key players in the Fashion industry. Moreover, buyers and representatives of media houses rely on fashion weeks to define future fashion trends. For instance, they gain insight into the color, textiles, style, and other factors that will dominate the new looks. Likewise, for an emerging fashion designer, participating in a…
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics may be over but one remarkable moment of love continues to simmer. Cape Verdean Paralympic sprinter Keula Pereira Semedo competed in the T11 heat with her guide Manuel Antonio Vaz da Veiga for a chance to qualify for the next round. Sadly, the duo came in last in the heat thereby failing to qualify. However, while everyone expected them to be sober about their loss, Veiga dropped to one knee and pulled out an engagement ring. In the viral video released by the Tokyo Paralympic Games organization, Semedo was all smiles when she said yes! Other…
There is a saying that African men are not stylish. It only seems so because it is often hard to find a suiting black men style ideas. Thankfully, that trend is changing. We know many guys out there want to look good, but they don’t know where to find the inspiration. Well, Instagram happens to be the sweet spot for everything fashion. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the spectacular Instagram accounts dedicated to style for black men. 1. Plaid Suit Official Look (Mr.kennethboggs) Plaid suits are a decent yet stylish way of breaking the monotony of plain color…
When it comes to African clothing, Berla Mundi’s Afronista Style is right there at the forefront leading the pack. The beautiful award-winning Ghanaian television personality is bold with her fashion choices and we are simply delighted every chance we get to spot her in a cool outfit. Berla Mundi’s African Style African Style#1 A blue strapless African print dress with removable puff sleeves. African Style#2 This lovely off shoulder dress screams Afronista. African Style#3 This look large collar African print coat over a basic jean and tshirt outfit dresses it up and says effortless chic. African Style#4 We are crushing…
For decades, Libyan Leader, Muammar Gaddafi pushed for a #United States of Africa, something all of the African Union’s 53 states have said they agree in principle to although they can’t seem to agree on a timeline. Estimates for how long this will take vary from nine to 35 years. ALSO READ: Historic Africa Free Trade Agreement Is Now Official; Making Africa The Largest Free Trade Area In The World When he won the top seat at the #African Union over a decade ago, he promised to accelerate his drive for the United States of Africa, saying that if there was…
Undeniably, kids get easily bored with food. Consequently, they’ll become picky eaters. As a parent, you need to find a way to make mealtimes exciting for them—and it is challenging. The answer lies in African cuisines. There are lots of delicacies that you can use to switch things up to awaken their taste buds and leave long-lasting memories. Here are 15 quick and easy recipes that will have your kids falling in love with African cuisine. 1. Chin-Chin by AfricanBites Chin chin is an all-time favorite snack. It is a scrumptious fried pastry made in various ways. Throughout West Africa…