Film

African Cinema: Watch the Very Funny ‘Skinny Girl in Transit’ Web Series Produced by Ndani TV

Historically, the “fat” African woman has always been regarded as the more desirable type of woman in most African societies. But, is there a paradigm shift? ‘Skinny Girl in Transit,’ a web series produced by Guaranty Trust Bank’s Ndani TV, seems to suggest so. The series follows the struggles of Tiwa, a young woman living …

Business Designers

A Family Affair: Deola Sagoe & Clan Featured on AlJazeera’s #MyNigeria Series

“Nigerian fashion has broken out, gracing the catwalks of New York, Johannesburg and Monaco. My Nigeria is filled with beautiful things as well as things that may be perceived as ugly. It is a land with potential. Deola Sagoe was one of the designers who led this Nigerian fashion expansion. The House Of Deola Sagoe …

Business

Video: Watch all the Top Sessions at the New York Forum Africa 2015 @NYForum

Give me a Job The New York Forum was conceived out of a conviction that the business world is at a crucial crossroads. It is imperative to send a strong message of optimism about the future of the global economy, work to redefine corporate governance, create long-term value and reinvent business models by bringing together …

Wellness

Is the Successful but Single Woman Incomplete Without a Man? Read Charly Boy’s Take.

Charlie Boy, a controversial Nigerian celebrity personality and veteran musician, recently took to his Facebook page to share statements on how Nigerian society perceives women. Here is what he said: “More women are career orientated and because of this, marriage somehow takes the back burner, however, no matter how successful a woman is in our …