African and Black Queer Experience and Public Education
by Nivedita Shrivastava Happiness is extremely inexpensive. Real happiness comes from tiny little things…well, for me, that is. Here are 12 simple things that can give you real happiness: 1. …
12 simple things that will surprisingly make you happy Read More
by Zeus When you offend Patience Ozokwor, this is the result:
When you offend Patience Ozokwor… Read More
by John Colagioia Frankly speaking, marriage has never been necessary, at least not for most people. I mean, in the broadest sense of it, marriage is one or both of …
Marriage, an outdated institution? Read More
by Staff writer The idea that plants have some level of awareness isn’t new, but a study from the University of Missouri suggests it goes further than initially expected. According …
Plants know when they are being eaten, study shows Read More
by Gloria Ezeh Because we are well aware of the amount of commitment that goes into running a style business, we’ve decided to put together a little something for the …
DNB Style Showcase – Promote your style business for free! Read More
by Sanchari Sengupta I’ve always believed in God, that’s how I was raised in my family. I don’t pray regularly, but I keep up these one-sided conversations with “the Universe”, …
“How God Saved My Mum” Read More
by Deepika Mathur So after sharing this story it will no longer be a secret. But I am not scared. The people who really matter to me already know about …
“My Little Dark Secret” Read More
by Staff writer The Wodaabe are a small subgroup of the Fulani ethnic group. They are traditionally nomadic cattle-herders and traders in the Sahel. Known for their elaborate attire and …
“The Wodaabe’s wife stealing dance” Read More
by Miz Tee This is your journey to joining the slaying gang. 1. This is you: 2. At the entrance and you meet the neighbors 2. Inside the hall and …
How to become a true slay queen Read More
by Ariel Williams You die and you are gone. The body decomposes. It is like a switch was turned off to a computer and it no longer has power. The …
“The day you die will feel like June 5th 1642” Read More
by Daniel Nkado I always try to keep my religious status out of the way, even though living in Nigeria without a religion is nearly an impossible thing to do. You know, …
Is Daniel Nkado an atheist? Read More
by Ward Chanley We’ve developed conscience and empathy because it helps to ensure our survival. We’re a social species. We organize into social groups, and conscience and empathy are useful …
What stops atheists from committing crimes? Read More
by Staff writer A commonly cited reason for maintaining, or expanding, criminalisation of homosexuality in Africa is that it is “un-African” or, in other words, a foreign phenomenon. But do you …
The gay king who ruled in Africa before the British invasion Read More
by Staff writer Recently, on a popular question-and-answer site, someone gave reasons he is seriously feeling US President Donald Trump is suffering from dementia. Laslo Kovacs, an automobile analyst, wrote: …
Someone is suggesting Donald Trump has dementia Read More
by Staff writer While encountering a lion may look like the most terrifying thing on earth, these 5 animals have killed more people than a lion ever will. 1. Mosquitoes …
5 animals you really should be afraid of Read More
by Phil Samson I found out about my wife’s cheating in the most unusual way. One night my wife came home from being with friends at the school where she …
“How I found out my wife was cheating” Read More
Gone are the days when one needs a publisher to publish and/or even sell their books. This is the era of self-publishing and the news is exceptionally great for writers …
Authors’ Haven: Nominate your favorite writers Read More
by Staff writer Nigerian out activist, Bisi Alimi, in a recent online post said it is not the responsibility of children, who have become independent, to care for their aged …
“It is not the responsibility of children to take care of their parents” – Bisi Alimi Read More
by Staff writer Zimbabwe is the most highly developed country in Africa after South Africa, President Robert Mugabe has said. The 93-year-old leader of Zimbabwe who is seeking reelection next …
“Zimbabwe second-most developed country in Africa” – Mugabe Read More
Five years ago a midwife in Kenya delivered a child with both male and female sexual organs. The father told her to kill it, but instead she hid it and …
“The midwife who saved intersex babies in Africa” Read More
Rachael Malonson was crowned ‘Miss Black University of Texas’ on Sunday. However, people took to Twitter to say judges chose the lightest skinned contestant. Malonson said she was taken aback …
Winner of ‘Miss Black’ pageant faces backlash from people who claim ‘she is not black enough’ Read More
by Gloria Ezeh One thing to be understood about the Met Gala, the annual fundraising gala for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York …
Met Gala 2017: Rihanna and her bunch of quirky friends Read More
by Staff writer A new study published in the The Journal of Social Psychology has concluded that alcohol increases straight men and women’s attraction to people of the same sex. …
Straight men more likely to sleep with other men after taking alcohol, study shows Read More
by Staff writer Taking certain types of antibiotics during early pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of miscarriage, according to a new study from Canada. The study, published in …
Some antibiotics can cause miscarriage, new study says Read More
From all of us at DNB, HAPPY NEW MONTH. *** Enjoy the holiday with this song:
Happy New Month! Read More
by Gloria Ezeh Remember when we made this post and you guys did not take us serious? Now Nigerian-bred world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has revealed the secret to his …
We told you eba and egusi can do wonders… Read More
by Zeus 10 pictures every blogger can relate to… 1. How a Nigerian blogger prays to be approved 2. When you get slammed the regret message 3. When you …
Between Nigerian bloggers and Google Adsense Read More
by Staff writer The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been released from Kuje prison in Abuja, Nigeria after …
Biafra separatist campaigner, Nnamdi Kanu, released from prison Read More
by Staff writer It is no longer news that one thing Viola Davis can do just as amazingly as she interprets roles in movies is motivational speaking. Once again, at …
Viola Davis’ Powerful Toast at the TIME 100 Gala will Speak to You Read More
by Staff writer Unmarried girls who got pregnant used to be seen as bringing shame to their families in parts of Uganda, so they were taken to a tiny island …
‘I was left to die on an island for getting pregnant’ Read More
by A. McNamara Not all Nigerians are bad people. Like the rest of us all, there are nice and bad people in every race in the world. However, talking about …
“My experience with Nigerians” Read More
by Caroline Zelonka Not sure if I’m a living example of a classy person, but I can offer up some tips and tricks for someone who might want to clean …
How to be a classy lady Read More
by Laura Starkey The first prerequisite for being a true gentleman lies in first knowing how to be a man. A gentle dude is just a wuss, but a gentleman …
How to be a gentleman Read More
First of all, we’d like to appreciate everyone that has ever bothered to reach out to us. Though, we always try to reply your messages immediately and privately, today we’d …
Answers to some of your questions… Read More
Seems Disney is going to truly own 2019 with their official announcement of two major movies. Frozen 2 and the live action remake of 1994’s The Lion King are …
Disney announces release dates for The Lion King and Frozen 2 Read More
The Conjuring film franchise is full of frights and unlikely occurrences, but according to Warner Brothers Studios, it’s based on true, historical events. A new lawsuit against them says, “Prove …
Warner Bros sued for $900 million to prove ghosts are real Read More
by Jon Davis My father died when I was 11. I hated him — not for dying, but for the way he lived. The last time I saw him, I …
“The Life of my Father” Read More
A 51-year-old textile dealer at Balogun Market, Titilayo Momoh, who attempted to jump into the lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, was on Monday hauled up before an Ebute Meta …
Depressed Nigerian woman charged in court for attempting suicide Read More
Three African countries have been chosen to test the world’s first malaria vaccine, the World Health Organization announced Monday. Ghana, Kenya and Malawi will begin piloting the injectable vaccine …
3 African countries chosen to test world’s first malaria vaccine Read More
When your résumé said you can speak 7 languages…
When your résumé said you can speak 7 languages… Read More
FIVE Amaka burst into the room, startling Phillip. He ran up from the bed. ‘Ogini? Is someone pursuing you?’ He looked ready to go defend his wife right away. ‘No …
The Lost Moon Piece – 5 Read More
by Alecia Morgan Pregnancy affects a woman literally in every possible way imaginable. It’s a life changing event, whether or not you decide to keep the baby. 1. Physically Pregnancy …
10 remarkable ways pregnancy changes a woman Read More
by Jon U Pedophilia can sometimes be a taboo topic. Despite being a very common term, there are still a lot of misconceptions about the word.Most common of these is …
“Pedophilia is not a crime, but a disease” Read More
by K. Chitransh NB: These lessons are based completely on my experience. You may not agree with all of them. 1. Happy people don’t chase people, they chase memories. 2. …
20 Important Lessons in Life Read More
Mr. Anon. Based on my own experience as an African immigrant, I know that African immigrants do not get along with black people in America. When I first moved here, …
The African Immigrant Vs Black American Situation Read More
by Sandeep Mehta Africa is home to 54 nations, each with a different road map and agenda for growth and development. From someone who has travelled extensively round Africa over …
10 critical areas Africa needs to improve on Read More
by Staff writer Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your correspondence dated the 12th of April, 2017, by which, for the third time, you demand the …
Hilarious letter from a debtor to his creditor Read More
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Get all complete seasons of DNB Roommates NOW! Read More
by Staff writer Perhaps the most striking case of negligent fathers could be that of US man John McCroy who told reporters that the reason he’s not been able to …
Man says he can’t pay child support because he is DEAD Read More
by Staff writer Ankole is a traditional kingdom in Uganda. The kingdom is located in south-western Uganda, east of Lake Edward. The people of Ankole are called Banyankole (singular: Munyankole) …
Marriage in Banyankole Tribe of Uganda Read More
by Lydia Ngoma All the examples I give below are based on my personal experience; I do not speak for ALL Africans. Six common misconceptions people of the West have …
6 common misconceptions the West have about Africans Read More
by Gloria Ezeh Presently one of the biggest names in Afro pop music, Yemi Alade has broken barriers and shot herself to super stardom. Here are 5 reasons we can’t …
5 reasons we love Yemi Alade Read More
by Staff writer In what looks like an apparent reaction to Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel’s alleged disinterest in expanding business to “poor countries” like India, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said …
“Facebook is for all” – Mark Zuckerberg takes a jab at Snapchat Read More
by Staff writer Feeling down? Just take a hike. A Stanford-led study finds quantifiable evidence that walking in nature could lead to a lower risk of depression. Specifically, the study, …
Nature, the best solution to mental health problems Read More
by DNB staff writer Sudan, once the largest and one of the most geographically diverse states in Africa, split into two countries in July 2011 after the people of the …
“Why Nigeria will never split into two or more countries” Read More
by Staff writer A woman who was told she was infertile after being born with two sets of reproductive organs is now expecting a miracle baby. Doctors said Krista Schwab, …
Woman born with two vaginas miraculously gets pregnant Read More
by Staff writer For years we’ve been told that standing water provides ideal conditions for one of world’s deadliest creatures — mosquitoes — to lay their eggs, but that’s not …
New study finds mosquitoes don’t just lay eggs in water! Read More
by Staff writer There is no denying the fact that love is a beautiful thing. However, sometimes, you may think you are in love when actually you are not. These …
8 signs that show you are truly in love Read More
by Staff writer This kid’s reaction to mom’s pregnancy will have you in stitches…
Funny Video: Little boy not happy with mom’s pregnancy Read More
by Gloria Ezeh Looks matter to everyone, there’s no denying that. Women, however, have eyes of a hawk when it comes to observing how a guy carries himself. You don’t …
How do you like your man to dress? Read More