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by Nicole Gravagna When we have feelings for people, it’s often because we’ve identified that person as a good source of fulfilling our needs. Yes, that’s the non-romantic truth of …

by Gloria Ezeh Despite being one of the most successful movies of 2017, Wonder Woman was not nominated for an Oscar in any category. The snub came as a surprise …

by Staff writer Black Panther! What a movie. When I got the ticket to go see it (yes, writers at DNB Stories are often given tickets to go see a …

by Michael Goble I have owned parrots for almost 20 years and dogs for almost 30 years. One of my parrots, a green-cheeked conure, has the largest vocabulary I’ve ever …

by C. R. Swanson When I was 30, I wasn’t getting anywhere in life. I was living in a single rented room, working a part-time job, barely keeping my life …

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by Staff writer Three people describe how it feels to be examined by a doctor of the opposite sex: 1. He shoved his long fingers inside me: Shiloh Isha, a …

by Staff writer Do you know that the on-screen bodyguards of Wakanda in Marvel’s Black Panther called Dora Milaje are actually inspired by a real-life tribe of African women fighters …

by Dan Bell A few days ago I was at a party in liberal north-east London, when I was asked the inevitable question, “So, what do you do then?” It’s …

by Miz Tee When random people were asked online to name the rudest celebrities they’ve ever had a chance of meeting, guess which names they listed… 1. Justin Bieber: Zach …

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by Daniel Nkado I noticed when you stopped looking at me like you used to. You used to look at me like I was the most amazing person to walk …

by Gloria Ezeh With a stunning worldwide grossing of $404 million in just 5 days of its release, Marvel’s Black Panther has become the biggest February debut of all time, …

by Staff writer Movie premieres are not a common occurrence in South Africa, but to Africans (anybody of African descent really), Black Panther is not just any film. The South …

by Maryana Pinchuk I just got back from a week stay in Lagos, Nigeria and I’m a blindingly white (an obvious Westerner) It’s not dangerous if you understand the situation …

by Miz Tee American RnB singer and songwriter Ne-Yo is one artist whose success in the entertainment industry cannot be denied. Here are 3 things you probably don’t know about …

by Alexandra Pell Of course there are problems with feminism. All movements, whether large or small, have problems. Let me put it this way: there are a lot of problematic …

by Staff writer Once not normally associated with men and was deemed a female ‘thing’, more and more men are now concerned about their physical appearance. With the increase in …

by Staff writer Chidera Eggerue, a 23-year-old award-winning blogger, is the driving force behind Saggy Boobs Matter, an online movement that challenges unrealistic expectations of what breasts should look like. …

by Justin Lowery Yes, in our relationship, I’m the feminist. My girlfriend tells me that my being a feminist both frustrates her and makes her a better person at the …

by Miz Tee Drag queens work magic with makeup. They are known to have some of the best makeup techniques that this world has to offer, due to their commitment …

by Pat Lee Shipman Humans are funny mammals. Among other things, we walk oddly (on two legs) and we have curiously big brains. We bear large babies with active and …

by Stephen Wagner A few people have had the misfortunate of meeting real demons in their lives. One such entity that some people encounter is a succubus. A succubus is …

by Elke Weiss I just came back from the theatre and I must say I felt a little under-dressed. I was, actually, but that is another story. Theatre goers were …

by Miz Tee There are reports of a lesbian romance that didn’t make it to the final version of Black Panther movie. When the film was announced, fans were excited …

by Gloria Ezeh The things we see on Twitter these days! So this handle (@AsianWifeHaver) sent this tweet about how his girlfriend was attacked by a ‘black teenager’ when they …

by Staff writer It’s truly a tale as old as time. While the famous Disney cartoon might have looked too fictitious to be true, believe it or not, Beauty and …

by Jessica Thomas Lagos city’s overpowering appeal has grown a little stronger with the presence of awesome places to stay, beautiful attractions and a homely environment. The city of Lagos …

by Paul Ategie Being successful is a highly relative term. I don’t know if I can call myself successful or not, but I will share with you a couple of …

by Miz Tee Everybody knows that you need to be careful what you say to a pregnant woman. Commenting on her size is a big no-no, as is telling her …

by Staff writer Cyril Ramaphosa has become South Africa’s president after embattled leader Jacob Zuma resigned. The new president was the only candidate nominated in parliament on Thursday and the …

by Maria I am very sure I’m living with a narcissist. He is my child’s father, and my little girl is my life, but I can’t wait to get away …

by Staff writer If you didn’t know artist Kehinde Wiley before, there’s every possibility you now will. He is the painter behind former President Barack Obama’s stunning official portrait, which …

by Sonali Jain Red is the color of extremes. It’s the color of passionate love, seduction, violence, danger, anger, and adventure. Our prehistoric ancestors saw red as the color of …

by Miz Tee Dates on Valentine’s Day can get a little awkward, can’t they? You have restaurants full of couples all over each other, or even worse, sat in complete …

by DNB All-Editors “We have to allow ourselves to be loved by the people who really love us, the people who really matter. Too much of the time, we are …

by Caitlin McBride For some, Valentine’s Day is a chance to embrace commercialism and guilt your partner into a date night; for others, it’s a reminder of another day they’d …

by Josh Hoxie It takes a level of pomposity inconceivable to most of us to describe another country as a “shithole.” It’s unfortunately just one more of the obnoxious, racist, …

by Mr Will Taylor I already had a daughter with my first wife, and was getting very serious with my girlfriend (hadn’t popped the question, yet, but was seriously considering …

by Valkyrie Rae It was horrible. I woke up at 3 am with a terrible back pain, thinking, “Oh, I must’ve pulled a muscle or something”. So for some reason …

by Staff writer At a time when nations are paying special attention to their own citizens over foreigners for employment, a hotel in Uganda posted this vacancy advert in a …

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by Than Wu Today, the biggest epidemic on the planet regarding human psychology is that everybody wants to be famous. We now live in a fame-obsessed culture. All social media …

by Miz Tee Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o covered the March 2018 issue of Allure magazine. Speaking to Allure Magazine’s editor in chief Michelle Lee, the Kenyan-Mexican actress opened up about …

by Vanessa M Three months before my brother died in June of 2013, I ran into him at my aunt’s house. I hadn’t seen him in over a year. We …

by Mr Raul Every time I go after something that I want or something that will make me happy, it falls apart and blows up in my face. 4 years …

by Keith Albert There is a quick and basic explanation as to why most Americans are broke. Firstly, the odds that one will succeed financially in the US are stacked …

by Kate Mulvey Like any other girl, I like luxury. So when a handsome man I met at a party invited me to dinner, I didn’t hesitate. ‘Pick you up …

by Miz Tee Kayode Ewumi was born on 2nd November, 1993 in London, the middle child of an English-Nigerian family. He read drama and theatre studies amongst other subjects at …

by Roxanne Padilla After 15 years of marriage, my friend decided to leave his wife for his high school sweetheart. He recently had rekindled his relationship with her when they …

by Jason Real So you bumped into that extremely hot boy or girl at the mall and you feel your heart stop for a second. Your stomach fill up with …

by Juanita Fourie “What is the meaning of life, Teacher?” the young boy asked The Philosopher one afternoon on a day that was neither restless nor restful. A perfect day …

by Staff writer The Government of Australia offers numerous opportunities for scholarships, grants, and bursaries which can help support you financially with your studies in Australia.Asides the government, Australian educational …

by Uche Metuh I was still a young girl in Nigeria when the Anambra State Government refused to pay the workers at the Anambra State Water Board. It was the …

by Ossama Suleiman In 2009, I was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a grade 4 brain cancer. After surgery, the oncologist came back with the sad news that my statistics look quite …