DNB Stories Africa

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 …

by Miz Tee This video will definitely make your day!!!

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 …

by Sue Margolis Before her passing, award-winning English novelist Sue Margolis started a column for The Telegraph to document her journey with cancer. Unfortunately, Sue became too ill to continue …

by Peter Mayer I was hired to work as a doorman at an exclusive hotel in Budapest – the capital and most populous city in Hungary. I was 19 at …

by Miz Tee A 26-year-old plastic-surgery-obsessed man has spent more than $75,000 in a bid to sculpt his perfect body. Joey Prixx, from Boston, USA, has undergone a record number …

by Staff writer Excitement for the new Black Panther movie has taken over social media in recent weeks, but not everyone seems equally thrilled. Over the last few days, a …

by Akpan Ekpo So you are thinking really hard about leaving your home country (I pray not a shithole one) and moving to Canada… But a major doubt you have …

by Peter Morscheck Blog is indeed a contraction of the term “web-log”, as in a record of events kept on the web — kind of like an online diary. According …

by Staff writer Talk about the things that happen in Australia! A kangaroo striking a seductive “come to me” pose has blocked a tourist from using a public toilet in …

by Asa Justus If you don’t like horror stories, you shouldn’t continue reading. Even worse, this is based on a real-life experience. It was the last day of the semester …

by Miz Tee Beyoncé must be used to seeing people freak out in her presence by now, however it’s still fun for the rest of us to get a glimpse …

by Andrea Knapp About 27 years ago I was a young mom of two boys (4 and 3), pregnant with my third child. I was exhausted. I had gone on …

by Sir Don At 50, you will realize the importance of time. Money can give you more quality time, but deciding how much money you need can be a balancing …