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In a new piece for The Guardian, British-American journalist Hadley Freeman writes that marriage no longer works at this present age. “Marriage was invented back when humans were lucky to …
‘Marriage doesn’t work anymore – here are alternatives’ – Writer Hadley Freeman Read More
Reports have emerged that Nigerian professional footballer Aaron Samuel Olanare and his beautiful wife, Chinwe aka Mkpuru Mma are no longer together. There are unconfirmed rumours that BBNaija reality TV …
Mercy Eke fingered as Aaron Samuel’s marriage to his wife, Chinwe, allegedly crashes Read More
American billionaire Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates have announced they are ending their marriage of 27 years. The Gates made the disclosure via a post on Twitter on …
Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce after 27 years of marriage Read More
A 30-year-old Nigerian woman identified as Joy Owoyele has died while embarking on 14-day fasting and prayers to save her troubled marriage. According to local media reports, Mrs. Joy Owoyele …
Nigerian woman dies while fasting for 14 days to save her marriage Read More
Mabel Makun, the wife of popular Nigerian comedian and actor, AY Makun, has replied a social media user who said her marriage would soon crash. A man named Michael Ezeagu …
Mabel Makun replies fan who said her marriage to comedian AY will soon crash Read More
Nigerian TV presenter and media personality Moet Abebe has described marriage as a major fraud and revealed she currently does not have the intention to get married. The 31-year-old TV …
‘Marriage is major fraud’ – TV presenter Moet Abebe says Read More
Bianca Ojukwu – wife of former Biafran President, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu has taken to her page to share throwback pictures of her traditional marriage to late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu …
Bianca Ojukwu shares throwback photos of her traditional marriage to Ojukwu Read More
How did Blossom Chukwujekwu and Maureen Esisi meet each other? Nollywood actor Blossom Chukwujekwu met his ex-wife, Maureen Esisi on Instagram. Maureen Esisi is a popular fashion entrepreneur who is …
What happened to Blossom Chukwujekwu’s marriage to Maureen Esisi? Read More
Sophia Williams – the ex-wife of Nollywood filmmaker Tchidi Chikere has thrown a shade at her ex-husband following rumours that Tchidi Chikere’s marriage to another actress, Nuella Njubigbo, has crashed. …
Tchidi Chikere’s ex-wife, Sophia Williams, shades Nuella Njubigbo over rumours of marriage crash Read More
Ghana-based Gambian actress Princess Shyngle has announced that her marriage of barely two months has ended. The “thin-waist” actress married Gibril Bala Gaye who she described as her ‘childhood best …
Thin-waist actress Princess Shyngle announces her marriage ended after one week Read More
How did Osas Ighodaro and Gbenro Ajibade meet? Nigerian-American actress, presenter and model, Osas Ighodaro, and her ex-husband, Gbenro Ajibade, met on the set of the TV series ‘Tinsel’. The …
What actually happened to Osas Ighodaro’s marriage to Gbenro Ajibade? Read More
Who is Uche Jombo? Uche Jombo is a popular Nigerian actress, screenwriter and movie producer. She is an A-list Nollywood actress who has featured in over 300 movies. Uche Jombo …
Interesting facts about Uche Jombo’s marriage, husband and children Read More
Who is Chioma Chukwuka? Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha is an award-winning Nollywood actress who has acted in over 300 movies. She is one of Nollywood’s most popular actresses. Asides from acting, …
Interesting facts about Chioma Chukwuka’s marriage, husband and children Read More
Mercy Johnson Okojie is a popular Nollywood actress who has starred in over 500 films. Mercy Johnson is currently listed among the top 30 most popular female celebrities in Nigeria. …
True facts about Mercy Johnson Okojie’s marriage, husband and children Read More
Agbani Darego is a Nigerian model, beauty queen and brand ambassador. She won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant in 2001 and was the first indigenous African to …
Real facts about Agbani Darego’s marriage, husband and kids Read More
Odunlade Adekola is a veteran Yoruba actor, singer, movie producer and director. Odunlade has featured in over 300 Yoruba movies. He is also a movie producer who owns his own …
True facts about actor Odunlade Adekola’s marriage, wives and kids Read More
AY Makun is a Nigerian actor, comedian and movie producer whose full name is Ayodeji Richard Makun. He was born August 19, 1971 and he is currently 49 years old. …
Amazing facts about Nigerian comedian AY Makun’s marriage, wife and children Read More
Popular Nollywood actor Frederick Leonard has blasted one of his fans who questioned his capacity as a single person to give marital advice. The 44-year-old actor had approved and re-shared …
Nollywood actor Frederick Leonard blasts fan over marriage advice Read More
There are strong indications that Nigerian actor and model, Emmanuel Ikubese’s marriage to his wife, Anita Adetoye may have crashed. As at the time of publishing this post, the couple …
Emmanuel Ikubese’s marriage to Anita Adetoye allegedly crashes Read More
Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro’s marriage has been officially dissolved. The ex-couple’s divorce case which has been going on for over 5 years has been finalized. An Abuja High Court …
Abuja court dissolves Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro’s marriage Read More
A 2016 tweet of US president-elect Joe Biden officiating a same-sex wedding between two male White House staffers – Brian and Joe – has resurfaced on social media following his …
Old tweet of Joe Biden officiating a gay marriage resurfaces online Read More
Pastor Funke Adejumo of Agape Christian Ministries made a shocking revelation while preaching to women during a recent church program. The English graduate, teacher and marriage counsellor said any woman …
You are a witch if your husband’s life does not appreciate after marriage – Pastor Funke Adejumo Read More
Popular Nollywood actress Chacha Eke announced earlier today that her marriage to Nollywood movie director and producer, Austin Faani has collapsed. Chacha Eke, 27, said she is done being married …
Instagram user says cause of Chacha Eke’s marriage collapse is domestic abuse Read More
Nollywood actress Chacha Eke has announced that her 7-year-old marriage to Nollywood movie director and producer, Austin Faani has come to an end. The 27-year-old Ebonyi State-born actress posted a …
Nollywood actress Chacha Eke confirms her marriage has crashed Read More
Maureen Esisi, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Blossom Chukwujekwu has released a statement containing what she called “her own truth” about her marriage to the actor which ended last …
Blossom Chukwujekwu’s ex-wife Maureen Esisi writes about their failed marriage Read More
Who is Regina Daniels father? Regina Daniels’ father is Barrister Jude Jude Ojegwu. He was in the news last year for openly opposing his daughter’s marriage to billionaire politician Ned …
Regina Daniel’s father speaks about accepting his daughter’s marriage Read More
Cynthia Obi-Uchendu who is married to popular media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has shared what she feels about open marriages. Cynthia Obi-Uchendu tweeted this afternoon that “there is nothing wrong with …
‘Nothing wrong with an open marriage’ – Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s wife Read More
Talk show host Wendy Williams and her ex-husband Kevin Hunter finalized their divorce early this year January 22, 2020. Wendy Williams and Kevin separated in April 2019 after 21 years …
Meet Sharina Hudson, the woman who broke Wendy Williams’ marriage Read More
Nigerian club owner and nightlife chief Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest has penned some words of wisdom to his fans on Instagram. The Imo-State-born millionaire businessman while …
There’s nothing sweeter than marriage, says Cubana Chief Priest Read More
This true-life story has been edited to reflect the content standards of DNB Stories. Story shared by JNO, penned by Daniel Nkado: My name is Janet. No, you can’t …
‘I slept with my boss and it cost me my marriage’ Read More
by Miz Tee World’s richest and most famous drag queen RuPaul took to Instagram on Monday to celebrate his marriage to writer Georges LeBar. Under a cute photo of the …
RuPaul celebrates his marriage to writer, Georges LeBar Read More
by Jack O’Hara My ex-wife and I shared an office. This one fateful day I happened to look over her system and saw she was in communication with someone. “I …
The sad way my marriage ended Read More
by Rachael the Lord My fingers were fumbling over thick piles of paper, momentarily bringing my index finger or thumb to my tongue to wet the pages, making them easier …
Dealing with marriage pressure as a Black woman Read More
by Staff writer Though previous research has linked marriage to happiness and health, arguing that couples who wed tend to live longer, more contented lives, newer studies now appear to …
Marriage is overrated – Researchers say Read More
by Daniel Nkado The older you get, the more the pressures of marriage dawn on you. You are going to expect these constant questions from your parents, aunts and uncles, …
Top 3 things you need before thinking about marriage Read More
by Staff writer Just last month, Sterling Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading banks, posted an infographic on Twitter that took a swipe at not less than six of its major …
Is Sterling Bank’s new Twitter post talking about gay marriage? Read More
by Mary Gonzalez I still remember that day vividly. It was many years ago. My daughter was in high school at the time. It was evening time and her boyfriend …
Life Story: The one phone call that cost me my MARRIAGE Read More
by Louis Burns When it comes to marriage, everyone settles. Personally, I feel there are two very big misconceptions people carry with them regarding marriage. They are: 1. That your …
Forget LOVE, when it comes to MARRIAGE we all SETTLE Read More
by Miz Tee A man who donated a kidney to the woman he loves was overjoyed at saving her life – but saddened when she turned down his proposal. Simon …
Woman says NO to marriage after receiving kidney from lover Read More
by Dr Ransome While many practicing Muslims strongly reject homosexuality, this year Britain celebrated one of its first same-sex Muslim marriages. Jahed Choudhury, 24 – who identifies as both gay …
Story of Britain’s first gay Muslim marriage Read More
by Staff writer Australia’s Parliament has voted to legalize same-sex marriage on Thursday after many years of fierce public debate. Cheers and applause broke out as lawmakers voted in favor …
Australia legalizes same-sex marriage amid joy and tears Read More
by Staff writer Following Australia’s recent backing for same-sex unions, a postal survey has revealed how predictable people’s opinion on the issue is. According to the study, supporters of equal …
Women and rich people more likely to support gay marriage – Study Read More
by Staff writer After revealing some of his most personal secrets on latest album 4:44, Jay Z has dropped another bombshell about his marriage to Beyoncé. On Monday, the rapper …
Jay Z admits marriage to Beyonce wasn’t “totally built” on the truth 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 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 David Grason During the first part of my marriage, the sex was great! My wife and I were humping like little bunny rabbits for a couple of years in …
“Pornography can kill your marriage” Read More
by Christopher King Men are increasingly avoiding marriage. Their disinterest in being married has caused record low marriage rates even in countries like America. According to the Washington Post, single …
10 reasons men are avoiding marriage Read More
by Amanda Chatel Marriage is changing. The marriages we see today are far different than the ones of our grandparents or even our parents, for that matter. Our ideas and …
11 reasons marriage is overrated Read More
Thirteen years ago, Theresa Kachindamoto could not have conceived of ever leaving her job of 27 years as a secretary at a city college in Zomba, Southern Malawi. The mild-mannered …
Heroic female chief breaks up child marriages and sends girls back to school Read More
by Katelyn Carmen When I got married, I was amazed at the instant, overwhelming sense of responsibility I felt to love and care for my husband. Suddenly, a huge part …
5 Ways Women Destroy Their Marriage Read More
by Aaron Anderson It’s tough being a man these days. Modern men are expected to be sensitive, caring and in tune with their feelings; while at the same time they’re …
5 Ways Men Destroy Their Marriage Read More
Navigating modern relationship dynamics, masculinity, money, and power As more African women become financially independent, highly educated, professionally visible, and socially influential, romantic relationships are being forced to confront an …
Why Some African Men Avoid Successful Women Read More
Relocating to a new country often comes with one comforting expectation: that fellow Africans will become an automatic support system. Many people imagine that once they arrive in London, New …
Why Some Africans Abroad Avoid Other Africans Read More
Social and Emotional Realism in Fiction Writing Social and emotional realism in fiction writing means making the world of the story feel socially believable and emotionally true, even when the …
What is Social and Emotional Realism in Fiction Writing? Read More
A Sexual Act Is Not a Full Identity There is a common mistake people make when discussing sexuality. They treat a sexual act as if it were the same thing …
Why Being Gay and Having Sex With Men Are Not the Same Thing Read More
Masculinity as a Socially Conferred Status Many Black gay men will recognise how masculinity can feel less like a secure identity and more like something that must be continuously proven—at …
Masculinity Anchors Model (MAM): Redefining Black Queer Masculinity Read More
“And with social visibility, I don’t have that much need for sexual visibility anymore.”—A Black gay man living in Canada. Humans share a core emotional need to be seen as …
Social vs Sexual Visibility: Why Being Seen Changes Sex for Gay Men Read More
Part 1: What Is A Chosen Family? Chosen family—also called found family or family of choice—refers to non‑biological relationships that queer people intentionally build for love, support, safety, and belonging. …
Trust Onion Model: A Guide to Building Black Queer Chosen Family Read More
A reflective personal essay on growing up queer in Nigeria, finding hope through Taylor Swift’s music, and learning how dreaming, storytelling, and the power of imagination can shape identity, love’s …
The Hope of It All—Why I Love Taylor Swift Read More
For decades, the dominant narrative of queer life in the West has focused on “coming out of the closet.” This metaphor suggests a linear journey from a dark, restrictive place …
Dynamic Disclosure as a New Framework for Black Queer Identity Read More