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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Romance Meets Life

Romance Meets Life

Covers - Peter and Lola Okoye on the Wedding Edition of Genevieve Magazine

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 09:02 PM PST


December is all about weddings with Genevieve magazine and for their current issue, Lola and Peter Okoye are the cover stars, talking about new aspects of their jorney to marriage. Peter Okoye is a black tux with Lola looking amazing in a wedding gown.



Photography: Kelechi Amadi Obi, Make-up: Banke Meshida Lawal Fashion Editor: Ezinne Chinkata, Styling Assistant: Uju Iloabachie, Hair: Ola Garba, Set Design: Seyi Olusanya

On Nigerian Fathers Who Deny Their Children - Men, This is Not a Good Look at All!

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 04:06 AM PST


The latest of these Nigerian men, who get women pregnant and then try to shirk their responsibility when a baby comes is Ice Prince whom RML featured in our last "Daddy Time" post. I won't say celebrities because I know this is a very common situation and there are celebs, like Tuface, who try to do the right thing. It is great that the rapper now showers love and care on his son, but according to news sources, Ice Prince recently accepted that he denied having a son when the news made headlines in March 2012.

He says the situation was complicated back then, adding;

"I didn't really know what was happening and I wasn't sure of certain things. So the best I had to do then was deny it and sort out things first. Now I know he is my child and I have done everything as a father ever since."

Before Ice Prince had been 9jice who back in 2010 also denied to the press that twin girls born to a lady he had been dating back then were his. Now he has accepted his children, and shows off their pictures sometimes on his social media. Below is an excerpt from an interview where he was asked about the episode.

Why did you deny you had twins when they were born?

I did say I didn't have twins then because I believe it was personal. If I have N1m, I think it is only my account's officer that should know how much I have. In fact, he wouldn't even have the right to check my account unless I ask him to do that. He couldn't just cull up my account details and start checking how much I have. This is not a car we are talking about, these are human beings.

But when they grow up, do you think they will forgive you when they read that you once denied them?

- I will tell them the reason I did that. It was the same way my father gave me his own reasons. I didn't know him until I was 22. I got to know my mother when I was 18. They gave me their reasons for doing what they did. I asked my father where he was all the time I was growing up and he told me where and how and when he was a part of my life. If my kids grow up to ask me why I did what I did, I would certainly explain to them. I didn't say I didn't have kids just because I wanted to lie, No. I had my reasons. I had my life to live.

These are such trifling answers, both from 9ice and from Ice Prince, though it's easy to forgive them because they've repented and stepped up to the plate. Others never do, or wait till their children come looking for them as adults, after the single mother must have done all the work in raising the children in all ways.

Dear men, quit being irresponsible, it's not a good look, especially for men who would be fathers. Please learn to use condoms if you have to have casual sex with women, whether you're dating them or they're just one night stands. As long as you're not ready for fatherhood, either zip up or use a condom!

All these stories in today's world of social media, how do you think your children will feel when they find out? Be wise and take responsibility for your actions or inactions.

Even if you're not certain your partner is not dating others, at least stop with the denials till you have a paternity test. Abi?

A New Blog on Endometriosis Discuss Low Libido as a Challenge For Women Diagnosed With Endometriosis

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 01:02 AM PST


Endometriosis, characterized by painful periods, is a common cause of several gynecological conditions in women who suffer it. Apart of Nike Oshinowo who has spoken out about her endometriosis and infertility, not many other Nigerian women, celebrity or otherwise have taken up the campaign to inform and educate others on the experience of endometriosis and options available to those who suffer it. I was happy to discover this new blog by a Nigerian in the UK on the subject.

In one of her blog posts, on Low Libido, she writes;

Low libido is a very sensitive issue for women with endometriosis and for a Nigerian woman like myself, embarrassing to talk about. This could be because as a married woman, you are not meant to talk about your marriage to outsiders talkless of your sexual problems. Simply put,  low libido is low sex drive. Between chronic pain, painful sex, taking medication and hormonal therapies, undergoing surgery and dealing with a variety of emotional issues, it is not surprising that sexual desire is affected.

Like l mentioned in an earlier post, l was diagnosed 2 months in my marriage. Naturally, any sexual intimacy took a back seat. I couldn't even bear to be touched and this would be hard for any man especially a newly married one.  Anytime l had any respite from the pain, l just wanted to be left alone in peace. My body felt as if it had been in a boxing ring so any pain free time was pure bliss and l guarded it fiercely because the pain could return at any moment and it was back to the boxing ring. The act itself didn't make it any easier. Dyspareunia also known as painful sex, is common when endometriosis affects the tissue behind the uterus at the top of the vagina. Frankly, with the level of pain and stress l was going through, l wouldn't have cared if l never had sexual intimacy with my husband for the rest of my life. I didn't think of the effect it had on him; l expected him to understand. Afterall, l was the one going through the pain and operations. I failed to realise he is only human too and it was grossly unfair not to take his feelings into consideration. For a while, it affected our marriage until we eventually sought counselling in church.

You can read the whole post HERE, and if you have an endo story to share, send to endochallenges@outlook.com.

Couple Love - John Legend and New Wife Chrissy Teigen are Mario and Princess Peach For Her Birthday

Posted: 29 Nov 2013 11:50 PM PST


John Legend got married to Chrissy Teigen not too long ago in a lovely romantic but super formal wedding ceremony in Italy, now the couple are being less serious and letting their hair down. Being both Super Mario Bros. fans, the couple held the game-themed party to celebrate Chrissy Teigen's 28th birthday. John was dressed as Mario and Chrissy as Princess Peach. Happy birthday to her, some more photos below!

AY Celebrates Love for Wife, Mabel Makun, on their 5th Wedding Anniversary

Posted: 29 Nov 2013 11:03 PM PST


Comedian AY took to Instagram recently to commemorate five years since he got married to his beautiful wife, Mabel. He shared these pictures and captioned, "I am thanking God for the celebration of love on this day. It's been 5 years of saying "I DO" and 9 years of companionship...the lord has been good to us".




Read AY and Mabel Makun's marriage avowals HERE. RML wishes the couple many more years!
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