In some parts of Africa, there is a bizarre cultural practice referred to as sexual rite of passage. It is very common in Malawi. This consists of an initiation process where men called “hyena” are paid to have unprotected sex with young girls as young as 12 years old after their first menstruation. In Malawi […]
There are cultural practices which are supposedly done with good intentions but appear dehumanizing and wicked in modern times. Such practices are often premised on ignorance as those who perpetuate it may claim to have good reasons for doing so without knowing they were doing more harm than good to victims of such practice. These […]
There are cultural practices which are supposedly done with good intentions but appear dehumanizing and wicked in modern times. Such practices are often premised on ignorance as those who perpetuate it may claim to have good reasons for doing so without knowing they were doing more harm than good to victims of such practice. These […]
There are cultural practices which are supposedly done with good intentions but appear dehumanizing and wicked in modern times. Such practices are often premised on ignorance as those who perpetuate it may claim to have good reasons for doing so without knowing they were doing more harm than good to victims of such practice. […]
Beauty is said to be in the eye of the beholder. But there are weird cultural practices tied to beauty which you wonder whether the beholder actually finds beautiful. Though globalization has influenced cultural values and norms in many parts of the world, there are still some parts that protect their beauty-based cultural practices, no […]
Helping to achieve self esteem is one of the best things parents can do for their children. Simply praising your child can actually do more harm than good. The best thing is to guide the children in the right part that will nurture them into building impressive self-esteem. Parenting is very exciting but it […]
People experience suicidal thoughts due to various reasons such as frustration, depression, failed relationship, mental health challenge, academic failure, among others. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 1 million people die each year from suicide. It is difficult to anticipate suicide in most instances and this makes it a terribly dangerous menace in any […]
Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State, Nigeria, is among the cities with the most competitive and sophisticated broadcast media landscapes in the country. The industry is very impressive and this is due to the exceptional performance of On-Air Personalities (OAPs) in various radio and television houses who know how to thrill audience members with interesting […]
There are bloggers in Nigeria who are both controversial and successful, with increasing audience base on their various social media platforms. These personalities might look controversial to some people but they’re surely role models to many. One of the famous celebrities in this group is Blessing Nkiruka Okoro. Who is Blessing Okoro? Blessing Nkiruka Okoro […]
There are bloggers in Nigeria who are both controversial and successful, with increasing audience base on their various social media platforms. These personalities might look controversial to some people but they’re surely role models to many. One of the famous celebrities in this group is Blessing Nkiruka Okoro. Who is Blessing Okoro? Blessing Nkiruka Okoro […]
Media ownership patterns in Nigeria have evolved in close correlation with general developments in the political, economic and social domains. The history of Nigerian mass media began with the private ownership of newspapers from 1859 (when Iweh Irohin was established by Rev. Henry Townsend) to early 20th century when government owned newspapers began to trickle […]
Development at every level in the society thrives on effective communication. Rural development consists of a deliberate process aimed at improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people residing in rural areas. This requires meaningful two-way communication between rural residents and government authorities so as to create awareness on needs in rural […]
Development at every level in the society thrives on effective communication. Rural development consists of a deliberate process aimed at improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people residing in rural areas. This requires meaningful two-way communication between rural residents and government authorities so as to create awareness on needs in rural […]
In today’s society every individual is overwhelmed by different types of media. From the print to the electronic media, from mobile handsets and smart phones to the numerous video-on-demand platforms available, the audience members have a vast range of channels to satisfy their information needs. This leads to the difficult decision on which media to […]
In today’s society every individual is overwhelmed by different types of media. From the print to the electronic media, from mobile handsets and smart phones to the numerous video-on-demand platforms available, the audience members have a vast range of channels to satisfy their information needs. This leads to the difficult decision on which media to […]