If you are not African, you might not know ogbono soup. Permit me to explain this to my non-African readers what ogbono is then we can proceed to the essence of this article. Ogbono soup is a Nigerian dish made with dry ground ogbono seeds.  It originated from the eastern part of Nigeria where the Igbos come from. The seed is sometimes known as wild mango, African mango or bush mango. Ogbono soup is easy to prepare and it is slimy in texture, similar to a soup called okra. The soup is called draw soup in English.  How to remove lumps in Ogbono soup; This soup is easy to make but if you don't start right, you will end up getting it wrong. If you ever find lumps while making this soup then something went wrong. I experienced this recently for the very first time and decided to share how I was able to get rid of the lumps. Usually, there are two methods in making this soup, you can either fry or boil the ground seeds. Well, the frying method is my style. When frying, you put the red o

Communication is speaking, listening, understanding and responding. It means exchanging information by speaking, writing or using other methods. It includes a sender, a message and a recipient. When you communicate properly, you express love, you build others up, you will grow and be better. Good communication helps to remove burden, anger and misunderstanding. If you are communicating and it promotes anger, then you are not communicating properly. Like I mentioned earlier, when one is communicating, there should be a speaker, a message and a receiver. When the recipient is not listening, responding or understanding your message, then you are not saying anything reasonable at all. If you're not communicating in a healthy way, disaster will arise. When there is no open communication, the simple talks will become arguments then it becomes aggressive communication and later, it becomes toxic. No one can have a relationship when there's no communication. There are a number of reaso

AFFORDABLE MAKEUP PRODUCTS TO SHOP DURING BLACK FRIDAY It's that time of the year! BLACK FRIDAY!!! Excited much? I call it the shopping holiday, so get ready because it's on Friday, 27 November 2020. Listed below are 10 products to shop during this time. They are all affordable and definitely a must-have. All were selected by me because I can't do without them. Oh, and mind you - the products are in stock as of the time of publication. 1. TARA PRO CONCEALER - For highlighting your face which comes in 7 shades and 1 orange corrector. There are shades for all skin tone - dark, medium and light skin tone.  It is water-based, easy to apply with a brush-like tip and blends effortlessly. It does not crease and it hides dark circles or dark spots. Since I have been using this product, I've had no regrets whatsoever compared to other brands. It works perfectly and definitely one to look out for on Black Friday if you are looking for the best pro concealer ever. 2. TARA QUAD BRO

OVULATION Ovulation is when a mature egg is released from the ovary. After the egg is released, it then moves down to the fallopian tube where fertilization by sperm can take place.   A woman is most fertile during  ovulation and this occurs 12 to 14 days before your next period. Ovulation is part of your menstrual cycle, meaning it happens every month. Signs of Ovulation Discharge Lower Abdominal pain Breast pain Cervix changes - The Cervix acts as the door to the uterus which sperm can travel through to fertilize eggs. Increased sexual desire Ovulation spotting MENOPAUSE Menopause simply means the end of your menstrual cycle. It is a natural biological process and can happen between the age of 40 or 50. It doesn't occur overnight but a gradual process. It is a time when the function of the ovaries ceases.  Signs of Menopause Irregular menstruation Insomnia (A sleep disorder) Hair dryness and loss Low libido and vaginal dryness Fatigue, moodiness, dry skin and sweating HOW TO STOP

What is odour? It is a particularly unpleasant smell. Bad breath is also called halitosis and can be really embarrassing. There are several reasons why people have bad mouth odour and below are tips on how to eliminate it. If you fall under this category, then read carefully because the truth is, no one likes to be around bad mouth odour. First of all, let's highlight the possible causes. Causes of bad mouth odour There are certain foods, habits and health conditions that cause mouth odour. 1. Smoking and Alcohol - Smokers and those who take alcohol frequently are more likely to have gum disease which is also called periodontitis ,  a bad breath trigger. Gum disease damages the soft tissue and the bone that supports your teeth. According to research, alcohol can trigger acid reflux, a digestive disease, in which the stomach acid irritates the throat, and this acid has an odour. Smoking damages the gum tissue leading to gum disease. 2. Food - Eating certain foods like onions, spic

  This is the biggest yam for the New Yam Festival happening in Nanka, a small town before Ekwulobia, in Anambra state. My cousin sent this image and I decided to share it. She attended the festival which happened yesterday, August 15th 2020. Usually, the town celebrates the festival after Igwe Godwin Ogochukwu Ezekunie Obu Nanka but because of COVID 19, there won't be any big ceremony.  What is the New Yam Festival? The New Yam Festival is a Nigerian annual cultural festival by the Igbo people held in August. The New Yam Festival is a celebration representing the prominence of yam in the life of Igbo people. The evening before the day of the festival, all old yams are disposed of or consumed. Only dishes of yam are served during the festival. The celebration lasts a whole day and some other places, it may last a week or more. New Yam festival is also celebrated in Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Delta and Imo state. The festival is an important way of marking the beginning and end of the fa

 We all love good food, right? Who doesn't? I mean, who wouldn't desire a bright, healthy skin. Sometimes, it's difficult for the skin to remain flawless, especially when you have acne-prone skin. Nonetheless, we move. There are certain foods that help our metabolism and body in general function appropriately. Foods rich in Vitamins and Minerals are what you should consume daily to achieve the skin you desire and I would be sharing my top 6.  1. GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES - How I love my veggies. I used to hate green veggies growing up but now I make sure to add vegetables to almost every meal I prepare. Few varieties of green vegetables to include in your meal are spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, etc. Green leafy vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre. Eating this daily can reduce high blood pressure, heart disease, eye problems, increases our skin natural protection from sun damage and lastly, helps with skin hydration. 2. SWEET POTATOES - Are my faves