Somkele Iyamah Launches Backam Baby Carrier — A Blend of Comfort, Style, and Functionality
Actor and entrepreneur Somkele Iyamah has officially introduced the first product from her brand, Backam Baby. This debut piece, released in unisex light toffee colour, marks an exciting new chapter in Somkele’s mission to create practical yet stylish parenting essentials. Read more about Business The Backam Baby Carrier is designed with the modern parent in […]
Mammy Nest to Host Inaugural Moms Conference and Exhibition 2024
Lagos, Nigeria — On September 21st, 2024, Mammy Nest will host the inaugural Moms Conference and Exhibition at the NECA House Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. This landmark event, designed to empower mothers, is set to cater to 350-500 guests. It aims to provide them with the tools and inspiration to harmonize motherhood with their […]
The Essence of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a special day that honours mothers and motherhood, celebrated annually on the second Sunday of May in many countries around the world. It is a day to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices and unconditional love of mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures in our lives. The essence of Mother’s Day is to […]
Websites We Love: African Mommy
If there is anything to observe about the 21st century women, it’s their willingness to tell stories – stories that resonate with women, irrespective of tribe, background or faith. They share these stories to empower the next woman and let her know she always has the backing of a tribe of strong women who have come […]
Emma Nyra Releases New Single
Emma Nyra has released a brand new single only days after giving birth to twins. The song is titled Love Song and is a groovy, upbeat tune which makes a bold statement that her new role as a mother will not affect her career. Emma Nyra Emma, returned to Nigeria in 2012 to pursue a career […]
How Did the Hebrew Women Deliver?
You’ve probably heard many things about “Hebrew women delivery”. I’ve even heard of women refusing caesarean sections because they want to “deliver like the Hebrew women.” It’s not a bad thing to want a vaginal delivery – it certainly has its advantages –but when this desire becomes spiritualized to the point of demonizing Caesarean sections […]
9 Things No One Told Me About Pregnancy and Having a Baby
This is a list of things I realized I never knew about before venturing on this journey called motherhood. I tried to read up a lot during pregnancy, and what to expect after your baby is born but some of these things were never really spelt out anywhere. To me, it does seem like a […]
Fun Friday: 45 Things You Will Be Judged For as a Nigerian Mother
Have you ever walked on the street and heard a stranger call out to you, saying that your toddler should stop sucking her thumb? Or you have that neighbour who constantly gives a lecture about how extended exclusive breastfeeding will affect a child’s development? Fellow moms, older generation parents, strangers and the whole society always […]
10 Inspiring Quotes About Motherhood
Motherhood can be a joy, but it also requires great sacrifice and commitment! Film star Sophia Loren said, “When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.” And even then, there are no guarantees your […]
Poem: The Rejected Ones
By Pamela Agboga I never knew it would hurt this long You said it would be sweet, and sweet it was, but not for long nine months’ pain and shame but now it’s past, now at last I find my joy again. They never told me it would take this long But glorious […]
From Mother to Child
The first thing I will have to stress here is this—I am not a doctor or a medical personnel. Medical pieces are not really my forte but, as humans, we have a natural instinct to crave knowledge and seek for answers.
Our Women Speak: Living Single and Raising The Kids
We all have our own perception of single parenthood and, apparently, it is fast becoming a norm as individuals are much more open to taking a walk from a bad marriage or relationship. The fears of raising the children alone have become a thing of the past.