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The history of aso-ebi and what it has become in modern times
But because Nigerians are generally known to take parties and partying seriously, the practice of choosing aso-ebis is linked to them. And one place where the most elaborate aso-ebis can be found is at a wedding party. The significance of the aso-ebi is to show support for the person [or people] celebrating as if to say, he or she is my personal friend, family member or an associate.
The Phenom: Ethan Hawke and Paul Giamatti Talk Baseball
On its surface, The Phenom, out now, is a baseball movie, but it doesn’t take long to realize that this is no Bull Durham. The opening credits, written in cursive scrawl against a backdrop of floral wallpaper, beneath the sound of a swooning symphony, are a good first hint. The unconventional shots—a camera facing the sky as rain begins to fall, the shadow of a cloud drifting quietly across the mound—signal something different, too.
This artist morphs celebrities' faces together to create perfect hybrids here are some of his fa
A 25-year-old student from France is gaining popularity with his Instagram account Morphy_me , where he cleverly takes features from two high profile figures and creates a hybrid portrait. His work has received attention from celebrities such as Gigi Hadid, Mark Hamill, Doutzen Kroes, and more. ADVERTISEMENT
On the Morphy_me Instagram page, there are just short of a thousand photos, totaling hundreds of hours in editing time.
This ear pimple popping video is explosive and horrifying
Dr. Pimple Popper started a pimple popping craze, and the notoriety of her popping videos(not to mention her TLC show) has inspired Instagram accounts and YouTube channels dedicated exclusively to juicy pops.
Pimples can be painful and unsightly, but they make for great entertainment as the focus of a pimple popping video. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7scHLrJxnppdkuaqyxKyrsqSVZLqmutJmn56ZnKm1cMDHoqpmnZGnerG1zKmjnmWgpL2xtc2gZK%2BhlJq8brXSZpyxqJykwKrCxGaYp5xdnbyzvsifsKKml2THp73MsZmk
Tinubu made history in Nigeria's health sector in one year Minister
Pate said this in Bauchi on Friday, during the groundbreaking ceremony of 10 Medserve’s oncology and diagnostic centres at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital. According to him, the president is investing so much in the health sector to ensure every Nigerian has access to quality healthcare service delivery across the country. “Mr President is very clear, he wants to transform this country. He wants to change the direction of this country, and we are fortunate that he picked health as one of those areas.
Today's Historical Events - On This Day
August25 Calendar First Council of Nicaea 325 First Council of Nicaea ends with adoption of the Nicene Creed establishing the doctrine of the Holy Trinity
357 Battle of Strasbourg: Roman Caesar Julian defeats the Alamanni tribal confederation led by King Chnodomar, who is captured and taken to Rome in chains 450 Roman Senate elects Marcian Eastern Roman Emperor, succeeding Theodosius II who died without issue
1212 Children's crusade under Nicolas (10) reaches Genoa 1248 Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Archbishop of Utrecht Otto III 1330 Antipope Nicholas V, having obtained assurance of pardon, presents a confession of his sins to Pope John XXII, at Avignon, who absolved him 1425 Countess Jacoba of Bavaria escapes from jail 1499 Battle at Sapienza: Turkish fleet beats Venetians 1515 Conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar founds Havana in modern day Cuba, on the southern coast of the island.
What is Shapewear? What to Know Before You Shop
As most people, and women especially know, foundation garments (or lack thereof) are an important component in how your clothing fits as well as how you feel about the way you look. Shapewear includes various styles that shape, sculpt, and, in some iterations, compress your body. If you’re new to shapewear, figuring out which best suits you can be overwhelming. There are a ton of choices, including bridal and wedding shapewear as well as everyday pieces like camisoles, shorts, and other tummy control options.
Why do the people of Ndebele South Africa wear neck rings?
The practice of altering one’s natural appearance to be beautiful or appear more beautiful is a practice as old as time.
In South Africa, the Ndebele people believe that wearing neck rings elongates their necks and make them beautiful. These neck rings are gold and brass coils worn around the neck of women. It is worn to have longer necks. This seems relatively simple, right? Societal standards of beauty for those people might have been having a long neck.
Wrinkle in Time Oprah Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling PHOTOS
February 23, 2017 4:30 PM EST
The famous ladies in the movie adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time are clearly living it up while filming the beloved sci-fi fantasy story in New Zealand. Director Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, and Mindy Kaling are all ostensibly Down Under for a job—but that’s not stopping them from going all-in on happy hour, as evidenced by Witherspoon’s latest celebratory Instagram.
In the photo, media boss Oprah herself can be seen mixing up some tasty-looking frozen margaritas, perhaps in honor of National Margarita Day.