21 Reasons Nollywood is Dying (Part 1)

 

“Film as dream, film as music. No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark rooms of our souls.”

 – Ingmar Bergman 

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ollywood, the title given to the movie industry in Nigeria, has long been considered one of the biggest film industry in the world (still is considered one of the biggest today given by the amount of films they produce). In fact, Nollywood occupies an enviable position among filmmaking countries as it maintains a lofty position among the top three in the world according to a UNESCO ranking – the other two being India (Bollywood) and the USA (Hollywood).

7 Steps To Achieving Remarkable Greatness

“I was never afraid of failure; for I would sooner fail than not be among the greatest.”

 - John Keats

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veryone wants to be great, but not everyone knows how to be great. And even when you know how to be great, do you keep to the path of greatness long enough till you’ve achieved your ultimate goal? Do you know the recipes for greatness? Well, you might have tried and failed a number of times but you are not a failure – at least not while you’re still willing to keep trying.

10 Things You Do That May Ruin Your Relationship

By Benedict Chidiele

“You can love someone so much...But you can never love people as much as you can miss them.”                                                                    - John Green

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ay too often we take the love and harmony we enjoy in our relationship as a given, and forget that our relationship and love life are to be nurtured and respected. They are to be cultivated and continually watered and ‘manured’ with love, respect, mutual trust and understanding.

How To Build Successful Relationship With Your Partner

“People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.”

                                                         - Joseph F. Newton Men

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uilding successful relationship is not a day’s activity but a life-long process. It’s not something you do in fits and starts, but something you do daily, and with the right attitude. Building successful relationships are the foundations to healthy bodies, sound minds, and gracious and fulfilled spirit. Successful relationships bring about wellbeing of our souls and harmony of our hearts. They are the foundations of true happiness, joy and peace in the world.

JUST IN: Check out my Latest Blockbuster Novel!!! (Cover Displayed)

Amara & the River of Solace

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ey guys! Benedict Chidiele has done it again! Check out my latest novel “Amara & the River of Solace” to be released officially into the market before Christmas. It’s an amazing story of love and adventure you wouldn’t want to miss for the world! It’s a true BEST SELLER!

Breaking News: Maheeda Finally Bares it All!!! (See Photos)

Well, we all knew that was coming. It was a matter of time anyway. And finally its here ladies and gentlemen. For those who have been wondering what the view may look like

5 Simple Ways to Brand Yourself for Success

“Brand is not a product, that’s for sure; it’s not one item. It’s an idea, it’s a theory, it’s a meaning, it’s how you carry yourself. It’s aspirational, it’s inspirational.”                            Kevin Plank

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oday’s world has become a huge market where anything and everything is ‘brandable’ and sellable. The concept ‘Brand’ is no longer the exclusive of business products and services, but also personal products can be branded as well.

See How Superheroine Beyonce Saves Her Sister's, Solange's, Wedding

Well, not every day do you get the chance to play superhero, especially when you don't have the speed of light, can catch a speeding bullet with your bare hands or fly around the globe in a red cape. But if you're Beyonce, you might just have a few tricks up your sleeves.

How to Know He’s the One to Marry

"A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband."                    - Michel de Montaigne

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very day, ladies are faced with the difficult decision of choosing who’s right for them to marry. Not only are real men scarce in the marital market, but when you finally manage to scramble one out of the bachelorhood battlefield, how do you know he’s the ONE for you? A man may be right for marriage but not right for you.

SHOCKING BREAKING NEWS: 19 Year Old Beauty Queen & Her Sister Found Dead!

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Shocking and terrible story!! A 19 year old beauty queen and her 23 year old sister, who both disappeared last week, have been found dead, officials say.

5 Simple Ways To Find Lasting Peace

 “Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” 

                                                                                                - Martin Luther King, Jr  

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he school of life is a crucible every person must pass through.  The lessons you encounter cannot be found or taught in any other classrooms through your pilgrimage in this world

CRAZY WORLD!!! Husband Divorces Wife After Seeing Her Face For The First Time

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Wonders shall never end! A Saudi man was reported to have divorced his recently wedded wife of couple of hours after seeing her face for the first time! Can you beat that? What a record!

BREAKING NEWS: Anglican Church Approves Appointment of Female Bishops

Revd Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes celebrates the decision to allow female bishops(Image Credit: Getty Images)

The Church of England, also known as the Anglican Church, has done away with centuries old tradition after its general synod amended church law which would now allow the appointment of female bishops. The first female bishop is expected to be installed in the New Year.

5 Special Surprises to Give your Love This Christmas

"We loved with a love that was more than love." 

                                                                                                - Edgar Allan Poe

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he sweet smell and feel of Christmas is gradually filling the air with wonderful rings of great expectations. Everyone is slowly but surely getting ready for the festivities of the Yuletide Season. It doesn’t matter your creed or religion, everyone is affected by the celebrations of the Season. But most importantly, Christmas is a time of Love and sharing; a time for building bonds and solidifying bonds.

12 Strong Reasons He Shouldn’t Marry You…Yet. - Part 2

(Continuation from Part 1)

Now, a lot of articles have been written on why he should propose to you, marry you, make you his wife…blah blah blah. Yeah, right. Why shouldn’t he. Both then how often have you asked yourself the question, “Am I right for him?”

12 Strong Reasons He Shouldn’t Marry You…Yet. - Part 1

Now, a lot of articles have been written on why he should propose to you, marry you, make you his wife…blah blah blah. Yeah, right. Why shouldn’t he. Both then how often have you asked yourself the question, “Am I right for him?” “Am I ready for the responsibility been his wife would bring my way?” “Am I deserving of him?” “Am I even a ‘wife material’ (whatever that is)?”

Top 7 Sexiest Men in Nollywood (See Photos)

 

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hen it comes to beauty and sexiness, we are often deceived into thinking it’s all about the gentler folks (females, eh?). But really, guys too know how to pull out the stunts and bring their A-game to the table as well and show us great sexiness! And when they do...

5 Easy Steps To Make Your Man Love You More!

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ver found yourself in situations where you wished he loved you more? Most ladies I know fall into this quagmire more often than not. Can they be chastised for wanting more? Isn’t it within their right to demand for more love and intimacy from their partners? 

The Benedict Chidiele Blog: Who Killed It!!! (See Photos)

The Benedict Chidiele Blog: Who Killed It!!! (See Photos): T he battle of the ‘hotties’ is often smooth and subtle, but the contestants could be cold blooded and mean, taking no...

Who Killed It!!! (See Photos)

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he battle of the ‘hotties’ is often smooth and subtle, but the contestants could be cold blooded and mean, taking no prisoners as they wreck devastation with their astonishing beauty and style.

How to Get Over that Painful Heartbreak – Part 1

"A broken heart is a heart that has felt love."

-          Unknown

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eing in a romantic relationship can be the best thing to have ever happened to you. The good times, the intimacy, the passionate kisses and amazing love-making, the emotional whirlwind of untold mutual pleasures, the companionship; these are wonders of relationships that make you want it not to ever end. But then like most good things, you and I know relationships do come to an end.  Sometimes, more often than not and much more quickly than it started. Some end in a mutually, less devastating manner.  Others? Well, others could make you consider committing suicide to end your pain and misery.  

Battle of the 'Hippiest' - Part 3

Wow! So we've seen Part 1 and Part 2 of this gargantuan and mountainous battle among the Beautiful and amazingly endowed Hip Queens of our time. The quality and sheer hip size on display is absolutely breathtaking! But mind you, these are not just divas with sheer force of 'bottom power' on display. A number of them have gone on to become some of the most influential personalities of our generation (see Omotola aka 'Omosexy' Jolade-Ekeinde for a perfect example).

Guess the Model Challenge: Identify the Model and Win an Instant Prize! (See Photos)

Now, this beauty is something to behold indeed! With that inviting lips and supple skin, clear and smooth as butter, she is every man's dream! But then, do you know who she is?

Guess This Model's Name & Nationality and Win an Instant Prize! (See Photos)

How well do you know the celebrities you see every day? This beautiful wonder of Nature has the beauty to rival even the goddess of beauty herself! But do you really know who she is? Isn't she an amazing beauty to behold?

Well, the first person to give the correct answer wins an instant airtime recharge from yours truly!

10 Amazing Beauty and Health Secrets of Avocado

Avocados also referred to as alligator pear because of their shape and color, have been found to contain incredible amount of essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.   Avocados are a delicious delight to eat with such great taste and buttery feel in the mouth and are also used in many health and beauty products such as hair conditioners, face creams, bath oils, and so on for their incredible benefits.

Battle of the 'Hippiest' - Part 2

Wow! So yesterday we celebrated three gorgeous Hip-Endowed Queens in Kenyan born Corazon Kwamboka, and two Nigerian Beauties - Didi Ekanem and Pat Attang. What they gave us was a great eyes feast indeed!

But the game just got started, Ladies and Gentlemen! Today, I present three more Curvy Divas in Joselyn Dumas (Ghanaian TV Personality and actress), Peace Hyde (Ghanaian TV Personality) and Nigeria's own Gorgeous OAP, Toolz!

See photos below:

Joselyn Dumas

Battle of the 'Hippiest' - Part 1

Corazon Kwamboka

Corazon Kwamboka

Corazon Kwamboka

 

Corazon Kwamboka

The above photos show the gorgeously and naturally endowed Kenyan Hips Bombshell, Corazon Kwamboka, a beauty to behold indeed. But then, she's not the only one the gods have found it so befitting to bless with Mountains of Beauty 'Behind' the Shore, or should I say 'Behind the Seeing'?.

Dying Romance

Do we still have true romance in this part of the world? Like seriously, do we still even bother? Sights of quasi romance played out in raunchy beer parlours and 'Ugwa and Isi Ewu' joints all over the place have taken the shine off the once adorned 'Spiritual Romance' our forebears treasured with every fibre of their temporal being.

“And in her smile I see something more beautiful than the stars.”

––Across the Universe by Beth Revis

Do we even use such poetic words to describe the love of our life anymore?

The Age of Fake Beauties

Has it ever occurred to you that the age where natural beauty and glamour rules the day is fast eroding away and is rapidly been replaced by superficial essence?  Gone will soon be the days when you would see a very beautiful woman and think "Wow! What a gift of Nature!" And then the thought that would replace this natural exclamation would become "Wow! How are we sure she hasn't done plastic surgery?"