shades & colours… staccatos & fr a gm e n t s. . . punctuations & stops – difference(s) between existential life & nostalgic death – like thirst & orgasm. visions of catacombs & wishes…
"portrait of a wo(man) mind –"Tag: WOMAN
Some songs are tempoed in mysteries— they sound like last breath of two hearts clamped together between nags & nostalgia. The curvy rhythms and the sounds of the night: this is the unit where the harp sings the loudest. And the wisdom that defies antonyms place peace against pleasure— Two hiking birds perch on a stream of unconsciousness. Tell me about the words that can’t be uttered— The muffled words of longing with every zephyr…
"Portrait of the Female Body as a Mystery of Music: A Duet by ADEYEMO E.O & AGUNBIADE KEHINDE" Symptoms Of Bacterial Vaginosis Reporting to the gynecologist that something is not right in the intimate region is still a source of shame for many women, especially when there are secretions with unpleasant odors. But what many do not know is that the vagina is a very sensitive region and prone to present varied problems, among them, bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common infectious disease of the vaginal tract. Most women will have…
"Symptoms Of Bacterial Vaginosis" When God created the man and woman, according to the Holy Book, His purpose was for them to live together in unity, love and peace; and to complement each other for a successful life. Whatever it was any individual chose to believe happened then, that original purpose was thwarted. Today, more than any other time in human history, male/female relationship is threatened beyond human capability. For the men and women of today, it is a…
"THE MALE/FEMALE DICHOTOMY" Short Summary
So long a letter is a sequence of reminiscences, some wistful, some bitter, recounted by Ramatoulaye who has recently been widowed. The letter addressed to her old friend Aissatou is a record of her emotional survival after her husband’s abrupt decision to take a second wife. His choice is Binetou, the best friend of their first daughter. She also talks about Aissatou’s own divorce and what led to it. Aissatou’s husband, Mawdo Ba, is best friend to Ramatoulaye’s husband Mawdo Fall. The letter ends with her expressing her joy to see her best friend again after such a long time.
My Opinion Of the Novel
As I sat down to read this book, I was captivated by its words. The deep feelings engendered in one throughout the book. The uniqueness of the plot makes it captivating and the narrative technique used makes it more personal and closer to home. The book’s plot is one that is very dear to me because I love to read anything “Book Review : So Long A Letter by Mariama Ba”
Woman Bathed With Acid By Rejected Lover 23 year old Blessing Ikhumhi, a student of Edo State School of Health Technology was bathed with acid by her ex-boyfriend Cyril Okosun after she ended things with him. According to the story by Guardian, On March 23rd 2013, Cyril asked to speak with Blessing after she ended their relationship and thinking he wanted to talk reconciliation, she agreed to see him. He visited her house and as…
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Pan Africanism: ECA chief pays tribute to foremothers of Pan Africanism UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) – Ongoing celebrations of 50 years of Pan Africanism will be incomplete without paying glowing tribute to the role played by our ‘foremothers’ and ‘foresisters’ in the liberation struggle, according to UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary Carlos Lopes. Speaking here at an inter-generational dialogue organised on the margins of the ongoing series of events marking…
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Nigeria to host African Business Women’s Advocacy Forum: Women’s Leadership – Why Africa is Rising
Nigeria to host African Business Women’s Advocacy Forum: Women’s Leadership – Why Africa is Rising LAGOS, Nigeria, May 20, 2013 – Vital Voices Global Partnership and Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) today announced the hosting of the Supporting Public Advocacy for Regional Competitiveness (SPARC) Program and Forum in Lagos, Nigeria. The one-day forum for women is scheduled for Thursday 23, May 2013, and will highlight businesswomen’s advocacy efforts for increased economic empowerment…
"Nigeria to host African Business Women’s Advocacy Forum: Women’s Leadership – Why Africa is Rising" Africa: Women Writers of African Ancestry Hold Conference in Accra There were women of different colours, dressing and a myriad hair styles. An intense informal interaction was taking place, as many exchanged greetings by hands and by kisses, others were busy taking photographs with those they had not seen in a while, and could not hide their joy at the opportunity of meeting again. Others were happy to meet their heroine writers for the first…
"Africa: Women Writers of African Ancestry Hold Conference in Accra" Africa: Women Writers of African Ancestry Hold Conference in Accra There were women of different colours, dressing and a myriad hair styles. An intense informal interaction was taking place, as many exchanged greetings by hands and by kisses, others were busy taking photographs with those they had not seen in a while, and could not hide their joy at the opportunity of meeting again. Others were happy to meet their heroine writers for the first…
"Africa: Women Writers of African Ancestry Hold Conference in Accra"