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A Movie That Made Me Cry and Laugh: My Review of Straw

2 Hits Grace Akinsanmi Jul 18, 2025, 8:03 AM Jul 18, 2025, 8:03 AM

After seeing Straw trending online, I decided to watch it — and it truly shook me. This emotional drama follows a struggling single mother and shows the devastating toll of grief, pressure, and survival. As someone raised by a single mom, I felt every moment. This review shares my honest thoughts on the film, why it hit home, and why you should watch it too.

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The Secret Child

0 Hits Abimbola Daniel Jul 18, 2025, 6:50 AM Jul 18, 2025, 6:50 AM

Following Ngozi’s revelation, Amara and Chinedu begin the emotional journey to find Obinna, the son Amara gave up years ago....

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Ex-wife of Super Eagles star clarifies she divorced Ighalo in 2022

11 Hits Wisdom Jul 17, 2025, 10:15 AM Jul 20, 2025, 3:13 AM

According to Sonia, ex-wife of Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo, they divorced in London back in 2022. Sonia Ighalo, the estranged...

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The Secret Child

0 Hits Abimbola Daniel Jul 17, 2025, 10:15 AM Jul 18, 2025, 8:14 AM

In the quiet village of Umuofia, Amara’s peaceful life with her husband Chinedu unravels with a shocking letter revealing a...

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Nothing changed in my village, but I did.

1 Hits Blessing Olutayo Jul 16, 2025, 4:27 PM Jul 16, 2025, 4:27 PM

A reflective journey back home reveals that while the writer’s village remained unchanged after four years, personal growth transformed their...

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Life in the Ghetto Made Me Street Smart, Not Broken

0 Hits Athi Jul 15, 2025, 8:41 PM Jul 15, 2025, 8:41 PM

This post talks about the struggles of growing up in the ghetto—things like power cuts, gunshots, and poverty—but shows how those same challenges build strength, wisdom, and hustle. Instead of being broken by it, the writer became street smart and resilient. They call out how society often misunderstands people from the hood, labeling them as lazy or dangerous, when in reality they’re full of talent and drive. It’s a motivational reminder that surviving tough conditions is a badge of honor, not a shame.

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Ramaphosa Benches Mchunu After Explosive Corruption Bomb Drops

0 Hits Paseka Jul 14, 2025, 8:26 AM Jul 14, 2025, 8:26 AM

Cyril Ramaphosa puts Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave amid explosive allegations of colluding with criminal syndicates. Find out who’s...

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5 Shocking Things That Are Totally Legal in South Africa (2025 List)

3 Hits Paseka Jul 14, 2025, 8:26 AM Jul 14, 2025, 8:26 AM

From cousin marriages to flamethrowers, discover 5 crazy things you didn’t know were legal in South Africa. Some will shock...

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The Pain Can’t Last: Why I Keep Writing Even When Life Gets Hard

11 Hits Abdul Fathao Abdulai Jul 10, 2025, 7:03 PM Jul 10, 2025, 7:03 PM

Hiplife artist Natty Borat shares his journey through pain, poverty, and perseverance — and why his pen never stops moving.

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Nasty feeling

42 Hits Ezejesi Esther chinecherem Jul 6, 2025, 9:02 AM Jul 9, 2025, 4:34 AM

Nasty Feeling tells the story of Amaka, a young woman who deeply loves her fiancé, David, and believes they have...