Obaasema Magazine

Tyna Ezenma:Have Camera, Will Travel

Thur, Mar 11 2010 08:45:00 EST

Hushed tones fall over the room as guests take their seats. Legs are crossed, red-soled stilettos bob up and down as the lighting is dimmed and all eyes focus on the only visible light. Nigerian photographer, Tyna Ezenma, readies herself at her tripod to capture the first model to take the runway.

Spotted Obaasema: Sophie Okonedo

Thur, Mar 11 2010 08:05:00 EST

British-Nigerian actress Sophie Okonedu re-inventing beauty, au naturale

Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Thur, Mar 11 2010 10:03:00 EST

Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux Disease, also known as acid reflux disease, is a fairly common condition affecting over 60 million people in the U.S. alone. It is basically a chronic recurring condition in which gastric acid from the stomach travels backwards into the esophagus causing varying degrees of discomfort and eventually damaging the esophagus.

What's Age Got to do With it?

Thur, Mar 11 2010 80:02:00 EST

What I’m about to say is probably a bit controversial. It can certainly be contested, and I can most likely be proven wrong, but I feel inclined to say it anyway: we should date people our own age. Now before you get all up in arms, dear reader, let me provide some context for my statement. In my 26 years on this earth, I have dated a number of men of different ages and ethnicities.

Nine Young Men Share About Why They Love

Tue, Feb 09 2010 9:58:00 EST

Nine young men share about why they love

When Love Matters on Valentine's Day and Beyond

Tue, Feb 09 2010 9:56:00 EST

We are constantly bombarded with love songs on the radio and love stories on the silver screen. Yet it is easy to forget how special it can be unless we see real love shared between real people. Erika and Jamal Kelley, a young couple living in South Jersey, are a living testament to love and commitment.

Rocky Dawuni's 2010 Independence Splash

Tue, Feb 09 2010 9:55:00 EST

On March 6th, 2010 as Ghana celebrates its 53rd year of independence, Rocky Dawuni will join the celebration in Accra with his annual Independence Splash.

When the African Woman is Interested in Someone

Tue, Feb 09 2010 9:52:00 EST

African women appear to have a difficult time admitting when they are interested in someone. What do you think is the cause of this?

To be or Not to be Submissive?

Tue, Feb 09 2010 9:50:00 EST

For those who are familiar with the Bible, a quick way to stir up controversy among women is to bring up the topic of submission. The most famous Bible text regarding this (Ephesians 5:22) states: “Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.” The quoting of this text often incites swift responses such as, “I’m not going to let a man walk...

Can Goodluck Jonathan Lead Nigerians?

Tue, Feb 09 2010 9:48:00 EST

Do you think a military coup looms in Nigeria as a result of the absence of President Yar'Adua? Is Vice President Goodluck Jonathan fit for the position? Black and Female? African Women’s Struggles for Credibility http://www.obaasema.com/campus_voice.html/?p=142 http://www.obaasema.com/campus_voice.html/?p=142 Tue, Jan 26 2010 2:05:00 EST From seemingly ancient times to the current day, being African or of African descent has automatically placed aspiring students and professionals at the bottom of an uphill battle.

Gender What?

Mon, Jan 18 2010 10:19:00 EST

From a young age, society would create separate roles for males and females. It is assumed that a boy should wear blue and a girl pink. Boys should aspire to be firefighters and policemen while girls should aspire to be models and teachers.

Interview With Philomena Amoako

Tue, Jan 07 2010 08:22:00 EST

It is a sunny four o’clock July 29th afternoon in Philadelphia and nighttime in Ghana, home of the world’s second largest cocoa production. After three rings of the telephone, a tender voice responds, and in an undeniably humble tone she introduces herself. The responder is Philomena Amoako, founder and president of Rural Communities Empowerment Center (RCEC), a non-profit organization devoted to developing community resource facilities in rural Ghana.

Latest RAW Discussion:African Women and Expressing Their Feelings

Tue, Jan 07 2010 08:21:00 EST

It is said that African women tend to bottle up their emotions when they feel “some kind of way” about a situation. Is this assertion accurate?

Album Review: Roocky Dawuni's "Hynms for the Rebel Soul"

Tue, Jan 07 2010 08:20:00 EST

Mainstream music may have overshadowed reggae on conventional radio, but this seems to have no bearing on its dynamism. Perhaps it explains why “Download the Revolution” from Rocky Dawuni’s latest reggae-toned CD strikes a chord with listeners. The lyrics undoubtedly suggest the insurgence of a more conscious kind of music.

Health: Race a Factor in Belly Fat?

Tue, Jan 07 2010 08:19:00 EST

There has been much talk in popular media and health blogs about how to attain the proverbial “six-pack” flat abs. Many companies have created and widely advertised pills or exercise equipments that promise to help you instantly loose and trim your body with very little effort on your part. Most of these fail to produce the results they claim despite

Campus Blog: Living Your Dreams

Tue, Jan 05 2010 16:55:00 EST

It is the innate desire of every human to seek his or her happiness in relationships, careers, finances or other aspects of life. Ambition is a unique drive that keeps a person going through adversities, trials, and setbacks. The problem is, whose dream are you seeking to reach? Yours...

Makeup:Your Color Palette

Tue, Jan 05 2010 16:55:00 EST

This season pays homage to the pre-war '40s era, with added elements of ‘80s flair. You’re looking at strong silhouettes in muted tones. The colors of this season are; American Beauty, Rapture Rose, Burnt Sienna, Mojolica Blue, Purple Heart, Warm Olive, Honey