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The Business of Marriage in Nigeria

 Nigeria's economy may be in a recession, but the wedding industry begs to differ with the ever-increasing cost of weddings in Nigeria (stupendous if you're in Abuja). The smallest event has you spending a wholesome 500 thousand naira for 100 guests to the more lavish society weddings that can total a whooping 30 Million naira.  It is safe to say if you are in the wedding planning business (make-up, catering, event centres, furnishing, tailoring, photography) , you're a "big man". With the population of Nigeria at around 200 million people and growing ; things are not slowing down, if you can afford it , I'm down for the small chops (spring rolls, samosas , puff puff) . I personally enjoy scrolling through Bellanaijaweddings into the ungodly hours of the night admiring the cheerful brides; but my issues are with the receipts. Here is what I mean: the number of divorcees and single parents is getting alarming. It is estimated that 1 in 5 girls will b...

Man-made God

This man-made God,  the politically-aware one.  With pockets deeper than Rockefeller, hungry for the change in your pocket. ,the 21st century alpha omega he doesn't give his followers a book or ask for prayers,  uses "likes" as a criteria for your piety.  This new god that is so dynamic, ever-changing, politically correct.  he sits on boardrooms and lobbies for peace and blessings;  accustomed to luxury.  flies in jets and gives his love to the highest bidder. forgiveness is auctioned, conscience-free. he, the one whom oppresses women and rapes little boys, pro-bloodshed;  and depending on what he is selling,  hell is conditional, on whether you're buying what he is selling.  safe, as long as you can afford his heaven. This god, the one whom insists you show-off how charitable you are on Facebook, this Instagram god,  the one who sitting with his diary,  writing the names of thos...