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Belinda Chiazor
Writer and Filmmaker @ Middle Girl Productions
Lagos, Nigeria
A movie director, producer, writer and unreformed potterhead. I love dogs, canāt say the same for most humans. It is however, nice that youād want to read what I write. š
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Posted on July 1, 2025, 11:54 a.m.
In Literature, Writing and Blogging
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Black hair ā particularly Type 4 hair, which is common among people of African descent ā shrinks because of its natural curl pattern and structure. When the hair is wet or freshly washed, the strands tend to contract, appearing shorter than they actually are. This is something us girlies know as ...
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Posted on May 12, 2025, 4:08 p.m.
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Thereās something we do as human beings that I think really sucks ā we tend to assume the worst about people, especially before actually experiencing them. The reason Iām saying this ā the reason Iāve come to this conclusion ā is from personal experience.
Iāve met people who saw me on social m...
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Posted on March 28, 2025, 11:47 p.m.
Posted on Feb. 4, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
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Throwback alert! Who else remembers the iconic dance show 'So You Think You Can Dance', that was created by the genius behind 'American Idol'? Anyhoo, as a nod to my favorite dance show growing up, I say make I craft witty title small. Hehe Unlike the dance show however, this is m...
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Posted on Dec. 19, 2024, 11:17 a.m.
In Relationships
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Unless you skipped biology; we all know what our nervous system is and comprised of. At-least the central nervous system cos make I no lie, I had to google the rest. But Iāll define it for those who missed classes or liked to sit at the back or need to google to remember the rest, like me. You kn...
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Posted on Dec. 14, 2024, 5:16 p.m.
In Literature, Writing and Blogging
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Continued from Part 2ā¦ā¦Not yet, he thought. Not until he had landed a secure job, and he could provide for her no matter how little. For now, he'd savor these fleeting moments, hoping their connection would blossom into something more. The saying ātime flies when youāre having funā had ...
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Posted on Nov. 30, 2024, 12:45 a.m.
In Literature, Writing and Blogging
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Emmanuel woke to the jarring sound of his alarm and blaring music from Mr. Kuforiji's apartment next door as both unwelcome sounds pierced his Friday morning calm, threatening to shatter his windows. "Won ti gba PVC, won ti gba vote..." the Afrobeat lyrics screamed. Emmanuel rubbed the sleep from...
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Posted on Nov. 18, 2024, 11:42 a.m.
In Literature, Writing and Blogging
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Today, I want to do something different. I want to share an excerpt from my short story titled: āBlood On Lekki ExpressWay.ā Sit back, relax and enjoy. Part 1:
Emmanuel Oyedele gripped the steering wheel tightly, his eyes fixed on the dimly lit Lekki-Epe Expressway. He...
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Posted on Oct. 22, 2024, 3:09 a.m.
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Years ago, I co-produced a film that never saw the light of day with a former friend, and it was centered on the complexities of friendships. Matter of fact; it was inspired by a childhood friendship that began in secondary school. This person and I had a big falling out where we didnāt talk to e...
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Posted on Sept. 30, 2024, 1:18 p.m.
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Iāve noticed a disturbing trend these days: people seem to be becoming increasingly rude. Sotey, simple courtesies like responding to messages, answering/returning calls, or expressing gratitude have become a struggle for some folks. At first I thought it wasnāt a big deal and would shrug it off,...
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Posted on Sept. 8, 2024, 5:52 p.m.
In Health
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I recently stumbled upon an intriguing article on Quora, titled "Does Cancer Have An Odor?" If you know Quora, you know itās a site where folks from all walks of life, as well as all over the world share their personal experiences and ask questions about any and everything. I wonāt lie,...
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Posted on Aug. 26, 2024, 12:12 p.m.
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I wonāt even lie, Artificial intelligence stands as one of humanity's most groundbreaking innovations, revolutionizing numerous aspects of our lives. For writers, AI is an invaluable tool that helps us generate ideas and refine our work by enhancing accuracy and minimizing errors, thereby el...
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Posted on Aug. 14, 2024, 7:18 a.m.
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Itās 2024 and people still try to police women; particularly when it pertains to our sexuality. The audacity! The unmitigated gall!God forbid youāre a woman in your thirties, forties or even fifties who is contentedly single! Who are you to be happy with your spinsterhood when your mates are...
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Posted on Aug. 2, 2024, 12:18 a.m.
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I shot a feature film last month. Wow, l canāt believe weāre in August already!Firstly, I'd like to commend myself for successfully transitioning from making a short film to directing a feature-length production within a remarkably brief span of four months. This was my inaugural foray ...
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Posted on July 29, 2024, 5:31 a.m.
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I have increasingly realized education and ignorance are not mutually exclusive, and that even with extensive formal education, individuals can still harbor profound ignorance.Some recent happenings in my life, confirmed this very notion. Per usualOne of them involved an artiste whose songs I nee...
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Posted on July 16, 2024, 5:29 a.m.
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One of my favorite things to do has always been āpeople watching.ā I love to watch how humans interact with other humans, and I observe them, albeit stealthily or at-least unobtrusively. Not in the rude, glaring manner some Lagosians like to stare at somebody like youāre owing them mon...
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Posted on July 9, 2024, 2:54 p.m.
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Recently Iāve had to reduce the focus on what I spent the last ten years plus of my life doing. I havenāt stopped it completely, I just steered my life in another, albeit similar direction and in this month of July, iām here to tell you itās the best decision I ever made. I feel li...
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Posted on June 23, 2024, 2:06 a.m.
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Itās my birthday in three weeks, and for the first time in ages, I donāt feel some type of way about getting older. Pun intended!Previously, this time of year would fill me with worries about not being married, having kids, or achieving career success. But strangely, even though Iām older this ye...
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Posted on June 15, 2024, 11:42 p.m.
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Iām getting set to direct my first feature film, and Iāve discovered something: Lagosians can never pass up on a chance to ābillā you. I've contacted countless potential cast and crew to work on my upcoming project, and the prices Iāve heard are astonishing. You people did not tell me youāre...
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Posted on June 5, 2024, 6:58 p.m.
In Literature, Writing and Blogging
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Weāve all heard the English idiom āJack of All Trades and Master of Noneā derogatorily used to imply a person has a plethora of interests, but are yet to achieve a high level of expertise or success in one area.Itās a way of saying stay in one place and focus on one skill, rather than expending e...
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Posted on June 1, 2024, 7:34 a.m.
In Music and Entertainment
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Iāve had quite a journey in the world of filmmaking; making a ton of mistakes and learning along the way. One thing I realized is, I never quite got proper guidance on how to go about shooting a film, and just dived into it like the weyrey that I am! *chuckles*Honestly, if I had more guidance, I ...
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Posted on May 24, 2024, 12:32 p.m.
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I saw a Hollywood flick about a week or two ago, starring Anne Hathaway alongside some hunky, hazel eyed, gorgeous British actor. The boy fine no be small, chai!The plot revolves around an older woman falling in love with a member of a boy band who sheās old enough to birth. The movie is also bas...
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Posted on May 16, 2024, 5:47 a.m.
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I noticed something while I was out at the market the other day.I call it āThe Expensive Sellā tactic.Itās something Iāve observed over time with traders, while shopping in Lagos. They like to present their most expensive items when youāre looking to make a purchase. And I think itās amusing and ...
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Posted on May 12, 2024, 7:48 a.m.
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My longtime friend recently gave birth, and I was ecstatic for her because she has a son who I still insist will be my future son-in-law, and has now welcomed a daughter. As our African society can be harsh on women who only give birth to one gender ā yes, girls ā my excitement stemmed from ...
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Posted on May 7, 2024, 12:23 a.m.
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I follow an Instagram page called āDiary Of A Naija Girl.ā It is run by a very vocal, intelligent and successful woman entrepreneur who shares her life experiences as well as the experiences of others, and us who keep up with her posts can seek advice and connect with each other, as weāve grown t...
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Posted on May 2, 2024, 3:27 a.m.
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A few days ago, a young scholar from Pan Atlantic University, graced me with an interview. A friend of mine passed on my number and after some back and forth, we settled on a final date for a virtual meeting; where she asked me questions revolving my career path, the challenges I had experie...
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Posted on April 28, 2024, 7:02 a.m.
In Literature, Writing and Blogging
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The term āTrollā originally referred to mystical creatures in folklore that were known to stir up trouble and mischief, and if youāre a Potterhead Agbaya Millenial like I am, you would remember the troll in āHarry Potter And The Philosopher/Socererās Stoneā that was let into Hogwarts by Profess...
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Posted on April 26, 2024, 1:18 a.m.
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Hello, world people! š
My nameās Belinda, and this is my first insight.
Whew
This is a little nerve wracking as I hope I do this first attempt justice - and thatās because I used to blog in what now seems like a lifetime ago, and didnāt do it well enough, even then.
I am thankfu...
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