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Apart from Genetics, Here Are 12 Other Factors That Can Contribute to Hair Loss
Baldness, or hair loss, can be influenced by a variety of factors beyond genetics. Certain lifestyle choices and habits can also contribute to or accelerate hair loss. Here are some of the habits and factors that can cause or exacerbate baldness:
1. Poor Nutrition: A diet lacking essential nutrients like iron, protein, and vitamins can weaken hair and make it more susceptible to falling out.
2. Stress: Chronic stress can lead to telogen effluvium, a condition where hair follicles prematurely enter the resting phase, causing excessive hair shedding. Managing stress can help mitigate this.
3. Tight Hairstyles: Wearing hair in tight styles like ponytails, braids, or cornrows can lead to traction alopecia, as it strains hair follicles, resulting in hair loss.
4. Excessive Heat Styling: Frequent use of hot styling tools like straighteners and curling irons can damage hair, making it more prone to breakage and loss.
5. Chemical Hair Treatments: Frequent use of harsh chemicals in hair treatments, such as perms, relaxers, and dyes, can weaken hair and contribute to hair loss.
6. Smoking: Smoking reduces blood flow to hair follicles and can damage the hair shaft, making it more brittle.
7. Excessive Alcohol Consumption: Chronic alcohol use can dehydrate the body, leading to nutritional deficiencies that can exacerbate hair loss.
8. Lack of Sleep: Poor sleep can increase stress and hormonal imbalances, both of which can contribute to hair loss.
9. Dandruff and Scalp Conditions: Untreated scalp conditions like dandruff and psoriasis can disrupt the hair growth cycle and lead to hair loss.
10. Medication: Some medications have hair loss as a potential side effect. Consult your healthcare provider for alternatives if you suspect your medication is causing hair loss.
11. Lack of Exercise: A sedentary lifestyle can result in poor circulation, affecting the health of hair follicles. Regular exercise can improve scalp blood flow.
12. Excessive UV Exposure: Prolonged sun exposure without protection can damage hair and scalp, potentially leading to hair loss in some cases.
It’s important to note that while these habits can contribute to hair loss, individual factors and genetics also play a significant role.
Veteran Nigerian hip-hop artist Eedris Abdulkareem has released a fiery new protest song titled “Tell Your Papa,” calling on Seyi Tinubu to speak to his father, President Bola Tinubu, about the worsening state of the country.
The track, which was shared via X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, delivers a hard-hitting critique of Nigeria’s current economic and security challenges. Abdulkareem uses his signature lyrical style to channel the frustrations of many Nigerians who are grappling with rising inflation, insecurity, and unfulfilled political promises.
“Seyi, tell your papa country hard. Tell your papa people dey die. Tell your papa this one don pass jagajaga,” he raps, referencing his earlier hit song “Jaga Jaga” which similarly condemned political and social decay.
The song comes on the heels of Seyi Tinubu’s recent remarks in Adamawa State, where he hailed his father as “the greatest president in Nigeria’s history”—a statement that sparked strong reactions online.
In the track, Abdulkareem accuses the President of abandoning campaign promises and being disconnected from the realities on the ground. He challenges Seyi directly:
“Seyi, how far? I swear your papa no try. Too much empty promises. On behalf of Nigerians, take our message to him; kidnappers dey kill Nigerians.”
The outspoken artist goes on to criticize the privilege and detachment of Nigeria’s political elite:
“Seyi, try travel by road without your security make you feel the pains of fellow Nigerians. You dey fly private jets, insecurity no be your problem.”
Known for using music as a tool for activism, Abdulkareem’s latest release adds to his long-standing tradition of confronting authority and championing the plight of ordinary citizens.
The song has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many praising the musician’s courage and raw delivery.
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Full list: Adedimeji Lateef, Uzor Arukwe, Chioma Chukwuka, others nominated for AMVCA 2025
The nominees for the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have been announced, celebrating outstanding achievements in African cinema and television. This year’s lineup features some of the industry’s most influential actors, filmmakers, and content creators.
Acting Categories: Nollywood Stars Lead the Pack
Adedimeji Lateef, Uzor Arukwe, and Chioma Chukwuka are among the standout nominees, earning nods in key acting categories.
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Best Lead Actor: Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising)
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Best Lead Actress: Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors)
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Best Supporting Actor: Uzor Arukwe (Suspicion)
Other nominees include Stan Nze, Gideon Okeke, Bimbo Ademoye, and Gbubemi Ejeye, among others.
Celebrating Digital Content and Emerging Talent
The AMVCA 2025 continues to recognize digital storytellers and emerging filmmakers. Nominees for Best Digital Content Creator include Iyo Prosper Adokiye, Taaooma, Elozonam Ogbolu, and others. Meanwhile, the MultiChoice Talent Factory category honors promising filmmakers with projects like Gone and Everything Light Touches.
Recognition for Indigenous Films
The awards spotlight indigenous storytelling across West, East, and Southern Africa. Notable nominees include:
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Best Indigenous Language (West Africa): Lisabi: The Uprising, Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre
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Best Indigenous Language (East Africa): The Caller, Empty Grave
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Best Indigenous Language (South Africa): Walvis Tale, The Vow
Best Movie, Director, and Writing Categories
The Best Movie category features strong contenders like Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, and House of Ga’a. Meanwhile, Best Director nominees include Robert O. Peters (Skeleton Coast) and Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, and Tope Adebayo (Seven Doors).
Technical Excellence
The AMVCA also honors technical contributions, with Best Editing nominees including Princess on a Hill and Skeleton Coast.
As anticipation builds for the awards ceremony, fans eagerly await to see which talents will take home the coveted AMVCA trophies.
Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress Tiwa Savage has revealed that she has no plans to sign upcoming artists, citing the stress and responsibility involved in managing musicians. Instead, she aims to create an ecosystem where African artists can thrive independently.
Speaking in an interview with Forbes Africa on Thursday, Savage explained that handling artists can be overwhelming. “Everyone always asks me, ‘When will you sign an artiste?’ I don’t think I have the gift to sign another artiste, because artistes are stressful. I could just be sleeping, and then I will wake up and my artist is trending for something else,” she said.
Rather than signing musicians, Savage is focused on launching a music school that will equip artists with the skills they need before signing with record labels that can properly support them.
She also emphasized the importance of African artists building their own industry instead of seeking validation abroad. “Why are we trying to break into another market? We should build our own to be the one others try to break into,” she said, highlighting the need for infrastructure, affordable data, and investment in Africa’s entertainment industry.
Beyond music, the ‘Somebody’s Son’ hitmaker is expanding her portfolio, having made her executive producer debut in 2024 with Water and Garri. Looking ahead, she is setting her sights on greater ambitions. “I want to go into my mogul era – billionaire Tiwa Savage,” she declared.
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