Episode 5 - The Check, The Chaos, and The CultureWe’ve all been there: the group dinner that turned into a math problem. This week on Shine Your Eye, we’re breaking down the real-life chaos of splitting the bill—from the friend who orders cocktails and steak but wants to “just split it evenly,” to the awkward shortfalls and birthday dinner debates. 👀We kick off with a Praise Report celebrating Vivian Odior, the Global Head of Marketing at WhatsApp, and a proud Nigerian-American woman making serious global impact—from award-winning campaigns at Johnson & Johnson to reshaping how billions connect on WhatsApp.Then it’s time for Wednesday Wahala: we dive into the drama of check-splitting with four familiar scenarios: • The Big Spender • The Light Eater • The Shortfall Surprise • The Birthday DilemmaWe share practical, friendship-saving advice inspired by an NPR etiquette guide on how to handle group dining with grace. You’ll get tips on setting expectations upfront, discussing money without awkwardness, and remembering to include the tip (because please, don’t be that person).We also round up four helpful apps—Splitwise, Plates by Splitwise, Tab App, and Settle Up—that make check-splitting smoother and less stressful, especially in large groups.And finally, in What We’re Digging, we’re spotlighting Houston’s own Rhay’s Restaurant, an Afro-Fusion gem with serious heart, soul, and flavor. Whether it’s for a birthday dinner, date night, or your next girls’ night out—Rhay’s is the vibe.

Episode 4: The Bride Price Dilemma

This week on Shine Your Eye, we’re talking all things bride price—the traditions, the tensions, and the taboos. From million-Naira demands to symbolic token payments, Nigerian bride price culture is layered, loaded, and deeply rooted. Is it love or is it a transaction? We address the debate: should bride price be abolished, adjusted, or appreciated?

Praise Report

This week, we’re lifting up Judge Derek Obialo, the Nigerian-American judge appointed as Associate Judge of the 240th District Court in Fort Bend, Texas! His story is proof that representation matters—and that we’re out here breaking ceilings.

What We’re Digging

Abby is digging: Rent the Runway—because why buy another dress you’ll only wear once? Uchenna is not digging the size uncertainty.

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