Dear Nigerians, Must It Be Rice and Stew Every Sunday?
Like clockwork, every Sunday after church, you’ll hear that one pot bubbling in the kitchen… and you just know, it’s rice and stew. Again. Is...
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Soft Life No Be for Everybody, Make We No Lie
And it’s okay, really. You’re just not on the RSVP list. Yet. There’s this popular saying, “Soft life or nothing” by people who have made...
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Imagine If World War 3 Happens and Nigeria Is Involved.
This Israeli/Iran war, popularly known as ‘the 12-day war’ by the loud orange-haired man in the White House, is a conflict that has gotten the...
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Do Nigerian Men Know How to Communicate, Or Do They Prefer the Silent Treatment?
We all know men are amazing creatures, but Nigerian men? Ahhhh They are a different breed entirely. Before the Sons of Adam come for me...
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Office Wahala I Didn’t Sign Up For: Tales from the WhatsApp Group
You see this life ehn? Nobody warns you that there’d be a day when your stress won’t be from KPIs and deliverables, but from a...
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Can We Talk About the Pressure to “Have Arrived” by 25?
Society says you should have it all by 25 – 5 Nigerians share how society’s obsession with hitting major milestones has affected them; emotionally, mentally,...
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Why Do Nigerians Shout on the Phone? It’s a Phone Call, Not a Family Meeting!
Because sometimes even earphones can’t save you from Uncle “HELLO CAN YOU HEAR ME??” If there’s one thing Nigerians are known for, apart from jollof...
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How Adulthood Is Ruining Our Friendships
Let’s not deceive ourselves, abeg. When it comes down to adult friendships, we all like to believe we have that one friendship that can withstand...
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African Aunties and Baggy Clothes: Please, Leave Me and My Oversized Shirt Alone!
At this point, I deserve a mental stress bonus for wearing baggy clothes to a Nigerian family event. You just want to breathe, look cute,...
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One Minute I’m In Love, Next Minute We’re Both Shouting “Ikeja Underbridge!”
If you’re looking for romance in Lagos, know that public transport will always separate your K-drama fantasy from your reality. It started like the beginning...
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This Is Why I Fear Lagos Markets: A Rant on Market Aunties and Their Wahala
You see Nigerian vendors ehn, we need to call a town hall meeting for them. A proper sit-down not fight, just intense lecture on the...
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Thrift Ke? We Want Our Okirika Back.
Sometimes, I just sit down and ask myself, “who send these people work?” Because honestly, who gave Instagram vendors the green light to hijack our...
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How to Navigate Lagos Stress: 5 Ways to Survive In This City
Because in this city, survival is a skill set. We all know living in Lagos isn’t for the faint-hearted. I’ve lived in this city since...
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How to Look Busy in the Office When You’ve Met Your Deliverables Since 11AM
Because if they know you’re free, they’ll add more work, and we’re just trying to survive out here. So, you’ve wrapped up your deliverables by...
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How to Make The Most of Today’s Public Holiday before Tomorrow’s Email Ambush
Spoiler alert: Your workload is patiently waiting for you tomorrow 1. Secure That Remaining Eid Meat & Malt Combo Stroll over to greet your Muslim...
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All Roads Lead to Ijebu-Ode: Where Heritage, Fashion and Vibes Takes Centre Stage
In case you’ve been living under a rock or buried in Lagos traffic, here’s your update: Ojude Oba, one of the biggest cultural festivals in...
