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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Only in Lagos: Where Logic Goes on Break and Madness Clocks In
Sometimes last week, I was in a public bus, minding my business, when the driver got into a heated argument with a road safety officer....
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The Day “All Back” Became “Cornrows” Was the Beginning of Our Hair Budget Problems
There was a peaceful time when you could stroll into a salon, ask for “all back,” and walk out looking fine with just less than...
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Final Destination Bloodlines Review
If horror movies are not your thing, then Do Not and I repeat, Do Not go to the Cinema to see this movie. This is...
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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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LABUBU Abi Wetin Again?
I’m pretty sure you’ve all seen the Labubu trend all over social media and you’re wondering, what this one is again? Some might think Labubu...
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Beyond White: Stunning Wedding Colors Brides Should Consider
Who says white is the only colour a bride can rock to her wedding! Have you seen other colours on brides? Breathtaking! Coloured gowns on...
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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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Reanalyzing Books We Read As Kids: Were Our Feelings Valid?
Growing up, some books had us completely hooked, while others terrified us beyond words. As kids, we were fascinated, shocked, and sometimes left emotionally scarred...
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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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5 Unusual Laws Around the World: Nigerians Abroad Take Note
Nigerians are everywhere, you’ll find us in London, Toronto, Dubai, Sydney, even the North Pole (probably)! And every day, more Nigerians are jetting off to...
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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...
