What It’s Like To Have Your Penis Stolen
“The biggest change in my life since this happened? Hmmm. It’s hard to pick one thing. It’s a lot, you know? Well, if I had a gun to my head and absolutely had to pick, I would say sex.” “Sex and...
View ArticleHow Does This Intern Net ₦165k In A Month?
Every week, Zikoko asks anonymous people to give us a window into their relationship with the Naira. Some will be struggle-ish, others will be bougie–but all the time, it’ll be revealing. The subject...
View Article5 Ways USSD Codes Have Made Life Easier
Young people reading might not believe this but there was a time when you actually had to leave your house to do stuff like bank transfers or settle utility bills. It wasn’t that long ago too. Ten...
View Article#BumpThis: DJ Juls, Oxlade & Falz’s “Angelina”
There’s so much music out there that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to stay up with their favourite artists or what’s new and hot right now. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a daily series...
View ArticleMeet My Favorite Nigerian TV Families
Nowadays, if you’re in the mood for some local entertainment, all you have to do is hop to a cross-dressing Nigerian comedian’s Instagram page, turn on Africa Magic, or (if your soul is dark) scroll...
View ArticlePerforming Grief
On April 1, 2018, my phone rang. The lit screen read ‘Dad’, but my father had died in February. “What horrible thing had I done that my dead father was calling me from the grave?” I answered and...
View ArticleThe Chopists Guide To Getting Free Food
Do you know the only thing that tastes better than your mother’s cooking? Free food. Depending on how much free food it is, it could even taste better. I don’t know what it is about free food that...
View Article13 Wigs From Old Nollywood That Are Just Fabulously Insane
Those who know me are aware of the fact that I’m obsessed with movie wigs. I had a Twitter meltdown after the trailer for Aquaman was released and I saw Mera and Atlanna’s wigs. Famke Janssen’s lace...
View ArticleThese Nigerian Fashion Trends From The 2000s Must Never Make A Comeback
I’m not proud of everything I’ve done in my rather eventful life. I look back at that time I ran away from a bunch of kids trying to mug me in 2011 and shake my head in regret. There’s also the time I...
View ArticleHow To Properly Deal With A Rat Infestation
Hello, fellow human. Is your house currently overrun with rats? Are you unable to keep food in your cupboards for fear of rats getting to it? Are you terrified of leaving your fingers and feet exposed...
View ArticleWhat She Said: What Happens When You Are Raised In A Kitchen?
I don’t cook. For some reason, I always feel the need to reiterate this inconsequential fact about myself to anyone I meet in the first hour of conversation. Young or old, female or (mostly) male, we...
View Article28, Cruising and Living With My Mom
We want to know how young people become adults. The question we ask is “What’s your coming of age story?” Every Thursday, we’ll bring you the story one young Nigerian’s journey to adulthood and how it...
View Article#BumpThis: Tems’“Try Me”
There’s so much music out there that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to stay up with their favourite artists or what’s new and hot right now. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a daily series...
View ArticleFrom Ibadan to Sao Paulo
While Nigeria toiled at the African Cup of Nations in Cairo, another team of footballers strove to do their country proud in the world’s football mecca. AK Marvelous, the Nigerian team was minutes...
View ArticleEvery day, Nigeria Strays Further From The Light of the 21st Century
(A look at the events surrounding the protests of August 5.) If you’re reading this, you’re already too late. All the cool people got it a day early because they’re already subscribed to our...
View ArticleBest Places For Late Night Eats In Lagos
Even with its booming restaurant scene, getting good food in Lagos is a struggle. Mostly because Lagosians tend to focus on aesthetics more than giving quality service but that’s an article for...
View ArticleNonso Amadi Is Not Afraid To Create On His Own Terms
Since he first announced himself with “Tonight”, Nonso Amadi’s music has never been defined by his roots or particular influences. A self taught producer and vocalist, he’s become one of the faces of...
View ArticleNigerian Horror Story: Eid-el Kabir
“Sometimes, I think God is punishing me for something I did, which makes no sense because I’m a freaking ram. I don’t see what horrible thing I could’ve done to be cursed with self-awareness.” “Well,...
View Article#BumpThis: Lady Donli’s “Corner” w/ Van Jess & The Cavemen
There’s so much music out there that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to stay up with their favourite artists or what’s new and hot right now. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a daily series...
View Article#BumpThis: Buju’s “Spiritual” w/ Zlatan
There’s so much music out there that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to stay up with their favourite artists or what’s new and hot right now. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a daily series...
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