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This 70-year-old Woman Sacrificed Every Kobo For One Goal
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. This episode...
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Blue Tears Inna Mi Eyes
Welcome. What you’re about to read is a light-hearted look at what happened this past weekend in the English Premier League, as told by one ardent fan. It won’t help you find the best ‘over 2.5’ odds...
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#BumpThis: Ezi Emela’s “Tables Turn”
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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4 Times USSD Saved People From Embarrassment
No one can deny that the introduction of USSD tech into the banking system has made things easier. To prove that, we asked four people to tell us about the times their bank’s USSD feature got them out...
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Nigerian Start-Up Founders We Can’t Help But Stan.
Even though the Nigerian government has its many, many, many downsides — what with rife corruption, nepotism and the faintest smidge of a dictatorship on the horizon — we’ll always have it to thank...
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7 Of The Most Photographed Places In Lagos Would Like A Word With You
Presented without commentary, seven of the most photographed places in Lagos would like to vent. These are their words. 1) Lekki Conservation Centre: “They won’t say anything because they’re nice but...
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I’m Good Enough For Mile 12
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...
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Partying Without Zlatan Ibile’s Music Should Be Illegal
It’s 2019. Zlatan Ibile, a green-haired lyricist from the slums of Agege, is the hottest rapper in Nigeria. He’s everything you didn’t know you needed. Like if someone found a way to make amala and...
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Turbo Teen: An 80’s Morning Cartoon That Caused Nightmares
I was scrolling down my Twitter timeline the other day when I came across a tweet about an old 80s Saturday morning cartoon named, Turbo Teen. Because I’m a sucker for obscure pieces of pop culture...
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9 Ingredients You Need To Make Yoruba Stew
For this to work, you have to pretend that you’re watching a cooking show with me as the host. Hi. Welcome to the first episode of the weekly series named Grandpabbychuck’s Recipes. In this first (and...
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How To Survive In A Bad Neighbourhood
If there’s anything I’ve learned house hunting in Lagos, it’s that house agents are from hell. They’re a cross between MMM representatives and campus cult recruiters. The best of them will have you...
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The Student Who Went From ₦3k/month To ₦1 Million
Every week, Zikoko seeks to understand how people move the Naira in and out of their lives. Some stories will be struggle-ish, others will be bougie. All the time, it’ll be revealing. This week’s...
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Countdown To JJW Lagos: Featuring Adekunle Gold, Lagbaja, & Wande Coal
Johnnie, Jazz & Whisky, the nation’s premier platform for live, truly sensational afro-jazz music experiences, is back in Lagos following a nationwide tour of Abuja, Port Harcourt and other...
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Now, Why Would Nigerians Do A Thing Like Beat Ike Ekweremadu Up?
If you had even the faintest glimmer of a 2G connection this weekend, then chances are, you caught wind of the attack on former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu by purported members of the...
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How To Become A Forbes-Listed Fraudster
Depending on where/when you first heard his name, Obinwanne Okeke is many things: a celebrated young entrepreneur, an eloquent millionaire or most recently, a very daring internet fraudster. Before...
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10 Things Women On Their Periods Can Relate To
Recently, I was binge-watching the second season of Workin’ Moms, a Canadian television sitcom about a group of friends dealing with the challenges of being working mothers and being women generally....
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I’m Done Questioning God. I’ve Decided To Just Not Believe In Him.
Illustration by Celia Jacobs. To get a better understanding of Nigerian life, we started a series called ‘Compatriots’, detailing the everyday life of the average Nigerian. As a weekly column, a new...
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What She Said: It’s A Man’s World
Navigating life as a woman in the world today is incredibly difficult. From Nigeria to Timbuktu, it’ll amaze you how similar all our experiences are. Every Wednesday at 9 am, women the world over...
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7 Hot Takes on Big Brother Naija 2019
I became a Big Brother Naija fan in 2017, avidly following the show and live tweeting my hot takes on all the drama. It was even more interesting to me because a lover and I were watching it as a sort...
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The 10 Stages Of Getting Your First Tattoo
Depending on how old (or radical) you are, getting your first tattoo can feel like convincing yourself to commit a crime. I should know. I got my first tattoo in 2017, after four years of telling...
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