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A Haven for Internet Fraudsters; The Nigeria Story
Nigeria is a few more publicised arrests and convictions away from becoming the fraud capital of the world. Even now, financial crimes are somewhat synonymous with the country, scathing the country’s...
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All The Times Maths Got Too Real For You
If you didn’t think maths was fun during the years you had to take it, then you must have lots of “this-isn’t-what-I-signed-up-for” moments. For the most part, you had to tolerate the abusive...
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The Canada Manual – Wale’s AbroadLife.
With the way Nigerians play Canada up on Twitter streets and Facebook alleys, you would think it were some promised land with arms opened wide for West African immigrants or at least a country with a...
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I Read That Book That Says Football Is A Demonic Sport So You Don’t Have To
23rd of September 2019 was the day I saw it for the first time. The book, –written by a woman who claims to have served Satan in the kingdom of darkness for 990 years – about how football is a demonic...
View ArticleTop Three Yoruba Musicians Of 20th Century Nigeria
Your first taste in music and your overall music experience while growing up was probably defined and influenced by your parents’ taste in music. My parents had a huge catalogue of Yoruba music in...
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The Zikoko Guide to Having A Great Time in Togo
The most interesting thing about travelling is the prospect of soaking in new cultures and experiences new places, landmarks and people. Zikoko is here to help you with that. This short guide will...
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Five Meals To Try In Benin Republic
Benin Republic is one of the closest to the sister from another mother that Nigeria has. Even though it’s official language is French and ours is English, there remains a strong connection that even...
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Let’s Tell You Where To Go If You Are Ever In Benin Republic
The Republic of Benin, Nigeria’s next-door neighbour (or sister from another Mother), may be a small country, but there is a lot to experience and discover on a trip there. You have to know where to...
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I Work Customer Relations, Earn ₦125k, And Like To Eat
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. What was the...
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I Attended a Wedding and Didn’t Eat Jollof; Here’s Why
Remember that video that went viral which featured a groom slapping his new bride at their reception? I never thought I would see such a thing live in my lifetime but I’m pretty sure Mother Nature was...
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ICYMI: More Revelations About Fatoyinbo, #EndSARS, Tacha’s BBNaija Exit
Psst, we’ve got gist. Welcome to the new week by the way, but just in case you missed the happenings over the weekend we’ve got you covered. Here’s a brief gist of some of the hot things you may have...
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#StopRobbingUs.
It takes a lot to surprise the average Nigerian. Honourable senators breaking into fights on TV? Routine. The president announcing that he’s journeying abroad for healthcare inaccessible to the...
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Google, I’m About to Remove My Immunity!
Recent reports have been making the rounds about why Vice President Yemi Osinbajo wants to waive his immunity and we are here for all the drama. Apparently, RootsTV released a video that had Tims...
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Happy Independence Day, Nigeria. Regards, 2960
The year was 2960. The country had not yet become a post-apocalyptic wasteland because, at some point, we took climate change seriously. No section of present-day Nigeria had broken off to form a new...
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Happy Independence Nigeria! Or…not?
October 1st is Nigeria’s Independence day. Yay! We celebrated her 59th yesterday. Gurrrrl, you’re getting old! Who would have thunk it? You’ve survived without colonial rule for this long? Wow, you...
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All The Times You Could Have Killed Your Mother
I was listening to Nicki Minaj’s “All things go” the other day and the “this life is a movie, but there will never be a sequel” line hit; it’s true, this life no get part two. I’m not writing about...
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Lagos Traffic is About to Get Crazier!
If you live in Lagos then congested road traffic is no surprise to you. But, it’s about to get worse! Sanwo-Olu, who has been ghosting Lagosians since he resumed office as governor, has finally come...
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8 Things You Can Relate To If You Had A Lesson Teacher
The idea that you might fail at school is one that every Nigerian parent can never stand. And it won’t happen — not if they can help it. Because they don’t think the 8-5 classes you do, five days in a...
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Four Things to Expect From Okada Riders
Okada’s have been helping lives since their appearance on Lagos roads. Dealing with the menace of their existence is sometimes compensated by the fact that they help us stay sane and get to our...
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Four Reasons You Should Hate The Public Transport System
There is a chance that you belong to the “God, when am I going to get my own car”? group. Well, I can’t answer that, for obvious reasons. I can ask you why you don’t go for the more convenient options...
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