We Stan: Google’s Tribute to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Google is paying homage to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti today by celebrating her posthumous 119th birthday with a wonderful doodle by Nigerian-Italian artist, Diana Ejaita. Here’s what you need to know...
View Article#BumpThis: Zlatan’s “Gbeku” & Joeboy’s “Don’t Call Me Back”
There’s so much new music being released that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to wade through the trash to find the gems. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a daily series that features new...
View ArticleHe Earned ₦159k 5 Years Ago – That’s Less Than His Tithe Today
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. Today’s subject...
View ArticleQUIZ: Which Small Chops Snack Are You?
Just like in the real world, every pack of small chops has its very different players — the beloved chicken, the out-of-place gizzard, the misunderstood mosa, the inoffensive spring roll, the divisive...
View Article4 Things People Who Liked To Resume School Late Can Relate To
For many people, the start of a new school term was something to look forward to. The excitement to start a new class, the eagerness to use new textbooks, and of course, school also meant a lot of...
View Article9 Of 2019’s Best Nigerian-International Collaborations, Ranked
About a decade ago, collaborations between Nigerian and international stars never felt organic or even remotely impactful — the best that fans could hope for were laughably lacklustre verses on...
View Article5 Things People Who Fear/Hate Dogs Will Find Relatable
You’ve tried to like them, or at least, you’ve tried to be comfortable around them, but something about what many people think are cute pets puts you on an automatic lets-know-what-we’re-doing mode. I...
View ArticleHeads Up: Move With An ID Card In Nigeria Or Be Regarded As A Suspect
In case you missed it, Nigerians are now required to walk around with a valid means of identification to avoid being apprehended by the Nigerian military as suspects of kidnapping, banditry, armed...
View Article#BumpThis: Tolani’s “Maybe Baby”, Kah-Lo’s “Exit Sign” & Buju’s “L’Enu”
There’s so much new music being released that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to wade through the trash to find the gems. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a daily series that features new...
View Article7 Games That Prove You Had A Nigerian Childhood
Growing up in Nigeria can be all shades of awesome, weird and just plain insane, depending on the kind of Nigerian parents you had. But, the awesomeness of playground time cannot be disputed,...
View Article11 Tweets That Prove That There Is An Agenda Against Skinny Guys
A lot of slander goes on twitter, but today we’re looking in the direction of the ones made against skinny people, especially the guys. I mean, take a look at these: 1. The tweet about appearance What...
View ArticleWe Loved The 2019 Ake Festival!
For some people, the best time of the year is Christmas, for others, it’s the new year and all the renewed hope it brings. Clearly neither set is Nigerian, because what is a Christmas or a new year...
View ArticleQUIZ: Can We Guess When You’ll Marry?
We are going to be attempting to guess when you’ll marry based on your favourite Nigerian foods. What does your fave swallow have to do with when you’ll tie the knot? Please, don’t ask complicated...
View Article#Beatsmith: Spellz On Producing Teni’s “Askamaya”
For the love of the real stars, the producers, we created #Beatsmith — a series that focuses on the connections and inspirations that led to the creation of that hit song or album. The Headies went...
View Article10 Things You’ll Relate To If You Love Being Single
Some people might think that being single is torture but for you, it is a freedom movement you are really patriotic to; you love your single life so much, you’d do anything to maintain it–even if you...
View ArticleASUU Have Threatened A Fresh Strike, And This Is Why
Every grown Nigerian knows about ASUU and their hard-earned reputation. No judgments here; everybody must be known for something. At this point, ASUU or the news of any of their strikes shouldn’t...
View ArticleHow To Deal With Crazy Nigerian Relatives
Having relatives is unavoidable, something most people would rather do without if they could. But, those familial ties come in handy every time; knowing you are loved and are amongst people who’ve...
View Article#BumpThis: PsychoYP & Terri’s “No Chaser”
There’s so much new music being released that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to wade through the trash to find the gems. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a daily series that features new...
View ArticleBuckle Up! It’s About To Be A Bumpy Ride Back To 1984.
Hmm… I don’t know who to point this finger at; whether the government, a certain cabal of people, the weather? But something is happening in Nigeria and … Let’s take a look at the issues. First, why...
View Article6 Drugs Nigerians Don’t Need A Prescription To Use
Nigerians are many things, depending on what the situation they are in requires them to be. And sometimes, this means putting on an imaginary white coat and prescribing drugs for themselves. Everyone...
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