Fati Abubakar Shows Us The Beauty Of Borno With Her Camera
When Borno state is mentioned, images of war, blood and towns ravaged by terrorists comes to mind as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency. However, Fati Abubakar, a photographer from Borno wants to...
View ArticleHow To Be The ‘Perfect’ Nigerian Child
1. You have to come out of the womb knowing how to wash dishes and sweep the house. Why else do you think you were born? 2. You have to be very talented but you cannot become a musician. Use your...
View ArticleThe Naija Boys Guide To Toasting
Most Nigerian guys have similar techniques when it comes to talking to girls. So here’s a list of the most common lines used by our beloved Naija boys: 1. “Eskiz me sister” I’m not your sister, please...
View Article13 Pictures Every Nigerian Who Is Broke This Public Holiday Will Get
1. When your co-workers ask for your holiday plans. Gats pray. 2. When your friend calls you to come and hang out. This one is not serious. 3. What everyone else is eating during Sallah vs. What you...
View ArticleThe Travails Of A Lagos “Mo Gbo Mo Ya”
So you are minding your business, scrolling through Instagram during working hours (as you do) and you see another wedding hashtag: Ayyyyy weekend rocks don set! “Ahn ahn! Is that not our former...
View Article13 Things That Are True For Non-Muslim Nigerians This Ramadan
1. When you hear Ramadan, and you’re already thinking of the 2-day public holiday at the end of it. God bless you guys! 2. And all the food that you’ll be going around eating. Imma need these days to...
View ArticleIf You’ve Ever Been Stuck In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Traffic, This Post Is...
1. You wanted to sharply leave Lagos so you took this wonderful expressway. The greatest expressway in Nigeria. 2. Then you hear MFM, RCCG, Deeper Life and NASFAT are holding programs in one night. It...
View ArticleThe Nigerian Dating Scene
Dating in Nigeria is a battle so you gats be prepared! Here are all the types of Nigerian men you are bound to meet: 1. The young man – He texts like spelling is something of a struggle and has to ask...
View Article16 Things Everyone Who Has Worked In A Bank Can Relate To
1. When you get your employment letter We are not mates anymore. 2. First day of work and you hear you can only leave at 8PM Sah, did you say eight as in 8PM? 3. During your training and you hear the...
View Article18 Things You’ll Understand If You’ve Ever Attended A White Garment Church
This post was inspired by everyone who contributed to this trend. 1. When you had to go to the beach, but it wasn’t for fun. via @YeahThatsMike I’m not crying. 2. When being a child didn’t stop you...
View Article15 Pictures You’ll Recognize If You’ve Ever Stepped Into A Nigerian Kitchen
1. The eba stick that doubles as a weapon: Your mother’s favourite. 2. The iron sponge that is always on the brink of death: Your only friend when washing that evil pot. 3. The Nylon bag full of even...
View ArticleHow To Tell If Your Child Has Finally “Joined Bad Gang”
1. When they refuse to eat rice for the 70th time in a row. They are not hungry because they have gone to eat with their gang. 2. When your son refuses to barb gorimapa and shave his beard. He doesn’t...
View ArticleA Nigerian Man Was Killed In A Racist Attack In Italy
Only 6 months after getting married, a 36-year-old Nigerian man was murdered during an attempt to defend his wife against a racist attack in Italy. On July 5, Emmanuel Nnamdi and his wife Chinyere were...
View ArticleSeyi Shay Was Featured In An Empowering Spice Girls ‘Wannabe’ Video Remake
July 8 makes it 20 years after Spice Girls blessed the world with their hit single, Wannabe, and the iconic video has been recreated. The remake of the girl power-inspired video was done by The Global...
View ArticleEvery Emotion You Feel When The ATM Swallows Your Card
1. You, going to the ATM to withdraw your last 1k. God help me. 2. You, calculating how you’ll use the money to survive till salary enters. Garri, garri, and garri. 3. When you reach the queue and ask...
View ArticleThe Story of Brymo And His Controversial Tweets
Following the death of the two African-American men, Alton Sterling and Philando Castille, who were both shot by police officers in less than one week, the internet was thrown into major mourning and...
View ArticleAnyone Who Has Worked With Nigerians Will Understand This Perfectly
1. When your coworker wants you to come and pick him/her every morning Are you buying me fuel? 2. When Wale from head office is always coming 40 minutes late for every meeting We that came here early,...
View ArticleThese Colonial Buildings Will Make You Appreciate Nigerian History
Nigeria’s colonial years saw the building of several classical buildings that still stand till this day. A Twitter user, @Kelechinaba, over the past 2 years took pictures of some of these buildings...
View ArticleZikoko Podcast Episode 3: Nigerian Police And Their Bad Behaviour
This week has been a tough one! The murders of two black men by police officers in America have got everyone talking. And we have some things to say about them too: But American police officers are...
View ArticleThe Day I Watched A Pastor’s Televised Healing Session
Alright so one day I was ironing my dad’s shirts and watching the TV. A Christian show was on. Interesting one. A bunch of sick people were gathered in this church awaiting healing from the pastor....
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