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I Gave My Child Away Because I’m Not Financially Ready To Be a Mother
Two years ago, Carmen* (23) gave her newborn baby to a random woman in her neighbourhood and didn’t look back. In this story, she shares why that was the best decision given her financial...
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“I Like Being by Myself”— 5 Nigerians on Why They Cut Ties Without A Word
The blessing and curse of digital technology development is that you can reach everyone with a device 24/7. However, some people are serial ghosters, and one thing they won’t do is continue...
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I’m Under Pressure to Let My Absentee Dad Attend My Wedding
Ada* is preparing for her wedding, but mounting pressure from her mum and other relatives to involve her absentee father threatens to overshadow her big day. She shares how he abandoned their family...
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Africa’s Biggest Shopping Festival Is About to Shut Down Lagos!
Do you smell that? It’s not just jollof on the fire or your tailor rushing your December fits — it’s the biggest shopping festival on the continent rolling into Onikan stadium this Detty December....
View Article#BumpThis: Afrobeats Girl Power
The term “Girl Power” which symbolises strength, resilience, and beauty has long been etched in the fabric of African culture. In Afrobeats, this idea of Girl Power has been celebrated, explored, and...
View Article5 Nigerians on Their Awkward Okrika Moments
In Nigeria, okrika, AKA thrift wear or okay, is the cheaper alternative when one can’t afford the florescent-lighted boutiques. From the rural towns of Nigeria to its roadside stalls and bustling...
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#MadeinNigeria: How Yomi Adegoke Built Her Lucrative Writing Career
Writing wasn’t Yomi Adegoke’s first choice. She went to Warwick University to study law, and as a hobby, decided to start a pop culture blog. Well, the rest of history. She worked as a writer at...
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We Asked 5 Working Class Women Why They’d Rather Be Stay-at-Home Mums
When women join the formal workforce, it gives them independence and more control over their lives. But some women know exactly what they want to do– stay home and take care of their families. We...
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Sunken Ships: My Friend Tried to Cheat Me, So I Beat Him Up
How did you and Danny* meet? I had just moved to the mainland to focus on building my music production business. The landlord where I stayed didn’t allow me to set up my studio, so I was looking for a...
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#NairaLife: She’s Juggling a 9-5, Two Businesses and Pursuing Foreign Income
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. Enjoy a December...
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MoneybyZikoko: Do You Ever Feel Broke?
Volume 110 Good morning, I’m not psychic, but I have a strong feeling your answer to the question in today’s email subject was a “Yes”. Feeling broke might be the one thing that connects us all,...
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The Rise of MSport: Nigeria’s Fastest-Growing Online Sports Betting and...
In Nigeria’s dynamic online sports betting and casino industry, MSport has firmly established itself as the leading choice for bettors who value reliability, excitement, and premium features....
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What’s The Wildest Thing You Did For Love in 2024? — Friends Edition
After hearing how Nigerian lovers and family members went the extra mile for each other this year, we figured it was only right to check in on the friendship front. Did broke besties still have each...
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NITDA Partners With Ministry of Education to Introduce Digital Literacy into...
If the many sins of Nigeria’s education system, like constant strikes, poor infrastructure, and archaic curriculum, have been pissing you off, you might like to hear what the Ministry of Education and...
View ArticleThe 12 Best Nollywood Films on Netflix and Other Streamers (December 2024)
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than with a marathon of the best Nollywood films on Netflix and other streamers? As we count down the days to...
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Love Currency: The Student Getting Emotionally Attached to a Transactional...
The topic of how young Nigerians navigate romantic relationships with their earnings is a minefield of hot takes. In Love Currency, we get into what relationships across income brackets look like in...
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Quiz: Which Nigerian TV Series Family Would You Fit Into?
Nigerian TV families, both blood related or found family, are full of chaos, love, and unforgettable moments. From the no-nonsense antics of The Johnsons to the chaotic drama of My Flatmates, there’s...
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Everything We Know About the New Malware Stealing Banking Details
Put a finger down if you don’t joke with your bank account and would literally spiral if you smell any funny business around it. If your finger is down, the update in this article is for you. You know...
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What Happens When the Most Avid Fuji Fans Come Out to Play?
What will Detty December look like in this great T-Pain year? On Thursday, December 6, 2024, the 5th edition of the concert Fuji: A Opera, themed “Fuji Vibrations 2024” offered an answer. Since its...
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From 2000s to 2020s – 13 Times Hennessy Featured in Top Afrobeats Songs
Hennessy and Afrobeats have been an iconic duo for over two decades. For years, the liquor brand has underscored the core vibe of the genre of music, You Only Live Once. Whether setting the scene in...
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