He Left on a Student Visa, and Didn’t Want His Village People Ruining It...
Someone you know has left or is planning to leave. 1,000 Ways To Japa will speak to real people and explore the infinite number of reasons and paths they use to get to Japa. Jimi (24) started guiding...
View ArticleJoin the Festivities: Win ₦1 Million, Gift Hampers, and Infinix Accessories...
To thank its customers and fans for their loyalty throughout the year, Infinix Nigeria is rolling out an exciting Christmas promo filled with cash back, gift items, and home essentials. The “Season...
View ArticleWhat’s It Like Dating a Fashion Designer? We Asked 5 Nigerians
We’ve explored what it’s like to date photographers who’ll make you their unpaid muse, food business owners who’ll turn you into their kitchen assistant, and lawyers who argue their way out of...
View Article14 Nigerians on Their Most Used Social Media Slang of 2024
2024 was the year of “una,” “type shit,” and a whole lot of other slang that made our conversations more lively, more hilarious, more trendy and more Nigerian. But, let’s be real, with new slang...
View ArticleI Have Been Attending Pastor Iren’s CCI for 3 Years. This is What I Have Seen
As the founder of Celebration Church International (CCI), Emmanuel Iren has built a huge following among young Nigerians. His videos routinely go viral among the TikTok set and the Twitter crowd. What...
View ArticleLove Life: We Got STIs From Exes, But We’re Betting On Trust In Our Relationship
Love Life is a Zikoko weekly series about love, relationships, situationships, entanglements and everything in between. Enjoy a December to Remember with Yellow Card this Christmas! Trade at least...
View ArticleHow To Win An Ex Back When “It’s Not You, It’s Me” Isn’t Enough
Breakups are tough, but reconciliation can be even tougher. Whether it’s a heartfelt WhatsApp essay or a dramatic public gesture, here are some over-the-top ways to apologise and convince your ex to...
View ArticleLawmakers Want to Make Election Debates Compulsory: Here’s All You Should Know
Photo credit: Premium Times Nigerian politicians are probably the only people in the world who apply for a job and then blatantly refuse to show up for an interview after their potential employer asks...
View ArticleWe Asked Chat GPT to Create 10 Rice Recipes Better Than Fried and Jollof
If you’re among Nigerians already planning to cook fried and jollof rice for your household this holiday season, I have just one question: are you not tired? Listen, I can’t promise it’ll taste better...
View ArticleSoft Power: How Nigerians Dominated the Internet in 2024
In November, John Dailey, the mayor of Tallahassee, a town in Florida, United States, honoured the American musician T-Pain, who rose to fame in the late aughts for songs like “Bartender” and “Can’t...
View ArticleNigeria is Getting a Mining University: Here’s How It’ll Affect You
Photo credit: Nairametrics Wake up, kids! A new update just dropped–Nigeria is about to get a mining school and it’s expected to have some ripple effects on the country On Tuesday, December 10, the...
View Article“My Sudanese Partner’s Bride Price is $10,000. We Might Just Elope” – Abroad...
The Nigerian experience is physical, emotional, and sometimes international. No one knows it better than our features on #TheAbroadLife, a series where we detail and explore Nigerian experiences while...
View ArticleMy Mum Has Everything, But She’s Still The Greediest Person I’ve Ever Known
Alfred* (31) grew up with a loving dad who was the glue of their family and a mum who prioritised work over building a connection. He shares how, after his dad died in 2021, his mum took over all his...
View ArticleUpdate Your Watchlist with the Hottest Showmax Original Series
The festive season is all about connection and celebration. It’s a time when families gather to share laughter, delicious meals, and family gossip. No festive holiday gathering is complete without the...
View Article#BumpThis: The Best Songs From Underground Afrobeats Artists for December
In this week’s edition of #BumpThis, we’re shining a light on the underground talents who are quietly reshaping Nigeria’s music scene. These artists may not be household names yet, but their fresh...
View ArticleThe 15 Greatest Nigerian Hip-Hop Albums of All Time
Nigerian Hip-Hop isn’t just music; it’s a movement. These albums aren’t mere compilations of tracks—they’re cultural time capsules, chronicling our stories, struggles, and triumphs. They’ve shaped...
View Article#MadeinNigeria: How Emmanuel Okoro Built His Sustainable Brand Emmy Kasbit
From an early age, Emmanuel Okoro knew he wanted to make clothes. Growing up in South Eastern Nigeria, he experimented with what he wore, restyling and reengineering it to give him the swagger he...
View ArticleTaptap Send is Giving Away Over $/C$2000, £/€1500 Bonus Credits this...
Hello people, this Christmas, Taptap Send is not here to play! We’re adding extra sparkle to your holidays with the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway on Instagram! Whether you’re in the US, UK, Canada, or...
View Article4 Romantic Hausa Novels You Should Totally Check Out
Love stories and books from the north of Nigeria celebrating the culture and capturing the romantic essence of natives are not mainstream on reading shelves. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of the...
View ArticleHe Outvillained Me, But I Forgave Him
How did you guys meet? It was through my sister’s ex-boyfriend. This was in December 2020, and my sister posted a photo of her boyfriend’s brother, Micah*, on her WhatsApp status. I told my sister I...
View Article