The first time Ada realised marriage wouldn’t always feel warm or romantic, she was standing at the sink, washing dishes she hadn’t used. Emeka had left...
It started with toothpaste. Or maybe the laundry. By now, neither of them could remember. Tunde slammed the wardrobe door shut, muttering something under his breath....
The day after Ada’s wedding, she woke up and looked at her husband like, “So this is it?” There was no sudden beam of light from...
Nkechi hated losing. As a child, she was very competitive. She raced her brothers to the gate every morning, and if she didn’t win, she sulked...
Amaka used to be that girl; always glowing with ideas, juggling her side hustle, planning events, staying booked and busy. You couldn’t be around her and...
The new academic session has begun and it is natural to want the very best for your child. We consider our children’s schools as places of...
I used to be one of those who could confidently say that Nigeria had never happened to them. I read the news daily, aware of the...
Growing up as a child in the 90s, we spoke our native language fluently. It was the official language of communication in our home, neighbourhood, church...
A few weeks ago, I had my first experience as a mum whose kids would compete with other children. It was a spelling bee competition for...
Every morning, when I go to drop off my kids at school, we would park beside a man who always seemed to be flustered about something....
Growing up, Children’s Day was always a lot of fun. I remember how we were selected for the prestigious Children’s Day march weeks ahead of D-day....
According to research, a mom's brain changes during pregnancy and in the postpartum period.
There's been increased attention to issues that matter to girls, and more opportunities for girls to have their voices heard on the global stage. A lot...
I first came across Ndubuisi’s Instagram profile last year through a university colleague who asked if I could help tell his life story. The first thing...
Some days ago, I got a job offer that stated I had to work 8 am to 6 pm Mondays to Saturdays and then on Sundays...
I hope the world realizes that there is so much more to breastfeeding than simply putting the baby to the breast.
Since the news broke out about Osinachi Nwachukwu‘s alleged cause of death, I’ve been heartbroken and overwhelmed, especially with the permanence of death. The fact that...
I really disliked being a mom; I was struggling so much with it and I hadn’t caught my breath in a long, long time. You may...
A few weeks ago, I got an email that contained an invite to be a part of the Cerelac Junior brunch that would take place in...
I’ve been struggling with my thoughts since I read the news of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni. I’ve tried to move on from the heartbreak the family must...
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