Do you ever sit back and reflect on your childhood and notice how different things are today? It often feels like behaviours that were once deemed...
As consumers, we have more power than we think. Our purchasing decisions can shape the fashion industry’s sustainability and ethics. The first time I discovered the...
On the 27th of April, at The Palms, Lagos, something deeper than entertainment unfolded. It was WithChudeLive, a soul-baring, conversation-rich experience hosted by celebrated media personality...
When I was pregnant with my son, I followed a celebrity on social media who was also expecting around the same time. She gave birth just...
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Editor’s Note: Over the next four months, Udochi Mbalewe, a regular contributor to BellaNaija, will be launching a column, “The Media and Marketing Vibe with Udochi”,...
My passport may not open many doors, but my determination kicks the doors open. Every trip I take is a story of resistance, resilience and reclaiming...
If designing a vision board were all it took to achieve our goals, everyone with a good imagination would be a high achiever. However, the truth...
Over a decade ago, when Wizkid and Olamide broke out with their debut singles, “Holla At Your Boy” and “Eni Duro” respectively, it felt like the...
Over the holidays, I watched the audition of The Idols with my son. After we listened to each contestant, we both discussed whether we thought the person...
Over 230 million girls worldwide have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). During this procedure, the clitoris, whose primary purpose is to give a woman pleasure, is...
Doing Life With… is a BellaNaija Features series that showcases how people live, work, travel, care for their families and… everything in between. We are documenting...
It’s said that whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But in reality, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to keep a secret about events...
A soft breeze blew inside the National Institute of Youth and Sports in Abidjan, suggesting rain. But it didn’t stop the music festival that was about...
In today’s world, everything seems to be out in the open. Social media has made it common for people to share so much of themselves, sometimes...
It is clear to people around the world that technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate. Innovations emerge daily, continuously shaping our lives. We have caught...
The Lagos hustle is a unique phenomenon that defines this city. It embodies a spirit that shapes both high-powered corporate moguls and street vendors into relentless...
“Do humans get a happily ever after?” “What?” I asked, confused. “Why do humans have to die?” she asked again. I turned sideways to Amarachi. We...
I’ve learned a lot from the most unexpected people and places. I’ve realised that class, age or background doesn’t matter much when it comes to life...
A boy waved a large glove painted in the colours of the Ivorian flag at Angélique Kidjo as she performed her song “Afrika.” This song evokes...
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