“The only thing that a man needs is respect” I hear this popular statement every now and then being used to charge women to be respectful...
In Yaba Market, sellers are used to hearing buyers request, ‘Do you have black palazzo’, ‘Do you have off shoulder top? Or “Give me crazy stock...
One day in the 90s, a young boy was in his school’s playground along with his classmates and other schoolchildren, observing what was called “assembly” –...
A few months ago I watched a heart wrenching video of an Igbo man who discovered his only son was not actually his biological child. After...
Hello BellaNaijarians, It’s Monday! You should be happy. It has been said that “if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail,” and while that...
One thing has been constant in Kukogho Iruesiri Samson‘s life, and that’s using words to effect social change. Kukogho is not just a poet or writer,...
Kemi is the mum of a BellaNaijarian, Tolulope – who shared her beautiful story with us. In a sweet ode, Kemi wrote about her late husband:...
Tale in a Pie is a collection that opens the door to romance, friendship, the art of living and of course great food. For years, Tiyan...
After my last article on success and limiting relationships, I got feedback – and a mail in particular – that prompted this article. This is going...
In the Ooni’s palace in the sleepy town of Ile-Ife, there is a place where cameras are not allowed, entrants must walk in barefoot and prayers...
Experience, they say, is the best teacher. I used to think this statement was overrated, but over time I have actually realised that if you are...
Hi guys, BN Confession Box is a new feature on BellaNaija – curated by Nkem Ndem. The Confession Box is our virtual confessor’s box where BellaNaijarians...
Today was like yesterday and maybe tomorrow. It was a never ending cycle of nightmares and new dreams. She heard the cries for the start of...
Aunty Bella is our agony aunt column on BellaNaija. We launched this column in the early days of BN and periodically feature issues sent in by BN readers....
Social media is a community on its own. It could be addictive. It could be enlightening. It could also be depressing and at the same funny...
I sit and stare. I stare at the little thing they tell me came out of me. This little thing that keeps wailing and will not...
Last week, a friend and I got into a conversation about love and lies. One of the questions he asked was: “Could you really say you...
Networking is an important path to a successful career. Although it might seem like countless events, industry conferences and dinners; it is actually just one massive...
If you are reading this in 2020, you probably know the exact meaning of “covfefe”. Right now, in 2017, I do not know what this word...
When we hit the 6th month of the year, it suddenly dawns that we are at the half year mark. It could lead could lead to...
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