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...
The Gospel of Jesus is so simple that it takes deliberate efforts to misconstrue its fundamental tenets; unfortunately, the expertise of religion is to misrepresent God....
One of my biggest dreams is to open a production space where I can mentor and employ young, passionate creatives who want to pursue a career...
A recent conversation I had with a colleague at work was steered towards the topic of visiting. She said she’d like to visit one of her...
I recently encountered a surprising incident involving Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon. After the Houston Cougars’ thrilling victory over Duke in the NCAA Final Four, Olajuwon attempted...
Let’s be honest, travel is getting expensive. Between rising ticket prices due to foreign exchange and the effort it now takes to plan a proper escape,...
On the day I watched the announcement video of Ryan Alabi’s photography exhibition, I immediately knew I wouldn’t be able to make it for the opening...
There’s a quiet revolution happening on the internet. Not the kind that makes headlines or dominates the news cycle, but a steady, undeniable shift: African...
This year’s Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) nominations offer something to think about. Films like House of Ga’a, Lisabi, Seven Doors, and Aníkúlápó: Rise of...
The process of navigating grief is not black and white. Through Wendy Okeke’s delicious use of language, metaphors and vivid imagery, and her colourful cover, we...
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