This past week, in line with U.S. President Donald Trump‘s executive order to reevaluate and realign foreign aid, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is...
The five Naira note has undergone several transformations. Originally printed on paper – without the portrait of a Nigerian citizen – when it was introduced in...
When I first met Ade, he was frustrated and confused. He owned three rental properties in Lagos but was barely breaking even. “Dennis,” he began, shaking...
The term, fine wine, is typically used to describe someone or something vintage, steeped in rich history or culture that is still relevant and thriving in...
Everywhere you look, it seems that the January blues are inescapable. You might be wondering, what exactly are the January blues? To understand this phenomenon, we...
Have we ever wondered how people become bad? What leads them to a point where they inflict pain and suffering on others? No one is born...
Victor Kiarie's solution to Africa's fast-growing concrete sprawl is to redefine African urban design so that it is defined by its many unique environments - both...
It was a hot, sunny afternoon, and the streets were alive with the usual noise of bus conductors shouting for passengers. I walked briskly, clutching my...
“Hello Titi. Can you talk?” I stopped mid-stride, just a few feet from my office door, and read the message, short and cryptic, on my phone...
Every day, new standards are set on the internet: You don’t go on a date in native attire. Don’t date if you don’t have money. How...
I write a blog about relationships and sensual topics, and my dedicated followers eagerly anticipate my words. What they don’t know, however, is the irony of...
I have a white voice, and I hate it. I recently moved to England for my master’s degree, and six months in, I have realised that...
In this instalment of my commentaries on Jehu, I further interrogate the implications of Jehu-esque leadership. Jehu and the other characters mentioned herein are archetypes. Owing to...
Thanks to the platform’s new policies, it has become difficult to find exceptionally engaging conversations on X. Oddly enough, a tweet by @_chukwufumnanya appeared on my timeline....
Before becoming a professional film editor, Martini Akande started his Nollywood journey as an actor. Until 2016, he was still auditioning for movie roles. When he...
Our society weighed heavily on my shoulders, draining the joy out of daily life. It became unbearable when I no longer had the energy to care....
It’s 2 a.m., and you’re wide awake, staring at the ceiling. Memories of your ex wash over you like waves that won’t stop crashing. You find...
Imagine for a moment that life was as simple as mathematics. You will argue that mathematics is not simple, but just for a moment, imagine life...
Suffering is an inevitable part of life, but it is not a badge of honour nor a testament to a fulfilling existence. While challenges and hardships...
Ayanfe’s eyes, whenever she laughed, misted over. The tears would fill her eyelids as quickly and as suddenly as laughter rose from her belly, vibrated through...
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