I woke up this morning with a cocktail of emotions – excitement, apprehension, fear, anticipation and joy. I’m going away for a bit and it’s a...
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...
If this were to be a university course, perhaps an apt title would read, “Renting 101 in Nigeria” or ‘Fundamentals of Renting in Nigeria’. I have...
“JUST BECAUSE I HAVE BOOBS DOES NOT MAKE ME YOUR SECRETARY“ These are the exact words I want to yell out every time I see a...
Ever wondered if there was a rewind button in life and there were some things you could do over? Well, I do. Every time something fantastic...
At the recent graduating ceremony of Covenant University (CU) Ota, 21 year-old Michael Eromhonsele stood proud among 1,465 other graduates to clinch the Best Graduating Student Award....
The world’s oldest and most played game is the BLAME GAME. Every second, countless people keep getting so immersed in this pastime, some have become addicted...
I got a job in New York City a few years ago. I was new to the American North; I still reeked of the South. Pillsbury...
BellaNaija presents “Celebrating You! Class of 2013.” A few weeks ago, we called for submissions of graduating students who had excelled in their course of study....
In recent times, going off to America or the UK to have babies has become very popular in Nigeria. People cite a varied range of reasons...
Fartuun Adan‘s story is VERY inspiring and it is one we would encourage everyone to watch. Fartuun is a Somalian human rights activist who followed the...
Salut A Toutes! First off, a big thank you to everyone that showed up for Chef Fregz Special. It was such a huge success Baba God...
As the lyrics to Canadian rapper Drake’s mega hit go “Started from the Bottom, Now We’re Here“… Nigerian stars are one of the clearest examples of...
My Africa is not hungry. My Africa is just a giant that has failed to take giant strides. Africa as a continent has probably suffered more...
I will never forget the day I told my parents I wanted to study theatre arts at university. With all the flare of a drama-queen, I...
This piece was sent in by a BellaNaija reader in loving memory of her brother, Tuope Ruppee. Alero Ruppee recounts their life together as a family...
What do you feel when you take long walks? The sights, the sounds, the complete essence of life as it’s happening around you. Now, imagine these...
I recall the incident quite vividly as if it happened yesterday yet it was over 15 years ago. I attended an event with my aunt and...
She had lived a long life. The old woman thought this as she peered at the quiet street below her. She had lived a long life....
Tribalism is not just a state but also a way of life, that stem from a strong feeling of identity with and strong loyalty to one’s...
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