A land with about 250 ethnic groups Rich in cultural diversity and heritage With individuals who inhabit a territory of its own Who worked and lived for several decades together in oneness Until aliens invaded her peaceful co-existence Took advantage... Read More
Blog Festival | Gone Girl | by Damore Alli
I am leaving. I pick up a piece of paper and my Fanthom ballpoint pen as I shuffle to the kitchen table to write him a note. I was meant to tread the water, but now I’ve gotten in too deep. “Hi” I begin. It brings back a thought from when we... Read More
7 Instant Lifestyle Changes You Can Make To Increase Your Confidence
One Important Key to Success is Self-Confidence. An Important key to Self-Confidence is Preparation. – Arthur Ashe Building self-confidence takes time. While there are numerous advice as to how you can increase your confidence in a jiffy, it all... Read More
Nigeria Ready for HIV Self-testing – Minister of Health
Recently, we saw an article on Premium Times. The Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole said “Nigerians will soon have more access to HIV self-test kits, which will allow them know their HIV status from the comfort of their homes.” This brought... Read More
False Accusation & Boundaries must be talked About While Discussing Rape
Rape is very sensitive. I have had my almost rape experience by someone who I considered family. Click here to read my story… So this is not about not understanding what it feels like. We cannot keep talking about rape without talking about... Read More
Blog Festival | On Breaking Free | by Elizabeth Kolayemi
My heart has been broken by little things like losing my earpiece, not being able to eat my favorite chocolate and by poor internet connection. It has also been broken by the bitter betrayal of a friend and the loss of my favorite teacher. All in all,... Read More
Blog Festival | Evil of Poverty | by Martha Kings
Naked ceiling and rumbling intestines, Shamefully homeless and kissed by hunger; Forced to be one of poverty’s concubines, Like being cursed with slaps from a thunder. Empty hearts with hopeful thoughts, Weirdly happy and dying... Read More
Blog Festival | A K Í N Y Ẹ L É | Adésànyà Adéṣẹwà
Akínyẹlé. Akínyẹlé o.. Akínyẹlé Ọmọ Jìnádù… Just as I heard at the market place. When you shout the name of your lover thrice with all passion, he would marry you. Akínyẹlé, the young village lawyer, is my... Read More
Blog Festival | 5 Unexpected Places in Lagos Men Search for Love | Chika
I have decided to be a snitch! So I was having a conversation with a couple of friends about why it is so difficult to find single datable men in Lagos, then a friend ( male) chips in and says “well you girls are always searching in the wrong... Read More