Lifestyle
Tips and stories on health, food, travel, parenting, and fashion for modern African living.
Love exploring? See 10 Africa's coldest countries to visitSnowy resorts, freezing mountain peaks and chilly highland towns make these African destinations worth knowing for a cold-weather trip.
By Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi•15 hours agoTravel
Health
From Waist Trainers to Ozempic: The Body Standard Race
From waist trainers to Ozempic, the quest for the “perfect” body keeps evolving—but at what cost? Explore how social media, celebrity trends, and a billion-dollar industry fuel the never-ending body standard arms race.
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ZAINAB BAKARE
Womb. Tumour. Miracle: The Nigerian Surgeon Who Delivered a Baby Twice and Changed Medici ne Forever
A Nigerian doctor made medical history by performing a rare in-womb surgery, delivering a baby at 23 weeks to remove a massive tumour, then returning her to the womb. This is the awe-inspiring story of the “baby born twice” and the surgeon behind the miracle.Owobu Maureen
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How African Scientists are Leading the Fight Against Malaria
African scientists are pioneering malaria solutions with vaccines, AI diagnostics, and sustainable health strategies to save livesAdedoyin Oluwadarasimi
The Fake Drug Epidemic: How Counterfeit Medicines Are Flooding African Markets
Fake medicines kill nearly 500,000 Africans each year. Discover how counterfeit drugs flood markets, the global networks behind them, and the urgent solutions to end this silent epidemic.PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
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Discipline or Discrimination? The War on 4C Hair in African Schools
An in-depth look at how institutional grooming policies suppress the natural growth and expression of 4C hair in African educational settings.Ibukun Oluwa
Food
10 Popular Foods Nigerians Love That Didn't Actually Originate in Nigeria
From garri and jollof rice to chin chin and Indomie, here are 10 foods Nigerians now consider part of their culture that have surprising foreign origins
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ZAINAB BAKARE
10 Foods to Eat If You're Serious About Gaining Weight
Trying to gain weight without results? These 10 calorie-dense, affordable foods can help you add healthy weight consistently and effectively.Zainab Bakare
10 Nostalgic Northern Nigerian Snacks That Take You Back to Your School Days
A nostalgic journey through Northern Nigerian school days, revisiting 10 beloved snacks—from gurasa and masa to zobo and alewa that once made break time the best part of the day.Zainab Bakare
Egusi in Orbit: How a Nigerian Seed is Helping Scientists Plan for Food in Space.
Our beloved egusi made its way to space aboard SpaceX, in hopes of feeding the future.Ibukun Oluwa
Changing Cultures: How Africa Sips It's Alcohol
Discover which countries sip the most alcohol in Africa, and the health impacts this could have on the long run.Ibukun Oluwa
Travel
Love exploring? See 10 Africa's coldest countries to visit
Snowy resorts, freezing mountain peaks and chilly highland towns make these African destinations worth knowing for a cold-weather trip.
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ADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Durban's Pristine Shores: All 23 Beaches Declare Safe for Swimming as Water Quality Soars!
Durban's 23 designated bathing beaches are currently open, with the majority boasting excellent water quality readings as of August 19, 2026. This positive update is vital for the African travel trade, offering reassurance to tourists and professionals alike. The eThekwini Municipality's transparent E. coli classification system supports confident travel planning.Precious Eseaye
East Africa Unites! Kenya Airways & Seychelles Launch Epic Safari-Island Getaways in North America
A groundbreaking partnership between the Seychelles Tourism Board and Kenya Airways aims to transform North American travel to Africa. The joint campaign promotes twin-centre holidays, combining Kenya's renowned safaris with the idyllic beaches of Seychelles, leveraging Kenya Airways' direct New York-Nairobi service. This strategic alliance reflects a broader trend in African tourism towards collaborative efforts to attract long-haul travelers seeking richer, integrated experiences.Precious Eseaye
Cape Town-Lagos Becomes Africa’s Biggest Unserved Air Route as Traffic Surges 75%
Cape Town–Lagos passenger traffic surged 75% in a year, making it Africa’s largest unserved air route and highlighting demand for nonstop connectivity.Precious Eseaye
Sudan's Deadly Conflict Intensifies: Ground War Rages for Control
Intensified ground fighting across Sudan's Blue Nile and Kordofan regions has dramatically shifted control, driven by increased firepower and a quest for political legitimacy from both the Sudanese Army and RSF. As military capabilities evolve and peace prospects dim, civilians face a worsening humanitarian crisis with widespread displacement and perilous conditions.Precious Eseaye
Parenting
Unplug and Connect: Creative Activities to Strengthen Family Bonds
Unplug and connect with your family! See creative, screen-free activities that strengthen bonds, improve communication, and create lasting memories for parents and kids.
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Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children In a Fast Paced World.
Beyond grades and discipline, emotional intelligence is shaping the next generation. Here’s why and how parents can make a difference.Lovely-Olive Olufemi
Modern Parenting in an African Home: Between Tradition, Technology, and Love
Can African parents find balance between tradition and modern freedom? see how culture, technology, and emotional awareness is reshaping parenting practice across Africa, from fear-based discipline to love-driven connection.PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Inherited Hustles: When Parents Project Their Unfulfilled Dreams on Children
Inherited hustles are shaping African youth. Read how parents pressure their children to pursue ‘prestige’ careers clashing with their dreams, the mental health cost, and how African youth are redefining success on their own terms.PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Parenting Without the Cane: Why African Parents Fear Gentle Parenting
Many African parents still equate discipline with fear, believing gentle parenting breeds disrespect. This article explores how empathy-based parenting challenges Africa’s long-held “spare the rod” ideology and why the next generation is choosing connection over canes.zainab bakare
Fashion
FashionLore: It Isn't Originally African. How Did Ankara Become a West African Cultural Identity?
Ankara isn't originally African, so how did a Dutch imitation of Indonesian batik become one of West Africa's strongest symbols of culture, identity and fashion?
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Top 10 African Fashion Houses That Would Shut Down an African Met Gala
From Lisa Folawiyo to Thebe Magugu, these African fashion houses are redefining luxury and would dominate the red carpet if an African Met Gala ever became reality.Zainab Bakare
The Roar Beneath the Fabric: The Transcultural Story of Isi Agu
How Many Cultures Does Isi Agu Borrow From? When did it arrive in Nigeria? How Much Does Nigeria spend on textile imports, and does Agu really mean Lion, in Igbo?Ibukun Oluwa
A Thread Between Continents: Austrian Lace in Nigerian Life
This is the story of how European lace became a cultural symbol in Nigeria.Ibukun Oluwa
The Globalization of African Fashion: From Local Roots to Global Runways.
African fashion and its designers are taking the world by storm, proving that what began as tradition is now the future of global fashion.Lovely-Olive Olufemi