Lifestyle
Tips and stories on health, food, travel, parenting, and fashion for modern African living.
7 Men's Fashion Trends Most Women Think Should Stay in the Past
What looked stylish a few years ago doesn't always hold up today. These are seven men's fashion trends many women no longer find appealing.
By Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi•2 days agoFashion
Health
World Breastfeeding Week: 10 Things Every Woman Should Know Before Having Her First Child
For World Breastfeeding Week, discover 10 important breastfeeding realities every first-time mother should know—from cracked nipples and mastitis to cluster feeding, breast engorgement, and postpartum emotional changes.
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ZAINAB BAKARE
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.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
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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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
East African Power Play: Uganda, Tanzania Ink Major Energy Hub Deal in Tanga
Presidents Museveni and Hassan have endorsed an MoU to establish the Tanga Regional Energy Hub, shifting East Africa's focus from crude oil exports to an integrated energy and industrial economy. This ambitious project, projected to attract over US$20 billion in investments, aims to create value chains, generate skilled jobs, and enhance energy security across the region. It complements existing initiatives like Uganda's Hoima Oil Refinery while leveraging the EACOP and facing environmental scrutiny.
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10 Reasons Benin Republic Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List
Benin Republic is West Africa's most underrated travel destination from Ganvié's floating city and Ouidah's slave trade memorial to Pendjari's affordable safari and UNESCO royal palaces. Here's why it belongs on your bucket list before the crowds arrive.Zainab Bakare
The Forgotten Isles of the Red Sea: Eritrea’s Dahlak Archipelago
To call the Dahlak Archipelago a point of contention is an understatement. From international interest in its strategic maritime trade routes to the rising sand levels and its rich, untouched marine life, Dahlak is a natural wonder that continues to intrigue and inspire.Ibukun Oluwa
Africa’s Top 5 Most Powerful Passports in 2025: What They Reveal About Mobility and Global Influence
Which African passport can take you to over 140 countries without a visa? The 2025 VisaGuide Passport Index has revealed Africa’s mobility champions, and the results may surprise you. From Seychelles’ global reach to South Africa’s diplomatic clout, here’s how the continent’s strongest passports stack up, what makes them powerful, and why passport privilege matters more than ever.Owobu Maureen
The Art of Solo Travelling: Finding Fulfillment Within Yourself
An insightful read about solo traveling as a tool for self-awareness, fulfillment, and intentional living, blending storytelling with reflection on independence and connection.Precious O. Unusere
Parenting
New Age Parenting: Are Parents Raising Children or Simply Providing for Them?
Are parents confusing provision with parenting? Financial support alone cannot replace emotional presence, and modern parenting requires more than paying the bills to raise emotionally healthy children.
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PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
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.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
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
Fashion
7 Men's Fashion Trends Most Women Think Should Stay in the Past
What looked stylish a few years ago doesn't always hold up today. These are seven men's fashion trends many women no longer find appealing.
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ADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Thinking About Ombré Brows? 5 Things You Should Know Before Booking an Appointment
Before you book that ombré brow appointment, know what happens after the needle, how long the results last and what separates a good result from a bad one.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
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