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Tips and stories on health, food, travel, parenting, and fashion for modern African living.
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?
By Zainab Bakare•11 hours agoFashion
Health
Men's Health Doesn't Stop With Men: How Male Health Affects Partners and Children
Male fertility, age, diet and hygiene can affect partners, pregnancy and children. Here is why men's health is a family and reproductive health issue.
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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
Travel Alert: UK Issues Grave Warning for Nigeria Due to Terrorism and Kidnap Risk
The UK government has issued a severe travel advisory for Nigeria, warning citizens against all travel to 11 states and essential travel only to 17 others, including the FCT, due to escalating insecurity. The advisory highlights pervasive threats like terrorism, widespread kidnapping, intercommunal violence, and specific dangers in regions like the North East, North West, and Niger Delta, urging extreme caution for all British nationals.
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The Untapped Tourism Economy Sitting Inside Nigeria
Nigeria has waterfalls, mountains, wildlife reserves, beaches and cultural sites that remain largely untapped. Could domestic tourism become a major consumer market and economic opportunity for the country?Precious O. Unusere
Kenya Airways in Crisis: Soaring Fuel Costs Force Sweeping Contract Review Amid Middle East Turmoil
East Africa's Kenya Airways is facing severe financial challenges, with a 72% surge in fuel costs in the first half of 2026 due to the Middle East conflict. This has prompted a major cost review and signals potential impacts on ticket prices and fleet operations across the African aviation sector. Despite these hurdles, the airline remains committed to long-term growth and sustainability initiatives.Precious Eseaye
Turbulence at SAA: Acting CEO Sent on Special Leave, New Leadership Takes the Helm
South African Airways is in a fresh leadership crisis after acting CEO Matshela Seshibe was placed on special leave, with Koekie Mbeki taking over. This marks the third CEO change in less than four months, highlighting ongoing governance challenges for the state-owned airline. The development raises concerns among stakeholders about SAA's stability and future direction.Precious Eseaye
Windhoek Airport Faces Jet Fuel Shortage, Raising Concerns Over Flight Disruptions
Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, Namibia, is facing a Jet A1 aviation fuel shortage, potentially impacting flight operations. Travelers are advised to confirm flight details with airlines, as operational adjustments like refuelling stops or delays may occur. The situation highlights broader aviation fuel resilience challenges in Southern Africa.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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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
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?
Read More ( 4 min. read)→ZAINAB BAKARE
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