In 1988, Elliott Hill started his journey at Nike as an intern, working as an apparel sales rep. Little did he know that over 30 years later, he would be leading the entire company. Hill rotated through various roles, from marketing to leadership, steadily climbing his way up the corporate ladder. Now, he’s set to […]
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I have always been surrounded by books. I have also always been surrounded by examples that point towards women’s solidarity towards one another. Some of my earliest memories involve discussing books with my parents. I also remember attending women only meetings with my mother. As an English teacher, she constantly brought books and novels home. Most […]
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Lagos. The city where dreams are made—and where love can sometimes feel like a distant, unreachable star. If you’ve ever tried dating in this city, you’ve probably come across the saying, “They no dey love for Lagos.” SDC, The Cavemen, and Nsikak David turned that line into a gospel via their latest album, and honestly, […]
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Ever wondered what counts as cheating today? It’s not always about dramatic affairs like Mark King in The Other Woman, who had a full-blown secret life. Sometimes, it’s the small stuff—those sneaky acts of microcheating that slip under the radar. Imagine catching yourself liking an old flame’s post or engaging in a flirtatious chat with […]
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Some days, finding motivation is as challenging as locating a petrol station with petrol and no long queue in Nigeria during a fuel scarcity. We all experience those mornings when even getting out of bed to get tasks done feels unnecessary and exhausting. Not to worry, you don’t have to depend on fleeting bursts of […]
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Fast fashion, overconsumption, and influencer culture have normalized behaviors that are downright harmful. It’s become disturbingly common to see influencers showing off clothing hauls every week or month as if that’s a regular, acceptable habit. Newsflash: it’s not. Neither is treating luxury goods like basic essentials or constantly hopping from one vacation or island to […]
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There are feelings we’ve all experienced because we’ve seen them in movies, heard them in songs, or watched others go through the motions. We’ve become somewhat accustomed to these emotions, and we think we understand them—or at least have a grasp on things. But what about the feelings or experiences you can’t fathom until they […]
Have you ever stopped to wonder why modern romance feels like a never-ending episode of a reality show? It’s not just about consumerism and commodification—though those certainly play their part. The real issue lies in the way social media and the internet have twisted our perceptions of what love and relationships should be. We’re so […]
Growing up, many of us were enchanted by the grandeur of weddings—endless food, everyone dressed to the nines. In Nigeria, weddings are a major event, but recently, it’s become hard to distinguish between its true purpose, whether it is celebrating love or flaunting wealth. These days, weddings resemble extravagant festivals with lavish venues, multiple […]
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Body positivity is a movement that promises to liberate us from the oppressive shackles of beauty standards. It asserts that all people deserve a positive body image, regardless of how society and popular culture view ideal shape, size, and appearance. Has this feel-good movement really been doing what it claims, or has it morphed into […]
School did little to ease my anxiety or answer my questions about sex, leaving me pretty clueless. We all knew the basics, sure — don’t get pregnant, and use protection — but beyond that? Silence. And in that silence, many of us were left to figure things out on our own, often through trial and […]
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During the pandemic, manifesting became a viral trend, especially with the 3-6-9 method. A TikTok with over a million views explains it as writing down your goal three times in the morning, six times in the afternoon, and nine times at night, repeating until it happens. Today, content creators share endless ways to “speak your […]
