Give to Gain
By The Lulu So amazing how this world was made I wonder if God is a woman because who else could hold so much and still create? I think about the beginning of time how history writes in ink but women have always written in blood, in milk, in memory. We gave our bodies to […]
LAGOS CITY MARATHON 2026
by Obiahu Oluchi Date: Saturday 14 February 2026 Location: Lagos, Nigeria History was made on the streets of Lagos. The 2026 Lagos City Marathon delivered pure inspiration, grit, and unforgettable moments as thousands of runners took on the 42km challenge. Standout performances: Beyond the podium, the real story was in every runner who refused to […]
When Motherhood Meets Ambition: How TV Shows Women Navigating Life’s Demands
By Ifeoma Udu Television often lingers on a woman staring at a pregnancy test, her plans suddenly rewritten. Across Nollywood and Korean dramas, pregnancy reshuffles priorities, reshapes ambitions, and tests relationships in ways audiences can’t look away from. These stories explore what women give, what they sacrifice, and how life asks them to renegotiate everything. […]
The Things I Thought Marriage Would Heal
by Anonymous Before I got married, I was quietly convinced that love would heal me. It was not a belief I ever announced publicly, and it was certainly not something I would have admitted if someone had asked me directly. Yet somewhere beneath the surface of my thoughts, I carried the assumption that marriage would […]
PANDA FEST AND THE NEW GEOGRAPHY OF ASIAN CULTURE IN AMERICA
By Francisca Sinjae In recent years, American cities have witnessed a quiet but powerful cultural shift. Heritage is no longer confined to neighbourhood enclaves, small community centres or annual parades tucked into specific districts. Instead, culture is stepping boldly into central parks, civic squares and mainstream programming. When Panda Fest announced its 2026 debut at […]
Wellness Beyond the Body: Caring for Your Mind, Heart, and Spirit
By Ikupolusi Ariyike In today’s world, wellness is often reduced to green smoothies, gym memberships, and step counts. But true wellness is deeper than the body. It is layered. It is emotional. It is spiritual. It is holistic. To be well is not simply to be fit — it is to be aligned. Holistic wellness […]
Grassroots Queens: Women Leading Change at the Local Level
By Ikupolusi Ariyike In every thriving community, there are women whose names may never trend, whose faces may never grace a billboard, yet whose influence runs deeper than policy and louder than politics. They are women who organize meetings. The ones who notice the struggling neighbor. The ones who refuse to accept “this is how […]
The Aesthetics of Taste: How Social Media Changed How We Eat
By Antoine Pepper Before the first bite, there is a pause. The chair is adjusted. The cappuccino rotated until the foam catches the light. Someone leans in and says, “Wait.” Phones rise. The table stills. The image is captured. Only then do we eat. Food has always been sensory. Now it is also performative. In […]
Nigerian Designers Took Over the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala and We Loved Every Second of It
By Chris Wede There are red carpets. And then there are moments. The 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala was supposed to be a celebration of equity in retail and business. Instead, it quietly became a masterclass in Nigerian fashion dominance. From sculptural silhouettes to unapologetic glamour, Nigerian designers did not just attend the gala. […]
You Want More Babies? Fix the Economy.
By Antoine Pepper Governments across the world are asking the same anxious question: why are people having fewer children? In France, officials are now planning to contact 29-year-olds with information about fertility. In South Korea, billions have been spent on incentives to encourage childbirth. In Hungary, tax benefits are offered to women who have multiple […]