Lulu’s Lungu
Recovery at La Chaumiere
As we inch closer to December the Christmas spirit creeps in like the chill of winter, but here on the South Western coast of Nigeria it is accompanied by a different kind of thrill. One could say it’s almost electrifying, in our city of survivors we spend all year round doing all we can to […]
Read More...Lulu’s Detty December Diaries
I am Oluchi (or Lulu to my nearest and dearest), and, for the next 6 weeks, I and a few friends will be taking you on a whistle stop tour of our ruggedly beautiful city of Lagos. Our journey will feature all the interesting places to be and the fantastic things to do in our […]
Read More...Shining A Light on Autism Spectrum Disorder in Nigeria
Disclaimer: The names of our respondents have been altered to protect their privacy. An introduction to the dilemma B efore I watched the Netflix series Atypical which is centered around an autistic boy who was able to overcome the obstacles of this neurological hindrance and achieve his dreams with support from family and the community, […]
Read More...The Regime of Nigeria’s 21st Century’s Musical Queens
T he Nigerian music industry has had an influx of new sounds in the past few years. An industry formerly dominated by men is now introduced to fierce competition presented by young fiery women of the 21st century. Not to discredit the groundbreaking works of the women in our industry who have had the […]
Read More...Experiencing ‘Joie de Vivre’ at Expo Lagos
T he maiden edition of Expo Lagos is a unique art experiment curated by the creative consultant Tiwa Adegbuyi. The event was a unique one that fused art, technology, and entertainment. There was much to enjoy with an amazing lineup of performances from iconic artists like Sgawd, Lojay, Kida Kudz, Oxlade, The Kazez, and much […]
Read More...Diary of A Nigerian Influencer: The Brand Model Edit
I n this edition of our series we’ll be interviewing a brand model influencer, who specializes in modeling clothes, shoes and accessories. Bolu Akingbade or Big B as she is affectionately called is a final year software engineering Babcock University tech bae, who also models in her free time and has turned this into a […]
Read More...Diary of A Nigerian Influencer: The Product Influencer Edit
S ocial media influencers have swiftly plugged the gaps left over by an online advertising industry in Nigeria which never quite took off. Maintaining the balance between consistently sharing engaging content whilst driving paid promotions for brands may not be as easy as we think. This series pulls back the curtain on what truly goes […]
Read More...Overcoming the “fear” of the Covid Jab
C oronaviruses have been around for much longer than we know it, and were initially discovered in 1965. According to WHO coronaviruses are a set of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV), and COVID-19 which explains […]
Read More...The Thorny Issue of Religion in Nigerian Universities
The Supreme Christian Doctrine F rom the onset, most religious academic institutions in Nigeria have set their religious beliefs on a pedestal to be worshipped by anyone who passes through their hallowed halls. Imposition of religious beliefs is seen at every level of educational institutions up into the university where you supposedly begin to make […]
Read More...Revealing A Hidden Gem: Gabriel’s Restaurant
T he cozy Gabriel’s Restaurant is a hidden gem I recently unmasked at Eden Heights luxury apartment building in Victoria Island whilst making plans for a surprise party: Read my 5 Tips For Throwing A Memorable Surprise Party. My exquisite experience at this diner was truly one for the books and I thought it would […]
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