We asked four two-timing Nigerians to share their stories and all I can say is, three out of them are way past the point of no return: Emmanuel, 27 – Always down to bone “Well, I’ve never felt responsible for upholding the sanctity of someone else’s relationship. I’ve hooked up with married people and people […]
Anxiety is a monster, making you do absurd things sometimes. Or all the time, depending on the size of the monster living in your head. Here are 7 things anyone who’s dealt with anxiety will relate to: 1. Practicing conversations in your head before having them You also replay those conversations in your head after […]
‘Tis the season of ashy skin, chapped lips and dusty surfaces. In case you didn’t already catch on, it’s harmattan again. And we’re here to help you survive its throes. Here are 5 must-haves for this trying period: Vaseline (aka Petroleum Jelly) As you already know, harmattan and dry skin are symbiotic. And during this […]
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In Lagos, two things are certain every Christmas: detty concerts and bumper to bumper traffic, upped by a bajillion notches. It’s the absolute worst really, and no higher power can save you from it – well, except you’re from Edo. So how then, do you kill time while sitting through the madness? Here are a […]
Don’t be caught slipping, fellow Nigerians! 1. Nigerian parents, why? 2. Nigeria + Generators = Soulmates 3. PHCN shenanigans 4. Torn Naira notes 5. You gotta do what you gotta do 6. SARS, did you forget your job? 7. Shhh! It works 8. When power is restored 9. Punctual kings and queens 10. No pictures […]
You meet someone, go on a couple dates and then realise they’re not that interesting (or whatever the case may be). So how do you break the news? Well, you don’t. You simply end all forms of communication with them (out of thin air) and expect them to take the hint. A wimpy move? Absolutely, […]
Break-ups can be hard, whether platonic or romantic. However, people cope differently. Do you sink into a deep black hole of depression or throw a freedom party? Take this quiz and find out who you become post-breakup:
True TITANS know everything about their queen, Tacha, from the colour of her toothbrush to her favourite food. So today, we’ll separate the sheep from the goats. Will you be found wanting on this day of reckoning? Take this quiz, and find out if you brekete full ground…
80 days, 14 countries, 19,000 miles, 36 passport stamps, a truckload of Jollof rice and newfound knowledge sums up the Jollof Road experience. With no idea of what they were getting themselves into, five gutsy people set out on the trippiest trip of their lives in September 2019. As it all comes to an end, […]
Christmas is right around the corner. Will you be flying out to have some gelato or eating kuli kuli in your house this December? Take this quiz to find out:
Travelling the Jollof Road has helped us uncover many interesting facts about West Africa and its people. While there are similarities that bind us, there are also differences that make each country stand out. You get the whole picture when you’re immersed in the culture and lifestyle. Here are some things we noticed about Ghana: […]
For over 50 days now, a bunch of crazy people from Zikoko have been travelling across every mainland country in West Africa alongside Tosin – their trusty interpreter/planner, Taiwo – their bus captain, and Black – their bus. More on that here. They’re essentially living their best lives. The life you and I cannot live […]
When planning a vacation, no one ever really thinks of Sierra Leone as a holiday destination. But I’d like to change that. Sierra Leone is a small country with a population of about 7 million people. It is famous for “blood diamonds” that were mined and sold during a civil war in order to purchase […]
In West Africa, there are many variations of Jollof Rice. We’ve been on the road for 43 days, and have had a different kind in every Jollof Road country. Find out the Grand Master here. One of these countries’ Jollof Rice matches your personality. Take this quiz to discover which one:
Crossing any border can get very tedious, but West African borders rank the highest on the spectrum because the process can drive you up the wall (most times). We’ve been travelling around West Africa by road and so far, we’ve had 9 border crossings. I decided to rank them from the most stressful to the […]
There are a lot of untold and unamplified stories about cool people, places and things around West Africa. The Jollof road team visited Liberia recently and made many interesting discoveries. From ATMs that vomit US dollars to meeting zestful surfer boys and girls in surfer haven, we saw it all. Here are some things you probably […]
The Republic of Benin is Nigeria’s next door neighbour. Although we have so much in common, a WHOLE LOT of us do not know anything about the country. The Jollof road team was in the Republic of Benin for a short time. While there, we got so immersed in the culture that we can now […]
So far on Jollof Road, we’ve visited four countries. But nothing comes close to the dynamic experience we had while we were in Ivory Coast aka Cote d’Ivoire aka land of Jesus’ 13th disciple. So here are four places you should visit if you’re ever in the coastal city. Do it! Our Lady of Peace […]
One meal that connects all of West Africa is Jollof rice. Although we have different names for it and can never agree on who has the best recipe, Jollof rice has overtime become a West African marker. However, travelling on the Jollof road, the team discovered that beyond Jollof Rice, we have so many similar […]
On October 7, we (the Jollof team) headed to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire from Cape Coast, Ghana. Our experience in Ivory Coast started off on the wrong foot – arrogant officials at the border at Elubo and then, rude staff at the hotel we lodged at. It felt all too familiar; Abidjan reminded us of Lagos […]
Ghana is known for its warm people. Don’t believe me? Ask the Jollof Road gang! Are you visiting Ghana soon? You probably are. Literally everyone is visiting Ghana in December. Here’s a list of recommended places to visit while you’re there: 1. Black star square The black star square is a public square located in […]
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