Pearlé Nwaezeigwe always knew she wanted to be a lawyer, but she did not know that law would lead her to tech. Now at 26-years-old, Pearle works at TikTok, where she creates policies that protect TikTok’s African users.   What did you want to be when you were younger? A teacher. I was obsessed with […]

If you have ever considered getting into spoken word poetry and you did not know how to go about it, we are here for you. Just remember us when you blow. 1) Use burial music There is no spoken word performance without proper burial music. You might try to switch it up and use church […]

You want to know why the Nigerian women in your life do not iron clothes? Well, here are six very simple reasons. 1) Clothes Have you seen the clothes of an average Nigerian woman? Where do you expect them to start the ironing from? With all the ruffles, puffs and pleats. The clothes look like […]

What is life like as a woman with sisters? These nine Nigerian women talk about their relationship with their sisters. Mary, 56 My sister and I are both old women, but she still treats me like we are little children. Whenever she calls and my voice does not sound the way she wants it to, […]

Do you have someone owing you money and they have refused to pay? They may also be dodging your calls and flexing on social media? Well, desperate times call for desperate measures so follow this guide to collect your money from all the onigbeses in your life. 1) Take their matter to the mountain Have […]

The HER newsletter is a weekly Zikoko newsletter that comes out every Saturday by 2 p.m. Since we just got to 2k subscribers, we decided to explain the six types of HER Newsletter readers. 1) The early bird They read at exactly 2 p.m. every Saturday. They have no time to waste. The only thing […]

The series was initially to run through just the month of March, but we decided to extend it to April, and maybe even May. So, here’s what happened in March incase you missed it. 1) The Elevator: From Four Degrees in Finance To Multimedia Journalist In this story, Aisha Salaudeen talks about how she was […]

Jumpsuits are gaining popularity, and it upsets me and my homegirls. So, here are five reasons why I think jumpsuits should be banned. 1) It has a stupid name It is not a suit, it does not jump, it is not a suit that gives you the ability to jump. In fact, it is not […]

As Told To Itohan After the HER newsletter went out on Saturday, I got an email back from a woman who wanted to talk to me. She said she lost someone precious to her, and it was all her fault. So, I got her number and we had this conversation on WhatsApp. Names are changed […]

After dropping out of the University of Benin where she studied biochemistry, 29-year-old Kiki Mordi went on to become a radio presenter, TV producer, presenter, writer and lead investigator in the Emmy nominated documentary, Sex for Grades. What did you want to be when you were younger? A doctor. I like doctors. My eldest sister […]

Do you have a wicked neighbour that has constantly gets on your nerves? Well, here is how you can have some revenge. 1) Mess with the clothing lines You can either remove all the lines one night while they sleep, or you can wash clothes in the middle of the night so by the time […]

What differentiates a normal plant owner from a good one, are the things on this list. 1) The richer you are, the better Majority of all the good plant owners in the world have money. At this point, maybe plants are a new sign of wealth. Any person you know that has more than two […]

If you have ever wanted to date a Nigerian woman that is very into Astrology, or you are dating one and do not want problems in your relationship, then this is the guide for you. 1) Set alarm for 11:11 This is so you can both manifest things together. A couple that manifests together, stays […]

What actually makes something expensive? These eleven Nigerian women share the most expensive thing they own. Bimpe, 26 I had a job that paid a lot, and so I used the money to buy some land that cost about 1 million naira. Now, I heard land around that area costs about 1.5 to 2 million […]

Although some people regret having children, there are still some that have things to be grateful for about being a mother. These five Nigerian women share the best thing about being a mother. Zuma, 34 My favourite part of being a mother is the fact that I have little people that think I am the […]

So, if you thought pregnancy cravings were the funniest things about being pregnant, then you definitely have not heard of the pregnancy myths. With the help of Zikoko WhatsApp groups 2 and 3, I compiled a list of some of the funniest pregnancy myths ever. 1) If you dip your hand into your husband’s pocket […]

Have you ever wondered how a bride feels about her wedding day? Well, these five Nigerian women shared their wedding day experience with us. Abike, 30 I loved it, and it wasn’t the typical Nigerian wedding. There were less than 80 people in attendance, and we didn’t do any traditional ceremony. My pastor joined us […]

The Elevator is a limited Zikoko series that details the growth of young successful Nigerian women. We tell their stories every Monday by 12 p.m.  After starting and failing at more startups than she can remember, 27-year-old Odun Eweniyi, founded Piggvest, one of the most successful fintechs in Nigeria. In today’s episode of The Elevator, she […]

Most people think a strip club is a place for only men, but women go there to have fun too. These ten Nigerian women share their experience at the strip club. Deborah, 28 I am a bisexual woman who has never actually been sexual with another woman, but I am utterly in love with the […]

A while ago, we made asked Nigerian Gen-Z’ers what they think about Millenials and they had a lot to say. Now, we asked a few Nigerian boomers their thoughts on Millennials. Christiana, 60 A lot of people my age do not give them enough credit. They were born into a system that cannot be classified […]

Being a child in a Nigerian family can be difficult enough as it is, but what happened when you have no siblings and you’re the only one? These ten Nigerians share what it’s like being an only child. Amaka, 24 It can be really boring, stifling and hectic all at the same time. Being an […]

Have you ever been caught having sex with another person by your partner? Well, here are some sure-fire excuses that will prevent you from being broken up with or killed. 1) It was the Devil People have been blaming the Devil since before you were born. The Devil is already used to it, I’m sure […]

What do you do when you do not know what you want to be? For some people, they take time out to figure out what it is. For Nana, it was to go to school and get degrees. Nana Aisha Salaudeen is a 26-year-old woman with four degrees in finance who works as a multimedia […]

A few weeks ago, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala became the first woman and the first African to be chosen as director-general of the World Trade Organisation. Last year, during the End SARS movement, the feminist coalition and other women did excellent work in raising funds, releasing protesters who were unlawfully arrested and protesting online. Every day […]