You’re getting old o. Yes, you. And it’s International Youth Day, so we decided to drag our 40+ community to tell us what makes them feel like they’re in their 20s again. You won’t be Gen Z for too long, so you may want to take note.

If you’re hoping to get away from the madness of life in Nigeria, Abuja is one place to consider. From the cheapest hotels to the most affordable activities to try, here’s a breakdown of @I_am_Ortega’s ₦300k budget spent during a getaway for two.

On the days you’re too broke to be restaurant hopping, these 9 cooking hacks may be your only way to survive. And if you don’t learn at least one of them before 30, there’s no hope for you again.

This week’s #ZikokoWhatSheSaid subject is a 40-year-old Nigerian woman. She talks about being married to a man she loves but feeling like a single mother, why divorce is not an option for her and the one thing that made her happy in the last month.

Pick a day this week, and try one of these 9 virtual date ideas with a friend you haven’t seen in a while. Being in different countries or cities doesn’t mean you have to lose your friendship.

“For someone nick-named baby elephant as an overweight kid, I was quite a picky eater. But no one talks about how falling in love can change what we’re willing to eat.” Here, Ortega shares how loving Akinola* made her try shawarma, and maybe one day, amala.

In this letter, Camela writes to her sweet grandma, Mma Ange, who’s been her best friend for as long as she can remember. Camela wants her Mma to know she’s brought so much love, goodness and taste into her life.

It’s international beer day and it’s the perfect excuse to start drinking before 5 p.m. But if you’re not a beer lover, we’re going to make you a convert with this piece. Happy drinking!

Imagine your favourite films and all the food you’ll never get to eat. From eggos Stranger Things to the Direwolf bread from Game of Thrones, I bet you’re obsessed with at least one of these snacks.

Just like me, you didn’t ask for the responsibility of being the first child, and maybe, only daughter. In this article, Ortega talks about the steps she’s taken to gain a semblance of freedom. From moving out to taking her boyfriend to visit her grandpa, she shares moments that remind her breaking rules can be worth the risk.

Capitalism aside, everyone’s real dream in life is to eat and never gain weight. And our dreams are valid. So here are 7 meals you can eat at 2 a.m. like a thief, without guilt or the need to count calories.

In this letter #ToHER, @busayo_os. goes off-brand to be mushy with her best friend, Ifeoma. They’ve been friends for 4 years and this is the closest thing to an “I love you” Ifeoma may get in the next 3 years.

Who declared rice and stew a national Sunday meal in Nigeria? I don’t think you’ll ever go back to eating stew once you try these 7 Indian curries. From meat lovers to vegetarians, there’s a curry for everyone.

Nduka’s* uncles expected him to take up his father’s role as village chief priest, but the police force was more exciting to him. Then the first military coup happened and working there as an Igbo man became difficult. He shares the moments that led up to his retirement after 35 years of service.

Every mum is a 10 but when she’s your best friend? She’s a 100. Here are 8 signs you’ve unlocked the bestie level with your mum.

This week’s #ZikokoWhatSheSaid subject is a 20-year-old Nigerian woman. She talks about why surviving a scoliosis surgery was big for her, getting surgery in India, gaining weight after and growing into a thrill seeker who plans to retire at 35.

For coffee and tea lovers looking to spice things up, here are 7 honey cocktail recipes to make you a happy drunk.

Even if you don’t live in a mansion, the least you can do is get your bedroom to act like it’s in one. Changing these seven things will make your bedroom look bigger, and the best part? It’s on a budget.

In this letter #ToHER, Onyinye writes to her best girl, Toyosi. She’s not sure why Toyosi has stuck around for this long, but she hopes they make it as far as getting to name their kids after each other.

“We were planning to get a place on Victoria Island, but the best deal we found was ₦2.5m. We kuku went to face the mainland.” How much does it really cost to wed in Lagos? Five women speak about their experiences.

Stop fake-smiling. That birthday gift wasn’t really what you wanted. You may hesitate to call people out on getting you gifts you don’t want, but here are 10 things to do so you never receive a bad birthday gift again.

Growing up, our mums snooped around our phones. Many years later, I decided to return the favour. Here are 8 things I found in my mother’s church women’s group chat.

We found 11 shocking okra recipes that are easy to make. From okra pancakes to okra ice cream, we have it all. Which would you try?

Yes yes, you deserve to be in Dubai, shaking your ass in thongs on a yacht. But do you know how to do it all on a budget? No? Well, here’s an estimate of how much the visa fees, ticket, accommodation and a bit of enjoyment costs for a Dubai trip.