When people talk about the days of baba dudu and Goody Goody, people who grew up in northern Nigeria think about ridi and these six other snacks.

After her grandmother died in 2018, Tega realised she’d never get a chance to eat her signature dish ever again. She shares the reality of accepting that death comes with a lot more than losing people we love. Sometimes, it’s the food they loved to cook too.

In this letter #ToHER, Sarah wrote a letter to Yvonne, her soulmate. They’ve never met or seen each other, but Sarah wants her to know that she’s given her the best friendship in the last two years.

Today’s #ZikokoWhatSheSaid subject is Laura, a 23-year-old Kenyan woman. She talks about moving to a new town at 16, her rocky relationship with her sister, respecting her more after their mum dies, struggling with depression and finally accepting that grief is an unending cycle.

On today’s episode of things you probably didn’t know existed: last week was food allergy awareness week. Eight Nigerians shared foods they’re allergic to and how they found out.

Four days ago, Deborah Samuel was killed by a mob in Sokoto for allegedly speaking against Prophet Muhammad in her class WhatsApp group. Here’s what we know.

In this letter #ToHER, Stephanie wrote a letter to herself. She wants this to be something she reads on the days she forgets how far she’s come with loving herself again.

@I_am_Ortega’s brother has Down syndrome. In this personal story, she writes about her difficult relationship with him, and the responsibility and guilt that comes with being a caregiver to a disabled sibling

Today’s subject on #Zikokowhatshesaid is @fehinlean, a 30-year-old Nigerian woman. She talks about her childhood love for motorcycles, why she waited until she was 28 to ride one and handling the stares when people realise she isn’t a man, on her biking trips across the country.

We’re making a case for the “bad friends“, so here are seven reasons we may actually not be so bad. Yeah, bad friends matter too.

When it comes to spending money as a woman, you’re either the gym babe who never uses her gym membership or the enjoyment minister going bankrupt from pasta. Catch your sub here.

In this letter #toHER, we collected five letters to celebrate our mums. This is to the mums that are cherished, missed, or just remembered. We hope you read this knowing how much you’re loved. Happy Mothers’ Day.

Everyone these days is either minting or thinking about how to start, so we decided to ask five NFT artists about their journey.

We all have that one aunt that makes being part of your insane family more exciting. But what happens when you guys fight?

Today’s #ZikokoWhatSheSaid subject is Meye, a 40-year-old Nigerian woman. She talks about how she found out she may never have kids, the dating scene for black people in Canada and what enjoyment looks like at 40.

In this letter #ToHER, Ebere writes to Meye, her favourite aunt. She wants this letter to be a reminder that she loves her, even when they fight.

One second you’re convinced you can’t survive without shrimps in every meal, then Bubu’s economy humbles you, and you realise that crayfish tastes just like shrimps. What food have you cut off this year?

Braces look cool until you find out how much it costs to get one and these eleven other things no one warns you about.

Today’s #ZikokoWhatSheSaid subject is Faith, a 19-year-old Nigerian woman. She talks about the medical error that motivated her to study medicine in Ukraine, being tired of the constant reminder to be grateful to her parents, and life since she moved back home because of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Okpa lovers, gather here. What does okpa mean to you? Because for Oluchi, it’s a family tradition.

The cat’s out of the bag: there’s traffic in Abuja too. If any Abuja person tries to drag your city again, here’s all the ammunition you need.

In this letter #toHER, Mary writes to Christiana, a friend she wants back. She writes about the first time they met, and the last time they shared a meaningful connection. Mary hopes Christy reads this letter and wants to fix their friendship. But if she doesn’t, these are her parting words.

If you try to cook any of these 8 meals for someone else, you’re going to fall your hands.

Is this plantain slander? Yes. Plantain haters, it’s our time to shine.