Jemima Osunde is a 26-year-old physiotherapist and actress. Fed up with the chaos of medical school, she decided to pursue acting on the side. She called her big break pure luck, but through her story, we found out what it’s like to hustle as a newbie in Nollywood.
Where do Nigerians keep their money? We’ve ranked all eight spots.
Typical Nigerian bosses are always right. Let’s teach you how to win every argument using their tried and trusted tactics.
Did you hear how Chelsea swept in like a rich Nollywood sugar daddy and “hijacked” Mudryk from Arsenal? Mudryk chose money, and here’s why you should too.
Is the idea of a “dream job” just another ploy to keep you shackled to the chains of capitalism? Here’s what these Nigerians think.
Don’t forget to shout, “Oh my God. I was unmuted?” after someone brings to your attention that you’ve just told the entire team the CEO has been sleeping with interns.
Unfortunately for you, work has resumed. If you’re struggling to get into work mode, these tips will help you.
“Can you see my screen?”
“Can we hop on a quick call?”
It’s too early, please.
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the holidays are ending, and capitalism is about to take over. These are all the stages and emotions you’ll experience in the coming days.
Everybody is spending money this month, but December can be your own cash-out season if you follow one of these business ideas.
9-5ers look forward to the holidays even more than anyone else. What isn’t exciting about work-free days and orisirisi-filled hampers? But December is also hell for them, and we’ll explain.
“After two hours of struggling, I left the crowd to go and cry in a secluded place. I had a moment of reflection like, “Na me be this?” Was I really going through all this because I wanted to be called to bar?”
TBH, no normal person looks forward to being bound by capitalism. But mans gotta eat, and since we all can’t get paid to sleep, these jobs are the next best thing.
In this special edition, we ask professionals about the common stereotypes around their jobs and celebrate the hard work they put in to win their daily bread. #AWeekInTheLife
If you want to play Nigerian office politics and win, you need a particular set of skills. The first rule is, be passive-aggressive.
Have you ever been to a local government office by 2 p.m.? Nobody is ever on seat. They just show up by 11 a.m., send someone to buy amala, and when they’re done eating, go home. But you’re there working from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. because you’re “building”. Okay o.
Don’t let the large crowd of creators on YouTube fool you. There’s still mad money to be made on the social platform. Here’s how you can secure that YouTube bag, according to @KneWKeeD.
It’s time we made the “coworker code” a thing. And these ten rules have to be included.
If you’re not the president of Nigeria, Wole Soyinka’s barber or these other professions, there’s no point in having more than two interview stages for a job.
If you notice any of these red flags, just pack your load and start going home. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
“No one knows what’ll happen tomorrow. If I lose ₦10,000 today, I know I can win ₦100,000 tomorrow.” — We asked sports bet players why they keep playing, and it turns out there’s no shortage of hope.
When Renike Olusanya got her first commission to paint a portrait for ₦25k, she didn’t realise her life was about to change. Now, she looks back at her journey as an artist and tells Zikoko about her work-life balance and how she deals with troublesome clients. #AWeekInTheLife
David Kamau made his first prototype robot when he was 14. Now, as an engineering student, his schemes are for a robotic dog to keep soldiers safe. Kamau’s dream? An Africa that is tech-driven.
It’s 2022 AD and we have cardless ATM withdrawals. But somehow, Nigerian banks will still ask for proof of address for your own money. Justice for homeless people. We asked a bank official to explain why.
For this #AweekInTheLife, @jobosonchisa tells Zikoko about his design process, how he got his first million as a brand designer, his frustrations negotiating with clients and why he’s no longer choosing “vawulence” on design Twitter.
“I’d have waited just a bit longer for kids” — How much of a backseat does your career have to take when kids come into the picture? We asked six women about the things they may have done differently, knowing what they know now.
You can legit wake up one day to find you’re leading a team of people who were probably in school at the same time as your parents. You should prepare your mind for these things.
18-year-old Susan* is learning to sew to keep herself busy during the ASUU strike. But in Nigeria, apprentices are at the mercy of their bosses. Find out why tailors lie and how she’s making the best of the ASUU strike in this week in her life.
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Whether you’re single or dating, take this quiz, and we’ll tell you if you deserve a valentine’s gift😉
Show us how well you know #thebrotherhoodmovie, and we’ll guess how many kids you’ll have.
In the spirit of love, we’d like to help you find your true love. But you have to take this quiz first😏
This quiz will confirm once and for all if you’re just plain stubborn, or if yours has gotten to strong-head status.
