“I remember I would wake up every day, scared shitless just thinking about what she’d do next.”

These Nigerian men tell us why they left their relationships:

Some of these stories had us shook, while others had us deep in thought. Either way, we’ve compiled some of our favorite Man Like moments from 2021. Grab a glass of something and dive in.

Girls and gays — get in here, we’re about to tell you what your taste in men is.

“I felt like I had to pick one because it didn’t occur to me for a very long time that I’m just bi.”

5 bisexual Nigerian men tell us about discovering their sexuality.

You still think squatting is for girls? Fix up! These are some of the benefits you’re missing out on.

Looking for ways to check-in on your friends without making things awkward? Well, this is for you.

Today’s Man Like is Uche Uba aka Vcheba, a designer, stylist and fashion illustrator. He talks about growing up the youngest of six children, how he  deals with the different reactions to his style and his two cents on how to be a man. 

To all the bald men out there, just know that we hear and see you. Your feelings are valid. Keep marching comrade!

If you want to get a man’s name tattooed on your body simply because you love him, we’ll need you to sit back and think carefully about that action.

All we have to say is that men need purses too.

We hope we’re able to convince you that men should also be allowed to wear skirts.

One in three men will suffer from erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives. Only a third of these men will seek help for this condition. In Nigeria, men often opt for orthodox and traditional sexual enhancers to treat erectile dysfunction. I spoke to 4 men about their experiences with sexual enhancers. Deji 2020 […]

People usually think skincare is feminine and a very stressful thing to do. Thing is, everybody should take care of their skin. And there are a few basic things you can do to make your skin healthier. 1. Do NOT use the same towel you use on your body on your face The same towel […]

The scariest moment in a young man’s life is when he asks a romantic interest out for the first time. A lot of things run through his mind before he convinces himself that the worst response he’ll get is a “no”. For some guys though, they find out that there are things worse than “no”. […]

In today’s society, everyone has an opinion about what it means to really be a “man”. Whatever those opinions are they end up doing more harm than good, seeing as 75% of suicide victims are men. Here are some of the ridiculous ways society thinks you should act like a man. 1. Never cry. As […]

Evil Nigerian women are like little devils, roaming around, looking for whom to devour. Thanks to Momsy’s prayers, you have managed not to fall into the grasp of evil Nigerian women. If you have, my condolences to you. May affliction not rise a second time. If it had already risen a second time, you need […]

If you date Nigerian men, here are some of the kinds you might enter into a relationship with or have already been in a relationship with. 1) Oedipus complex This kind of man only dates women who look like, talk like and act like his mother. Whenever you hang out, he brings his mother into […]

There are men, and there are alpha males. One of the easiest ways for people to identify you as an alpha male is for you to do these nine things. 1) Never use an umbrella Alpha males allow rain to flog them like someone that stole meat from the market. It is emasculating for any […]

We’re collectively working as a society towards making the world more comfortable for people who aren’t conventionally attractive, by societies often unrealistic standards. More men are learning to love the bodies they are in. As part of the conversation to normalise body positivity, I spoke to six men about their bodies and what they felt […]

What does it mean to be a man? Surely, it’s not one thing. It’s a series of little moments that add up. Man Like is a weekly Zikoko series documenting these moments to see how it adds up. It’s a series for men by men, talking about men’s issues. We try to understand what it means to […]

The story of the 10 Plagues of Egypt you read in the Bible was scary but it didn’t tell of all the plagues. There was one more it failed to mention. No, it’s not COVID-19. It’s women coming to your house and stealing your clothes. The reason why your money is running out is because […]

The Twitter ban has affected a lot of people and businesses in different ways. We tend to overlook the impact Twitter has had in various aspects of our lives. One of such aspects is relationships. I spoke to 6 Nigerian men who found love on Twitter. They had such interesting stories. Tosin We had been […]

Fat people in Nigeria go through a lot of abuse and degradation from society at large. It seems they get no respite from the constant passive aggression and fatphobia. The male perspective on this topic isn’t often heard, so we talked to 5 men about what it was like to be fat in Nigeria. Tolu […]

Modern-day fatherhood is no mean feat. Have you met children? Raising daughters is doubly difficult because of a culture and society that’s mostly unfair to women. Still, being a father to girls has its rewards in the small, unexpected moments. I discussed with five young fathers about their favourite things raising daughters. Ken Daughters aged […]