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  • Anny Robert takes pictures that tell diverse stories, and Johnnie Walker makes the smoothest whiskey, so it’s no surprise that they came together to take us on a soulful journey that captures the beauty of Nigerian culture at The Confluence exhibition. From iconic looks to the Nigerian spirit that simply shines off these images, here are our favourite pictures from the exhibition.

    Title: Coronation

    Three become one when the kingdom become their bond

    We’re all kings and queens of the land and the kingdom is our crown — our unifying element. Make of this what you will.

    Title: The Anchor

    You’re stayed by the stories of your heritage

    Do you see the baddie in her crown? It’s the resting [redacted] face for us. She’s giving water goddess that no one should even think of trying, because her squad would take you down.

    Title: Culture Inertia

    Go back to where you began, long before your birth in this time

    We’re not even going to lie, we saw this and had to pause for a minute. It’s a loaded photo, for sure, especially when you think about how it charges us to think about home.  

    Title: We are here now

    Love flourishes beyond the boundaries of tribes

    We’re in awe of this one. The past doesn’t matter much. We are here now, united by love.

    Title: Metamorphosis of Identity

    Regaining the self begins from within

    Have you ever thought about who you are and what where you’re from make you. Only you can answer these questions, and it leads to a journey of self-discover. The deep reflection aside, this is a fun photo.

    Title: Mr Perfect

    A crown prepared for royalty, will seldom fit the unprepared.

    Only one question to ask here; are you ready to be royalty?

    Title: The Confluence

    Only in unity, shall the spirits know their God

    The unity theme shines through here too. Who we pray to is not as important as praying in one voice.

    Title: Dusk in Abak

    Remember your creator in the cool of the evening

    Not much to say here. The call to action in the description says it all.

    Not only are these pictures breath taking, but we love the way they merge the Nigerian culture of old with the present, from the traditional dancers in their ballet shoes,  to the idan with his glass of Johnny Walker whiskey, Anny Robert has outdone himself once more. 

  • The question on everyone’s mind when they’re getting their pictures taken is, “What should I do with my hands?” Never fear, best in photography and posing activities, Zikoko, is here to save the day. 

    Put your hands on your head

    This way, your hands aren’t only occupied, but you’ll look like what you’re going through. Let everyone see the picture and know the case is critical and you need help.

    Make the sign of the cross

    You have to protect yourself from all your village people. Who knows which evil spirit or eyes are looking at your picture? The sign will ward off the bad energy. 

    Do as if you’re praying

    Put your hands together in front of you. It’s so God doesn’t harshly judge the souls of those who’ll commit sin in their hearts once they see your pictures. 

    Put your hands on your waist 

    Remember when we used to put our hands on our waist to take pictures as children? Well, maybe it’s time we brought it back. You’ll reconnect with your inner child and keep your hands busy. 

    Pull your ears

    Not only does this prove you’re invested in finally hearing word, but it gives your face a unique structure.

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    Put a finger in your mouth

    Channel your inner Nollywood bad gyal and bite your finger. If it doesn’t feel good enough, bite the whole hand. Don’t let anyone stop you from living your best life.

    Plug your ears 

    You won’t hear anything the haters say about your drip.  

    Leave them by your side 

    Instead of thinking of which poses will work well with your outfit, lighting and angles, just leave the hands by your side. It’s a little serious, but it’ll never go out of style. 

    READ ALSO: 8 Extremely Honest and Helpful Mini Skirt Tips

    Starting next week (January 31st, 2023)

  • 1) Take the picture in the sun

    Not only will you able to put #SunKissed in the caption, but people will also be too focused on the illusion of flawlessness intense sunlight gives the skin in photos.

    2) Take the picture from below for full pictures

    Especially if you’re short. It makes you look taller.

    3) Take a picture with a more attractive person.

    People will be too focused on their beauty to notice your ugliness. And you still get points because it technically is your picture.

    4) Find a beautiful background for your picture.

    Everyone will be too focused on it to give a shit about you.

    5) Intentionally make a bad face.

    So people will think that you’re ugly…on purpose.

    6) Use a black and white filter.

    Everything looks good in black and white. Why not you?

    dont-thank-me-glad-to-be-of-service | Zikoko!

  • 1. When life wants to stress you out.

    2. You, when you finally hit that sugar daddy jackpot.

    https://twitter.com/hvli__/status/868553314065166337

    3. This one is for all the people that lack home training.

    4. A summary of the Nigerian dream.

    5. The perfect response to oversabi people that won’t mind their business.

    https://twitter.com/tamilore_b/status/859107623483867137

    6. When life is coming at you fast but you can’t be bothered.

    https://twitter.com/comedyandtruth/status/858158907163889664

    7. Nigerians can relate to this tweet.

    8. When a poor man is trying to toast you.

    9. You, when your Nigerian parents ask why you’re always broke.

    10. Fine people, every time they see a reflection of themselves.



  • Everyone is still going gaga over the artiste’s pregnancy announcement on her Instagram. Now the internet has blessed us with these pictures of Beyonce’s stunning pregnancy shoot.

    2. She’s too beautiful, really.

    3. And Blue Ivy, the big sister, is not missing the action!

    4. Queen of land and queen of sea

    5. Only Beyonce would stunt like this while pregnant with twins.

    6. Hope you pregnant people are learning work?

    7. Mama twins of life!

    8. Pregnant or not, her own is just to slay!

  • Two years ago, talented Nigerian photographer and artist, Ike Ude, moved back  to the country and of course, he was captivated by the awesomeness that is Nollywood-the 2nd largest film industry in the world.

    In October of that same year (2014), he photographed and created stunning portraits of Nollywood actors, producers and directors, in a beautiful photo series aimed at celebrating the beauty of Nollywood

    This amazing work of art, ‘Nollywood Portraits: A Radical Beauty’, has gained recognition and will be showcased at the Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago from October 20th of October to the 23rd of December.

    It’s amazing how Nollywood is gradually receiving all the recognition and exposure it deserves.

    You can watch his campaign video for the exhibition here.

  • 1. Ozumba Mbadiwe Road never looked prettier.

    2. Kudirat Abiola Way without the heavy traffic.

    3. The beautiful intersection of Falomo Bridge and Ozumba Mbadiwe Road.

    4. The endless Gbagada express way.

    5. This posh view of Kingsway Road, Ikoyi.

    6. Our beautiful National Theatre, standing tall on its own.

    7. This refreshing view of la Campagne Tropicana.

    8. The ever-busy Adetokunbo Ademola Way in VI.

    9. The famous Lekki Toll Gate.

    10. Intercontinental Towers and 1004 estate buildings looking over Akin Adesola Street.

  • 1. Google maps and Nigeria:

    2. This I-Just-Got-Back:

    https://twitter.com/Ralph_Lewis/status/241160101002637312

    3. Our favorite pastor:

    https://twitter.com/3HunnanSosa/status/597179043235106818

    4. When greener pastures are calling.

    https://twitter.com/El_swaGz/status/728239491962523648

    5. This tweet about the generous Aunty Linda:

    6. The Nigerian tailor wahala:

    7. This one about Nigerian mothers:

    8. The jollof wars:

    9. The only excuse for “protecting” a Nokia phone:

    10. This flawless humble-brag:

    https://twitter.com/iamsupervillain/status/730386633900605441

    11. This one about cocaine:

    12. The one about motivational speakers:

    https://twitter.com/_Lolu/status/666347614527426560

    13. This near death experience:

    14. This one about travelling with your parents:

    https://twitter.com/ItsBollyLomo/status/493826793699565569

    15. The deceit:

    https://twitter.com/iamsupervillain/status/726689179325878272

  • 1. This picture you’ll only get if you helped in the kitchen.

    If you don’t get it, we can’t epp you.

    2. This insult we all fell for the first time.

    “I be monkey before before.”

    3. The fear this struck in our hearts.

    Hay God!

    4. This picture that will take you right back to primary school.

    “Ah! So you killed your sister.”

    5. This game we built ourselves

    Just get one fat Tiger battery and a biro cover.

    6. The ultimate school shoe.

    The strongest.

    7. The candy of life.

    Sigh! We miss it and P’tit and Goody Goody.

    8. The toy that never lasted.

    After that ball disappears, it’s all over.

    9. The show we all watched.

    What even happened to Binta sef?

    10. The Nigerian parent’s cure to everything.

    If the sickness was too strong they’d just add paracetamol.

    11. The realest water bottle ever made.

    People that had them were always stingy sha.

    12. The sandals we all wanted.

    Only for the big boys that time.

    13. The ultimate battery killer.

    Tiger batteries suffered in our hands sha.

    14. The biggest enemy of progress.

    This book that could make you run mad.

    15. The only friend we had when NEPA was being NEPA.

    Rechargable Lamp + Radio + Casette Player = THE BEST!

    16. The realest radio ever made.

    Palito was EVERYTHING!

    17. The one and only way into secondary school.

    Ugo C. Ugo!!!