The subject of today’s “A Week In The Life” is an editor at Zikoko. They walk us through the best parts of the job, their least favourite parts and why they don’t announce in public that they write for Zikoko.
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Whether you’re new to the ZiGeng, or you’ve been rocking with Zikoko since forever, there are some pretty valid reasons why giving us all your money (it’s not as if we like money oh, but who are we to say no if you actually decide to go all in?) is worth considering. 1. We make […]
There are different types of Zikoko quiz takers. Take this quiz and we’ll tell you which one you are.
“OMG, I love Zikoko.” We hate to break it to you, but only the true lovers of Zikoko can score 10 out of 10 on this quiz. We’ll definitely catch you here if you’ve been trying to scope us all the while. Oya take the quiz. Psst! Did you know you can contribute as low […]
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Overtime we’ve come to realise that there are the different kinds of readers. Now, let’s break it down. 1) The Quiz takers What’s their business with any of Zikoko’s articles? They just want to take our quizzes, and find out what kind of yam they are in peace. 2) The Economists They’re very interested in […]
9 in every 10 Zikoko article has a ridiculously hilarious meme, curated from Nollywood movies, comedy skits and your favorite politician’s bad behaviour. Case in point: Memes mean a lot to us, but I’m pretty sure they mean a lot to anyone who uses the internet for anything at all. Imagine a world where all […]
If you read today’s Naira Life, you’ve probably been triggered. However, there is hope. We’ve put together a guide for you to figure out how to get your money up. And the first step is to find out if you are underpaid by your employer. Come along on this journey: 1) You’re not earning in […]
How do we start this? Let’s start with a random day: you’re in a car or a bus, on your way home from work. It’s late. You’re eager to get home, eat and unwind in front of your favourite Nollywood web series. It’s dark. The street lamps are dead (typical). You see the flashlights before […]
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 […]
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As a Nigerian child, our experiences as kids are more similar than expected. Almost as if we were all raised by the same people. Here are 5 things you probably considered after getting your ass whooped by your parent. 1. Running Away From Home You’d be in the room packing up your bags like you […]
For there is no greater pain than a boil where it is not supposed to be. Common Boil Nuggets Having a boil can be a very humbling experience especially when they appear in sensitive areas. From headaches, fevers, and the fear of getting a potential STI, boils are known to generally cause discomfort, embarrassment, and […]
Everyone knows that sometimes, a good cry is all you need to feel better about your existence. Today, Zikoko shares 7 best places to cry as told by Nigerians on twitter. 1. Outside In The Rain According to this Nigerian twitter user, when you need to get things off your chest, nothing beats standing under […]
Based on a true life story… 1) You, when you get a Z!koko job and you think your work is play. Pashun! dream job! 2) When you now realize it’s not beans at all. Who sent me? Follow your dream, follow your dream, now I don hang. 3) When you write a listicle and it […]
Love and the people she shares it with are key themes in Oluchi’s music.
We are talking about you. Yes you!
Just so you can be laughing and forget your name
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Even Mark ‘Zookaburg’ got featured!
Someone’s daddy has disowned him in the newspapers!
So your Mother-in-law can let you prosper!
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