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I was not bad at school because I was dull. I struggled because I did not understand what I was being taught. Growing up, I had serious difficulty with subjects like Mathematics, Economics, Chemistry, Physics and anything that leaned heavily on numbers, formulas or abstract scientific ideas. Not because I refused to learn, but because […]

Zikoko Citizen is set to host the second edition of its flagship event, The Citizen Townhall. In partnership with Luminate and the Open Society Foundation, the Townhall will be the most defining civic gathering for young Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event will take place on February 28, 2026, at Four Points

The thing about work and career in Nigeria that bothers me the most is that it feels like young people no longer have the simple, basic luxury of dreaming. And even when they do dream, it often remains just that – a dream, suspended in possibility, never quite allowed to land in real life. As

There’s something about African romance that lingers. Maybe it’s the way love unfolds within the texture of our cities and families. Maybe it’s the tension between tradition and desire. Or maybe it’s simply that when African writers explore romance, they do so with a depth that feels intimate and unfiltered. We’re in the love season

Photo Credit: Adut Akech/Instagram Supermodel Adut Akech has just shared the sweetest news: she’s expecting her second baby! The South Sudanese-Australian model took to social media to announce the pregnancy with the most beautiful maternity photos, and we’re absolutely melting over here. In the minimalist shoot set against a clean white background, Adut showcased her

Valentine’s Day, at its heart is about connection. It’s about two people choosing each other through first dates, shared dreams, and the everyday moments that quietly build a life together. This Valentine’s Day, PalmPay is shining a light on those meaningful connections with #LoveWithPalmPay, a campaign that celebrates how simple money moments can bring couples

The 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala held in Los Angeles over the weekend, and Nigerian fashion absolutely showed up on the red carpet. A number of celebrities wore designs by Nigerian creatives, and honestly, the looks were everything. Model and reality TV alum Olandria stepped out in a gorgeous orange gown by House of

TikTok star Theo Shakes, while receiving his TikTok Entertainment Creator of the Year Award in 2025, made a direct call to casting directors and producers to look online for the next generation of acting talent. According to him, content creators are ready to take on proper film roles as actors. Theo is from New Zealand

L-R: Senior Brand Manager, West and Central Africa (WACA), Edrington, Hammed Adebiyi; CEO of Alexis Galleries, Patty Chidiac-Mastrogiannis; Exhibiting Artists, Aliya Diseotu Victor, Ibrahim Afegbua, Konboye Ebipade Eugene and Co-founder Alexis Galleries, Minas Mastrogiannis at the Recycling Matters II Exhibition at the Alexis Galleries in partnership with The Macallan on Saturday, 7th February, 2026 in

A young couple living in Canada contacted me after seeing two land offers online. One was an estate of land in a developing area on the outskirts of Lagos. The other was omo onile land in a fairly busy part of the mainland. The omo onile land was cheaper and closer to town. The estate