Tag: culture
Ololade Ajekigbe: Nigerians and our unhealthy obsession with titles
by Ololade Ajekigbe She had gradually become a regular face in that social space. A convivial setting where old ...
Opinion: I’m a HIV positive woman and I still have sex
by Mary Ero It is amazing how sex is a relatively taboo topic among PLWHA (or at least seems ...
The Thread: Nigerian women and the gold digging syndrome
Besides the hastag ‘Men Are Trash’, another thing that irritates men is women waiting around for men men to be ...
Eketi Edima Ette: These are the worst rape stories you will ever read
by Eketi Edima Ette Let me play devil’s advocate here. If you’ve been on Twitter since 2014, you’d know that ...
The Thread: “It was dark” “I arose to titrate” | The perfect responses to the question ‘How was your night?’
No thanks to security guards who popularised this culture, morning conversations in Nigeria tend to begin with the question “How ...
Tunde Leye: How to fight corruption for real
by Tunde Leye First thing to understand is that there is the case where some people act corruptly in society. ...
Opinion: Oba of Lagos vs Ooni of Ife snub- The aftereffects
Omoshola Deji Civilisation and modern forms of governance have drastically diminished the power and authority of monarchs. Fading, not faded, ...
DIPLO joins Burna Boy and Davido at #GidiFest2017!
The Gidi Culture Festival announces DIPLO to join the start studded line up for the 2017 edition of Gidi Fest ...
Nicole Hallberg: Working while female
A Twitter thread has gotten some attention recently, where my former coworker / current best friend, Marty, recounted the day ...
The Thread: Nigerians outraged at PayPorte’s reception for Kemen
It is galling to many that PayPorte thought it fit to bring Kemen over to their office for chit chats ...
Akin Akintayo: Nigeria- On the #BBNaija disqualification, let’s not be conflicted
by Akin Akintayo Alright, it’s Big Brother Last night, the irksome menace of the Big Brother franchise flooded my social ...
Every Easter! One Festival! One Culture! – #GidiFest2017
As THE GIDI CULTURE FESTIVAL (also known as GIDIFEST) gears up for its fourth edition, Lagos is waiting with bated ...
Moses Ochonu: Why Sanusi’s anti-polygamy plans might be pointless
by Moses Ochonu In principle, I agree with the emir of Kano’s pronouncement on polygamy, procreation, and poverty. However, there ...
Did this US music channel really describe Ice Prince as a “rising star”?
On behalf of IcePrince and his over a decade long musical career, we take offense at this misrepresentation of facts ...
A fun and impactful day with She Leads Africa | All the photos from SLAY Festival
On Saturday January 21st, over 1,200 guests attended the very first SLAY Festival by She leads Africa, celebrating technology, innovation, ...
The Sexuality Blog: Are women really their own worst enemies?
It is interesting how religion and culture are often brought up when the rights and sexualities of women are being ...
The Thread: This is why child abuse needs to stop
Child abuse is pervasive in society, some children have come to accept it without questioning. See below the story of ...
Fiction: The woman she married
Mama loves Papa. It is the only rational thing – short of God designed – that can substantiate their relationship ...
New Establishment: Mr. Eazi, Ire Aderinokun, Arese Ugwu, and more… Meet the class of 2017
Every year YNaija.com scouts the breadth of the country to uncover the freshest and youngest Nigerians who continue to inspire ...
“I believe a woman can and should have whatever it is that she wants.” Leading Ladies Africa speaks with singer & actress, Patricia Kihoro
Patricia Kihoro, in a nutshell, is a multi-talented creative genius. Using her talent and passion for singing and acting, she ...
Gbolabo Amusan: Lagos has a culture- it is hustle [Nigerian Voices]
by Gbolabo Amusan “Don’t Be Stupid, Don’t Be Slow, Don’t allow yourself to be taken for a fool”, words on ...
#Y100: These are the 100 Most Influential Nigerians alive today
In our annual tradition, we take a look back at the 100 people who have defined, re-defined and moulded the ...
Vera Ezimora: I’m not raising a Yoruba child
by Vera Ezimora Among my Nigerian people, in the issues concerning gender and tribe, there is covert sexism and tribalism. ...
Pius Adesanmi: The road from fast food to Twitter
By Pius Adesanmi When I was leaving Paris for Canada to begin my PhD in 1998, my French friends almost ...
Corruption was a culture in Nigeria until I became President – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said his administration will continue to investigate and prosecute corrupt office holders. According to a ...
Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: How I was banned from speaking Igbo
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani In our series of letters from African journalists, Nigerian novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani recalls how ...
Opinion: Isiagu | More than a fashion statement
by James Eze As a young man slowly coming of age in South East Nigeria, I was keenly aware of ...
The Thread: This by fire, by force marriage story will make you cry -or curse
Some days ago, financial analyst Oluwatosin Olaseinde, explored the concept of domestic violence victims being enablers of their own abuse. ...
LABAF, AFRIFF and Ake Festival all in one week
Festivals are the most realistic means of showcasing what a nation has to offer in terms of culture. Be it ...
Dinner dates: Who picks the tab?
Ladies and gents, is this at all do-able in Nigeria, or is this a western world thing? See details below: ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy