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  • 10 Types of People You’ll Find on Nigerian Instagram

    So, we narrowed down Nigerian Instagram into 10 types of users based on the patterns we’ve seen. These users are on everywhere and you’ll recognize them instantly.

    1. The MUA

    The Makeup Artiste is currently the most common, and while a lot of them are  great, some of them just seem to be riding the current wave of ‘makeup obsession’. Their page is filled with before and after pictures, with the ‘after’ pictures looking way worse than the ‘before.’

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    Popular Hashtags:#MUA #eyebrows #fleek #facebeat

    2. The Motivational Speaker

    The motivational speaker will post the sexiest picture they have and then proceed to add a nice little bible verse or an inspirational quote. I mean, who doesn’t think intense cleavage is inspiring?

    judgin you

    Popular Hashtags: #inspire #motivate #loveyourself #faith

    3. The Model

    The model is actually just the motivational speaker after their posts start averaging 1,000 likes. All they need to do now is add ‘model’ and ‘for bookings’ to their bio and their career has officially started.  

    bookings for

    Popular Hashtags: #fashion #model #photoshoot #naijagirlskillingit

    4. The Couple

    These ones are together at all times or at least they want us to think so. They only post pictures of themselves kissing, cuddling, and generally stressing their single followers. The best part is when they breakup and have to delete all the pictures (Yes, I’m bitter).

    who are these ones

    Popular Hashtags: #love #goals #couplegoals #happy

    5. The Fashion Enthusiast

    The fashion enthusiast is really just there to make you hate your wardrobe and feel poor. Every time their picture pops up on your feed, you ask yourself “how the hell can they afford all these?” They always split their pictures into three to triple the tension.

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    Popular Hashtags: #style #fashion #ootd #slay

    6. The Comedian

    Sadly not everyone can be as hilarious as these guys here. The average IG comedian is more often than not, making only themselves laugh. Sigh! If only talking in a fake accent always equaled ‘funny’.

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    Popular Hashtags: #tagafriendtolaugh #repost #LOL #funny

    7. The Gym Rat

    The gym rat hasn’t truly burnt any calories until they have Instagrammed their workout. Come to think of it, it will just be a lot of mirror selfies as opposed to actual pictures of them working out; but hey, at least they’re at the gym.

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    Popular Hashtags: #workout #fitfam #fitness #health

    8. The Seller

    The seller floods your feed with pictures of outfits that you don’t really like, and the occasional one you love. They’ll never put up the price though, so to find out you’ll have to endure: “add me on whatsapp”.

    how much

    Popular Hashtags: #hustle #boutique #instafashion #buy

    9. The Photographer

    The photographer usually just has the VSCO Cam app and thinks everything is art. Their posts are mostly shots of the sky and their friends, with the black and white filter of course. Everything is classier in black and white.

    stop taking my picture

    Popular Hashtags: #photo #blackandwhite #shoot #photooftheday

    10. The Chef

    The instagram chef is there to make you hate your fridge. They make even the most basic things look like some five course meal. I mean, some have been known to go overboard (I saw eba in a cup once), but we love them anyway.

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    Popular Hashtags: #food #foodporn #cooking #chef

    Did we miss any one? Which one are you?

     

    Daniel Orubo

  • 11 Crazy & Common Myths About HIV

    11 Crazy & Common Myths About HIV

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  • 21 Photos That Will Make You Want To Have Babies Right Now

    21 Photos That Will Make You Want To Have Babies Right Now


    Hang on to your ovaries, these adorable kids will give you intense baby goals.

    1. Her gele game. ???

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    2. So much slay. ?

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    3. Goals!!!

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    4. Ugh! Just too adorable. ?

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8lP76IpYIr/?taken-by=fashionkidsafrica”]

    5. These handsome twins. ?

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    6. Teach us, please. ?

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8gSYRdJYHW/?taken-by=fashionkidsafrica”]

    7. These winning siblings.

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8WEemcJYL4/?taken-by=fashionkidsafrica”]

    8. The cuteness overload. ?

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8legNQJCL8/?tagged=africankids”]

    9. Like mother, like adorable daughter.

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8n45hVpYFM/?tagged=africankidsfashion”]

    10. Like father, like handsome son.

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    11. The perfection. ???

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8V9m0cJYOJ/?taken-by=fashionkidsafrica”]

    12. This cutie and his amazing head of hair.

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    13. Sigh! So freaking adorable. ???

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8Q93jkpYHT/?taken-by=fashionkidsafrica”]

    14. Isn’t he just the cutest baby ever?

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8QeEcnJYLZ/?taken-by=fashionkidsafrica”]

    15. Such an angel. ???

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8QY66pJYDI/?taken-by=fashionkidsafrica”]

    16. Just wait till this handsome young man grows up. ?

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8QYhiFpYCg/?taken-by=fashionkidsafrica”]

    17. Damn! His hair is EVERYTHING!!!

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8ODxAApYIW/?taken-by=fashionkidsafrica”]

    18.Too darn handsome. ???

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8N_ulcJYAl/?taken-by=fashionkidsafrica”]

    19. She got it from her mama. ?

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8JDyKKpYGC/?taken-by=fashionkidsafrica”]

    20. Her perfect smile.

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/8BLYe0pYDt/?taken-by=fashionkidsafrica”]

    21. A face you could never ever get angry at.

    [instagram_embed url=”https://instagram.com/p/7x0GxkJYAY/?taken-by=fashionkidsafrica”]

     

    Daniel Orubo

  • WCW – Bassey Ikpi Keeps Showing Us That Creativity is Beautiful

    WCW – Bassey Ikpi Keeps Showing Us That Creativity is Beautiful

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  • Shocking Pictures Of Children Going To School Around The World

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  • 14 Pictures That Boys With Side Chicks Will Understand Immediately

    14 Pictures That Boys With Side Chicks Will Understand Immediately

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  • All The Essentials In A Standard Runs Girl Starter Pack

    All The Essentials In A Standard Runs Girl Starter Pack

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  • 17 Pictures That Nigerians Who Grew Up Catholic Will Understand Immediately

    17 Pictures That Nigerians Who Grew Up Catholic Will Understand Immediately

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  • 15 Things Only Nigerians Who Had To Teach During NYSC Will Understand

    15 Things Only Nigerians Who Had To Teach During NYSC Will Understand

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  • Check Out These Ghana-Must-Go Inspired Fashion Items

    Check Out These Ghana-Must-Go Inspired Fashion Items

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  • 21 Nigerian Men That Look Unbearably Flawless In Traditional Wear

    21 Nigerian Men That Look Unbearably Flawless In Traditional Wear

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  • Fun Facts About the Released Ministers List

    Fun Facts About the Released Ministers List

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  • 15 Annoying People Every Nigerian Has Met At Least Once

    1. People who take too long when using the ATM.

    atm bed

    Is it a novel?

    2. Drivers that see you trying to cross the road, then speed up.

    what is this behaviour

    Is this one mad?

    3. People who preach with megaphones very early in the morning.

    sleeping pill

    Is it not too early?

    4. Passengers on the bus who keep trying to look into your phone.

    phone bus

    Can I help you?

    5. Passengers on the bus that complain the money the conductor gave them isn’t clean enough.

    where

    Better take it and be going.

    6. Sellers in the market who randomly grab and pull you.

    what nonsense

    Is your uncle mad?

    7. Customer Care people who know even less about the problem than you do.

    Yoruba confused

    How did you even get this job?

    8. People who think “you’ve added oh” counts as a proper greeting.

    confused

    What is wrong with you?

    9. Cashiers who never ever have change.

    so what

    Better go and find change.

    10. Conductors who join your change with another passenger.

    lhhatl angry

    I hate you.

    11. Cab drivers that tell you they know the place, and then start asking you for directions.

    are you

    See this one.

    12. Waiters who don’t tell you the POS isn’t working till you’re done eating.

    ah

    Hay God! Stress.

    13. People at bars who clearly know nothing about football, but shout the loudest.

    close your mouth

    Will you keep quiet.

    14. Secretaries that exist only to be rude.

    why

    Sorry you hate your job.

    15. That stranger that will walk up to you and complain about your outfit or how you’re kissing bae in public.

    e concern

    Do I know you?

    You know you’ve met them, they are EVERYWHERE!

    Daniel Orubo

  • All the Things You Could Do as a Nigerian, If You Had £13 Billion

    All the Things You Could Do as a Nigerian, If You Had £13 Billion


    As we all know, the former Minister of Petroleum was arrested on offences related to bribery and corruption. It is said that she siphoned up to 13 billion pounds from the country’s coffers without being caught. That amount is mind boggling. Even Dangote isn’t that rich.

    It makes one wonder what she spent it on. But some (if not all) of us have also imagined what we would spend the money on, if we were ‘blessed’ with that amount of money. Don’t deny it. It’s only human or should we say, it’s the Nigerian thing to do.

    These are what Nigerians would spend the money on.

    1. Buy the best football clubs and players in the world.

     

    2. Then there’s the ultimate Mother Theresa or should we say Ghandi.

     

    3. You’re free to do anyhow.

    4. No need for money rituals.

     

    5. Buy those things you need in your life.

    6. The really basic things.

     

    7. You can even buy Obama.

    8. No need for Visa. You’re above the law.

     

     

    9. You might not be able to buy Facebook, but you can buy Instagram.

     

    10. You can even bet on the Ministers List.

     

    11. This one says it all.

     


    Featured image: Naijaloaded.

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  • Allison Diezani Explains Everything

    In case you have been under a rock (or climbing a mountain), please be informed that Diezani Alison Maduekwe, the first female minister of petroleum and first female president of OPEC, has been arrested in London on charges of corruption and theft and sturves.

    Reactions below:

    1. When you get arrested in the UK for corruption

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    2. When you consider what would have happened if you’d been arrested in Nigeria

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    3. When you see one piece of Hyde Park you coulda, shoulda, woulda bought…

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    4. When you remember your Birkin collection

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    5. When you remember they don’t carry Birkins in jail

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    6. When people say you stole £13 billion

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    7. When people ask you if you’re richer than Goodluck Jonathan

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    8. When people say that women are more corrupt than men and should not be allowed near power

    meme-8

    9. When you hear Buhari will be the next Minister of Petroleum

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    10. When you decide to tell the whole world how you did it

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  • 15 Things That Are Too Real For Nigerians When Preparing For Exams  

    15 Things That Are Too Real For Nigerians When Preparing For Exams  

    Daniel Orubo

  • 16 Pictures That Are Too Real For Nigerians Who Have Watched Movies With Their Parents

    16 Pictures That Are Too Real For Nigerians Who Have Watched Movies With Their Parents

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  • 14 Fascinating Facts About Photographer and Artist, Yagazie Emezi

    14 Fascinating Facts About Photographer and Artist, Yagazie Emezi


    Yagezie Emezi is the Visual Curator of her own website that has the goal of preserving African culture through photography. She is a blend of many talents and skills. She is a Photographer, Artist and Media Personality.

    1. Yagazie is part Nigerian and part Malaysian

    But she was born and raised in Aba, Nigeria until she was 16.

    2. She always wanted to be an Egyptologist

    An Egyptologist is any archaeologist, historian, linguist, or art historian who specializes in Egyptology, the scientific study of Ancient Egypt and its antiquities.

    3. But she studied Cultural Anthropology and African Studies

    She has always been interested in cultural preservation within African communities.

    4. Her hair has been natural all her life

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    And the secret is shea butter and coconut oil.

    5. She is 5 ft 8 inches tall

    6. Yagazie became a photographer by accident

    “My work as a photographer started with my interest in other photographers’ work. I always saw myself as an admirer, but after years of keeping up with the work of others, I can only assume that something rubbed off on me.”

    7. Her favorite things to photograph are faces

    Because they tell the best stories.

    8. Her best photography project till date was Bialere

    A project set out on sourcing young African photographers and giving them a digital platform for their work to be seen.

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    9. She has not had a 9 – 5 job in, well, forever

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    But she has had plenty of jobs and she enjoys every bit of it.

    10. Her favorite food is Rice and Beans

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    You can’t take Nigeria out of the girl!

    11. And she would absolutely only cook in a spacious, spotless kitchen

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    As it should be.

    12. Her favorite song is ‘Love and Happiness’ by Al Green

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    “I enjoy getting lost in music when I drive or walk around. My mind is constantly running all over the place and music helps me to focus a bit more.”

    13. Her favorite fashion style is: Comfortable

    “I dress according to my mood. On certain days you can find me decked out in all black; black sweats, black baggy shirt, black lipstick and perhaps a choker. Other days you could find me prancing around in a sundress with flowers in my hair. Sometimes, I’m just a clash of prints and colors.”

    14. And she is terrified of toads and frogs

    But who isn’t?

    You can find out more about Yagazie and follow her on Instagram, YouTube and on her website.

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  • 15 Pictures Perfectionists Will Find Immensely Satisfying

    15 Pictures Perfectionists Will Find Immensely Satisfying

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  • This Was How Nigerians Threw Birthday Parties For Kids Back In The ‘90s

    This was seriously the most important part, and usually took like half a day.

    …usually went down in the backyard.

    The birthday girl got to rock her ‘telephone wire’ hairstyle with a flood of colorful clips.

    …and the birthday boy got a nice cut, usually with a side parting.

    There was usually an unhealthy looking Barney (or a Clown that was more scary than funny).

    barney

    …and he never even tried to sound like the Barney on TV.

    Then they just had to play these 2 songs:

    1. Unleash the dragon

    2. Thong song

    Sisqo was basically present at every ’90s birthday party.

    Then a game of musical chairs

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    …which more often than not, turned pretty violent

    At this point, everybody is already impatiently eyeing the party jollof rice and “minerals”.

    …so it gets shared. Which is the real reason half the guests came in the first place.

    The celebrant then gets to dance.

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    By themselves, of course.

    Can’t risk them being outshined by THAT oversabi child.

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    ‘You can go and shine at your own birthday party, please.’

    After that, all the other kids are allowed to “show themselves”

    ….usually for a chance to win something.

    Then the pictures with the celebrant and their cake begins

    enough pics

    Alternating between young guests, old guests, parents, and it just goes on and on and on.

    …with this song playing in the background.

    Sigh! The nostalgia.

    Then the cake and the party packs are shared

    party pack

    The contents rarely mattered as long as half of it was edible.

     

    …and then everyone leaves, till it’s time for someone else’s birthday party.

    Featured Image: Celeb Mobile Wall

    Daniel Orubo

  • 16 Pictures That Are Too Real For Nigerian Chelsea FC Fans

    16 Pictures That Are Too Real For Nigerian Chelsea FC Fans

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  • 5 Reasons You Hate Mornings And How To Fix That

    5 Reasons You Hate Mornings And How To Fix That


    At 5 AM, most of us are lucky if we have the energy to get out of bed and actually get ready for work. Mornings can be rough, and it’s not like we all can afford the luxury of sleeping in.
    So, here are 5 tips to make your mornings a little more bearable, and who knows, you might even start looking forward to them.

    1. You don’t get enough sleep.

    It probably sounds annoyingly obvious, but not getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep is probably why you are always grumpy in the morning.

    Solution: Well, get enough sleep, obviously. Keep your laptop, phone and other distractions out of the bed and go to sleep on time.

    2. Your wake-up time is inconsistent.

    Not having a set wakeup time makes it significantly harder to get out of bed in the morning. Constantly alternating between waking up by 4 and waking up by 5 every day is just another reason you wake up in a bad mood.

    Solution: Set the alarm clock for the same time every morning (including weekends), and DO NOT hit that snooze button.

    3. The sound of your alarm is actually terrible.

    Waking up to the sound of blares, beeps or rings is far from soothing and can definitely add to your sour mood in the morning .

    Solution: Pick a soothing alarm sound, and DO NOT make it too loud.

    4. You don’t have a proper breakfast.

    I get the need to rush out of the house so you’re stuck in terrible traffic, but missing breakfast (the most important meal of the day) is never a good idea, and no, coffee doesn’t count. You’re missing out on that much needed morning jolt of energy.

    Solution: Set out time for breakfast; eggs, oats, something that will jump-start that brain of yours.

    5. You don’t exercise.

    Before you say you don’t have time in the mornings to exercise, just know that I’m not telling you to do a full blown gym-level workout. Just ask any health nut how great they feel after a workout, and trust me you’d want to feel like that every morning.

    Solution: 15 – 30 mins of cardio (maybe a jog or skipping rope) will clear your tired eyes, and give you that energy boost you need.

    Now go forth and enjoy your mornings.

    Daniel Orubo

  • 17 Times The What It Means To Be Nigerian Hashtag Was Just Too Accurate

    17 Times The What It Means To Be Nigerian Hashtag Was Just Too Accurate


    Yesterday was Nigeria’s Independence day, so it only makes sense that #WhatItMeansToBeNigerian trended on Twitter.

    Here are 17 times the trend was just way too real:

    1. When you hear someone yell “Up NEPA.”

    2. When you get hungry in traffic.

    https://twitter.com/8Oluco/status/649634666484494336

    3. When you see people running for no apparent reason.

    https://twitter.com/SemilooreAkoni/status/649604011897802753

    4. When your parents hit you with that “first in class” lie.

    5. When your sense of humor still manages to shine through.

    6. When all your meals look this glorious.

    7. When you see the legendary Patience Ozokwor on-screen.

    https://twitter.com/Skiwo/status/649478214704844800

    8. When you go for a proper Owambe.

    9. When you just know all your Nigerianisms.

    10. When that ice-cream bowl you found in the freezer completely disappointed you.

    11. When you believed some insane Nigerian myths.

    https://twitter.com/motun__rayo/status/649451256470183936

    12. When your mother’s bargaining powers still surpises even you.

    https://twitter.com/Ekanemsays_/status/649447521807265792

    13. When you realize you have a love-hate relationship with Nigeria.

    https://twitter.com/Ekanemsays_/status/649444958592593920

    14. When you answer your phone in public.

    15. When your math-set just never seemed to last a whole school term.

    https://twitter.com/Ekanemsays_/status/649440453310328833

    16. When you see a Nigerian anywhere in the world and just know straight away.

    https://twitter.com/motun__rayo/status/649453594656305152

    17. When you’re already too used to power outages to be phased by it.

    https://twitter.com/motun__rayo/status/649454357084303361

     

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  • Sights and Sounds of Nigeria from the 50s to the 80s

    Sights and Sounds of Nigeria from the 50s to the 80s

    Nigeria has always been a cool place to be, right from way back.

    These are pictures of what Nigeria looked like — from mid 19th century to a couple of decades after that.

    The McGregor Canal was dug by governor William McGregor. McGregor was a medical doctor who improved sanitary conditions in Lagos. The canal divided the island into Lagos Island and Ikoyi Island.

    via SeeMeSeeNigeria
    via SeeMeSeeNigeria

    Kingsway Store in downtown Ibadan, during the Christmas season, circa 1964. Kingsway was the first departmental store in Nigeria, with branches in Lagos, Ibadan and Port Harcourt.

    Kingsway Store
    by Eric Chicago

    Before Shoprite, there was Kingsway Store. Picture taken in the 60s.

    via Nairaland
    via Nairaland

    The first Nigeria Airways Crew in 1961. It was a mixed crews for several years till enough Nigerian capacity was available.

    via SeeMeSeeNigeria
    via SeeMeSeeNigeria

    Nigeria Airways,Ikeja,1969.

    Nigeria Airways
    via Flickr

    Delivery departure shot of Nigeria Airways Boeing 737-200 and crew, circa 1982/83.

    via Flickr
    via Flickr

    Nigeria Airways Fokker 28 at Calabar airport in the 70s.

    Calabar airport
    via Nairaland

    The passing out parade of the first Nigerian Women Police on April 26, 1956.

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    via SeeMeSeeNigeria

    The Late Mrs. Christina Eyimofe Stallings, is the first air hostess in Nigeria. She is of Itsekiri descent. Picture taken in the 60s.

    via SeeMeSeeNigeria
    via SeeMeSeeNigeria

    An akwete weaver from South-East Nigeria in the 1960’s.

    via SeeMeSeeNigeria
    via SeeMeSeeNigeria

    Bobby Benson established the famous Night Club, Caban Bamboo, on Ikorodu Road (Hotel Bobby) which flourished in the 1960s. He was the first Nigerian artiste to do so.

    via SeeMeSeeNigeria
    via SeeMeSeeNigeria

    Shehu Shagari granting a Jet Magazine interview on the eve of his Inauguration as President (Sept 30, 1979).

    Shagari
    via SeeMeSeeNigeria

    Then US President,Carter & wife with Shagari greeting cheering crowd from the White House balcony in 1980.

    via SeeMeSeeNigeria
    via SeeMeSeeNigeria

    Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa with President John F. Kennedy in the United States,1961. Both assassinated in the 1960s.

    Malcolm X on a visit to Nigeria in 1964. He visited Nigeria twice, and during his second visit, gave a lecture at the Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan and was given the name ‘Omowale’.

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    via malcom-x.org

    Lagos Island, Nigeria in the 60s.

    via SeeMeSeeNigeria
    via SeeMeSeeNigeria

    The only tall building in downtown Ibadan, picture taken circa 1964.

    by Eric Chicago
    by Eric Chicago

    Yaba in the 60s.

    via Life
    via Nairaland

    American singers Nina Simone & Brock Peters (actor) frisking at Tarkwa Beach in Lagos Dec 1961.

    via SeeMeSeeNigeria
    via SeeMeSeeNigeria

    The very first Miss Nigeria, in 1957.

    via Nairaland
    via Nairaland

    Asaba-Onitsha ferry crossing, circa 1959. Reminds you of Chinua’s Achebe’s Chike and the River, doesn’t it?

    via Nairaland
    via Nairaland

    Bata store in the 60’s. Lagos.

    via Nairaland
    via Nairaland

    Paul McCartney (member of the Beatles) and Fela Kuti, in 1972. Paul recorded the album “Band on the Run” with Wings, at EMI’s studio in Lagos. It was their most successful album.

    via SeeMeSeeNigeria
    via SeeMeSeeNigeria

    Eko bridge, circa 1975.

    via Nairaland
    via Nairaland

    The opening of the Niger/Onitsha Bridge, in 1965.

    via Wiki Commons
    via Wiki Commons

    View of the old city of Kano from the top of the Mosque, circa 1965.

    by Eric Chicago
    by Eric Chicago

    The internet is a treasure trove of Nigeria’s history. Take the time to search online and educate yourself.

    Featured image via Time.

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  • 9 Songs about Nigeria That Will Make You Feel Things

    9 Songs about Nigeria That Will Make You Feel Things


    It’s Independence day, so what better way to bask in our Nigerian-ness than to listen to 9 beautifully written songs about Nigeria, by Nigerians, that will make you feel everything, from joy to nostalgia.

    1. Funmi Adams’ “Nigeria My Beloved Country”

    Arguably the best song on this list, Funmi Adams’ classic brings pure nostalgia and joy to every listener. It talks about unification and what it means to be a true Nigerian.

    2. Onyeka Onwenu’s “One Love”

    My personal favorite on the list, ‘One love’ is a song that promotes love and unity amongst Nigerians. It’s a near perfect song that really deserves its ‘classic’ tag, if for nothing else but its powerful message.

    3. TY Bello’s “Green Land”

    A beautiful song with an even more beautiful message about hope, patience, and reward. It also helps that it is really catchy and perfectly performed.

    4. Timi Dakolo’s “Great Nation”

    Arguably Timi Dakolo’s best song, and with his impressive discography, that is really saying something. The lyrics tell us how we can build a great nation through peace, unity and justice.

    5. Sound Sultan’s “Motherland”

    https://youtu.be/4F7-iKnMYWk

    Motherland is more of a plea than anything else. It’s aimed at Nigerians in foreign countries that left with the promise of returning. Sound Sultan tries to remind us that no matter what Nigeria will always be our home.

    6. Evi Edna’s “One Kilometer”

    Evi Edna’s song literally reflects how diverse Nigeria really is. The song speaks about tribes in Nigeria from the North, Easth, West and South and their languages; it is basically an enjoyable social studies class.

    7. Sunny Okosun’s “Which Way Nigeria”

    The smash hit addressed issues which plagued Nigerians at the time of its release in the ’80s, sung by Sunny Okosun, one of the few at the time brave enough to have questioned the powers that be. The song still rings true decades later.

    8. Veno Marioghae’s “Nigeria Go Survive”

    This brilliant song was released during the military regime when Nigerians clamored for basic amenities. The lyrics provided hope in that time of crisis; and it is still surprisingly as effective today.

    9. King Sunny Ade’s “The Way Forward”

    https://youtu.be/7zE2wvtCmg8

    Due to ethnic and religious uprisings at the time, King Sunny Ade recorded this powerhouse song to advise politicians to bury their hatchets, reminding them the efforts of Nigerians to obtain Independence, and today feels as right a time as any to listen (and I mean, really listen) to it again.

    Happy Independence Day, Nigeria!

     

    Daniel Orubo

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  • A Ranking Of Every Nigerian Leader Since 1960 Based On Hotness

    A Ranking Of Every Nigerian Leader Since 1960 Based On Hotness

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  • 11 Surefire Places To Set P in Lagos

    11 Surefire Places To Set P in Lagos

    All you singles that are ready to mingle, Zikoko has got you. This, in no particular order, is a list of 12 of the coolest places to set fruitful P in Lagos:

    Ebeano Supermarket

    The parking lot – and aisle – of Ebeano Supermarket (any branch) is home to gloriously beautiful cars owned by gloriously beautiful people. Not to mention that the Shawarma is of God. Push that cart, sistah geh! Push the cart, my brother! One day you might push into bae! Better say amen!!

    Truppr

    via Truppr

    Go to a Truppr event and you will kill two birds with one stone! Run and burn those calories and then, scan the crowd for the man/woman of your dreams. Muscle pull is a risk you have to take.

    via Truppr

    Eat Drink Lagos

    via Bolaji Sadare

    There are levels to these things. Eat.Drink.Lagos is a blog that helps people who live in Lagos make better outdoor dining decisions. I’m sure their functions can extend to helping you find who to enjoy these better outdoor dining decisions with. Oh wait. It probably already did. They organize a lunch club for a select set of people, time and time again. Lunch dripping with class and style.

    rsvp-lunch-club
    via EatDrinkLagos

    Twitter DMs

    https://twitter.com/freakyvickie/status/647909633382850560

    Don’t under estimate the power of twitter. People are getting married off of that app. Of course, using twitter increases your chances of getting curved, but you know what they say. You miss 100% of the chances you don’t take.

    https://twitter.com/iSteena/status/648708042587021314

    Afropolitan Vibes

    via Afropolitan Vibes

    Afropolitan Vibes is a monthly live music concert for alternative music: a place where music lovers congregate to watch contemporary singer-songwriters and musicians perform mostly original works that are firmly rooted in African music origins. It’s the third Friday of every month. What I’m trying to say is: There’s a soundtrack to you trying to seize that bae. Oh and there’s palmwine.

    via Afropolitan Vibes

    Bogobiri

    Via Bogobiri

    Bogobiri House is a sixteen room boutique hotel in Ikoyi and it’s a hub for the promotion and appreciation of art, music and local knowledge. The house regularly hosts artsy shows for the discerning audience that draws large crowds like the Open Mic Night every Thursday.

    via Bogobiri

    Twitter Premier League (TPL)

    tpl
    Via QD Salami

    For TPL, wear your most flattering clothes – notice I didn’t say best, your best might not be flattering – buy a ticket for #1000 and go watch a selection of the best looking people you have ever seen come together under one stadium roof, or football. And food. If you don’t return with at least a contact or a date or a friend, examine yourself. So look out for the next edition, shouldn’t be long now.

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    via QD Salami
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    Smallbigchops

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    via SmallBigChops

    Good food. Great conversations. Beautiful people. In fact, SmallBigChops is doing a #TwitterGrubMingle event on October 1st, bringing the foodie community of Lagos together. Take that ‘P’ you’ve had brewing in the DMs for a while now and set it in the physical. Meet some of your favourite people from Twitter.

    Lekki Ikoyi Bridge

    Jogging on the Lekki-Ikoyi bridge seems to be less about keeping fit, and more about everything else. From finding bae to lightly stalking hotties. Again. One stone, 5 birds. Jog now!

    Cafe Neo

    via panelle.com

    I first heard about Cafe Neo from an American friend who said, “It’s a great place. I was able to hang out, plug in my laptop and browse the internet.” I was tempted to ask him how much he spent on food that day. But diplomacy. The bottom line is: If you can afford to hang out at Cafe Neo long enough, the P will set itself. Facts only.

    via lostinlagos

    Shaunz Bar

    via TravelStart

    Shaunz Bar runs a karaoke show every night, bring your friends so that they can help you out, and if that doesn’t work out, you could try a couple of drinks and get courage to perform in front of a crowd; Or just look for a song you know by heart and slay it.

    via TushMagazine

    Now, you can’t say Zikoko never helped you.

    Odunayo

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  • 15 Things Only People Who Have Been to a Nigerian Hospital Will Understand

    15 Things Only People Who Have Been to a Nigerian Hospital Will Understand

    I always say that Nigerian doctors and nurses really don’t get enough credit for what they do, but as great as they can be, we have all had some pretty unpleasant experiences in the hospital.
    So these 15 things should resonate if you’ve ever been to a Nigerian hospital:

    1. When that hospital smell hits you.

    The smell of drugs, disinfectant, and depression.

    2. When you see the queue to see the doctor.

    what nonsense

    Hay God! Won’t I die like this before the doctor sees me?

    3. When someone tries to cut in front of you on the line.

    sick pass

    Sorry oh, me I don’t want to get well.

    4. When the nurse just seems angry that you’re there.

    sorry

    Sorry my illness distracted you from Telemundo.

    5. When the doctor just assumes you have either malaria or typhoid.

    typhoid

    Is that all?

    6. When you try to read the doctor’s prescription to see what’s wrong with you.

    Kenan

    What the hell is this?

    7. When the doctor tells you that you will have to be admitted.

    screaming

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

    8. When the nurse wants to start an IV and then misses your vein like a hundred times.

    meek mill crying

    Why are you doing this to me?

    9. When the nurse just tells you to take off your trouser…

    excuse me

    Is that how you used to do?

    10. …and then proceeds to injecting you like it’s a nail going in wood.

    crying red

    Why do you hate me?

    11. When the nurse yells at you for throwing up.

    sorry confused

    Uhm! I’m sorry???

    12. When the nurse wakes you up to give you sleeping pills.

    sleeping pill

    Explain yourself.

    13. When you first taste the hospital food

    gross food

    Is this from the morgue?

    14. …and realize you will actually get charged for it.

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    My God will fight for me.

    15. When you see the final bill.

    faint

    Well, I’m never falling sick again.

    Featured Image: Rise Networks

     

    Daniel Orubo

  • 15 Pictures That Are Too Real For People Who Have Gone Clubbing in Nigeria

    15 Pictures That Are Too Real For People Who Have Gone Clubbing in Nigeria

    Going clubbing in Nigeria (especially Lagos) tends to alternate from being the best to being the worst, but mostly it is just stress. Here are 15 pictures the regular Nigerian clubber will immediately get:

    1. When you want to enter the club, but the bouncer is misbehaving.

    bouncer is misbehaving

    I came to party, and party I must.

    2. When you get bounced and you start thinking about your life.

    hand over mouth

    So basically you’re not worthy to share oxygen with strangers.

    3. When you enter and the smell of sweat and weave hits you.

    The Smell

    “What the hell?”

    4. When you hear the cost of alcohol.

    dont add up

    Wait, WHAT?

    5. When you are managing your small bottle and you see one yahoo boy popping.

    12-Kandi-Eye-Roll

    See that one.

    6. When a celebrity comes and carries all the hotties to the VIP section.

    sad club

    Why today?

    7. When the DJ refuses to have sense and play the song you want to hear.

    Image Source: BravoTV.com

    Why havent I heard “It’s Young Jon the Wicked Producer” yet?

    8. When you think they are hitting on you because you’re cute, then you hear “it’ll cost you.”

    get out

    Hay God! See my life outside.

    9. When just want to dance on your own and a stranger starts grinding on you.

    who dis

    Is your uncle mad?

    10. When the person that was forming for you on the dance floor comes to beg for drinks.

    Gerrarahia mehn shii!

    11. When the club starts banging but people are still pressing phone.

    what is this behaviour

    Will you people stand up and dance?

    12. When the DJ kills the vibe by playing a foreign song.

    bruhhh

    Is this one mad?

    13. When the POS isn’t working and you have to carry your drunk self to go find cash.

    kill me niw

    What is this life?

    14. When the club is about to close and the DJ starts playing stupid songs to get you to leave.

    alright

    No vex, we are going.

    15. When you finally leave and you realize you smell like an ashtray.

    ugh 1

    “Never again.”

    …until the next weekend, of course.

     

    Daniel Orubo

  • 8 Things Every Muslim Has Had To Deal With About Eid

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  • 17 Pictures Nigerians Who Grew Up With Strict Parents Will Understand

    Well, technically almost every Nigerian parent is a “strict parent”, but if yours were particularly strict, then these 17 pictures should hit pretty close to home.

    1. Whenever you got offered food in a family friend’s house.

    sweating

    *stomach rumbles* “No, ma. I’m not hungry.”

    2. When you were the only one in your class without a mobile phone.

    obama stressed

    Waiting to use the land-line, and still having a time limit.

    3. Whenever your friends invited you to a party at night.

    hear joke

    You never even bothered asking them.

    4. Whenever your friends invited you to a party during the day.

    party rice

    “Yes ma.”

    5. When you ate from your party pack before your mum inspected it.

    terrible mistake

    So, this is how I die?

    6. When your excuse for a bad test score was that everybody failed.

    are you everybody

    “No sir. I’m sorry sir.”

    7. When dating was just never even an option.

    single by choice

    A relationship? What is that?

    8. Whenever you couldn’t find what they sent you to get.

    find it

    *runs to go look again*

    9. When you notice you’re about to miss your curfew.

    running

    Not today, Satan.

    10. Whenever you got cash as a gift.

    collect it

    Bye-bye cash, forever.

    11. When they had no issue with punishing you in front of your friends.

    sad-crying-zikoko

    Hay God! See my life.

    12. Whenever your friends asked if they could come visit.

    visit where

    Please, stay in your house.

    13. When you realized your parents were wrong and tried to get them to admit it.

    Everybody hates chris what

    “Nothing ma.”

    14. Whenever you were watching a movie with your parents and people started kissing in it.

    stevie wonder

    “All these nonsense films sef.”

    15. When they saw you talking to someone of the opposite sex.

    Na wa.

    16. Whenever they asked to see your phone.

    delete all

    “Just a second, sir.”

    17. When you tried to tell them a joke and it turned into a lecture.

    joke to lecture

    Ah! Someone cannot even play with you again?

     

    As much as we might hate to admit it, most of them were for our own good.

    Happy Eid el Kabir from all of us at Zikoko! Enjoy the holidays!

    Daniel Orubo

  • 15 Pictures That Are Too Real For Nigerian Muslims During Sallah

    15 Pictures That Are Too Real For Nigerian Muslims During Sallah

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  • ‘365 Lives of Lagos’ Will Tell the Stories of 365 Lagosians in 365 Days

    ‘365 Lives of Lagos’ Will Tell the Stories of 365 Lagosians in 365 Days

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  • Meet this Nigerian, Who Defuses Bombs For a Living

    Meet this Nigerian, Who Defuses Bombs For a Living

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  • NSFW: These Art Paintings by Duro-Arts are Pushing Sensibility Boundaries

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  • 16 Things Nigerians Need To Stop Saying To Their Friends After A Breakup

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  • 19 Times The #SingleToStupor Trend Was Too Real For Nigerian Singles

    19 Times The #SingleToStupor Trend Was Too Real For Nigerian Singles

    Arguably one of the most difficult things to be in Nigeria is single. Asides from the fact that when you’re single, you start to notice every happy couple – even the unhappy ones look happy – around you;

    People will NOT stop asking these weird questions about your relationship status.

    The #SingleToStupor went viral on Nigerian twitter and, as you may expect, the tweets were equal parts funny and true. Here are the best ones that correctly capture what it’s like to be single in Nigeria:

    1. When your first text in a day comes from your network provider

    2. When you don’t even pretend to be choosy about partners anymore

    3. When your call log only has your family – not even friends – on it

    https://twitter.com/Pope_khofe/status/644638118809894913

    4. When you are secretly excited by others’ break ups

    5. When you are in no hurry to charge your phone. Ever.

    6. When you’re tired of explaining your status so now you have a bae. But he has travelled.

    https://twitter.com/DJChimmy/status/644605960993009664

    7. When you’ve been single for so long. What is a relationship?

    https://twitter.com/DJChimmy/status/644602397986263042

    8. When your playlist is full of songs that glorify being alone. 🙂

    https://twitter.com/HausOfZara/status/644600148463603713

    9. Avoiding the Gym because too many couples. Please let me be fat alone.

    https://twitter.com/Thekelechiamadi/status/644934608426008576

    10. When you have to reassure yourself that you’re not ugly.

    https://twitter.com/Gomeznsude/status/644791506969186304

    11. When you seriously hate romantic songs now

    12. LMAO! Even Siri curves you

    13. When you forget sometimes that you are single. Then you remember.

    https://twitter.com/Pope_khofe/status/644628847820980224

    14. When you seriously need a boy/girlfriend. Urgently

    15. When your money is solely spent on yourself. No one else.

    https://twitter.com/OfficialKelss/status/644616325432799232

    16. When you cannot go on double dates, because no date.

    17. When you feel even worse when no one agrees that you’re single. Oshey phantom boyfriend.

    https://twitter.com/TheChronicE_/status/644630990829301761

    18. People compliment you everyday, but still Single. -__-

    19. When your reason for being single is work. But you know you’re not that busy.

    https://twitter.com/miss_funmi/status/644604903357292544

    The trend is still ongoing, sooo join in maybe? But the most important thing to you should be your happiness. Put that first and you will be alright because,

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    Odunayo

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  • 14 Pictures That Nigerians With Natural Hair Will Understand Immediately

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