wordpress-seo domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/bcm/src/dev/www/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121
[ad][/ad]
Crossword Answers
Across
2 – Crocs, 5 – Pen, 6 – TG Omori, 8 – Ilebaye, 10 – Beans, 12 – Affidavit, 13 – Thread, 14 – Facebeat, 16 – Oral
Down
1 – Ngozi, 3 – Spaghetti, 4 – Keke, 7 – Isale Eko, 9 – Black, 11 – Calabar, 13 – Temporary, 15 – Ghost
[ad][/ad]
Crossword Answers
Across
2 – Benue, 5 – National Grid, 8 – Leke Leke, 9 – Gloat, 10 – Boring, 12 – Emotional
Down
1 – LinkedIn, 3 – Crayon, 4 – Paul Edima, 6 – Gemini, 7 – Cult, 11 – Debt
Crossword Answers
Across
1 – Flights, 3 – Bread, 6 – Kanayo, 7 – Blow, 8 – Gatekeep, 10 – Tequila, 11 – SupaStrikas, 13 – Lagos
Down
2 – Shade, 3 – Broke, 4 – Noodles, 5 – Palliative, 8 – Grass, 9 – Wishes, 12 – Tacha
Crossword Answers
Across
2 – Flex, 4 – Afrorave, 6 – Mbappe, 8 – Twitter, 10 – Allowance, 11- Takeaway, 13 – Suya, 14 – Unilag, 15 – Ear
Down
1 – Bestie, 3 – Confusion, 5 – Camouflage, 6 – Mercy, 7 – POV, 9 – Salary, 12 – Asake, 13 – Sugar
Crossword Answers
Across
2 – Eight, 5 – Bolt, 6 – Ope, 8 – LASU, 11- Oppenheimer, 12- BallonGas, 15 – Frodd, 16 – Rap
Down
1 – Headies, 3 – TurningStick, 4 – Fatal, 7 – Ease, 9 – Artisan, 10 – Photocopy, 12 – Beer, 13 – Garri, 14 – Soda
Crossword Answers
Across
2 – Threads, 5 – Zodiac, 9 – Shallipopi, 12 – Influencer, 14 – Multichoice, 15 – AdekunleGold
Down
1- Barbie, 3 – Redo, 4 – Seychelles, 6 – Ogi, 7 – Tiger, 8 – Thief, 10 – Photodump, 11 – Sugardaddy, 13 – Eat
Crossword Answers
Across
5 – Davido, 8 – Flashdrive, 9 – Clout, 10 – Mary, 11- Wahala, 13 – Brainstorm, 15 – Asake, 17 – Vivek
Down
1- OjudeOba, 2 – Charm, 3 – Bitch, 4 – Truth, 6 – Osimhen, 7 – Ileya, 12 – Jack, 14 – Redflag, 16 – Spider
Crossword Answers
Across
1- Tems, 3 – Agbero, 4 – BadBelle, 6 – Shege, 9 – Afrobeats, 12 – Vase, 13 – Ijakumo, 16 – Fisherman, 18 – BurnaBoy
Down
2- Screenshot, 5 – Leggings, 7 – Career, 8 – Brain, 10 – Adulting, 11 – MaiShayi, 14 – Chelsea, 15 – Danfo, 17 – Mojito
Crossword Answers
Across
1- Jade, 3 – Wateryam, 4 – Lipsync, 8 – Davido, 10 – Pear, 11 – Toothpaste, 12- Buffet, 14 – WAT, 16 – BillGates, 17 – Fanta
Down
2 – Dammy, 5- Shoprite, 6 – Spaghetti, 7 – Netflix, 9 – Sabinus, 13 – Food, 15 – Titanic
Crossword Answers
Across
3 – YvonneNelson, 6 – BBL, 7 – Carryover, 9 – TalkTrue, 11- Bingo, 12 – MUA, 14 – Mean, 15 – NancyIsime, 16 – Damage
Down
1- Camouflage, 2- Tinubu, 3 – Yoruba, 4 – Sapa, 5 – Illusion, 8 – Okada, 10 – Gorimapa, 12 – Micra, 13 – Rice, 14 – Meme
Crossword Answers
Across
2 – Laugh, 5 – Ninalowo, 6 – Fitfam, 8 – SeanTizzle, 11- Motivation, 12 – SARS, 14 – Give, 15 – LolaShoneyin, 17 – Leaders, 18 – Broke
Down
1- MamiWater, 3- Hello, 4 – Powerbank, 7- Naturalista, 9 – Campari, 10 – Control, 13 – Chemistry, 16 – Waka
Crossword Answers
Across
6 – Aba, 7 – PrettyMike, 9 – Breathe, 10 – Seven, 11- Fuji, 16 – Ekiti, 17 – Wahala
Down
1- Baller, 2 – Murtala, 3 – Ache, 4 – PlantashunBoiz, 5 – Apple, 8 – Milo, 12 – Cohabit, 13 – Search, 14 – Timz, 15 – Mad
Crossword Answers
Across
1 – Pop, 6 – NEPA, 7 – Abakaliki, 8 – Smoky, 10 – VisionPro, 11 – Ojoro, 13 – Hand, 14 – LastPrice
Down
2- Obtain, 3 – Skits, 4- Kannywood, 5 – Babalawo, 6 – Niger, 9 – Niyola, 12 – Sick, 13 – Hustle
Crossword Answers
Across
3 – Kanayo, 4 – SideChick, 5 – IllBliss, 8 – Purple, 12 – Sugarcane, 13 – Pancake, 15 – Maggi, 16 – Tiger
Down
1- Shameless, 2 – Gossip, 6 – Sista, 7 – Reminisce, 8 – Pure, 9 – Okada, 10 – Customer, 11 – Rice, 14 – Aye
Crossword Answers
Across
3 – Chicken, 4 – Gym, 8 – Like, 9 – Doxology, 10 – 2baba, 14 – Eggs, 15 – Zobo, 16 – Princess, 17 – Choker
Down
1 – Wash, 2 – Innoson, 3 – Colos, 5 – Mayorkun, 6 – Water, 7 – Bobrisky, 11- Bic, 12 – BDSM, 13- Kobo, 17 – Cancel
Crossword Answers
Across
1 – Femi, 3 – See, 4 – Ghost, 5 – Man, 8 – Stunner, 12 – Ate, 13 – Olodo, 14 – Writer, 15 – Weeks, 17 – YKTV, 18 – Purr
Down
1- FuelScarcity, 2 – Gala, 6 – Network, 7 – Hope, 9 – Joeboy, 10 – Makeover, 11- Money, 16 – sGAWD
Crossword Answers
Across
2 – Ruin, 4 – Funny, 5 – LoveLife, 8 – Mojito, 9, Wasabi, 13 – DoubleUp, 14 – Bloody, 15 – Suya, 17 – OOTD, 18 – Owambe
Down
1- Grass, 3 – Imagination, 6 – Expo, 7 – Homebody, 10 – Actors, 11- Bollywood, 12 – Outside, 16 – POV, 19 – MTN
Crossword Answers
Across
4 – HotBabes, 6 – Ready, 10 – Shakara, 11 – Amebo, 13 – Chopist, 16 – Wizkid
Down
1- FOMO, 2- Baller, 3 – Beer, 5 – Pasta, 7 – Davido, 8 – Podcast, 9 – ChatGPT, 12 – Billing, 14 – Scam, 15 – Akagum
Crossword Answers
Across
3 – Olamide, 5 – Mafo, 8 – Facebook, 10 – Talking, 12 – Charlotte, 13 – Lamba, 14 – Ajala, 16 – Ring
Down
1 – Cook, 2 – Baddie, 4 – MI, 6 – Eba, 7 – Followcome, 9 – Siesta, 10 – This, 11 – DanaAir, 15 – Aunty
Crossword Answers
Across
3 – Spray, 4 – Feel, 6 – China, 8 – Peak, 10 – Come again, 11 – Tenant, 13 – Lagos, 14 – Semo, 16 – Doctor
Down
1 – INEC, 2 – NYSC, 3 – Slippers, 5 – Pawpaw, 7 – Hilda Baci, 9 – Aza, 12 – Nose, 15 – Mandem
Crossword Answers
Across
4 – Opp, 5 – Tailor, 6 – Buttons, 9 – Legwork, 11 – Tinubu, 13 – 400k, 14 – Japa
Down
1 – Goodgirl, 2 – Charm, 3 – Thrift, 4 – Omidan, 6 – Blow, 7 – TikTok, 8 – BloodyCivilian, 10 – Music, 12 – NepoBaby
Crossword Answers
Across
1- Rant, 5 – God, 6 – Shalaye, 10 – DSTV, 11 – NEPA, 13 – Ronu, 14 – Meat, 15 – Dey play, 16 – Idan
Down
2 – Tiwa Savage, 3 – Cooler, 4- HERtitude, 7- Ajo, 8 – Panama, 9- Head, 12 – Amala
2 November,
2022
Is there a war coming? Will the dollar start exchanging at ₦1k by the end of the week? Somebody, talk to me o.
WHAT SHE SAID
Here’s what she said:
“The second time they [my friends] drugged me, I was in my second year. They were experimenting with a random pill and were too scared to try it themselves, so they put it in my drink and only told me after I drank it. All I remember was being very happy and floaty, and then, waking up in a hotel room.
I finally snapped when one of them raped my boyfriend.”
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using
Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾 Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
The key is in knowing when to close your eyes. If you don’t see people coming to stress you, you wouldn’t have to go out of your way to help them — quick maths.
I personally wouldn’t say no to anyone serious enough to convince Meffy to put my face on one of the new naira notes. Ultimate points for creativity right there.
Polls are a big deal in countries like the United States, but that isn’t really the case here. Surprisingly, even though we don’t take polls seriously, they’ve been somewhat effective over the years. Will it be the same for 2023?
I got “Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal”. For legal purposes, I won’t confirm or deny this. 🤐
Don’t forget about these:
The Lagos Babe Life, on a ₦30k Salary and Fine Girl Benefits
“On four or five occasions, men randomly walked up to me, said, “Fine girl, I like you,” and offered me money. One guy lodged me in Marriot Hotel for a week because I complained about my hostel in Unilag.”
Did you like this letter? Please share this with someone who finds it difficult to say no.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
1 November,
2022
If only it were that easy.
LOVE CURRENCY
Hi Ama. This #LoveCurrency story looks like there must’ve been
much to cover during the interview — from asexuality to dating multiple men. How was it?
Yeah, the interview was really long. We started on WhatsApp, moved to a fifteen-minute video call on Meet, before returning to WhatsApp. It was a lot.
Is it just me who feels the main boyfriend should know she has side pieces? Like, how’s she always buying him gifts on a ₦30k salary?
Right? But he actually doesn’t know. She said something about dumping men the moment they found out she had other men. Like, she’d just cut them off and keep it moving.
Interesting. It’s how she calls the men “income sources” for me. Dfkm.
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using
Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾 Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
Wizkid really took his “no-stress” persona to heart because, what the heck is that costume? I also expected more from Ebuka, TBH.
Lagos drivers have their wahala, but I’m sure most people would agree the agbero billing is just mad. I hope the strike enforces positive change.
I’m very open to anything that’ll make me laugh today, but even I didn’t expect to howl so much at some of these tweets.
I’m very not surprised to be the wicked stepmother.
We Need to Talk About Kizz Daniel’s Problematic Lyrics.
His latest single, Cough (Odo), is the newest addition to the Kizz Daniel “inappropriate lyrics” library.
Did you like this letter? Share this with someone who needs to laugh today.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
31 October,
2022
For Ruka, it went like this:
Ruka, in a video meeting: …
Every single person: Ruka, you’re muted.
Ruka: Goes on to talk for six minutes, still muted.
I’m convinced of two things: She’s 50+, and she may kill me when she sees this. It was nice knowing you.
NAIRA LIFE
I can do half a year. But it’d be half a year of being lowkey and buying only data. Thankfully, I can stay at home and eat. I don’t have a lot of responsibilities.
Lucky you. This is the second rich kid you’ve interviewed in a row. How’s your mental health?
See, I’ve asked both of them the same question: Please, is there space in your family? The answer has been no.
LMAO. Most interesting thing from the interview?
She said it was during the interview she realised she was privileged. I was like 😐
Is she kidding?!
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using
Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾 Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
The guy has great songs, but some of the lyrics? You need to do better, Kizz.
They border on sexual harassment, slut-shaming and just leave a sour taste on the tongue.
It’s still paining me that Dubai has now joined this list. What’ll happen to my
go-to-Dubai-and-take-pictures-to-pepper-everybody plan now? Even South Africa?
Since y’all are insisting on celebrating Halloween today, you should start by imagining living in the worst horrors known to man: Old Nollywood.
(Some job openings & opportunities, because I need you to succeed in 2022 🙏🏽)
The #NairaLife of a Babalawo.
I’m still intrigued that his parents were Deeper Life church members. But with all the ups and downs life’s thrown at him, I’m just glad he’s found peace.
Did you like today’s newsletter? Share this with someone who would enjoy today’s Naira Life.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
27 October,
2022
I’m at the stage where my eyesight starts to cloud over before I remember, “Shoot, I haven’t eaten today!”
Maybe one day, I’ll finally determine the exact colour of my problem.
LOVE LIFE
Hii Itohan! I remember how excited you were when you shared how you finally found a lesbian couple for #LoveLife.
Yes, we’ve done a lot of heterosexual couples, and I wanted balance. This week’s subjects filled out my form, in which I
begged people to come and be interviewed, and that’s how this story came to life.
Love it for you. Their first kiss happening in a toilet gave me secondary school love
vibes, and it’s kinda sweet. Is that the strangest first kiss story you’ve heard?
I think their toilet first kiss was cute. Sometimes, it’s doing you like that. The person you’re seeing is so hot, your body starts to do you anyhow.
I’ve definitely heard about weirder first kisses. I just can’t remember which I’ll qualify as the weirdest.
Any other thing you found interesting?
The ex-girlfriend who refused to go. I was afraid o. You can’t tell me that babe isn’t a witch.
LMAO.
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using
Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
I can confirm that refusing to get upset is a sign. Not because I’ve done it, but which
Nigerian woman likes peace? If she isn’t vexing for you, she’s vexing for someone else.
Lagos Fashion Week 2022 is upon us, and we wouldn’t be the amazing people we are if
we didn’t give you tips to kill everybody with style when you attend.
You see that British prime minister own? That’s the one I want to do. I’ll manage to stay for just over a month
then resign, so I’ll be entitled to the annual £115k allowance. Best in cash out!
I am cheapskate. Cheapskate is me.
Practising Polyamory in Ifo, Ogun State, on a ₦400k Monthly Income
“I want to get to the point where, if someone says, “Baby, my car is bad”, I can respond
with, “Okay, take this ₦200k and manage. Don’t be upset.” I can’t wait to have my daddy’s kind of money.”
Did you like today’s newsletter? Please share this with someone who doesn’t like spending money.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
If you haven’t heard of Zikoko Daily — our daily newsletter that rounds up your favourite Zikoko stories with a lirru touch of in-house madness from our writers — then you’re either using Glo or living under a rock.
Now that you’re here, let’s fill you in on the eight types of Zikoko Daily Newsletter readers that exist.
We know we’re funny, but which one is replying us with, “You guys are just mad”? Why this?
They’re the first to open our emails as soon as they get them at 4 p.m every day. They deserve a special place in Tems’ heaven.
They love sharing feedback and sweet words of encouragement. Plus, they’re never shy to tell us how much they love reading from us. Don’t tell anyone, but these ones are easily becoming our favourites.
They love their friends and enemies so much that they never miss sending them our newsletters. But honestly, don’t your enemies deserve to laugh too?
Their friend already did the Lord’s work by forwarding every issue of Z! Daily to them — which they love and never miss reading — but do they subscribe? No, they just jump and pass. Remember, the Lord is watching you.
They receive the newsletter every day at 4 p.m. but decide to delay reading till the last day of the week just so they can Zikoko and chill. We don’t hate it tbh.
They know everything in the newsletter is guaranteed to keep them entertained, so they’ll click every single link, no matter how many.
They’ll not only read the newsletter; they’ll also make sure to announce our craze-entertainment to all their social media timelines. Operation trigger everyone’s FOMO.
Every subscriber to the Zikoko Daily newsletter automatically gets premium bragging rights. You’ll get exclusive inside gist plus the best human interest stories, quizzes and listicles published on Zikoko every day. You absolutely need to subscribe if you haven’t already.
But hey, who knows, maybe I’d wake up on the adventurous let’s-go-out-and-eat-food-we-already-have-at-home-only-more-expensive side of the bed tomorrow. Unlikely, but a girl can dream.
ABROAD LIFE
Through someone I was initially supposed to interview. I met that person through Instagram, and we exchanged numbers at some point. So, when I knew I’d be writing a story on someone from China, I just texted her. She almost ghosted me, but she eventually told me her friend who’d been there for 8 years wanted to do the interview.
I was getting into this story until I got to the part where she said the Chinese lit her hair on fire. Like what?
LMAO. That part blew my mind. There’s a lot of stuff that didn’t even make it to the final story; it’s that crazy. The most shocking part for me was when someone dragged her by the hair just because she wanted to know if it was real. Like, are you mad or something? On top of that, the person was angry when she confronted her.
Mad. The country’s orderliness aside, I don’t see China in my future. Do you?
I don’t see China in my future, please. It will remain a place I read and hear about for a very long time.
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾 Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
So you’re lusting after a bad bitch? Get in line with the 50 other people. If you eventually turn out to be the lucky person she chooses, you’ll need to know certain things.
The one that annoys me is how the prince always falls in love with the poor girl. In what world is that realistic, and how come Adenuga’s son hasn’t found me yet?
I don’t know what purpose these PROs are meant to fulfil, but it can’t be to present a cute image of the police. It’s not working.
Since you don’t want to leave, you should at least have a good reason for it.
#BUMP THIS
A little something to keep you warm this weekend, since it looks like the world’s trying to end by flood.
🎧 Get it on Spotify.
🎧 Get it on YouTube Music.
7 Nigerian Married Men Discuss Cheating on Their Wives
“I started cheating on my wife with my boss last month. There’s no reason why I do it. I guess I’m just an asshole.”
Did you like this letter? Please share it with someone who’s tired of the rain.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
PS: If you’re curious about how love works in polyamorous relationships, you should definitely read this week’s Love Life.
LOVE LIFE
Not Itohan vibes????? 😭😭The subjects are people I know, and I’ve heard chopped versions of their relationship before. So one day, I put them in a group chat and said, “Oya, start from the beginning”.
I’m not sure I have the strength for polyamory. Do you think you’d ever give it a go?
I’m actually polyamorous. So, I don’t have a choice but to have strength for it. One thing that makes heartbreak easier to deal with is having a partner who’s not only holding your hand through it but laughing with you when you tell them some foolish things about it. It’s great. Shoutout to my partner, Eli fr. The goat.
I’m singing “wow” like an ambulance. On a scale of 1-10, how much did you enjoy this interview, and why?
13. There’s a certain ease that comes with interviewing people you know. Plus, they’re like super in love with each other. Even with the small small insults they were dropping, you could tell it came with a lot of familiarity, ease and love.
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
There’s nothing I hate more than this guilt-tripping nonsense. Yes, I forgot you, but you didn’t reach out either. So what gives?
For Creator Spotlight, Shelah tells us about her brand as a bookstagrammer who writes book reviews, and how her work reflects her experiences. Side note: I may have stared at her goth aesthetic a little too much.🙈
And that’s on facts. It’s not every time, “behave well so you make a good first impression”. What if I don’t even like your child like that? Don’t I need to be convinced?
Find a Home, Pay Monthly.
EaziRent lets you pay your rent monthly rather than yearly. You no longer have to bear the burden of paying a year’s rent in advance. What are you waiting for?
👉🏾 Join the stress-free train with EaziRent and pay your rent monthly.
This is partner content.
You’ve been reciting the TikTok clip like a primary school pupil. It’s time to know the truth.
Everybody Likes Lee Min Ho, but in 2022? Come On
Back in 2013, if your babe only watched K-dramas he starred in, sorry to inform you, but you were in that relationship alone.
Did you like today’s newsletter? Please share this with someone who often claims you “forgot” them.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
Please, let me know if anyone says anything about rain destroying the world in your hood. For research purposes, of course.
WHAT SHE SAID
Hey Tega! What made you want to interview a woman in her 50s?
If you listen close enough, older people always have a story someone needs to hear. This was a random evening sitting with my mum’s friend when she got into those “When I was your age…” chats.
When did you decide you cared about her story?
I realised I was literally about to relive a semblance of her life from 1992. I was packing up to leave my home in Abuja for Lagos, and was in the “I’m going to make it big” mood as well.
What would you say is the most interesting thing about her?
Her experience as “Small Pepper” made me laugh a lot. Like, how do you have the guts to steal an elderly man’s palm wine kegs at 13?
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾 Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
I can’t even deny it — I shamelessly joined the bandwagon of teenage girls with a massive crush on Lee Min Ho in 2013. But in 2022? Uhmm…
Tbh, breakfast is much worse when your ex lived with you. Since you can’t move out (with which money? LMAO), you can try these methods.
Alté fashion is in, kids. So, get with the times and become the main character you were born to be with these fashion tips.
Find a Home, Pay Monthly.
EaziRent lets you pay your rent monthly rather than yearly. You no longer have to bear the burden of paying a year’s rent in advance. What are you waiting for?
👉🏾 Join the stress-free train with EaziRent and pay your rent monthly.
This is partner content.
There’s a thin line between oversabi and efficiency. Where do you fall?
Whatever your wishes are for the good life, we believe you deserve it.
gomoney is granting wishes this month through the “what do you deserve” campaign aimed at rewarding new and existing gomoney users through September.
Winners are selected and announced. Follow their social media pages here to stay informed.
👉🏾 Make your wish! Terms and Conditions Apply.
This is partner content.
Don’t forget about these:
8 Meals Nigerian Mums Should Feed Their Babies
Creamy pasta wasn’t made for only Lagos big girls. Don’t you want your baby to be a bad bitch too?
Did you like this letter? Please share this with someone who’s into alté fashion.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
I really want to meet her and ask how it feels to be the money god’s favourite.
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
The subject of this “A Week in the Life” is a manager at a cosmetic store. When she’s not making sure her office doesn’t burn, she’s also a sugar girl. She tells us about how money challenges morals, the benefits of her job, and why she cherishes her independence.
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾 Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
Say the truth, when last did your curtain touch water? Don’t even answer that. We know the truth. We sat down with Curtain, and omo, she has seen things.
Because the price of bread doesn’t look like it’s affected by gravity, and money has to be made. Don’t say we never did anything for you.
Let’s not copy only accents or mac and cheese. At least, automatic voter registration will put an end to the armageddon-like queues for PVC registration every election season.
Find a Home, Pay Monthly.
EaziRent lets you pay your rent monthly rather than yearly. You no longer have to bear the burden of paying a year’s rent in advance. What are you waiting for?
👉🏾 Join the stress-free train with EaziRent and pay your rent monthly.
This is partner content.
Will you even smell the ₦100 million?
The Regretful #NairaLife of a Nine-Year Career Spent in a Family Business.
She’s worked for her brother’s publications as a writer, manager, HR and never earned more than ₦100k a month. If she could do it over again, she’d never work for him.
Did you like this letter? Share this with someone who needs to read our interview with Curtain.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
My existential crisis aside, I really think you should read this week’s #NairaLife. I’ve plugged it in this letter. 💜
NAIRA LIFE
I read this lady’s story, and I was torn between blaming the brother for not being more appreciative of her efforts and wondering how much the other employees earned if the managing editor/head of operations/HR lead was paid ₦50k.
Like?! My heart went out to her. Imagine sticking around even when you’re not happy because of family, and then, the decision comes around to bite you in the ass.
What part got you the most emotional?
The part where she said she feels she would’ve had better friendships and relationships, and even gotten married, if she had switched jobs. I can’t imagine what it’s like to watch the years pass by from one spot, and feel alone professionally, financially and emotionally, as she did.
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾 Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
Asake really said, “I’ll choke you people with fire beats,” and we don’t even mind. As usual, Twitter NG has hilarious things to say. I’m still screaming.
The key is to include the craziest job responsibilities you can find and conclude with no mention of salary. Because who wants to work for money and not passion?
The only thing I got from last week’s BBN was that Biggie is giving confused. What’s with the two-day level and tail-of-house thing?
Find a Home, Pay Monthly.
EaziRent lets you pay your rent monthly rather than yearly. You no longer have to bear the burden of paying a year’s rent in advance. What are you waiting for?
👉🏾 Join the stress-free train with EaziRent and pay your rent monthly.
This is partner content.
Pro tip: Show your partner the results, and don’t say anything.
(Some job openings & opportunities, because I need you to succeed in 2022 🙏🏽)
Even My Siblings Didn’t Know About My Japa Plans.
This story took the fear of village people to another level.
Did you like today’s newsletter? Share this with someone who would enjoy today’s Naira Life.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
Not that I’m complaining o, but since I started writing this letter, they’ve brought the light like five times. I’m not even kidding. Guys, I know you’re working. Relax, it’s enough.
SUNKEN SHIPS
What changed?
The first problem was I’d become a lot more lax with Islam. I stopped covering my hair and was very vocal about never doing that again. She, on the other hand, was still very modest. We still had the same interests, so I could let some of her comments about me not covering my hair slide.
But then, she told my mum about something I trusted her with, and it all went downhill from there.
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾 Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
This story took every Nigerian’s unwritten agreement to be careful of village people to a whole other level. I can’t imagine my siblings not knowing I’m trying to leave the country. Why did she do it?
The fact that I shamelessly belted out the intro themes to these cartoons reinforces my belief that adulting is definitely not for me.
Make me understand how Sheggz said he’d never be caught fighting, but oga has fought with everyone in the house. I also thought he’d have sense because he’s fine, but alas.
Find a Home, Pay Monthly.
EaziRent lets you pay your rent monthly rather than yearly. You no longer have to bear the burden of paying a year’s rent in advance. What are you waiting for?
👉🏾 Join the stress-free train with EaziRent and pay your rent monthly.
This is partner content.
Don’t stress about what to watch. We gat you.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
Also, I came back and saw that Itohan wrote a fitting drag ranking of Nigerian internet service providers, and I totally recommend because MTN has been the weapon fashioned against my health and productivity this past week.
ABROAD LIFE
What was your favourite thing about the interview?
The subject was very friendly. Plus, the number of times he cried, lol.
Why won’t someone cry after everything he had to go through?
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾 Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
Typically, a ranking rates something from best to worst, but it isn’t possible with Nigerian internet service providers. So, this is basically a compilation of rubbish. Because they’re all rubbish.
Imagine being the girlfriend of the King of Lagos nightlife. I’m asking you because my bed-loving self could never. We spoke to Naomi, Chiby’s girlfriend, and it’s not always as fun as you may have imagined.
The only thing we’re missing is dragons because Nigeria’s history might just give Game of Thrones a run for its money. Chile, the drama!
Find a Home, Pay Monthly.👉🏾 Join the stress-free train with EaziRent and pay your rent monthly.
This is partner content.
#BUMP THIS
A little something to kick-start your weekend before the new week appears in five minutes.
🎧 Get it on Spotify.
🎧 Get it on YouTube Music.
8 Meals Nigerian Mums Should Feed Their Babies
It’s not every time Cerelac and breast milk. Sometimes, beans and isi ewu.
Did you like this letter? Please share it with someone who’s tired of their internet service provider.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
I need a lawyer, please. This may just be how I blow and finally get freedom from capitalism.
SEX LIFE
What was your first sexual experience?
I was 13, and it was with my best friend. We were in JSS 3. One day, we were talking about boy problems, and we just started kissing. From then on, we met in the same spot almost every day to make out. The crazy thing is: we never actually acknowledged it.
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾 Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
I can only assume that the people who recommended the “climb stairs” method expect people to jump up immediately after sex and look for the nearest duplex.
I know you can relate. So, instead of grumbling every day, use these life hacks brought to you by Zikoko, the overraw best in giving life advice.
Not to condone assault of any kind, but my first thought reading this was, “so you guys now know how it feels, yeah?”
Find a Home, Pay Monthly.
EaziRent lets you pay your rent monthly rather than yearly. You no longer have to bear the burden of paying a year’s rent in advance. What are you waiting for?
👉🏾 Join the stress-free train with EaziRent and pay your rent monthly.
This is partner content.
So you’ll have something to work with when you go to Shiloh.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
If you see Ruka and Dwin outside, tell them Tife sent you to tell them it’s on sight.
ABROAD LIFE
Sorryyy. About the story, I really enjoyed the interview. If you notice, it’s longer than recent Abroad Life episodes and that’s because this subject told me at the beginning of the interview that she loves talking. She even apologised for it but it was great because it was such an enjoyable conversation.
Also, she’s now on my #EatTheRich list because I can’t imagine my father buying me a 5-bedroom house in Canada because I got pregnant. If I get pregnant, my father would simply disown me and not re-own me back.
LMAO. But this loneliness everybody is talking about, I’m pretty confident I’ll survive. You couldn’t pay me to go out, most days.
See, I just found that Canada is the second largest country in the world and the population is just twice that of Lagos. The weather is another huge factor in this loneliness thing. I promise you, when the cold enters your body, you’ll look for company.
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾 Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
Once your Nigerian father starts chewing through Gen Z slangs like chewing gum or using emojis correctly, just know you’ve lost him to a child of the world.
I have a hard time managing same-city friendships but Caleb and Mofe have done (and are still doing!) it from different timezones for the last eight years. Goals.
If you’re like me who’s in love with the idea of leaving Nigeria, you may want to be very sure of the places you SHOULDN’T escape to. Northern Cyprus, for instance.
Find a Home, Pay Monthly.👉🏾 Join the stress-free train with EaziRent and pay your rent monthly.
This is partner content.
I tried it, and let’s just say my answer to this question is negative.
#BUMP THIS
For the (aspiring) sugar zaddies. Thses are songs from the year you were born.
🎧 Get it on Spotify.
🎧 Get it on YouTube Music.
8 Types of Nigerian Men You’ll Find in the Big Brother Naija House
The lover boys and IJGBs are a constant.
Did you like this letter? Please share it with someone who’s doing a long-distance friendship.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
In other breaking news, it’s officially one day to Game of Votes. It’s the newsletter designed to help you navigate the Nigeria that’s apparently been fashioned against you. Click the image to subscribe and share with those on your blocked list (because they need to hear this gospel too).
LOVE LIFE
LMAO. They’re actually my partner’s parents, and they’re the absolute cutest.
Ohh okay. But I’m still trying to wrap my head around how they managed long-distance in a no-phones era.
Do you get?! The only reason long-distance relationships make sense is because of all the ways we can communicate now. Imagine doing lockdown without phones?
I can’t even imagine it. I have a feeling you were also “God when-ing” during this interview.
Yes, I was. And it was a different type of “God when”. They’ve been together for 23 years, but they still sound so in love with each other. My heart was tight.
The ultimate “God when”.
Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using Pay with Apple Pay.
👉🏾Create a free Paystack account to get started.
This is partner content.
Amaka’s client must’ve been a Tinder Swindler wannabe because what in the inappropriate work request is going on here?
What’s spanking without omorogun? Oh, you were thinking of fancy whips? Don’t bring that European nonsense into this ethnic household.
For Creator Spotlight, Blessing talks about how she started Dencity as a community for girls who love doing what some people call a “masculine sport”.
Find a Home, Pay Monthly.
EaziRent lets you pay your rent monthly rather than yearly. You no longer have to bear the burden of paying a year’s rent in advance. What are you waiting for?
👉🏾 Join the stress-free train with EaziRent and pay your rent monthly.
This is partner content.
This quiz said I’ll be used to do giveaway, and I’m not even offended. At least, I know who created the quiz. 👿
For the Love of God, Don’t Wear Any of These Things to a First Date
If you don’t take any other thing from this list, please take that Oud perfume one seriously. Please.
Did you like today’s newsletter? Please share this with someone who should subscribe to Game of Votes.
| You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. |
| Unsubscribe |
There are those that think they give off cool vibes, and there are those that are the cool vibes.
It’s not hard to spot the main character if you know exactly what to look out for.
The main character has to stand out. How do you stand out from normal human beings if you don’t sport a showy, unconventional hairstyle?
Bonus points if it’s a leather jacket.
They aren’t afraid to channel their inner ashawo.
They know that making noise on social media isn’t the only thing that’ll save Nigeria.
Because no cool kid has time to be detangling earpiece every time.
They always have something to say, and they don’t even mind getting dragged for it.
Every subscriber to the Zikoko Daily newsletter automatically gets premium bragging rights. You’ll get exclusive inside gist plus the best human interest stories, quizzes and listicles published on Zikoko every day.
You should already know where we’re going with this. You absolutely need to subscribe if you haven’t already.
See you in your inbox. *blows powder*
NEXT READ: You’re Allowed to Fight People Who Do These Things in Traffic
A complete visual redesign.
Exclusive inside gist.
New content.
The ability to send in submissions.
Guaranteed to make hours in traffic feel like hours in traffic, but this time, you’ll be smiling like someone who’s just found love.
This is the new Zikoko Daily.
A while ago, we realised we could improve our current newsletter structure, aesthetics, and content plan. So we went ahead and did just that.
Here at Zikoko HQ, our slack channels can get pretty wild. As one writer is dropping new ideas, someone else is asking for quick feedback. While one writer is battling principalities and powers (usually in the form of slow internet) to get a piece published. our editorial ogas are asking the important questions like, “Have we reminded our readers that they’re violently single?”, “Have we asked them what kind of jollof they are?” Here’s one of such situations:
This is how our flagship series Naira Life, Love Life, So You Don’t Have To, Abroad Life, What She Said, Interview WIth, Man Like, and others were born. From the outside, it might seem like we’re simply chaotic AF, and honestly, we are.
But there’s a lot of thought, planning, experimenting, iterating, and scheduling that goes into the articles we publish. And all this is so you can read them and say, “OMG, Zikoko is so great.”
We’re excited to be launching the new Zikoko Daily. Whew. We’ve been wanting to say that for a hot minute now.
We figured that if we were going to deliver premium content to you, the newsletter needs to look and feel great, like Fan Yogo on a hot Sunday in March. To make it easier for you to find the Zikoko content you love, we’ve grouped the content into neat cards. Check it out!
Starting *checks time*, now, Zikoko Daily will feature content that will only live in your inbox. Kinda like a behind the scenes peek at how your favourite stories come together. Who is shaving their heads at the office, what weird concoction Kunle is assembling in the name of dinner, etc.
We’ll also be launching a column where you’ll be able to send in submissions that’ll feature in the newsletter. Hint: this one’s about love. So get your stories ready.
Let’s take a break to hear from our two sponsors and resident struggling artists, Ignis Brothers: Dwin (Editor-in-Chief at Zikoko) and Ruka (Managing Editor at Zikoko).
“Let’s get straight to the point. Zikoko writers are always causing trouble with their stories, but how are they doing it? To be honest, we have no secrets. We are an open book. But if, perhaps, we did have secrets, that’s the kind of information we’d only reveal to our Z! Daily family. Question now is, are you part of the family yet?”- Dwin
“Love and subscribe to the newsletter or ELSE” – Ruka
Cute. Back to regular programming.
Unlike your ex who keeps leaving you on read, we’re willing to take you back. We’ll be hitting you with throwbacks of some of our old stuff. It’s not today we started making banging stuff.
So that’s it — for now. It’s not the latest iPhone announcement, but you will be able to win some very cool things when we launch our newsletter referral system in the coming months. It only gets better from here.
Well, it’s a date. See you in your inbox. *blows powder*.
