How these career women defy the odds of religion and gender and are making names for themselves in a predominantly male-dominated industry. In the sweltering heat of noon, while the streets are abuzz with the sound of motorists and commuters, a group of people stand at an ATM queue. It is one of the newer, refurbished models of the…
+234 – An Awkward Guide to Being Nigerian is a collection of personal essays written by Atoke. The writer explores the issue of disability in Nigeria, parenting and the socio-structural issues that hold us down. Using humour, the writer turns the spotlight to Nigerians and the flag bearers of the change they want in their country. …
This article was written by Mrs Aishah Ahmad and it originally appeared here. I recently delivered the keynote speech at the ‘9to5Chick’ Power Breakfast Series, a platform focused on enabling young women advance in their careers. Created by Glory Edozien, this forum connects ambitious female professionals to accomplished executives to discuss strategies for rising to the top. I had a great time connecting with…
Written by Ivie M. Eke. Recently an acquaintance of mine asked me the question, ‘are you happy?’ in lieu of the standard ‘how are you?’ or ‘how far?’ which I am accustomed to hearing as a greeting in Nigeria. Am I happy? Am I happy? Well…yes. I think so. This simple question led me down a rabbit hole of…
They say people cover our nakedness, so I often wonder why people beam with so much pride that they have no friends. I think people need people. We aren’t built to live in isolation. However, I understand the need for self preservation and protecting yourself from the fall outs and disasters of certain friendships. Maybe I am just lucky. I…
I am very fortunate to be quite good at a few things and I am always determined to see through every challenge I embark on. But the one thing I have consistently failed at is keeping my weight down and my body in good physical shape. Just last December, a friend had gushed about how hardworking and gifted he felt …
The whole world makes it seem like playing dress up is a right only reserved for ‘normal’ sized people. I use normal in parenthesis because there has always been this notion that anything above a certain size is somewhat abnormal. Think going to a store and when the sales girl is frantically walking around all smiles grinning from ear to…
Identity. It’s a difficult thing. Some are lucky, they are able to shape, nurture and develop theirs, with limited interruptions from others. Not everyone is that fortunate. My first guest on the show, Ms Yvonne Edozien, is an albino. There’s no hiding it. Once you sees her, you immediately attach whatever connotation that title brings. it’s difficult enough growing up…
Men are hard to find, a good man…even harder. At least that’s what we women have been made to believe . As soon as you find that man who ticks most or all of your boxes, you got to keep that dude on lock down or risk him being snatched from under your finely manicured finger nails. Plus we women…
The allure of youth is a fabulous thing. High energy, zest for life and the unconquerable feeling that you can walk through a brick wall all by your sheer will and determination! Till this day my mother calls me ‘Miss Independent’. I earned that nick name because of my can do attitude. There is hardly a thing I set my…
