Written by Gbemi Trabaye I’ve struggled with many things, but nothing as intense as maintaining friendships – so writing this article already feels therapeutic. Growing up, I spent every single day at home, rarely went out – and never had sleepovers. Everything was highly controlled – visits to the nearby shops were closely monitored, walking around the neighbourhood wasn’t encouraged. It’s complex, so let me break it down. I empathise with my parents. Two Nigerians – raising a family in …
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Written by Gbemi Trabaye Some memories never fade. January 2017, I was 18 years old – sitting in the backseat of a white Toyota as my parents drove me up the winding roads to what would …
Written by Gbemi Trabaye It was late in the evening, and I couldn’t have been older than seven – the show “Cheaters”, an American weekly syndicated television series was on, and for some reason – I …
Written by Tapsy Gomwalk Whether it was witchcraft, feminism, common sense, or a mixture of all, my journey became about healing and actualisation. On that path I’d once been too hopeless to tread on, on that …
Written by Tapsy Gomwalk By the time I heard the poem about being reborn as your mother’s mother, I’d already become a witch and started truly believing that it was my job to be the change …
Written by Mercy Williams “I always knew I was different, so I gathered small money and ran away from home. Coming from Onitcha to Lagos as a young adult without knowing anyone was scary. But even …
Written by Leelee Benson Before now, celibacy was never an option. The thought of abstinence never crossed my mind—not even as an afterthought. Like an unconscious addict, desirability was my drug, seduction my tool, and sex …
Written by Mercy Williams I’ve been locked in a threesome for as long as I can remember—one between my body, my body dysmorphia and my inner consciousness. On screen and in literature, we’re often compelled to …
Written by Mercy Williams Beauty And The Beholder The woman stands at the balcony and holds a bouquet of roses to her nose. She exhales softly with satisfaction and smirks at the golden sunset before her. …
Written by Mercy Williams Have you ever felt it? That moment when a woman praises you, and the ground beneath your feet feels light? Your cheeks swell with boundless euphoria, and your heart flutters, because when …
Written by Mercy Williams Tell me! What’s typically your go-to favourite fashion piece? And if you’re even remotely familiar with the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, what was your favourite look from this year’s edition? The …