It was a Monday morning, the kind of morning that reminds you why Lagos traffic is one of the wonders of the world. Horns blared from every direction, hawkers weaved between cars selling everything from gala to phone chargers, and my AC was doing a subpar job keeping me cool. I was already running late […]

The wedding invite arrived with the dreaded words: “Strictly Asoebi.” You know what that means in Nigeria. You’re expected to buy the fabric, pay for tailoring, and somehow still afford accessories and makeup all for one event. My wallet was already crying before I even RSVP’d. But here’s the thing: I’m a working woman in […]

When I started my business, it wasn’t glamorous. My workspace was my dining table, my staff was just me, and my budget was, well, let’s call it “minimalist.” I was the accountant, marketer, customer service rep, and logistics manager all rolled into one. Every sale felt like a small victory, but the stress? Immense. One […]

Let me tell you how a pot of jollof rice taught me the secret to saving money. It was a random Saturday, and my friends were coming over. The group chat had already devolved into debates over who makes the best Jollof me or Sade. I decided this time, I’d blow their minds with a […]

They say friends are the family you choose, and I didn’t fully understand that until I met Sade. We clicked instantly at a mutual friend’s party bonding over our shared love for spicy suya and our mutual disdain for boring small talk. That night, we exchanged numbers and made plans for a hangout, but I […]