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Lifestyle
Lifestyle explores how we live, interact, and move through everyday Nigerian life — from online behaviour and social dynamics to personal choices, wellness, identity, friendship, soft life, work-life balance, and the small cultural shifts shaping how young Nigerians show up in their world.
It’s fun, sharp, relatable, and gist-forward — but always backed by insight.
If it affects how we think, behave, or express ourselves daily, it lives here.
Side-Hustle Season: The Freelance Gigs That Pay for Christmas in Lagos
December in Lagos is chaotic, expensive, and full of opportunities. This Side-Hustle Season breakdown shows the quick-paying gigs Lagosians rely on to fund Detty December — from market stalls to event shifts, delivery runs, and party promo work.
Sean
4 hours ago3 min read
We’re Outside! Why Weekends in Nigeria is Treated Like Special Events
Weekends in Nigeria are no longer just days off. They’ve become intentional rituals — curated escapes where people reclaim joy, community and rest.
Sean
3 days ago5 min read
Professional Ghosting: The Work-Culture Problem Nobody Wants to Admit
From missed paydays to broken hiring pipelines, professional ghosting is reshaping how work gets done. Short rules to fix it—fast.
Sean
4 days ago3 min read
Soft life on a budget: 7 Little Things You Can Do This Weekend Without Spending Much
Want calm without the price tag? This guide shows seven quick, affordable ways to practice soft life on a budget — tiny rituals, a simple weekend plan, and free hacks that actually feel bougie.
Sean
4 days ago3 min read
5 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health Amid Everything Happening in Nigeria
With the news cycle feeling heavier by the day, many young people are quietly building small systems to protect their mental health in Nigeria. From digital boundaries to tiny restorative rituals, here are five practical ways to stay grounded without disconnecting from reality.
Sean
5 days ago3 min read
Top 5 Netflix Movies Nigerians Are Watching This Week
Nigeria has felt unusually heavy this week, and everyone’s looking for small pockets of calm wherever they can find it. If you’re in that “make I just calm down small” mood, this easy roundup of trending Netflix movies offers the perfect midweek escape — light stories, soft vibes, and zero emotional stress. Just hit play and breathe.
Sean
6 days ago3 min read
Why People Are Choosing Quiet Breakups Over Big Fights
Quiet breakups are becoming the new normal — not out of fear, but self-preservation. Instead of dramatic fights, people are choosing soft exits, emotional boundaries, and peaceful detachment. Here’s why calm endings are shaping modern relationships and what this shift says about love today.
Sean
6 days ago3 min read
The Rise of Low-Key Revenge: The New Way People Cope
Low-key revenge is becoming the new way young Nigerians handle conflict — replacing confrontations with silence, distance, and quiet personal wins. Instead of dramatic fallouts, people are choosing self-preservation, strategic boundaries, and soft exits that protect their peace. Here’s why this controlled, quieter approach is rising fast.
Sean
6 days ago3 min read
Too Embarrassed to Ask: Why Nigerians Don’t Say When They’re Struggling Financially
The hidden shame around financial struggles is pushing young Nigerians into risky silence — and we only see the truth when everything spills into the public.
Sean
Nov 244 min read
When Celebrity Feuds Become Civic Education in Nigeria
The VDM vs Mr Jollof saga shows why celebrity feuds act as informal civic classes: timelines teach narrative control, accountability, and public judgement. Here’s what those weekly lessons reveal. Focus keyword: celebrity feuds.
Sean
Nov 212 min read
Clout Friends vs Real Friends - And Why It Gets Mixed Up
If your guest list looks fuller than your DMs, you may be spending your emotional capital on clout, not care. Here’s how to spot the difference and rebuild a sturdier circle.
Sean
Nov 213 min read
Let’s Talk Office Dating — When Workplace Romance Spills Into Twitter
Office dating didn’t vanish — it learned to trend. This piece shows how power, privacy and public performance push workplace romance from corridors into Twitter threads and HR files.
Sean
Nov 203 min read
Why Viral Apologies Sound the Same — And Which Ones Actually Change Things
Most viral apologies follow a script meant to survive backlash, not rebuild trust. Here’s how real viral apologies work — and what separates genuine accountability from PR theatre.
Sean
Nov 192 min read
Feminism on X: What People Are Missing
Feminism on X is getting louder but not smarter. Hot takes trend, but real change needs safety, structure, and policy. Here’s the gist — and why Nigerians should care about the deeper fight beyond the drama.
Sean
Nov 183 min read
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