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1 week ago | 
bellanaija.com | Sodiq Yusuf
We raised a generation to be informed, curious, tech-savvy and bold. We put smartphones in their hands, gave them Wi-Fi, told them to Google everything, think for themselves, and never settle for less. Well, they listened. Now we don’t know what to do with them. We’re dealing with a generation that knows more than ever before, yet trusts almost nothing. Not pastors. Not politicians. Not parents. Not even professors.
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1 week ago | 
bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi
From a young boy in Surulere glued to Cartoon Network, to a creator with a popular animated series airing on the same network across the world, Roye Okupe’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. The Nigerian-born creative is presenting African animation on a global scale, staying true to his roots while building a new future for African superheroes.
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2 weeks ago | 
bellanaija.com | Chaste Inegbedion
I found out Elon Musk was African in 2003. It wasn’t on the front page of any paper. It was a casual mention—someone noting that the man who helped build PayPal was born in Pretoria, South Africa. At first, I felt a flicker of pride. Another one of us “made it.” But then came the pause. Because no part of Musk’s image felt familiar. No accent. No cultural breadcrumbs. No investment, figuratively or financially, in the continent that raised him.
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2 weeks ago | 
bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi
Every year, the Ojude Oba festival, among numerous photos and sights, renders one iconic photo that captivates the internet. Last year, it was the photo of Farooq Oreagba that earned him the title “King of Steeze”, flaunting his arm tattoo, a cigar in his mouth, and riding on horseback with striking grace. Since then, public interest in the festival has surged. It now draws thousands of attendees, including non-indigenes of Ijebu and Ogun State.
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2 weeks ago | 
bellanaija.com
On May 29th, 2025, RF Garden in Ikoyi became a peaceful space for mothers during the “Mums in Bloom” wellness event — a gathering created to celebrate and - BellaNaija.com. June 16, 2025
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3 weeks ago | 
bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi
Doing Life With… is a BellaNaija Features series that showcases how people live, work, travel, care for their families and… everything in between. We are documenting the lives of all people and ensuring everyone is well-represented at BN. Did you miss our last conversation with Princess Adesile? You can catch up here. Today, we’re doing life with Maureen Onwunali, a Dublin-born Nigerian poet. 22-year-old Onwunali is a two-time national slam champion and resident artist at The Roundhouse.
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3 weeks ago | 
bellanaija.com | Chaste Inegbedion
May 28th marks World Menstrual Hygiene Day. Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, I witnessed firsthand the pervasive inequalities and stigma surrounding menstruation. For years, the simple, natural process of menstruation became a silent burden, impacting girls’ education and women’s daily lives. Commemorating this significant day reflects my journey from Lagos to advocating for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld globally, igniting my passion for change.
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3 weeks ago | 
bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi
The economic situation in Nigeria might have weakened the purchasing power of many Nigerians, but it won’t stop them from celebrating a cultural event or festival. Eid el-Kabir or Eid el-Adha is, religiously, the biggest festival for Muslims across the world. In Nigeria, the days leading up to Eid el-Kabir are enough proof of its arrival: the influx of people into cities and towns, the traffic jams, the noise.
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1 month ago | 
bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi
To many, the stretch of celebration that defined #JP2025 — the official hashtag for the union between Tanzanian singer Juma Jux and Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo, Iyabo Ojo‘s first daughter, may have seemed excessive. The wedding unfolded over three months, beginning with a Nikkah ceremony in Tanzania and continuing through a vibrant traditional Yoruba wedding and a beachside white wedding in Lagos.
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1 month ago | 
bellanaija.com | Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi
Probably due to his energetic stage performances and giant look, Burna Boy doesn’t appear emotional to many. However, in some of his songs, we have deduced that he might be an African giant, he also has emotions to nurture, silent questions he answers and deep thoughts to process. From his recent albums – African Giant, Twice As Tall, Love, Damini and I Told Them – he has spilled his heart out, narrating the depth of how he feels inside.