Eto Umanah explaining the exploration of femininity in her work via realism and in sometimes uncomfortable themes. She was speaking with Oluchi Egboh at Tribe XX Lab's Haiku & Tanka Exhibition in Lagos.

Read more of our coverage of that event and Eto's work at http://media.in3k8.com/blog/2021/06/26/a-haiku-and-tanka-exhibition-a-creative-journey-feature-sublimely-gifted-artists/?utm_source=soundcloud-eto&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=jun-2021

Eto Umanah on telling real stories via art works.

A Covenant University alum Zimife "Zimmy" Egbe discusses judgement, imposition and pressure right from the get-go during her time at the university.

Read more as Uche Egboh writes about The thorny  issue of religion in Nigerian Universities at: http://media.in3k8.com/blog/2021/07/20/the-thorny-issue-of-religion-in-nigerian-universities/?utm_source=soundcloud-zimmy&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=jun-2021

Zimmy discusses not being allowed to explore her christian journey at Covenant University

Tiwa talks about the turnout at the event, which met her expectations after putting in much effort to the event.

Tiwa Adegbuyi the curator of Expo Lagos, speaks on her expectations for the event

Tune in to hear me Aliyah Abdulahi have a sit-down with Mrs. Ngozi Udochukwu, the founder of Olive Blooms Orphanage as she discusses its humble beginnings, the children, success stories and lots more in this interview. Discover how you can contribute to the care and support the children receive.

Read all about it at https://media.in3k8.com/blog/2023/07/21/making-a-difference-shining-a-light-on-olive-blooms-orphanage/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=jul-2023

Making a Difference: Shining a light on Olive Blooms Orphanage

Zainab shares what it's like to love intentionally, how she stole her boyfriend's number, and her fear of the future.

What has been the hardest part of it all?

How do you celebrate occasions - birthdays, christmas, eid, valentines etc - apart?

Olamide opens up about her relationship with her man, talks about their plans together in Canada, and explains why it's do or die for her.

Do you think you'll ever go back?

Last last, na everybody go chop breakfast. 

In this week's article, we spoke to members of the Breakfast Club, and they spilt about their relationships, the best and worst ways to cope, and what they would say to their exes today.

Tomi - Cheating Yoruba men have truly shown Tomi what it means to wish evil on someone. The 21 year old undergraduate fancied herself a cool, calm and collected, until someone came to her as a woman, and her exclusive situationship (first red flag but okay) fell apart in a glorious fashion. Lover girls down one point.

Read all about it at: https://media.in3k8.com/blog/2024/10/18/heartbreakfast-time-three-nigerians-on-surviving-the-bitter-taste-of-heartbreak/?utm_source=soundcloud-tomi&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sc-18.10.2024

Tomi - His other babe came to me as a woman...

We spoke with three Nigerian businesswomen who, like most of us, entered 2024 unaware that there were witchcraft, principalities, and powers afoot, but still made it through and are hopeful for the new year. 

Alice - Alice started Zobo World in her mother’s kitchen six years ago, selling a bottle for ₦100. Now she has expanded her business, gotten full-time employees, her own store, and some very expensive blenders. But even with experience and love for her craft, 2024 showed her pepper. From her transformer blowing up (it didn’t get fixed for over 6 months), to fruit becoming almost as expensive as gold, and people having less and less money to pay for her products, how did she do it? Listen for the juicy (get it?) deets. 


Eddie - Some people are just bag-oriented, straight out of the box, like Edna, owner of Eddiespicy. This Port Harcourt babe has been in one business or the other since the first year of her engineering degree. After dabbling in kilishi and jewellery for a bit, she’s finally graduated and settled - temporarily - on baked goods and food. She opened up about how 2024 went for her, and how she’s had to strategically adapt to how the country is going while remaining afloat and making a profit. You could almost taste the jollof as she spoke. Chef’s kiss. 

Tunmise - Tunmise, the brains behind Gthb Books, openly admitted she didn't much care for business or people, which may sound crazy because after NYSC she started an online bookstore that has slowly morphed into a community of book lovers. She spilt about how when 2024 started to happen, she had to pivot to what she calls her “cash cows” and make some changes to how she operated her business that ultimately made 2024 one of her most profitable to date. As the generous queen she is, she didn't skimp on the details, and her advice? Definitely one for the books. 

Read all about it at: https://media.in3k8.com/blog/2025/01/13/surviving-lightning-strikes-the-business-baddies-of-2024/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sc-13.01.2025

Tunmise - It was rough but I definitely made money...

In this exploration of how Nigerians are navigating love and dating during an economic crisis, we found three stories that capture real Nigerian perspectives and are dripping with juice, too:

Bolaji, our Real Lover: A dangerously in love Lagos sweet talker and real estate agent. Along with helpless gushing and some inappropriate turns, he gisted us about he and his babe's future wedding, how he plans in advance for celebrations, why he believes money is both important, but also doesn’t matter, how to keep romance alive without breaking the bank, and why being completely honest about finances is an absolute must in a relationship.

Bimo, our Dating Diva: A medical doctor living in Abeokuta currently dating a Lagos man. He is absolutely smitten with said man, and according to Bimo, they are hurtling towards a relationship. Even though all he wanted to do was gush over his lover, we discussed their potentially differing approaches to money, his romantic and financial expectations, what it's like dating interstate in Nigeria, and why having money opens up romantic possibilities.

Debbie, our Single Pringle: A freshly graduated self-dubbed "celebrity photographer" who lives in Port Harcourt and believes in men being useful. We spoke about why now more than ever, being in a relationship might be great, her experiences with dangerously poor men, cute and affordable places to go in her city, and very specific advice she'd give other (broke) single people looking to date. 

Read more in Ahmad's Journal on the IN3K8 Media blog at https://media.in3k8.com/blog/category/ahmad-journal/


Bimo - We've never been on a proper date, but...

Bolaji - Love is number one, money is number two...

Debbie - It doesn't have to be anything grand or fancy...

Oluwafolafunmi Ogunlashe has seen over fifteen thousand CVs and placed over 150 Nigerians in her three years as a Human Resource Manager, Consultant, and Talent Recruiter. You don’t reach numbers like that without knowing a thing or two about what employers are really looking for from Nigerians. 

Fola, a Human Resource graduate from the University of Ilorin, has held leadership roles as a Branch Director for AIESEC Nigeria and an HR consultant for Coladgray. With experience in HR management, she has worked in the FMCG sector at Apple and Pears Limited and in the travel industry at Time To Stay.

It's no wonder she has a thing for food…

We spoke about the state of the Nigerian job market and ecosystem, what employers are actually looking for, if cover letters matter, why your CV is horrible, and what online courses she recommends. 

Trust, she had a lot to say. 


Employers don't like hiring graduates because...

Oreoluwa Anibaba, 23-year-old Mass Communication graduate of the University of Lagos, always knew she was musical, and her love for it took her into the underbelly of the Nigerian music industry. 

So far, she has worked as a studio manager, Music PR consultant, talent manager, and dog mum - which is a full-time job with very intense demands.

We spoke about what it's like working with her boss, Gracey Mae, how blacklisting is very real, why she believes 95 per cent of Nigerian artists are faking it, how she deals with over-” friendly” male colleagues as a young woman in music, what it’s like managing temperamental artists… 

As usual, there was tea to spill and we were there with those big coolers your broke uncles come to weddings with to steal jollof rice. That is to say, we were prepared. 

Turn up the volume, jare, let’s hear word. 


Your faves are less "real" than you think...

The word Polyamory comes from ancient Greek and Latin, quite literally translating to “many love”. It is desiring or being in multiple intimate relationships at the same time with the full knowledge and consent of all parties involved. 

We're here today to explore what that means in a Nigerian context, so, now that we’re all caught up, let's introduce you to our poly folk…

Jafar: A 25-year-old polyamorous man living in Ibadan, Osun state, who has been in multiple poly relationships, but is currently monogamous with his partner. We spoke about how his neurodivergence shaped his love life (he’s autistic), and why he doesn’t understand “jealousy”. Oh, there was also some stuff about how he was introduced to BDSM at 17, but you’ll have to get into it yourself to find out the details. 


I've never understood jealousy...


The word Polyamory comes from ancient Greek and Latin, quite literally translating to “many love”. It is desiring or being in multiple intimate relationships at the same time with the full knowledge and consent of all parties involved. 

We're here today to explore wat that means in a Nigerian context, so, now that we’re all caught up, let's introduce you to our poly folk…

Timi: A 22-year-old Lagos babe working as an executive assistant and currently in two poly relationships with two women. She gushed about how being loved by women as a woman genuinely changed her life, her “straight era”, the importance of being a strict babe, what cheating looks like to her, and the one time a couple approached her. She also coined the phrase “Real lover scarcity”, and we must give 10s where they are due. 


I love without measure...

How are young Nigerians managing their money in a dangerous economy? Lets find out...

Elijah: A 24-year-old living alone in Lagos, working a 9-5 as IT support staff, while freelancing as a digital designer, and earning between ₦230k to ₦500k monthly. We discussed the three most important things in his life (can you guess?), and how his money revolves around them, why he does not save, and how the lack of pickles in his home is a severe recession indicator. 

Mubarak: A 21-year-old student living with his parents in Mowe, while working part-time as a software developer, and earning around ₦150k monthly. He talks about ‘trying’ to budget, how he might have a bright future as Father Christmas (he’s a big gifter), the first time he bought shoes for himself, and how he manages to balance his undying love for shawarma in T-Pain’s Nigeria. 


Mubarak - I try to save, but...

Elijah - There's just always something...

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