This past weekend, a group of women stepped away from the pressures of daily life to embrace something truly transformative — The Maison Valor Escape. Curated by Emelda Rufai, founder of Maison Valor, the retreat wasn’t just about relaxation; it was a sanctuary for women to heal, unwind, and pour back into themselves. The event…
Photo Credit: Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie/Instagram As conversations around race, diversity, and history continue to stir debate in the United States, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie remains rooted in optimism. In a recent interview with CNN’s journalist and television host, Christiane Amanpour, the award-winning author reflected on writing, resilience, and the evolving state of identity in today’s world. She opened up…
The global rise of Afrobeats is a result of the relentless efforts of artists, producers, and key industry figures working behind the scenes. One such influential figure is Sheriff Olaitan. Salaudeen, widely known as Olaitan, whose work as a music plugger has significantly contributed to the genre’s widespread recognition. With years of experience in media…
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. Throughout the month of March, we are aiming for the series to be all-women. Our last conversation…
Coconut rice is definitely in a class of its own, right? It’s a dish that brings bold, delicious flavours together in a way that’s hard to beat. Today, Uzoms Kitchen is sharing her recipe, and it’s one you’ll want to try. So, first things first, you want to toast your rice. But not just with…
Photo credit: antonnya_lens/Instagram “You are brave, audacious, and tenacious. Congratulations on your recognition. Your story has made history, and Nigeria is proud of you.” These were the words shared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in honour of 15-year-old Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo–Okeke, the autistic Nigerian teenager who now holds a Guinness World Record. Kanyeyachukwu set the record…
