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Not every celebrity relationship survives the pressures of marriage and life in the public eye. From marriages that lasted decades to unions that barely made it past the honeymoon phase, these Nigerian celebrity breakups had everyone’s attention on the internet.

Angel Smith and Tumi’s marriage barely made i...

For some women, being the sole breadwinner in a marriage does not change its dynamics. Their husbands adjust, share the responsibilities at home, and support them as they navigate work and family life.

For others, the shift in financial power comes with resentment, bruised egos, and expectations that women should still carry most of the household responsibilities. ...

Ifeoma Obinwa has built a career around playing complex characters navigating survival and identity. With over 40 film credits, she has a reputation for strong screen performances. In her latest project, A Happy Ending, a short film in Zikoko’s three-part life production series, If...

For years, Almajiri children have been one of the most visible faces of Nigeria’s education crisis. They are easy to spot. Children moving around communities with bowls in their hands, asking strangers for food or money. 

Some are sent away from home to study the Qur’an. Others end up spending more time on the streets than in classrooms or

Everyone knows ...

LAGOS, NIGERIA — August 3, 2026 — Nobody prepares you for the invisible work of adulthood.

The deadlines. The family group chats. The endless notifications and the constant decisions that quietly fill every day until your mind has nothing left to give.

Then comes one more question:

“What should I eat today?”