Who Cares for the Person Everyone Calls? The Hidden Weight of Being the Family’s Go-To
At 11:47 p.m., a family WhatsApp group springs to life. “Good evening, fam. Please, we have an emergency.” Before the next message lands, everyone already knows who will be tagged. It is the eldest daughter who always knows what to do, the…
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A Beachside Conversation: Amara Nnaji’s Story of Self-Care and Friendship
In this BellaNaija Prose piece, Amara Nnaji shares a candid beachside conversation between two friends, Eiss Hanty and Lantana. The exchange unfolds on the sand, where Eiss Hanty sits playing with shingles and pebbles, and Lantana questions…
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Nigeria Faces Highest Projected El Niño Heat Deaths as Global Toll Could Reach 451,000
A report published on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, by researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab projects that about 31,400 more Nigerians could die from extreme heat between September 2026 and February 2027 because of…
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Burna Boy Delivers Star-Studded Halftime Show at Inaugural NFL Paris Game
Burna Boy took the pitch at the Stade de France for the halftime show of the inaugural NFL Paris Game, giving American football fans a taste of West African music as the Pittsburgh Steelers faced the New Orleans Saints. The Nigerian Grammy…
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3 Nollywood Films to See in Cinemas This November: Loving Itohan, Dear Ajayi and No Fury
Nollywood is closing out the year with a varied slate of big-screen releases, and November 2026 looks especially busy. The month's offerings range from an emotional romance to a moving period drama and a high-stakes revenge thriller —…
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Sunken Ships: How a Hidden OCD Diagnosis Ended Damilola’s Marriage and Friendship
Damilola* (28) met Fade* (28) at NYSC camp in 2018, and the two quickly became close friends. Fade later introduced Damilola to Isaac*, the man she would marry. But after the wedding, Damilola discovered that both her husband and her best…
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Ibquake Shines at Historic Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Senegal hosted a vibrant opening ceremony for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, celebrating culture, history and African creativity. Among the performers was Nigeria’s Ibukunoluwa Aramide Ajagbe, known as Ibquake, who represented her…
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Tenicka Boyd’s Lagos Fashion Week Looks: A Style Breakdown
American fashion influencer Tenicka Boyd, known for her effortlessly polished approach to dressing and a devoted following, has been turning heads in Lagos with a wardrobe that balances playfulness and unapologetic sophistication. Her…
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Keke Palmer and Tracee Ellis Ross Win 2026 Daytime Emmys in Striking Red Carpet Style
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards, held Friday, October 30, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, brought wins for Keke Palmer and Tracee Ellis Ross—and two very different red carpet statements. Palmer took home the Outstanding Daytime…
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5 New Music Videos to Watch This Weekend: Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage, Phyno, Ty Bello & More
Weekend mode is officially on, and the latest batch of music video releases offers plenty to refresh your playlist. The current crop spans high-fashion pop-art concepts, heavyweight collaborations, soul-stirring worship sessions, and…
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