This year, I benefited significantly from the social capital tied to my brand—not just what I do, but the value I bring as Wunmi.
It wasn’t just the gift that made that Christmas unforgettable. It was the sense of wonder, and the realisation that Christmas is about more than the...
Dear Santa, Thank you for always making the holidays magical. I’ll never forget how you left presents under the Christmas tree every year until I became...
Literature My spiritual curiosity began to take root during pivotal moments of reflection. The night before turning 18, I was reading Wole Soyinka‘s “You Must Set...
Hi, Santa, How are you doing today? I know you always come bearing good gifts, so what’s up? Christmas is close and it’s giving me shivers...
For many footballers who go on to dominate global football stages, the beginning of their journeys often hints at the stars they will become. This is...
Dear Santa, My name is Jennifer. I’m twenty-one years old. When I was young, every Christmas, my dad would take us out to the park and...
What does a mother of five, an IT expert, and a fitness pioneer have in common? Everything — if you’re Nancy Chiuri. From her home in...
Lagos is loud. It sings, talks, and shouts all at once. From the neighbour playing a specific classic at 5:30 a.m. to the mosque’s muezzin and...
So, Santa, this is my wish: bring back that childlike joy.
As I grow, I try to enjoy every part and I think I am learning too. I used to dread soldering gold so much because my...
Dear Santa, I hope this letter finds its way to the North Pole. As I sit down to write to you, I’m filled with a mix...
Dear Santa, I’m beyond excited to be a part of BellaNaija’s #FeelLikeAChild campaign. As I sit down to write this letter, I’m filled with nostalgia and...
Dear Santa, Growing up, Christmas was the most magical time of the year. I remember the excitement of waking up to the sound of Christmas carols...
Dear Santa, I hope this letter finds you well at the North Pole. My name is Blessing, and I’m writing to share one of my fondest...
Dear Santa, How are you? It’s been a while since I wrote to you. In this letter, I would like to tell you about my favourite...
Since 2018, Brittle Paper has curated an annual list of 100 notable books that have significantly contributed to African literature. As one of the major literary...
Dear Santa, I am happy that it’s that time of year again when people rejoice with a great feeling of giving, love, and good wishes. I...
Every year, Nigerians invent new words or adapt existing ones that come to define the essence of that year.
A few weeks ago, while watching a football game at home, my TV screen started to blur as satellite signals weakened due to inclement weather. Rain...
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