A professional dream analyst explains why this unsettlingly common dream may be linked to communication, regret, secrets and the fear of saying the wrong thing.

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A professional dream analyst explains why this unsettlingly common dream may be linked to communication, regret, secrets and the fear of saying the wrong thing.
Steal Rita Dominic’s signature look! We’re breaking down her favourite bags, alongside other brands to help you upgrade your accessory collection.
Jelly shoes are back, and this time, they’re bringing nostalgia, variety and playful style with them
In this piece, our guest contributor Mizza Osuamkpe explores the Mercury-Jupiter conjunction in Leo and how this powerful transit can encourage us to think bigger, reconnect with our authentic selves, and envision a reality that truly aligns with who we are.
As the West embraces controversial fashion icons, we examine whether Nigeria’s creative landscape can similarly reconcile with its own subversive talent.
Hair loss carries a heavy social stigma, but you have options. Explore the science, reality, and empowering choices behind hair restoration today.
A trip to the emergency room turned me philosophical, and just a few hours later, the theme of this month’s edition had changed entirely. August, it turns out, is for radical optimism.
Erotic dreams are completely normal and can be especially useful in showing us what we are currently missing in our lives. What does it mean to dream about sex?
Is your style truly yours, or a reaction? We explore how today’s ‘female gaze’ trends are quietly reinforcing old-school policing of women’s bodies.
The 2026 World Cup was a runway and sporting triumph. Here is a look at which fashion brands defined the tournament in Nigeria.
Owning a home, earning more or building a life before marriage shouldn’t be controversial. So why do these milestones keep sparking debates over who is entitled to live as they please?
Emerging fashion talents can now apply for Green Access 2026, Lagos Fashion Week’s flagship accelerator programme committed to advancing the future of African fashion
Catch a cold every rainy season? Here are practical ways to protect yourself from common rainy season illnesses
Couture pushed the boundaries of imagination this season, as designers transformed fabric, technology, and artistry into works of wonder
If you’ve been in a toxic relationship, it leaves a deep mark on your psyche that can lead to dreams in which your ex-boyfriend appears.
When saying yes to a date depends entirely on someone else paying for your transportation and every other expense, should you really be dating?
Femme Nature unveils Heat Check, its second womenswear collection, marking another step in the brand’s evolving approach to contemporary female streetwear.
It is easy to embrace the parts of ourselves we like. The harder work is sitting with the anger, envy, insecurity, fear, and other traits we would rather keep out of sight. This is where shadow work comes in.
Our guest contributor, Djenabe Edouard of Aquarius Mood, shares her horoscopes for September, the season of being in tune with yourself
In this powerful personal piece, our guest contributor, Titilayo Oladapo-Ariyo, shares her experience of discovering that she had PCOS (a condition that has recently been referred to as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)) and learning to live with her body.
In this piece, our guest contributor Mizza Osuamkpe explores the Mercury-Jupiter conjunction in Leo and how this powerful transit can encourage us to think bigger, reconnect with our authentic selves, and envision a reality that truly aligns with who we are.
A trip to the emergency room turned me philosophical, and just a few hours later, the theme of this month’s edition had changed entirely. August, it turns out, is for radical optimism.
Our guest contributor, Nimechi Ikechi-Uko, takes us to the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture, “Essence Fest”. From Michelle Obama speaking to performances by Cardi B, Latto, Kehlani, and Babyface, the event highlighted the best of Black excellence.
In this personal essay, our guest contributor Adanna Adindu Isabella Victor reflects on her unconventional journey from law to media, exploring how digital visibility, continuous learning, and building proof of work helped her create a career beyond traditional expectations.
I explored a unique cross-cultural celebration at the Federal Palace Hotel, which brought Nordic Midsummer magic to the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos.
The rains have been relentless and the floods unkind, but the season still holds its small comforts. July’s edit gathers the products and pieces offering warmth, joy, and reprieve.
Before we rush into the second half of the year, perhaps it’s worth taking a moment to appreciate the first half.
In this reflective piece, guest contributor Adeola Olatunji explores why young Nigerian women struggle to recognise their own progress and offers a gentler way to measure growth, on their own terms.
A curated celebration of light, leisure, and global summer traditions at the Federal Palace Hotel & Casino
Spring asked us to reflect and repair, and early summer brings us into the art of perfecting the pivot. Plans may change, and feelings may come with more questions than usual. Still, there remains an unshakeable glow coming from within.
Offline hobbies remind us that some of the best forms of entertainment can still happen away from a screen.