When we talk about the state of women’s healthcare in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, there are so many layers involved. There are stigmas, taboos, cultural differences, religion, access to money and everything in between.
Lifestyle
Life isn’t just about what you do — it’s about how you live. Whether you’re looking for wellness tips, home décor ideas, sustainability hacks, or real conversations about love and relationships, we’ve got you covered.
Think of this as your guide to living well, feeling good, and making every moment count.
Some days feel like a long, held breath; a slow gathering of air in the lungs before the world finally exhales into color. Day three in Johannesburg was exactly that. It was a quiet inhalation, a steady pulse of energy before the night finally decided to bloom.
From the gleaming towers of metropolitan Joburg to the profound history of Soweto, day two offered a masterclass in contrasts, community, and the enduring power of storytelling
When TikTok Africa extends an invitation to the Sub-Saharan Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa, you get up and go!
Another day, another chaotic beauty debate — this time insisting braids don’t belong in the club. Spoiler alert: they absolutely do.
Beauty in Lagos has always been a dialogue between heritage and innovation, ritual and reinvention. So when Bercēker arrived in the city, the expectation wasn’t merely a product unveiling, but a meeting of philosophies. The stage was set for a moment where myth, science, and culture could converge with intention.
Before we dive in, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for rocking with this column all year long — for reading, sharing, reflecting, and letting these little monthly edits become part of your rhythm. Creating Elevate & Illuminate has been one of my greatest joys, and knowing you return each month to journey with me means more than words can hold. As we close out 2025 together, I hope this final edit feels like a soft exhale, a gentle celebration, and a reminder that you are never walking your path alone.
Breathe In marked a new chapter for Beguile. They’re here to reshape Nigeria’s beauty landscape by placing community, wellness, and authentic connection at its core.
After 8 years of disrupted sleep since the birth of her eldest daughter, journalist Clémentine Sarlat finally regained peaceful nights thanks to four levers that she shares in episode 277 of her podcast “La Matrescence”
The decision to open Nuli’s newest restaurant in Washington, D.C., Ada Osakwe explains, was born from the same conviction that fuelled the company’s earliest beginnings.
