Series: Portraits of the City

We all have stories. Genuine human stories about place captured against the backdrop of African cities and beyond. Featuring stories and experiences from real people answering questions about their experience of place–from what they love to what they hate about the city.

The 5’7 Model Taking Bold Strides Across Lagos

In this edition of Portraits of the City, we meet Rodiat Adewunmi,…

9 Min Read

The Social Media Manager Quietly Figuring out Life in Ibadan

For Vanilla Monyei, life after school came with its fair share of…

14 Min Read

The Chartered Accountant Beating Through Lagos Chaos into Academic Success 

This edition of Portraits of the City features Faith*, a chartered accountant…

22 Min Read

The Artiste Building a Music Career in Nigeria’s Largest, Often-Forgotten City

In this edition of Portraits of the City, we explore the journey…

12 Min Read