We will never forget the 20th of October, 2020. The day peaceful protesters were gunned down by the military in Lagos, Nigeria...
We Will Never Forget
POEM| I Want To Stay Alive
I want to feel safe and not live in fear I want to feel secure and no longer see an innocent life taken by a member of the force
Why We Are Protesting in Nigeria to End SARS
For the past few days, #endsars has been trending worldwide and even if you aren't Nigerian, you must have stumbled across it on social media or the news.
Places in Lagos| Crepaway
Crepaway is a new restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos and it's the last restaurant I ate at before the pandemic reared its ugly head.
Places in Lagos| Pit Stop Lagos
I love pretty spaces that ignite my creative juices and make me feel comfortable as soon as I walk in and Pit Stop Lagos was exactly that for me. Pit Stop Lagos is a sports and fitness inspired cafe in Victoria Island, Lagos. I stopped by the cafe last month for lunch and here's what I think of the place.
Places in Lagos| The Backyard Bar & Grill
The Backyard Bar & Grill has been around for quite some time and it became popular quickly because of the wooden chair swing in this photo of me, and their art wall that serves as a photo backdrop for guests.
Places in Lagos| Dinner At Nok By Alara
Nok by Alara is a modern African restaurant in Victoria Island that serves traditional dishes from different African countries. You can call it a West African fine dining restaurant. It opened in 2015 but has been revamped since then. The building houses a bar, restaurant and store.
Places in Lagos| Atmosphere Rooftop
Atmosphere Rooftop is a contemporary restaurant and bar located at Lennox Mall on Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. It is relatively new and is now considered one of the top hangout spots in Lekki giving The Harvest a run for its money.
Places in Lagos| Arabesque
Arabesque is a middle eastern restaurant located in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. I’ve been to Arabesque several times with friends and family and it’s one of my favourite places to eat. If you are looking for a place that serves clean fresh food that won’t make you feel bloated after eating, then this is the place for you.
Places in Lagos|Circa
Hi guys, welcome to another edition of Places in Lagos. I visited Circa Lagos, one of the relatively new buzzing restaurants in Lekki last month with my friend, Damola and I'm telling you all about it today.
Lagos Living|Lagos Art Auction 2018 (Preview & Cocktail)
Hello everyone, hope you had a great weekend. So many exciting things happen in Lagos, Nigeria and I'm trying to share them with you all one post at a time. I had the privilege of attending Lagos Art Auction 2018 preview & cocktail at Terra Kulture in July and this post is about my experience... Continue Reading →
Travel|The West To The East
I visited the eastern part of Nigeria for the first time ever in April! My brother was invited to Anambra State by his friend for his sister’s wedding. He wasn’t going to go but I convinced him to by offering myself as his plus one. I thought it will be an opportunity for me to... Continue Reading →
MARIAM SHITTU 