PinnedChineze AinaThe Lottery of Birth: How Privilege Shapes Our Lives and How We Can Make a DifferenceGoogle imageOct 2Oct 2
PinnedChineze AinaAllen Avenue was just a street, then it became a Lagos red light districtIn this story, I talk to several women who earn a living as sex workers on Allen Avenue about their work. (All names were changed to…Jun 5, 20201Jun 5, 20201
PinnedChineze AinaWhat It is Like to Grow Up With Six SistersMy father always wanted a boy. But the boy child remained elusive till the 8th child was born.Mar 30, 20215Mar 30, 20215
PinnedChineze AinaA Nigerian Woman Should Be Submissive Till the Very End of Her DaysA few days ago, my husband and I were talking about a former friend of ours. Years ago, this friend didn’t show up for his wife’s 30th…Mar 5, 20211Mar 5, 20211
Chineze AinainClear Yo MindA Cultural Odyssey: My Experience Living in 3 CountriesI relocated first from Nigeria to the United Kingdom, and then to Canada. Let me tell you, life is relentless.Jan 313Jan 313
Chineze AinaGangs of Lagos Review: A Haunting Portrait of the Dark Side of LagosGangs of Lagos exposes the dark reality of gang violence and political influence in Nigeria. This bold crime drama tells the story of three…Apr 8, 2023Apr 8, 2023
Chineze AinaInstagram Made Me Watch Blood Sisters, and It Wasn’t BadIf you are Nigerian, you probably already watched it. I know, peer pressure is a real thing right?May 18, 20223May 18, 20223
Chineze AinaPeople Keep Asking Why Osinachi Nwachukwu Didn't Leave her Toxic Marriage. But They Know Why.People believe her husband brutalized her to death and she had many chances to leave because of her talent and access to support but she…May 2, 20222May 2, 20222
Chineze AinainClear Yo MindI Broke Up With My Friend Because She Forgot to Wish Me a Happy Birthday.This week, I stumbled on a post on Instagram about a man who broke up with his girlfriend for an odd reason — she didn't wish him a happy…Dec 3, 20213Dec 3, 20213
