Mazi Emeka, Author at YNaija

Author: Mazi Emeka

Mazi Emeka September 12, 2018

“It was a bad experience” – Emeka Nwankwo explores the struggle to get a safe abortion in Nigeria

Editor's Note: When Emeka Nwankwo approached us with his investigation into abortions in Lagos, he expressed some worry that as a male journalist, there would be glaring realities he would…

Mazi Emeka October 21, 2017

So you think you know Lagos XI: The Mayor of Lagos and the ‘city with bared fangs’

Blood flowing through open wounds of broken human body parts and a nation, beaten by ethnoreligious violence, forced Toni Kan and his family to flee to Lagos. They sought refuge…

Mazi Emeka October 21, 2017

So you think you know Lagos X: Badagry – a town of many firsts held prisoner by history

Badagry sits on one end of Lagos like an ignored elderly woman, whose hands raised nations but time and circumstances have snatched vitality from her. She is seen but often…

Mazi Emeka October 21, 2017

So you think you know Lagos IX: Oshodi, Festac, Okota, and the undertones of ethnic tensions

It is nearly noon on a bright Saturday and Alhaja (Mrs.) Gilani looks like her day is in slow motion. She is resting on a table where crates of eggs,…

Mazi Emeka October 21, 2017

So you think you know Lagos VIII: Confronting Nigeria’s disappearing history in Yaba with faith from Makoko

Nearly 6:30pm and Sogunro, Makoko, is alive with human activity; a cool evening breeze bouncing off the water canals and bathing the people in coolness. The noise of children playing…

Mazi Emeka October 20, 2017

So you think you know Lagos VII: New Lekki repeats the mistakes of old Lekki?

The sun is at its highest point, beating down with an intense ferocity that was merciless and unyielding. The tarred roads here absorb the heat and throw it back up…

Mazi Emeka October 20, 2017

So you think you know Lagos VI: Fetish sacrifices in Ikorodu and the real hustlers of Mile 12

"See that one" he said, nudging me with his elbow. He was using his eyes, to avoid drawing attention as he discreetly pointed at two brown earthenware bowls sitting next…

Mazi Emeka October 20, 2017

So you think you know Lagos V: Ikoyi through Victoria Island – Where money goes to sleep and Afropolitans find a home

My relationship with money began when I overheard one of my older cousins say that money has a smell and spirit - and both can possess a man to do…

Mazi Emeka October 20, 2017

So you think you know Lagos IV: Lagos Island, Black Brazilians – The history is there; don’t change the story

The story of Lagos is incomplete without a thoughtful reference to Lagos Island – formerly known as Isale Eko. Walking through its cramped streets feels like stepping through history, hearing its…

Mazi Emeka October 19, 2017

So you think you know Lagos III: How demolition and eviction by LASG is tearing families apart, disrupting education

It was Philomena Aya's hands that conceived and birthed Daniel. It was the same hands that buried him 25 years later after a bullet pierced his throat, sniffing life out…

Mazi Emeka October 18, 2017

So you think you know Lagos II: “Any way na way; any hustle na hustle” – The nightlife of Opebi-Allen and Fela Shrine

At 8pm every Friday, Mutari, a tall slim Hausa-Fulani man, arrives at Opebi-Allen roundabout, Ikeja, at the intersection with Toyin Street, directly behind the garden at Allen-Opebi roundabout. He sets…

Mazi Emeka October 18, 2017

So you think you know Lagos I: The hidden jewels of Isheri, renovated Berger and the faces of Agege

If football and other sporting events unite Nigerians, then Agege bread unites Lagosians regardless of socio-economic class and/or education. On their taste buds, Lagos residents carry an agreement (call it…

Mazi Emeka February 23, 2017

FIRST PHOTOS: Edo Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, Bishop Idahosa, others attend Union Bank 100-year anniversary dinner in Benin

Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s first-generation banks, marked its centenary anniversary dinner with customers in Benin on Tuesday, 22 February 2017. The event which held at Protea Hotel, Benin City had…

Mazi Emeka February 21, 2017

Development Dialogue on social innovation and leadership in Africa holds Thursday 30th March 2017 in Lagos

Nigeria’s development sector is beaming brightly as practitioners prepare to meet, engage, share ideas and deepen perspectives on the defining role of the social sector in Africa’s development at the…

Mazi Emeka February 21, 2017

Africa’s biggest and most prestigious HR conference to hold in Lagos in 2017

Human Capital Summit Africa (HCSA) 2017, Africa’s largest and most prestigious HR conference is set to hold at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on March 9 and 10, 2017.…

Mazi Emeka February 21, 2017

TFESS Digital Marketing Masterclass – A Must For Every Young Person!

In this 21st century, everyone is doing literally everything to keep up with technology advancement, with the aim of capturing our growing and very lucrative online marketplace. People are coming…

Mazi Emeka February 21, 2017

TFESS Branding Masterclass: Register Now

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme presents a one-day intensive masterclass as an empowering and creative course to help participants plan, build and implement in their business. Developing a strong, recognized…

Mazi Emeka February 21, 2017

TFESS Photography MasterClass – Become an Expert!

Learn from the best in the Photography industry in Nigeria in The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) Photography Workshop 2017 set up for upcoming and aspiring young photographers who want to learn…

Mazi Emeka February 17, 2017

Young Nigerian-American entrepreneur empowers university students to eradicate malaria in local communities through “The Home Project”

Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State - February 2017 - Israel Olaore, 25-year old founder of The StopGo Movement and former student of Babcock University is returning to his Alma-mater to facilitate round two…

Mazi Emeka February 16, 2017

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Author: Mazi Emeka

“It was a bad experience” – Emeka Nwankwo explores the struggle to get a safe abortion in Nigeria

So you think you know Lagos XI: The Mayor of Lagos and the ‘city with bared fangs’

So you think you know Lagos X: Badagry – a town of many firsts held prisoner by history

So you think you know Lagos IX: Oshodi, Festac, Okota, and the undertones of ethnic tensions

So you think you know Lagos VIII: Confronting Nigeria’s disappearing history in Yaba with faith from Makoko

So you think you know Lagos VII: New Lekki repeats the mistakes of old Lekki?

So you think you know Lagos VI: Fetish sacrifices in Ikorodu and the real hustlers of Mile 12

So you think you know Lagos V: Ikoyi through Victoria Island – Where money goes to sleep and Afropolitans find a home

So you think you know Lagos IV: Lagos Island, Black Brazilians – The history is there; don’t change the story

So you think you know Lagos III: How demolition and eviction by LASG is tearing families apart, disrupting education

So you think you know Lagos II: “Any way na way; any hustle na hustle” – The nightlife of Opebi-Allen and Fela Shrine

So you think you know Lagos I: The hidden jewels of Isheri, renovated Berger and the faces of Agege

FIRST PHOTOS: Edo Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, Bishop Idahosa, others attend Union Bank 100-year anniversary dinner in Benin

Development Dialogue on social innovation and leadership in Africa holds Thursday 30th March 2017 in Lagos

Africa’s biggest and most prestigious HR conference to hold in Lagos in 2017

TFESS Digital Marketing Masterclass – A Must For Every Young Person!

TFESS Branding Masterclass: Register Now

TFESS Photography MasterClass – Become an Expert!

Young Nigerian-American entrepreneur empowers university students to eradicate malaria in local communities through “The Home Project”

Wakanow set to launch commercial operations in the UK

Thoughtful gifts for car owners after Valentine’s Day

Register for the Singles in Love Summit 2017

Taking Flight! A recap of Ventures Platform’s Demo Day

Facebook challenges developers in the Middle East and Africa to create the smartest bots for Messenger

Union Bank kicks off 100th anniversary celebrations

Get the edge you need: British Council invites you to attend the #StudyUKEnterprise sessions

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