A beginner-friendly skincare guide for men: learn the 3 essential steps; cleanser, moisturiser, and sunscreen, for clearer, healthier skin.

Makeup & skincare

Your Guy Bayo Has Been Lying To You. His Skin Didn't Just "Clear Up"

The wrong wig is sitting in a bag somewhere in your room and we both know it. Here's the beginner's guide to buying wigs that actually suit your face, your life, and your budget, no more trial and error.

Hair

How To Buy A Wig That Actually Suits You

These 11 skincare habits could be causing your acne, breakouts, and dull skin. Learn how to fix them and finally achieve clear, glowing, glass skin.


11 Skincare Habits Standing Between You and Your Glass Skin

Learn the common STI symptoms, how to know if you have an STI, where to get tested in Nigeria, and what to do next. A clear, stigma-free guide to sexual health.


Health & Fitness

How to Know If You Have an STI


You don’t need full glam to look powerful. This is the 10-minute routine for women who want to look polished, confident, and in control.


The Beauty Routine of Women Who Don't Have Time for Beauty Routines


Stole Busayo Joan’s glam secrets. Here are the exact products for a flawless face beat, especially for girls battling hyperpigmentation.

Everything You Need For a Flawless Face Glam, According To Busayo Joan


Discover how beauty in 2026 is about self-love, intentional routines, and confidence—not trends. Learn to define your own standards this love month.



Beauty in 2026: How to Curate Your Own Standards and Choose Yourself



Glowing skin is not the result of trying harder. It’s the reward for choosing better and respecting your skin type over trends. 

Everything Actually Worth Adding to Your Skincare Routine in 2026



To the corporate girlie who's burnt out but won't admit it: here's what overworking is costing you, why you can't rest, and how to start taking your life back.

Dear Corporate Girlie, Allow Yourself Permission to Rest


Harmattan is tough on wigs—dry air, dust, flyaways everywhere. Here's your straightforward guide to keeping your wig looking fresh all season long.


Harmattan Proof Your Hair: Wigs Edition


He didn’t sleep with another woman, but the betrayal was real. This deeply personal story explores the subtle, often ignored forms of cheating and the painful realisation that emotional disloyalty can hurt just as much as physical infidelity.

Sex & Relationships

He Didn’t Cheat, but I Still Had To Leave

Simping and being a lover boy look identical from the outside. The only difference is whether she said yes. We're unpacking the blurred line between the two and what it says about how we really feel about men who love out loud.


Simping vs Lover Boy: Is There Actually A Difference Or Did We Make That Up?

The breakup was Monday. The crying lasted a week. The glow up took three years. Here are the 7 things I did that made my ex come back begging and why I'm not going back.

I Did These 7 Things And My Ex Came Back Begging

Explore 16 ways to express interest and shoot your shot as a woman without doing too much or appearing desperate.


15 Smart Ways Women Can Shoot Their Shot Without Doing Too Much

Moving out before marriage as a Nigerian daughter is treated like betrayal. Here's why independence is seen as disrespect, the guilt trips you'll hear, and how to have the conversation.

Moving Out of Your Parents' House in Nigeria: The Ultimate Act of Rebellion for Nigerian Daughters

Things women do that annoy their boyfriends but men never say: from "we need to talk" texts to hogging the blanket to asking "do you think she's pretty." The relationship annoyances every couple deals with but nobody talks about.


21 Things Your Boyfriend Finds Annoying But Will Never Admit


You're fighting constantly and wondering if your relationship is dying or just going through a rough patch. Take this honest quiz to find out if it's worth saving or time to let go.


Is Your Relationship Dying Or Are You Just Going Through a Rough Patch?


"Just be yourself" is useless advice when you're anxious at events. Here are real strategies to walk into rooms, handle conversations, and survive social situations without spiraling.

How to Kill Social Anxiety 

Five people who relocated abroad share the brutal truth about dating after japa: the loneliness, the failed long-distance relationships, and why everyone's single and struggling.


Why is Finding Love Harder Abroad? Here’s why dating after you japa is so hard 

Financial independence was supposed to be empowering. Instead, it made her unmarriageable. Let’s explore why Nigerian men say they want successful women but can't handle them in practice.


The Cost of Independence: Why Financially Free Women Still Struggle in Relationships.


There's a fine line between looking expensive and performing wealth, and most people are on the wrong side of it. Here are the 10 accessories that scream broke instead of bougie and what actually works.



Personal Style

10 Accessories That Make You Look Broke Instead of Rich


Find out stylish non-essentials to upgrade your rainy season wardrobe, from cosy layers to waterproof fashion pieces for a chic, weather-ready look.


Non-essentials to Upgrade Your Wardrobe This Rainy Season

Nigerian internet trolls women with broad shoulders, but the real problem is knowing how to dress your body type. Here's the inverted triangle styling guide you actually need.

Fashion Week

Why Do We Troll Women Just Because Of Their Bodies?

Looking expensive isn’t just about money. Avoid these common fashion mistakes and watch your style go from zero to a hundred.




Common Fashion Mistakes that Make You Look Cheap


Discover how to dress for your body type with simple, flattering style tips for every body shape. Learn how to choose outfits that highlight your best features and improve your personal style.


How to Dress for Your Body Type With Simple Style Tips That Flatter


A brief spotlight on the lesser-known brands and designers that generated the most buzz and why their collections stood out.


 Runway Looks from Paris Fashion Week Fashion Insiders Can’t Stop Talking About

What does "smart casual" actually mean? Or "chic and elegant"? We decode every confusing dress code, business casual for work, cocktail attire for events, traditional attire for weddings, with outfit formulas, what to avoid, and styling tips that work.


What to Wear When You Have No Idea What the Dress Code Means


Stop dressing to be liked. Start dressing to be respected. How to build a wardrobe that commands authority through silhouette, color, fit, and intentional styling.


How to Build a Wardrobe That Commands Respect, Not Compliments


Which bold colors look best on fair, medium, deep, and very deep skin? A no-BS guide to wearing neon, jewel tones, and bright colors based on your actual complexion.


Bold Colors for Deep Skin, Fair Skin, and Everything in Between


Planning a birthday photoshoot? Here's what to wear based on your vibe, with real outfit ideas and styling tips

Birthday Photoshoot Ideas: What to Wear Based on Your Vibe


For Women’s History Month, meet five African women building multi-million-dollar empires across manufacturing, tech, real estate, and agriculture, and what their journeys reveal about the possibilities for women building wealth across the continent.


World Affairs

5 African Women Building Multi-Million Dollar Empires 


These are breakout performances and top stars of 2025 who earned their place among the 2026 Oscar nominees and deserve to lift the statuettes

	Announcements

First-Time Oscar Nominees We’re Rooting for in 2026

Men are finally talking about being sexually abused as children, but only anonymously. We break down why male sexual abuse is invisible in Nigeria, how toxic masculinity keeps boys silent, and what needs to change to protect survivors we've ignored for too long.


Social Issues

The Uncomfortable Truth About Male Sexual Abuse in Nigeria


Discover which tech sector aligns with your passion and learn how your skills can drive real impact across Africa by advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.



Which African Tech Sector Should You Work In?


A practical survivor’s guide to what to do after rape in Nigeria. Medical care, reporting steps, and support services in the first 72 hours.


The Survivor’s Guide: Immediate Steps After Rape in Nigeria

Another Super Bowl Sunday has passed! Catch up on all the action, highlights, and key moments from the NFL’s biggest event with Aura magazine.


Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Super Bowl


2025 gave us world leaders who set the rulebook on fire. Our unserious ranking of the year's most chaotic presidents, from snap elections to Bitcoin fails.

2025’s Most Chaotic World Leaders: An International Ranking

In 2025, Africa wasn’t catching up; the world was paying attention.. This article breaks down five real moments when African countries, creatives, and institutions shaped global trends, influenced policy, and set the pace across culture and innovation.

Five times Africa Led the World in 2025

A heartwarming Christmas story of Nigerian homes, family moments, and how Binatone appliances quietly power holiday cooking, comfort, and togetherness.

The Christmas Story Every Home Knows

Celebrate with Binatone’s 12 Days of Christmas! Daily challenges, prizes, home appliances, cookware, and festive giveaways from Dec 10–21.

Binatone Presents: 12 Days of Christmas  Starting December 10th!

Everything you need to know about growing your social media, building a signature aesthetic, and attracting brand deals…as a Nigerian content creator and social media influencer.



Op-ed

Personal Branding 101: How I Created My Signature Aesthetic

New hair. Clear skin. Gym body. Cool. But have you tried setting boundaries, cutting off draining people, and finally choosing yourself? That's the glow-up. That's the whole thing.

Wellness & Spirituality

The Glow-Up That Has Nothing to Do With Makeup

Your grandfather had a second wife. His father probably had 3. So why is this generation acting like they invented non-monogamy? We're laying out every relationship structure on the table, the good, the complicated, and the parts nobody puts in the podcast.

Ethical Non-Monogamy Is Just Your Grandfather's Second Wife


Explore the best honeymoon destinations in Africa plus free tips to plan a romantic, unforgettable getaway filled with luxury, adventure, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.



Travel & Food

Best African Honeymoon Destinations: Romantic Getaways + Tips for the Time of Your Life


Struggling to stay on track with your 2026 goals? These 13 powerful reflection questions will help you reset after Q1 and build habits that actually produce results.

The 13 Powerful Questions You Need to Ask to Save Your 2026 Goals


Nobody's sleeping, and everybody's pretending they're fine. We investigate the 21 real reasons young people can't rest, from doomscrolling and hustle culture to NEPA, anxiety, and an economy that doesn't respect bedtime.


21 Reasons Young People Can’t Sleep

Some cost-effective recycling and upcycling business ideas in Nigeria for 2026 to turn waste into income while protecting the environment.


Art & Design

Cost-Effective Recycling Business Ideas in Nigeria

Sometimes, your closest friends are your real best friends. Discover why the “bestie” label doesn’t always reflect true connection.


Your Best Friend is not Always Your Closest Friend and Here’s Why

Everyone's obsessed with physical glow-ups, but the real transformation is when you learn to set boundaries, walk away from toxicity, and finally choose yourself. Here's the glow-up that actually matters.

The Glow-Up That Has Nothing to Do With Makeup


A guide on how to plan a luxurious wedding on a budget in 2026 with practical tips on guest lists, outfits, and spending smart without compromising your dream day.

Festivals & Events

How to Plan a Luxurious Wedding on a Budget in 2026

Antonella Ghonda’s disability isn’t slowing her down and she’s shattering fashion norms and dominating the world’s biggest runways with power and purpose.

Covers

Fashion Has a New Face And She’s Unstoppable


A captivating narrative about Venita's inspiring journey, as a successful single mother in the entertainment industry, she challenges traditional gender roles, balancing her career with parenthood and redefining domesticity. Her resilience, openness about life's challenges, and thriving career make her an empowering role model.

Venita Akpofure Is Defying Stereotypes And Patriarchal Norms

Discover the inspiring journey of Diane Russet, an It girl making a name for herself in the entertainment and beauty industry. From her early years to her move to Hungary and Cyprus, Diane's story is one of resilience and unwavering determination. 

Diane Russet - A Tale of Hard Work and Dedication

Growing up, I often felt torn between two different identities, unsure of how to navigate my place in the world.” she says. “But then it also comes with this thing where people feel like they know you, even though they don’t says Maria on the January /February issue

Maria Chike – On A Journey Of Self-Discovery And Pursuit Of Passion

LayzeeElla Graces the October Issue of Aura Magazine

LayzeeElla Is Quintessentially Unconventional

Idia Aisien Stars on the cover of Aura Magazine

Idia Aisien Talks Overcoming Fear of Failure & Finding Balance While Advancing in Her Career

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In this episode, our hosts discuss with recording artiste candy bleakz about growing up in Nigeria, her creativity, and what it means to go against the stereotype as a woman in the music industry.

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