Think you’ve done the wildest thing in bed? These NSFW confessions say otherwise. Real stories, zero judgment, and a reminder that sex is rarely as perfect as we pretend.


Sex & Relationships

10 sex confessions that are more common than you think


You think you know him so well because you’re dating him. But here are truths that only football reveals about Nigerian men.


5 Truths AFCON Reveals About Nigerian Men That Dating Won’t


What happens when you’re emotionally done but still physically drawn? A first-person story about desire, guilt, and the confusing space between closure and craving.

I’m Done With You, But My Body Missed the Memo


Girl, if you’re thinking about a one-night stand, this is your no-BS guide to handling the fear, the mess, and everything in between.


The Straight Girl’s Guide to One-Night Stands: The Fear, The Fumbling, The Truth


Your love life has a soundtrack; you’re just not listening closely enough. Press play and find out what your heart has been looping on.

Which Music Genre Matches Your Love Life?

Stop setting goals that flop. Discover who you’re really becoming in 2026 with this fun, chaotic, and brutally honest quiz and plan your year around your true energy.


Who Are You Becoming in 2026? Take the Archetype Quiz

Some connections blur the lines. They’re too intimate to be platonic but too undefined to be a relationship. This audit will force a tag on what you’ve been avoiding.

You’re Not Just Friends, and You Know It: A Reality Check for Confusing Connections



"New year, new me." But were you actually new in 2025? Take this personality quiz to find out what type of person you were this year.

Your 2025 Personality Recap: Were You a Lover, A Menace, or Something Else Entirely?

Going outside requires social skills nobody taught you. Here's your survival guide to making friends at December raves without forcing it or being cringe.

The Non-Cringe Guide to Making Friends at December Raves


A smart, no-nonsense manual for navigating December’s chaos — family wahala, social overload and festive pressure — without losing your mind, your money, or your peace.

How to Stay Sane at Your Christmas Get-together


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

Makeup & skincare

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.

Health & Fitness

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.


Hair

Harmattan Proof Your Hair: Wigs Edition


Missed out on love this year? Before 2025 wraps up, use this guide to get a glow-up that can go against the harsh harmattan and possibly spark a steamy December romance 👀.

Your Harmattan Glow-Up Guide: Self-Care Tips to Stay Sexy & Get a Boo Before  the Year Ends




Active ingredients are the skincare MVPs. There’s no better way to describe them, and once you add them to your skincare routine, you’ll agree with me.

Skincare active ingredients that work for Acne-prone skin

If you’ve been skipping sunscreen, this is your sign to stop. Your skin deserves better.

5 Reasons why using sunscreen is crucial

Before reaching a point of no return, you can regrow your edges by following some of the steps we've listed and achieve a thicker hairline.

How to regrow your front hair fast

To leave a long-lasting impression you have to try a pheromone perfume

7 worthy pheromone perfumes to try out

Natural remedies can be very effective for slowing hair loss and stimulating regrowth, but the results depend on the cause of your hair loss. 

Natural remedies to treat hair loss

Retinol is a popular skincare ingredient with anti-ageing and acne-fighting benefits. It boosts skin cell turnover, unclogs pores, reduces wrinkles, fades dark spots, and improves skin texture. 

Why You Need Retinol In Your Skincare Routine 

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.

World Affairs

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.

	Announcements

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!

Why does GBV persist after all the protests? Exposing the reality and exploring real solutions beyond hashtags.


“Click, Share, Repeat… Then What?”: Ending GBV Beyond Social Media

As if the tragedies of the past week were not heavy enough for the nation to bear, in the early hours of this morning, a new group of female students were abducted, raising fresh concerns about the worsening insecurity in Nigeria.


Breaking: Nationwide Insecurity Deepens With Another Student Abduction in Niger State 


A fresh look at the invisible forces rewriting Gen Z’s creativity, fame, and the future of film.




Social Issues

AI  Is Transforming Movie Culture: Gen Z’s Social Media Influence On Film 



Take a look at some of the Nigerian men creating the memes, moves, and moments that make everyday life a little more fun.


5 Viral Trends You Forgot Originated From African Men


Outdated constructs of masculinity are breaking down, and these stars are good examples of what redefining it means.



Celebrating International Men’s Day: We Love to See Nigerian Men Redefining Masculinity



Binatone’s Black Friday Mega Sale is here! Enjoy huge discounts on home appliances, power solutions & kitchen essentials nationwide all November. Don’t miss out!

Binatone Announces Exciting Black Friday Deals Across Its Full Range of Smart Home Appliances

Ambition is common. Discipline is not. This piece matches side hustles to the habits you actually live with, not the dreams you fantasise about.


How to Choose a Side Hustle You Can Actually Maintain



Quitting your 9-5 sounds cool…until rent is due. Before you make a career move, you’ll have to explain to your future self; this quick quiz helps you check your motives, your readiness, and your next step.


Travel & Food

Before You Quit Your 9–5, Let This Quiz Be Your Reality Check 


A fast recap of 2025 to help you reflect on what you watched, wore, learnt, loved, and lived through. Tick off your pop-culture moments and see how you really spent the year!


Movies & Tv

The Only Checklist That Matters: Proof You Didn't Waste Your 2025


From solo comedy nights to romantic date films and edge-of-your-seat thrillers, this guide rounds up December’s must-watch Nollywood releases for every vibe and mood.

5 December Drops from Nollywood for Your Perfect Holiday Watchlist 

Your Spotify Wrapped is almost here. But why wait? Take this quiz that predicts your music identity for 2025.

Music

What Your Spotify Wrapped Says About You


A warm, chaotic, laugh-filled throwback to the Nigerian TV shows that raised us, from Papa Ajasco to Binta & Friends. Pure nostalgia, sweet childhood memories, and the shocking truth that some Nollywood “villains” were actually the good guys all along.

Dear Nigerian TV, Sorry We Didn’t Realize You Were Iconic

If you’ve been hearing MOWAA everywhere and asking yourself, “Okay but what exactly is this thing?” — welcome. Because once you actually start paying attention, you realise this place is doing something deeper than press buzz.

Art & Design

Everyone’s talking about this African  museum: An inside scoop of  MOWAA


Check out these underrated events you just may be missing out on 


5 Underrated Nigerian Events That Instantly Feel Like a Getaway



A closer look at the female artists, performers, and leaders who are using their gifts and diverse methods of storytelling to impact cultural narratives across Africa.


African Women Using Art to Fight for Gender Equality in 2025


Everyone admired the art at Art X Lagos. But who made it? We went backstage to meet the women behind the paintings, sculptures, and viral moments.

She Painted That: The Women Behind Art X's Most Viral Moments

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

The 2026 Golden Globes delivered stunning red carpet fashion and we’ve rounded up the best  looks you need to see from the night.

Celebrity Style

Golden Globes 2026: The Only Fashion Breakdown You Need to See


Your bra is hurting you and society lied about needing it. The braless girlies chose comfort, here's how you can too.

Personal Style

Ditch the Boob Cages: The Braless Revolution Is Here


This quiz reveals your Nigerian fashion vibe of the year. See the trends you rocked the most and see if it uncovers your true style personality.


Trends

Quiz: Which 2025 Naija Fashion Vibe Are You Really Serving?


From lavish celebrations to bespoke couture, these Nigerian brides of 2025 set new bridal trends while showcasing the artistry of local designers.



Top Nigerian Brides of 2025: Bridal Inspiration from Africa’s Best Designers


Welcome to the official hot-boy census. Ten creative Nigerian men who are fine, single, talented, and dangerously shoot-your-shot-able. TikTok sweethearts, soft kings, fashion icons, and art boys that will make you say “God, when?”


Aura’s Top Ten Hottest Creative Bachelors

Nigerian heritage fabrics are back, re,ixed by Gen Z  into stylish modern wear that is bold, creative and proudly cultural

Old Fabric, New Fashion: How Nigerian Prints Are Taking Over Gen Z Style

Trends come and go, but wardrobe basics are your forever pieces.

Wardrobe basics every woman must have

The best fashion trends of 2024 are a reset button for your closet. This list is compiled of the top 10 trendy fashion styles in 2024.  

10 trendy fashion styles to try before the end of 2024 

Ditch the discomfort of wearing a corset! Achieve a cinched waist with high-waisted belts, wrap dresses, shapewear & more. Try out Easy & stylish solutions.

Tired Of Corsets? Five Alternative Ways To Cinch Your Waist

 Is the oversized clothing trend here to stay? Dive into why comfort, self-expression & celebs are fueling this fashion movement. Learn Various Styling Tips.

Is Oversized Clothing The New Trend for Everyone?


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Your dating life just got a major glow-up. We're decoding the newest romantic red flags in our brand-new love newsletter because your group chat deserves better intel.

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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