I read about “sand paper” people a while ago. People who grate your nerves; they are a pain to be around. There are different kind of...
The Essence Festival in Durban, South Africa is happening from November 8th – 13th and representing BellaNaija is Toyosi Phillips, a Producer, Writer and Vlogger with As...
Conversation 1: “Do you want a parfait? I’m getting one for myself.” “Parfait?” Conversation 2: I’m thinking you and Abbie should meet for coffee tomorrow instead...
I was excited when I was asked to represent BellaNaija at the Ori Inu screening at NYU in Manhattan. As a recent graduate of Producing, I was...
Dear Salt of the Earth, Looking at you, I know you have no idea what lies ahead so I’ll tell you. Your life will stay perfect...
Dear Stella, I’m going to start by saying: ‘Well Done!’ The fact that your face is still recognizable; your voice still audible, and your opinions still...
I was told by grandma not to smell what I would not eat. I’ve heard repeatedly that experience is the greatest teacher and very noteworthy is...
I’ve always believed that signs and messages have more meanings than the obvious one. I believe in reading what is not written and hearing what’s not...
It was in the house I had always known as “Bode Thomas” that the news was broken. First I saw my dad’s older brother and then...
The funniest thing happened last week… Okay maybe not the funniest thing but something funny happened. I got a call from a friend who said SHE...
Social media undeniably has its pros and cons. Some see it as a source of depression- saying you keep comparing yourself with others and end up...
I started a show a few weeks ago called The Gist with Toyosi Phillips. It’s 3 episodes strong now. Catch it on YouTube. When the first...
I was stupidly forgiving. I called it my strength. It pleased me to forgive people, to let everything go and give no further thought to what...
Ever wonder why the oddest of sects have the followers they do? Do you often wonder why you hear about a particular belief and find that...
On my flight back to New York recently, I Googled, “Is it OK to be this happy?” It goes without saying that I was stupidly happy...
I got a message about a month ago from someone I hadn’t spoken to in over 5 years. We were good friends in college but lost...
“No matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid” – Lupita Nyong’o This is one statement that would definitely be repeated for generations to come. A...
I had one of my moments yesterday where I tuned out. I shut the world out – didn’t want to advise anyone, didn’t want to be...
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