Fashion/ Lifestyle Archives - Afinju FM https://afinjufm.com/category/fashion-lifestyle/ Sun, 10 May 2026 16:03:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://afinjufm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-Afinju_Logo-removebg-preview-32x32.png Fashion/ Lifestyle Archives - Afinju FM https://afinjufm.com/category/fashion-lifestyle/ 32 32 233669348 Surrogacy in Nigeria: Hope, Controversy, and the Quest for Parenthood https://afinjufm.com/surrogacy-in-nigeria-hope-controversy-and-the-quest-for-parenthood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=surrogacy-in-nigeria-hope-controversy-and-the-quest-for-parenthood https://afinjufm.com/surrogacy-in-nigeria-hope-controversy-and-the-quest-for-parenthood/#respond Sun, 10 May 2026 16:01:08 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=19148 For a society where parenthood is often seen as a personal milestone and a cultural expectation, the inability to have children can carry a heavy emotional and social burden. For many Nigerian couples battling with infertility, surrogacy is becoming a pathway to hope, but one still surrounded by controversy, cultural hesitation, and legal uncertainty. Surrogacy, […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/surrogacy-in-nigeria-hope-controversy-and-the-quest-for-parenthood/feed/ 0 19148 The Boy Child: A Conversation that is mostly Ignored https://afinjufm.com/the-boy-child-a-conversation-that-is-mostly-ignored/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-boy-child-a-conversation-that-is-mostly-ignored https://afinjufm.com/the-boy-child-a-conversation-that-is-mostly-ignored/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:53:19 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=18942 Over the years, conversations around gender equality in Nigeria have gained force, with the attention which is actually needed, placed on the rights and protection of the girl child. Different campaigns, policies, and advocacy efforts have been sought to correct years of imbalance. But in the midst of this progress, there is another question, one […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/the-boy-child-a-conversation-that-is-mostly-ignored/feed/ 0 18942 Single Parenting in Nigeria: Strength Behind the Struggle https://afinjufm.com/single-parenting-in-nigeria-strength-behind-the-struggle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=single-parenting-in-nigeria-strength-behind-the-struggle https://afinjufm.com/single-parenting-in-nigeria-strength-behind-the-struggle/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:53:14 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=18856 In many Nigerian homes, the image of a complete family is still firmly rooted in the presence of both mother and father. Anything outside this structure is usually treated with doubt, pity, or silent judgment. But across different cities and villages in Nigeria, single parents are changing that narrative by raising children, building futures, and […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/single-parenting-in-nigeria-strength-behind-the-struggle/feed/ 1 18856 Cancel Culture in Nigeria: Justice or Cruelty? https://afinjufm.com/cancel-culture-in-nigeria-justice-or-cruelty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cancel-culture-in-nigeria-justice-or-cruelty https://afinjufm.com/cancel-culture-in-nigeria-justice-or-cruelty/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:36:59 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=18697 In today’s world, one post on social media can change everything about a person’s life. You can wake up one day and a single tweet, video, or something said years ago can suddenly go viral. In Nigeria, many people use platforms like X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to ‘call people out’, set them up for […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/cancel-culture-in-nigeria-justice-or-cruelty/feed/ 0 18697 The Evolution of Polygamy in the Nigerian Family System https://afinjufm.com/the-evolution-of-polygamy-in-the-nigerian-family-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-evolution-of-polygamy-in-the-nigerian-family-system https://afinjufm.com/the-evolution-of-polygamy-in-the-nigerian-family-system/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:51:19 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=18611 Polygamy still remains one of the most controversial forms of relationships, owing to how it has been conceived, believed, and practised from one family to another. Contrary to what many of us were taught in social studies back then, polygamy is not limited to a man marrying more than one wife. Polygamy is a broad […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/the-evolution-of-polygamy-in-the-nigerian-family-system/feed/ 0 18611 From Worship Halls to Hangouts: How Nigerians Navigate Faith and Leisure https://afinjufm.com/from-worship-halls-to-hangouts-how-nigerians-navigate-faith-and-leisure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-worship-halls-to-hangouts-how-nigerians-navigate-faith-and-leisure https://afinjufm.com/from-worship-halls-to-hangouts-how-nigerians-navigate-faith-and-leisure/#respond Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:10:14 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=18571 In a country where faith shapes daily life, Nigerians, especially the young ones, are finding creative ways to honor their beliefs while still enjoying the moments that make life lively. From early morning prayers to late-night meetups with friends, balancing spirituality and leisure is delicate, but it is one that reveals a generation that is […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/from-worship-halls-to-hangouts-how-nigerians-navigate-faith-and-leisure/feed/ 0 18571 Soft Life or Soft Lies? The Pressure to Appear Successful Online https://afinjufm.com/soft-life-or-soft-lies-the-pressure-to-appear-successful-online/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=soft-life-or-soft-lies-the-pressure-to-appear-successful-online https://afinjufm.com/soft-life-or-soft-lies-the-pressure-to-appear-successful-online/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:31:59 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=18538 The idea of the soft life was once deep. It challenged hustle values and glorified suffering, especially among young people who grew up being told that stress was a badge of honour. But soft life said rest is not laziness, comfort is not a crime, and joy does not have to wait until retirement. It […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/soft-life-or-soft-lies-the-pressure-to-appear-successful-online/feed/ 0 18538 From Aso-Ebi to Intimate Vows: The Changing Face of Nigerian Weddings https://afinjufm.com/from-aso-ebi-to-intimate-vows-the-changing-face-of-nigerian-weddings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-aso-ebi-to-intimate-vows-the-changing-face-of-nigerian-weddings https://afinjufm.com/from-aso-ebi-to-intimate-vows-the-changing-face-of-nigerian-weddings/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:23:13 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=18508 Owing to the vibrancy of Nigerian cultures, weddings have long been more than just ceremonies, they are exciting social events where community, fashion, tradition and celebrations converge. As is the practice, you could always tell a Nigerian wedding is coming up weeks before the day. WhatsApp groups will spring up on you without notice, tailors […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/from-aso-ebi-to-intimate-vows-the-changing-face-of-nigerian-weddings/feed/ 0 18508 Miss Universe Africa Olivia Yacé Resigns, Cites Commitment to Personal Values https://afinjufm.com/miss-universe-africa-olivia-yace-resigns-cites-commitment-to-personal-values/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=miss-universe-africa-olivia-yace-resigns-cites-commitment-to-personal-values https://afinjufm.com/miss-universe-africa-olivia-yace-resigns-cites-commitment-to-personal-values/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:41:24 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=16566 The Ivorian beauty queen, Olivia Yacé who secured fourth runner-up and won the continental title for Africa and Oceania at Miss Universe 2025, has announced her resignation from the title.

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/miss-universe-africa-olivia-yace-resigns-cites-commitment-to-personal-values/feed/ 0 16566 Irish Fashion Designer Paul Costelloe Passes at 80 https://afinjufm.com/irish-fashion-designer-paul-costelloe-passes-at-80/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=irish-fashion-designer-paul-costelloe-passes-at-80 https://afinjufm.com/irish-fashion-designer-paul-costelloe-passes-at-80/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:51:27 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=16306 According to a statement released by his family, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness,” his family said, adding that he was with his wife and seven children when he died in London. The luxury womenswear designer was one of the most prominent Irish stylists and a […]

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