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Toheeb Lanlehin
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Senior Editor, Zikoko
Nigeria
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Biography
I'm a writer and editor and have spent the past six years telling a range of stories on content and editorial teams in publishing, media, and tech. In that time, I've explored various storytelling formats across different beats: student culture, policy and governance, work and career, money, and crypto. My work has been referenced in numerous conversations about how Nigerians navigate money and think about personal finance. As a Senior Editor at Zikoko, I help manage the newsroom's operations to tell important stories about Nigeria's youth culture.
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Content
By Toheeb Lanlehin Verified| Zikoko@ Jenny* (32) and Mercy became friends in 2006 and quickly became almost inseparable. To outsiders, they were best friends forever. But things weren’t as they seemed — something always shifts when money enters a friendship with an uneven power dynamic. In this story, Jenny unpacks how money and power shaped their friendship — and how her late, rapid rise might have been what broke it.
By Toheeb Lanlehin Verified| Zikoko@ Good morning ☀️What does being a housewife navigating life on a ₦100k monthly allowance mean? The subject in this week’s Love Currency knows a thing or two about it. On the surface, everything fits the traditional script: her husband earns, and she manages the home. But underneath this setup, she’s restless. She wants more — financial independence, a sense of purpose, and a shot at building something.
By Toheeb Lanlehin Verified| Zikoko@ Good morning ☀️If you’re here, chances are you’re a fan of stories about upward income trajectories and might even like those marked with seemingly rapid income growth. Today’s Naira Life gives us that. My favourite thing about these kinds of stories is uncovering how people’s relationships change when their life does a 180. So how does a 22-year-old who earns 10x what he did last year navigate this “life-changing” income? How did he even get here?
Company Info
Zikoko
Zikoko is a Nigerian digital media platform and social magazine that amplifies African youth culture through curated and original content. Launched in 2018 under Big Cabal Media, it has become a prominent voice for Nigerian youth, combining humor with insightful cultural commentary. Based in Lagos, Zikoko is part of a media ecosystem that includes other Big Cabal Media brands like Techcabal. The platform produces a variety of content formats, including articles, quizzes, videos, and podcasts, focusing on Nigerian pop culture, lifestyle, and societal issues. Zikoko balances lighthearted content with serious discussions on topics such as sexuality, politics, and finance. It engages its audience through community initiatives like Jollof Road and Zikoko Fest, as well as merchandise sales. Zikoko targets Nigerian youth and the broader African diaspora, fostering community and dialogue while addressing relevant cultural themes.
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Founded: 2015