Former BellaNaija columnist Mrs Kush reflecting on two decades of digital storytelling for #BN20. If you frequented BellaNaija back in the day, chances are you spent at least one afternoon doubled over laughing at a Mrs Kush column—or saving one of her food guides to try later.
She handed out cheeky advice on keeping a partner fed, walked readers through making her famous Corn Moi Moi, and shared the hilarious panic of her first fine-dining experience when she couldn’t tell which fork was for what. Her articles felt like a warm catch-up with your sharpest friend, bringing a distinct mix of humour and everyday relatability that made her pieces a must-read staple for the community.
That natural talent for turning everyday life into a shared moment of laughter is precisely why her voice remains such a memorable part of the platform’s story. As BellaNaija marks its 20th anniversary this year, looking back at two decades of storytelling naturally leads right back to the iconic contributors who helped transform a digital space into a real, living community.
To celebrate #BN20, we reached out to Mrs Kush to take a nostalgic stroll down memory lane. From reminiscing about her early days in a tiny shared London flat to sharing key lessons on staying true to your brand identity, she offers her honest, heartwarming, and characteristically witty thoughts on the digital era that brought us all together. Hey Mrs Kush! How would you describe that era of your life?
I hate to sound like a cliché boomer, but those were the good ol’ days! That time period was very significant in my life. I was coming into an awareness of myself, and having the creative outlet to write and share my thoughts and opinions with the BN audience shaped me in ways that