Lifestyle & Culture

Generation Change (Gen Z Sets A Mark): Cultural, Technology And Social Impact

Published

1 year ago

December 7, 2024

We have all seen how the world has evolved from technology to communication to growth, but we can definitely say the generation as well has grown and its setting a mark. The Generation Z started out from the year 1997 to 2012, the people born in this range have managed to change a lot and the world perspective also changed in between these years.

Cultural Impact

The generation Z have helped redefine culture and their values, setting trends like bringing back clothing style from the 16th century, corsets, as a Yoruba style for Owambe and as regular outfits in the modern world.

Nowadays a lot of people from the Gen Z can’t even speak their native languages but can speak foreign language. How did this happen? Well of course it is nit everyone but majority have set a change in not knowing their native language.

Technological Impact

This is one of the highest influences by the Gen Z, it started out small from Instagram, twitter and even Snapchat. Covid came about in 2019-2020, and a new social media app developed which is Tik Tok. Tik tok has now becomes highly successful since the lockdown, keeping people entertained and guess who started the Application quite well, The Gen Z.

Due to the high use of the app by the Gen Z others started taking interest and soon enough the recognition got high. 63% of teenagers use the Application actively while 70% are users from the age between 18-34 years old.

Social And Political Impact

With the new generation there have been more bold movements worldwide. For example there are racial justice movements and climate change. While for Africa, there are movement by the youths for the rights of the people, there are movements that want justice for the wrongs that have happened.

These movements keep increasing and gaining the support of the youths. The youths are also now actively interested in the politics of their country, when it comes to voting they are now aware of their rights.

Conclusion

Definitely the change that has happened in the past years are here to stay, Gen Z is the next generation and are starting out new things, new accomplishments, new standards and new achievements.

Lifestyle & Culture

Fitness Saturday: Take Time to Care for Your Body

Published

2 weeks ago

March 28, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Saturday isn’t just for unwinding and relaxing after a stressful week, it’s also a good time to focus on your health.

This Saturday, take a moment to check in with yourself and do something — go for a run, take a jog, or even a short walk. After a long 9–5 week, your body deserves attention too.

Remember, taking care of your health is important. Start small today, your body will thank you.

Benefits of running:

Improves heart health
Helps with weight loss
Boosts your mood
Increases stamina and energy
Strengthens muscles and bones

Health

Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day — Myth or Truth?

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2 months ago

February 7, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Breakfast being the most important meal of the day a myth or truth?

Well lets find the answer?

What do you think starting the day with no food, meaning no energy, going to work or school with no energy what to come out of it, umm not a good day.

Now lets see eating in the morning and taking out to do activities, meh a better day.

So breakfast being the important meal of the day is truth.

Now some scientific facts based on research. breakfast is indeed needed because it replenishes one’s energy after the overnight sleep (fast) and provides nutrients needed to start a new day or to start the body.

Benefits of eating breakfast

Boosts energy and focus
Improves cognitive function
Boosts appetite

Lifestyle & Culture

What We Should Do in 2026: Focus on the Inner Self

Published

3 months ago

January 7, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

The inner self refers to our behavior, attitude, and reaction to something or a situation. These are things we have gradually stopped considering, as we now focus more on the outer self—material things, impressions, fashion, and lifestyle.

This problem cuts across almost every aspect of our lives: relationships, workplaces, church, and friendships. We often drop the inward version of ourselves for the outward and refuse to take a deep look inside. While this may sound cliché, it is truly needed.

There is a growing trend of accepting ourselves “as we are” or making excuses for our behavior—saying we do not need to change or that we are not the problem. In some cases, people even admit they are the problem but still refuse to change, claiming, “This is who I am.”

The honest truth is that we can change. If we remain the same inwardly, we will always end up in the same place and never grow. Even if the outside improves—money, status, or lifestyle—your mindset and attitude may still remain exactly as people have always known them to be.

So what’s next? Should we be satisfied with only the outward appearance? How then will you truly be happy with yourself when you are alone?