Abimbola Akanni

I'm a virtual assistant and lead generation specialist based in Lagos, and these are the tools I open every single day, not a 'best of' list I found online, but the actual stack that keeps my work, my clients, and my content running. If you're building a remote work life from Lagos (or anywhere), this might save you some trial and error.

I didn't plan to be a writer. I just needed somewhere to put everything I couldn't say out loud. These are the platforms, spaces, and tools that helped me build a voice and keep using it

Not just good stories, these books stirred something in me. Fiction, emotion, healing, softness, and strength all on one shelf.

I've lived in Lagos long enough to know that the best spots rarely advertise themselves. This list is a mix of restaurants, cafes, workspaces, hotels, and outdoor spots I've personally been to, from Korean noodles in Ikeja to a park where you can work outside and eat cotton candy. No sponsored picks, no guesswork. Just places I'd actually send a friend to.

No sponsorships, no perfectly curated gym bag. Just the actual things I show up with every single time, the gear, the snacks, the playlist, and the phone stand that makes my TikTok content possible. If you're building your gym routine from scratch, start here.