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In this episode of Homefront, Blessing Adesiyan sits down with Abiola Ayilara, CEO of MyQura, a platform connecting families with caregivers and nurses to deliver coordinated, high-quality care and real-time support for loved ones.Together, they explore an often overlooked but urgent reality: Nigeria’s growing eldercare crisis.
Nigeria is home to one of the largest and fastest-growing aging populations in Africa, with over 9 million people aged 60+ today, projected to reach over 11.5 million by 2025 and 25 million by 2050.
Yet, despite this growth, the country lacks a structured eldercare system, leaving families—especially women—to shoulder the burden of care. In this conversation, Blessing and Abiola unpack:
The hidden realities of caring for aging parents in Nigeria
Why eldercare, like childcare, remains undervalued and unsupported
The emotional, financial, and physical toll on families
The role of platforms like MyQura in professionalizing and coordinating care
Why aging with dignity, respect, and proper support must become a societal priority
They also challenge us to rethink care more broadly—not as a private family responsibility, but as a shared societal obligation across families, markets, institutions, and government.
Because the truth is simple:
How we care for our elderly is a reflection of who we are—and who we are becoming.
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Nigerian mothers are expected to juggle everything—childcare, work, running a home, and even managing the emotions of the entire family. But at what cost? In this episode, we hear from real moms (Fab Mum, Wives and Mothers, Mum Confessions) on the mental, emotional, and financial toll of motherhood in Nigeria, and what needs to change.
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In this episode of Homefront, Blessing Adesiyan, Founder & CEO of Caring Africa and The Care Gap, sits down with Itoro Ugorji, Founder & CEO of The Baby Lounge, and Amara Agbim, Founder & CEO of The Nanny Academy, to unpack Nigeria’s growing childcare crisis and what it means for families, workers, and the economy.
Together, they explore how the lack of accessible, affordable, and high-quality childcare is affecting millions of families and costing the Nigerian economy billions in lost productivity. The conversation examines the realities of Nigeria’s largely informal care workforce, the challenges faced by childcare providers and domestic workers, and the societal attitudes that continue to undervalue care work.
The guests also discuss practical solutions, from professional training and better working conditions for care workers to innovative childcare models, public-private partnerships, and the urgent need for government regulation and investment in the care sector.
This episode makes one thing clear: childcare is not a personal issue, it is essential infrastructure for families, women’s economic participation, and national growth.
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The home is where everything begins—love, labor, and legacy. Yet, in Nigeria, the way we run our households has remained deeply unequal, even as society evolves. In Season 1 of Homefront, we’re breaking the silence on the realities of modern family life, from who actually runs the home to the impact of unpaid labor on relationships, finances, and health.
Across thought-provoking episodes, we dive into the unseen struggles, shifting gender roles, and the urgent need for partnership in Nigerian households. We hear from fathers, mothers, caregivers, and experts, all sharing their lived experiences of home, care, and family in today’s world.
It’s time to rethink the homefront—not just how it looks, but how it truly functions. Join Blessing Adesiyan and a lineup of incredible guests as we challenge outdated narratives, make the invisible labor visible, and reimagine what it takes to build thriving, equitable homes.
Welcome to Homefront. Where real conversations about home, care, and family begin.
