Aug 9
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Atimes I wonder, why do we have so much negativity around? Why are we judged mainly by our weaknesses? Why is it so easy for people to dwell so much on our shortcomings than appreciate the efforts that have been put in? Whatever happened to a knock on the head then a pat on the […]
Jun 29
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Over the last few days, i have been listening to a particular podcast #lifeisaweek by my brother Steve Harris (as I fondly like to call him). It has been on continuous replay on my phone, he basically takes each day as a phase in our lives & the expectations for each stage. Having listened to […]
Jun 11
A lot of times I hear people make different sort of comments about my dark skin. I’ll hear them call me names such as “Blackky”, Charcoal”, “Dudu”, “Ebony”. e.t.c. and deep within my heart a spring of insecurity bubbles. “Should I see it as a compliment or am I being mocked?” It makes me wonder […]
May 24
At age 11 I had my first boyfriend, I thought I’d found love, I was young, intelligent, smallish and adventurous. I was alone and lost in the world I had been kept. And in the midst of the entire crowd, He found me; he called me “his ebony cutey’, he said he loved my smallish […]
May 24
Beauty they say is in the eye of the beholder; so why do I have to look into the eyes of a group of people to pronounce me “beautiful”? I have grown to realize that no two humans are the same, so I wonder why I have to be compared with my fellow peers to […]
May 9
Some days back I had an amazing dream, I don’t know how, but I remember seeing myself standing in the midst of a thick concert crowd, I could barely see the stage, almost lost in the midst of nowhere. While the show was going on, the music stopped and the celebrity on stage started to […]
Apr 28
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It’s amazing when I think of how much deception I have had to face growing up as a young girl. The media taught me that to be a Miss World like Agbani, I have to be at least 5ft8, skinny, have high cheekbones, brown skin with an hour-glass shape. They taught me that to be a […]
Apr 17
In the heart of Lagos on a Chilly cold night, the following interview takes place between Me and my thoughts on the issues of Nigeria. Q: What do you think of the high level poverty rate in Nigeria? A: Errr…Sad, but It does not affect me, I can afford all of my basic necessities. […]
Apr 9
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For years I have celebrated Easter with the religious knowledge of what It means and stands for. And just like we have all been taught as kids, we know Christ died on the cross for us and on the third day He arose. While to some, Easter is just another religious exercise; to others […]
Apr 4
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Over the weekend, I had an awesome meeting with an elderly friend whom I spoke to about my burning desires and passion to be a blessing, make a positive impact and be a change agent to my generation. It was indeed such an honor meeting him. Amongst the many things we discussed, there was a comment he […]
Mar 27
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I have never been a mother before, infact the best experience I have about motherhood is babysitting my nephews and nieces, which of course cannot be compared with nurturing your own child. So in a way, as a young girl I feel unqualified telling parents how to treat their children or how to train their […]
Mar 12
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If every road user drove like you, would there be chaos or orderliness on the roads? If everyone threw garbage on the streets just like you did, would our cities be sparkling clean or home of garbage? If every parent failed at teaching their Child manners & values, would we have a generation of responsible […]
Mar 8
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Wow, its funny how fast time can fly, one time you were sweet 16, and the next moment, you are suddenly turning into an adult. It’s the beginning of a brand new year for and I am hyper-excited and grateful to God for where He shall be taking me to in this New Year. So… […]
Nov 20
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It was a struggle getting out of bed this morning. My alarm rang twice before reaching a sleepy me, as I reluctantly got out of bed, I remembered all that had happened the day before, and I couldn’t subdue the smile wreathing into a grin on my face, it was of fulfillment. I wouldn’t dare […]
Oct 29
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It’s been one year since he broke the news to me, just like yesterday, the memories filter into my thoughts, it was just days after my dad’s birthday, I was spending some days off with my brother and his family. I remember so vividly the exact moment I received the news; I had my nephew […]
Sep 19
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Either through a flash of inspiration or through long nights of meditation and consultation, an idea is birthed. Just as excited as a newly wedded bride, we are optimistic, confident, and expectant; we are ready to take-over the world with our dreams and visions, we are filled with so much excitement and enthusiasm as we […]
