Towards the tail end of last year, I got a diagnosis that made me think to myself, "Maybe I am indeed up a creek without a paddle." This time, maybe this time, luck would not be on my side. Worry set in, worst case scenarios raced through my mind at alarming speeds. My inimitable surgeon... Continue Reading →
One Wise Woman: How Being Paralysed Made Me a Better Strategic Thinker
Confusion. Bewilderment. Fascination. Curiosity. These are probably very accurate descriptors of the range of emotions you as the reader experienced after reading and perhaps re-read the title of this piece. The idea that is being presented might be considered a tad controversial but I must assure you that by the end of this piece, you... Continue Reading →
Mental Health is a Struggle
Mental health is an extremely salient and relevant topic around the world with international campaigns like ‘Always Keep Fighting,’ pioneered by the American actor Jared Padalecki, and ‘I Don’t Mind,’ co-founded by American actor Chris Wood and creative Edward Schmit. In Nigeria, we have organisations like the Mental Health Foundation and Tranquil and Quest Behavioural... Continue Reading →
Grief is a Process That Never Really Ends
For those of you that may not know, a new Teen Wolf movie premiered on Paramount Plus last week. The cast have been busy doing all sorts of press which usually involves a red carpet, screenings, interviews, quizzes and scene breakdowns. Ever since the MTV reboot of the popular 80’s cult phenom wrapped, there has... Continue Reading →
Being Invisible is Not All it’s Cracked Up to Be
My eyes flitted across my laptop screen and a certain name gripped my attention. For anyone who has witnessed and fallen hard for the grandeur of the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the last decade, the name, Chris Evans should mean something. He portrayed the American dream personified, the ideal soldier with the most righteous moral... Continue Reading →
Adenike Oyetunde: A Paragon of Humanity
Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal is a remarkable human being full of compassion and strength. She answered the questions I posed in a calm, measured tone. She is a fascinating person and I hope you enjoy reading this article. What do you do?I do not know how to answer this and in what context but I would say... Continue Reading →
Dissecting Relationships: A Deep Dive
Human beings often seek romantic relationships with selected paramours in the hopes that they will be by their side till their last breath. To many a Nigerian, this kind of semi-permanent arrangement is otherwise known as the institution of marriage. Throughout history (till today), the Nigerian people wed to continue their bloodline, as an act... Continue Reading →
Member Feese: A Paragon of Hope
Member Feese is an extraordinarily fierce person that has overcome gargantuan obstacles in her young but miraculous and exceptional life. In my humble opinion, she is the literal definition of a “survivor,” vanquishing challenges and setting the ultimate example for people who have suffered unimaginable tragedies. In case you have not heard Ms. Feese’s remarkable... Continue Reading →
Defying Vanity
On the third day of the first month, Tishri, in the year 5783 (according to the Jewish calendar), a cluster of pimples appeared around one side of my mouth. My birthday was a few days later but I knew my pro make-up artiste would sort me out with very little product. Somehow, these spots dried... Continue Reading →
A First Encounter: Part Eleven
Shay’s phone rang. “Excuse me, whilst I pick this up. Suddenly, Shay broke away and jumped back with no prior warning. Getting me out of my reverie was no small feat. “What? What happened? What’s wrong?” enquiring with a puzzled look on my face. “We shouldn’t be doing this,” he said. “This is wrong. I... Continue Reading →
Wheelchair Girl 