For years, my mother has oft said with an affectionate and slightly omniscient tone, that the number eight represents new beginnings. I am not sure if it comes from a biblical reference, the Aramaic or Jewish calendar, but I am definitely certain, it has a very kismet-like ring to it. As I sat pondering and... Continue Reading →
The Seven Year Journey
Crash. Crash. I looked down. My legs were shaped like scythes. Instantly, I knew that something was wrong. A chill ran down my spine. I asked the people who rescued me from the car, “Am I going to die?” They assured me that I wasn’t. Today was 21st April 2014 (aka Easter Monday), I would... Continue Reading →
The Rude Phenomenon
As a 90s baby, I was very familiar with the sitcom, Will and Grace. This side-splitting series, in its prime was (and still is) considered to be ground-breaking, depicting an insanely close relationship between a gay man (portrayed by Eric McCormack) and a straight woman (portrayed by the red-headed siren, Debra Messing). On a hot... Continue Reading →
The Land of Steps
Lagos is a vibrant cornucopia of colourful individuals. It’s a vibrant place, full of life and traffic-clogged streets. Cars race by, the markets are filled with a symphony of different dialects, the skyscrapers have stood the test of time and the hawkers on the road sell everything from oranges to paintings. However, there is a... Continue Reading →
The Born Identity
Many a person have gone or will go on a quest; a journey of self-discovery to figure out who they are in this crazy, tragically beautiful world. The topic of individual or collective identity is complex, multi-layered and multifaceted. A kaleidoscope, if you will. There seems to be a new box added to official forms... Continue Reading →
Tale of Two Cities
This is the tale of two cities. Lagos and London. One has a healthcare system that would make you weep. The other, so advanced, it would make you smile. Let us begin. The BeginningCrash. Crash. The helpful passersby extricated me carefully from the wreckage. The pain was unimaginable, rippling through my body, one nerve at... Continue Reading →
My Turbulent British Airways Flight
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 →
Wheelchair Girl 