I didn’t realize that change of name would feel like such a big deal until I changed mine. Before I got married, I made a decision to take my husband’s last name. It was something I wanted to do without anyone compelling me. Few months after my wedding, I took a bolder step and officially... Continue Reading →
A couple of months back I watched the viral interview Waje (a phenomenal Nigerian artist) had with a Podcast channel. The interview was more than an hour long but it was worth every minute. She dropped a lot of nuggets but one of the things that stood out for me was this: She said “The... Continue Reading →
When I was little, I saw my mum picking beans to make for lunch. I rushed to help out. I thought she was just picking stuff from the tray and putting it in a bowl. That was easy. Right? So I joined her. But before I even executed my first move, she stopped me. She said I... Continue Reading →
I recently read a thought-provoking newsletter from Nedra Glover. I always look forward to receiving her weekly insights, and this particular edition about relationship reciprocity struck a chord with me. In the newsletter, Nedra discussed how people often expect to be treated the same way they treat others. This expectation extends across various types of... Continue Reading →
Ebuka had just gotten back from a long trip. He had been out of the city for a year, working on a project that had taken him to the northern parts of the country. As he stepped into his home, he couldn't help but notice the changes in the neighborhood. The old corner store had... Continue Reading →
Twelfth Grace 