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 →
Let me start off with a short story. In primary school, I disliked my handwriting so much that I would try to imitate any handwriting I felt looked better than mine. This resulted in my notebooks being filled with a patchwork of different styles, as I was constantly exploring other people's writing instead of sticking... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I wanted to acquire a new skill and transition from my current profession. I just wanted to grow and earn more. I have always had this urge occasionally, but the pull felt more assertive this time. I thought of paying for a course that I couldn't afford at the time because... Continue Reading →
