Embracing the road taken
We`ve all had to make critical decisions at some point in our lives—those life-defining forks in the road. But what if we had chosen the other option? Do you ever…
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Ojuju Calabar
She hated it when the sun went to sleep. Everything bad happened when it did. The sun was sleeping when Papa came back from the hospital without Mama. It was…
Tales from Campo Santana: Elegy of Feathers and Wheels
He was the most handsome male I had ever seen. He had an intense gaze that seemed to mock anyone who stared. He walked with the most graceful swagger that…
Tales from Campo Santana: Swansong of the Forsaken
There was something different about the newcomers. Mother said their size and color were because they were malnourished. They walked in a hurry and did not have our regal gait.…
A Journey to Liberation on International Women’s Day
Happy Women's Day to you all! Today, as we celebrate the strength and resilience of women across the globe, let us also shed light on a topic that often remains…
Where research articles go to die
I'm sure most first-generation researchers out there can totally relate to the amusing scenario of their friends and family bombarding them with questions about the royalties they expect from their…
Reflecting Many Mirrors: The Complex Layers of our Identity
We are not who we think we are. We are not who they think we are. We are who we think they think we are. …
An Ode to Unlikely Friendships
I enjoyed watching the captivating documentary on unlikely animal friends that aired on Nat Geo Wild. It was mind-boggling to watch incredible bonds form between a monkey and a…
I do not come to you by chance
I vividly remember my roommate in my second year of university giving me a book titled "I do not come to you by chance" and how I was immediately captivated…
LinkedIn posts about achievements: Boastful or Inspiring?
In a world that seems to thrive on self-promotion and social media validation, the question of sharing success stories becomes a delicate balance between inspiration and self-aggrandizement. We often find…