Podia ser pior
This was one of the first Portuguese phrases I learned because it was relatable. It literally means “It could be worse.” At first, I
Carpe Diem!
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us are trapped in an endless cycle of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and the constant pressure to keep
Humour as a coping mechanism among Nigerians
Listening to Fela Kuti’s timeless music makes me wonder, for the umpteenth time, if Nigerians are complicit in their own suffering. Could our tendency to
Beware the Ides of March, O PhD Student!
Waking up with the crippling anxiety of your next means of sustenance when your funding runs out is a feeling many PhD students can relate
Real life Uncle Ruckuses
I always thought Uncle Ruckus—no relation was the most ridiculous and improbable character on The Boondocks. Uncle Ruckus is a grotesquely ugly black male character
Mea Culpa
It was the last day at camp and the air of excitement was infectious. It didn’t matter if you were going to be posted to