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 thought it was an optimistic…
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 approach our hardships with humor…
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 who despises and demeans all…
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 the remotest village of Gembu…
Hate At First Sight
The title of this blog post might evoke a chuckle or two, but it aptly captures the essence of my musings. And no, I am not alluding to the cliché…
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…
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…
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. …