“He who fetches ant-infested firewood invites lizards to a feast,” says an Igbo proverb. Another says that a man who does not know how a corpse was buried digs it up from the legs. Take a look at this short story. There was a time when we used to fetch water from a particular streamContinue reading “Learn to Say NO More Often”
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Tell Onu Nwanne M That I Am Tired
It was a very hot afternoon when my father called me and gave me the heartbreaking news of Ifeanyi’s passing. He was fondly called Odo Diele, a name that signifies the faithfulness of the Odo deity. According to family history, his father had longed for a son as his last child and promised the deityContinue reading “Tell Onu Nwanne M That I Am Tired”
The fowl response pattern.
There is a pattern I call the fowl response pattern. Whenever a kite snatches a chick from its mother, the hen cries, jumps around, and screams for help. After all the noise, she simply returns to the remaining chicks, almost as if she is waiting for the next attack. The kite does not treat theContinue reading “The fowl response pattern.”
The Value of What We Already Have.
The little bird that chooses to perch on a rope should be ready to dance, because when a deity becomes irresponsible, it will be reminded of the tree from which it was carved. It is only an Nza bird that challenges its chi simply because it has had enough to eat, forgetting that what anContinue reading “The Value of What We Already Have.”
Our Disunity Is Their Weapon and Strength
Three brothers fell in love with one beautiful girl. None of them was willing to step aside for the others; each wanted to marry her. The girl, on the other hand, was just as confused as the brothers. She could not choose one over the others because each of them played a unique role inContinue reading “Our Disunity Is Their Weapon and Strength”
Be Authentic and Be Open to Learning
There is a story about a king who had three faithful successors. Tradition required that a king name his heir at a certain age to maintain order and prevent future family feuds. This wise king, unsure of whom to choose, decided to test their character, wisdom, and loyalty. In those days, elders often spoke inContinue reading “Be Authentic and Be Open to Learning”
Balancing the Old Culture and the New Culture
It is important to highlight that the values and roles traditionally performed by men in the old culture, such as protection, provision, and decision-making are still very relevant. What has changed, however, is that men are no longer the sole providers, protectors, or decision-makers in many homes today. Many men are struggling to accept thisContinue reading “Balancing the Old Culture and the New Culture”
You Are a Man Regardless of Your Financial Status
There is an obvious struggle today when it comes to the position of men in families and relationships. There has been a rise in domestic violence as some men attempt to exert authority in unhealthy ways within their homes and relationships. Today, we are going to examine what has led to increasing frustration among menContinue reading “You Are a Man Regardless of Your Financial Status”
The Immortality We Choose: Justice, Legacy, and the Cost of Silence
Life is often understood and viewed from perspectives that favor the observer. When you ask the grass in the field, the goat is the monster and the lion is the protector. However, I am very sure a goat will not see a lion as a protector, but as a predator. It was Wole Soyinka whoContinue reading “The Immortality We Choose: Justice, Legacy, and the Cost of Silence”
Hope Has Come Home.
Aku ruo uno amara onye kpatara ya Bethrand had just returned from the United States of America after spending nearly five decades abroad. He came home with a single mission, to liberate his people and uplift his community. At the time he decided to return, a great deal was happening in his village. A powerfulContinue reading “Hope Has Come Home.”
Pen it down. 