The typical African child is born with an innate drive to survive, provide, and thrive โ even in the face of overwhelming odds. ๐ง๐พ From a young age, many of us arenโt even given the opportunity to simply be children. Parents begin early, teaching us about the necessity of survival. ๐ฌ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Fathers tell stories โContinue reading “๐๐ The African Child ๐๐”
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๐ Show Up for Yourself
As I sat reflecting this evening on lifeโon the experiences Iโve had and the stories Iโve witnessedโone powerful truth echoed in my mind: at the end of the day, we must learn to show up for ourselves. ๐ญ Yes, we have family and friends, and they are truly important. But they also have their ownContinue reading “๐ Show Up for Yourself”
Be Happy โ You Are Not Here by Accident ๐ธโค๏ธ
I want to take you back on a trip down memory laneโto a time when I was desperately seeking admission into the university. Life was tough. There wasnโt even enough money for food, let alone lessons or extra classes. Each morning, by 5:30 am, we would rise early and head out in search of workโwhatContinue reading “Be Happy โ You Are Not Here by Accident ๐ธโค๏ธ”
Is Africa Becoming an Entertainment Continent?
A Call to Pause, Reflect, and Reclaim Our Future Let me begin with a simple truth: I am not against people enjoying themselves. As Africans, we are naturally expressive โ dancing, singing, and celebration are deeply rooted in our culture. Theyโve always been powerful ways to communicate our emotions and identity. But thereโs an importantContinue reading “Is Africa Becoming an Entertainment Continent?”
Dare to Dream Big
I struggled to find the best way to start this message today. But sometimes, there’s no perfect way to say the truthโso let me just say it as it is. In my experience on this journey called life, Iโve come to embrace a powerful truth: whatever you want out of life, you must manifest it.Continue reading “Dare to Dream Big”
Before you say I do beware of ๐
Heartbreaks Believe it or not, there is high rate of family disunity, relationship breakdown and most painfully the abandonment of spouse in the case of challenges or disability. Today, a woman shared a story of how her husband divorced and went away with their children after finding out about her stage 3 cancer diagnosis. MoralityContinue reading “Before you say I do beware of ๐”
