There is nothing as dangerous as a powerful slave. Wearing a crown does not change a person’s mind, it only exposes it. Though the colonial masters have physically left the African continent, they remain with us psychologically and emotionally. This is evident in how we relate to one another. Africans continue to enslave themselves byContinue reading “Obodo emebi go, our land is in agony.”
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Chi’s Crossroads
The sun beat down on the earth with scorching intensity, so much so that even the fans blew hot air. People gathered on their balconies in search of fresh air, hoping for some relief as the water they had poured on their bodies slowly evaporated. Everyone felt the heat—except Chika. Chika sat in her bedroom,Continue reading “Chi’s Crossroads”
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.”
Papa Enugu: The Indispensable Saint of Our Childhood
I know Gen Z may not understand that there was a time when it was a luxury to watch television, let alone own one. Back then, we only watched TV or films occasionally, usually during Easter or Christmas celebrations. For those of us who grew up in the village, it was always something joyful toContinue reading “Papa Enugu: The Indispensable Saint of Our Childhood”
Mmadu ka ana-aya 🌸💖
I often wonder how things like land, houses, water, electricity, and food became commercialised 🌸. In a world where everyone is a citizen, some people enjoy far more than others 💖. You might say some people work harder than others; however, evidence has shown that it’s not simply about hard work alone 🌼. The narrativeContinue reading “Mmadu ka ana-aya 🌸💖”
“Are We Still Human? 🌸💛”
It is either we have lost the ingredients that make us human, or we are raising generations in ignorance 🌸💔 Today, I watched a clip from an accident scene. People gathered, shouting: “o kwa new okada,” “hey!! onye nkea anwugo oo!,” “Oh! negodu onye nkea, o ka na eku ume.”All these exclamations were nothing moreContinue reading ““Are We Still Human? 🌸💛””
The Ant Mentality:
Ants never give up. Block their path and they go around it. Cover their road and they dig beneath it. Ants never complain—they simply find another way forward 🌼 The truth is, you cannot fully know what is possible for you if you are unable to see beyond your immediate environment. You become stuck whenContinue reading “The Ant Mentality:”
Yes, I do — the biggest decision a person can make 💖🌸
There is a tradition we have gradually watered down in the name of being “civilised.” It is called Iju Ase — (to make enquiry). 🌸 It is part of our culture and heritage to make proper enquiries about who and where you intend to marry into. This enquiry covers medical history, personality traits, family values,Continue reading “Yes, I do — the biggest decision a person can make 💖🌸”
🌸 The Power of a First Impression ❤️
I have been reflecting on something simple, yet deeply important—the power of a first impression. It’s a small gesture, often overlooked, but one that carries more meaning than we realise. Many people do not pause to consider how their behaviour or attitude can be perceived, not just as individuals, but as reflections of their communitiesContinue reading “🌸 The Power of a First Impression ❤️”
✨ INFORMATION IS POWER ✨❤️
❤️ Information is power. If you don’t have information, you cannot seize power. In today’s world, information has become the new currency. People succeed and get things done faster when they have the right information from the right circles. ❤️ In the olden days, learning was mainly oral. No doubt, a lot of information wasContinue reading “✨ INFORMATION IS POWER ✨❤️”
Pen it down. 