Made in Nigeria, Rejected by Nigerians
There is something that I have noticed about my country people over the years, and it's not something quiet but very disastrous, which is an inferiority complex. We hardly talk…
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Where Nobody Knocks Twice #290
My safe place is not so beautiful a space. There is no view, no proper arrangement of cushions, and no music. It's the bathroom. Specifically one of our bathrooms when everything…
The Excuse That Was Actually a Cry
I stopped the habit of saying I was tired around people because in an environment like mine, that word tired means that I am complaining. Time, though we all have an idea of what…
The Elegance of Enough
There is a quiet confidence in knowing when something is enough. Enough effort, enough words, enough presence. It removes the need to overextend, to impress…
Unspoken Agreements
Some connections don’t need definitions. They exist in shared glances, in quiet understanding, in moments that don’t ask for explanation. There’s a…
Would You Sell Your Memories for Money?
In the event that it's possible for one to sell their memory for cash, will I be willing to do that? Knowing fully well how difficult things are, looking at the harsh economy…
They Don't Hack Our Phone First
A couple of years ago, around 2019, a message came exactly from my friend's number. And that was exactly what made it convincing. Not a strange number or link or email. His…
Are We Truly Safe When Our Earnings Are Public?
Everyone works hard and tirelessly to earn money so they can make ends meet, earn enough to fend for their family, and chase their dreams, goals, and aspirations. And to be…
The Schedule That Was Never Really Mine
Just like a morning like this, some weeks ago. I decided to list everything I did that particular week. Then I drew a line. Some things I did willingly and chose, and other…
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