I’ve heard many people say I didn’t do anything to choose where I was born. I am just lucky to have been born in the United States For the longest time, that statement didn’t mean anything to me. But now it does. It gives me something to work with. It gives me a vision. A […]
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What Does Trump’s Victory Really Mean for You as a Nigerian?
Many Nigerians did not sleep last night because of the US presidential elections. Can Hilary Clinton do it? Would Donald Trump win? Will TB Joshua die? As of 5am this morning, we have answers. Hilary Clinton lost. Donald Trump won. TB Joshua is in trouble on Nigerian Twitter. These are the facts. But what are […]
Can We Please Talk about Africa in a Way that Actually Makes Sense?
I learned something interesting when I visited Brazil many years ago. Many Brazilians do not appreciate the use of the word, “America” in reference to the United States. Each time somebody said “America”, they would frown, wave their index finger and say “No, no. You either say ‘United States’ or you specify that you mean ‘North […]
Things I Learned from Gilbert’s New Book, Big Magic
The best thing about Big Magic is that you get this feeling that Elizabeth Gilbert is talking to (not at) you. She tells lots of stories, punctuated by lessons and gentle nudges. Big Magic the kind of book that makes you feel good about taking the road less traveled. I personally feel as though I […]