Mar 11, 2021Children, choice or necessity in marriage?Ever dared to tell your African parents you don’t want children? Or that you think having children in marriage is a matter of choice not as important as the first intention of God for the institution — having great companionship with your partner? Maybe that’s too extreme. Alright, ever dared…Children9 min read
Nov 26, 2020Driving is an acquired skill, and shouldn’t be gender-biased.I was having a rough morning that Tuesday. I had grudgingly uprooted myself from my damp mattress, no thanks to Lagos consistent power failure. I had spent the previous tossing and turning, that is, after taking a shower for the third time before I finally surrendered to sleep. I had…Women5 min read
Jul 14, 2020Preconceived Bias and Housing Discrimination of Lagos Landlords Towards Single Women.“I don’t understand why Lagos Landlords have a problem with renting out their apartments to single women”, I hear the worry and frustration in my sister’s voice at the other end of the line. The prawn crackers I was munching on became tasteless in my mouth. We’ve been on this…Single Women5 min read
Jun 22, 2020The Public Lives of Baba Shola and his Tenants.EPISODE 1- WASTE BILL WAHALA. Photo credit: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/lagos-finding-home-rent-impossible-mission-190529102749112.html Wonders they say shall never end. I am beholding what could be considered as the eighth wonder of the world, on returning home from my unsuccessful visit to Oluchi’s. Unsuccessful because I never made it past the bus-stop. After the daylight robbery…Nigeria6 min read
Jun 10, 2020Akin’s OrdealIt has happened again. Again, the feeling is bittersweet. I feel dirty. I feel guilty. Yet, excited at the thought of trying something new once again. I know it is wrong, but I can’t help it. It’s been going on for so long I’m beginning to enjoy it. I feel…Child Abuse6 min read
Jun 6, 2020A CASUAL DAY IN LAGOS…A CASUAL DAY IN LAGOS… Tukum. Tukum. Tukum. The sound of the unending raindrops from my leaking roof keep me awake all night. Baba Shola and his failing promises to repair the leaking roof. But what do I expect from a sweet mouthed…Lagos5 min read
May 27, 2020A GIRL’S DREAM GUY CHECKLISTA GIRL’S DREAM GUY CHECKLIST This is for the ladies! I may not be qualified to talk about relationships since I’ve never been married, neither have I been into many relationships to write extensively about this, but I would like to share my brief knowledge from my experience and hope…Articles5 min read