…a periscope for relationships
As you look through the bottles on display in a Mart, you notice that they all have something in common- the welcoming fragrance. You have a conundrum on which to pick, and when you think of the amount you have to part with, is quite something. Imagine this: If you were to buy any of…
Accusations. The narrative of having either of the two types of partners is gradually making room for the third category. The rich and faithful. The intelligent and handsome. And then the homely and help-mate. In case you haven’t heard, those have been some of the overriding comments from most Nigerian ladies who have seen clips…
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had to take a difficult decision? As I walked out of the Lecture hall immediately after the class to grab a sachet of pure water to quench my thirst from the vendors nearby, her tap from behind halted me in my strides. It would be…
“He that find a wife, finds a good thing……” Proverbs 18:22 Some days ago at work, a female colleague showed me the list sent to her fiance. Honestly, the sight of it nudged me to malaise for customs and traditions and sent shivers down my spine. Again I didn’t say it’s for the wedding proper…
“Excellence is never an accident. It’s always the result of a high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities.” “My child will be the next Albert Einstein, my baby will be the next Chimamanda, my son will even eclipse Faraday’s achievements” …..excerpts from dreams and wishes of…
Being someone’s boo and working at the bank, there’s always a lot to do in just 24hours everyday and the whole schedule of activity and check-ups nearly kills me. A few days ago, not long before 1a.m, I got a distress call from bae. I had just gotten out from a busy day at the…
‘Why do we love? Is it in search of companionship? A search for happiness? A search for a deeper connection? Or are we just afraid of being alone’? It takes courage to say ‘I do’ to the one you love in front of watching eyes at the altar, and also to say ‘I will be…
With the end of the premier league season, my Saturdays had become a breeding ground for mood swings and tantrums. I tried to watch any show on my cable TV to keep my mind occupied but none of the programs seemed to pique my interest. I let the remote drop on the floor and soon…
My Pikin, How U dey nah? Okay, since you’re still in a conceptual form, I do not think it’s wise for me to expose you to the ruggedness of pidgin English. Maybe when you are real and older, then we can chop knuckles. Life has so many forms here on earth and it scares me…