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March 22, 2018

The Hunt for Nigeria’s Messiah

“You can no longer see or identify yourself solely as a member of a tribe, but as a citizen of a nation working towards a common […]
March 17, 2018

Like Jesus between two Thieves: The Besieged Nigerian Middle Class

“I have come to understand that fear does not solve any problem and that we must face each challenge if we hope to overcome”     […]
March 10, 2018

Dear Nakia of Wakanda, let’s talk about Chibok and Dapchi Girls

In Wakanda, women hold many positions – deliverer, warrior, advisor, inventor, healer, and lover.  You are leaders in your own right just as Queen Amina was […]
March 1, 2018

Oh Wakanda! The Joy of Self-Determination

“Every fantasy should begin with the idea that Africa has been uncolonized by white people” – Rashid Darden Untainted by western imperialism and external gerrymandering, Wakandans […]
February 25, 2018

Out of the mouth of babes…

“Are you okay, Toni?” Ms. Harris asked crouching by the desk of a small figure slumped in this chair, his head bowed.  It was a typical […]
February 16, 2018

God, Do it Now: The Allure of Miracles

I am praying for miracles in many areas of my life – my finances, weight, relationships, and did I say finances?  Specifically, I want my debts […]
February 9, 2018

Bottom Power: Not the President but the Local Government Chairman

When anything goes wrong in Nigeria, people are quick to point accusing fingers at the president.  They demand he fix this problem or clean up that […]
February 1, 2018

Na Only You Waka Come?: Alternatives to Dissociation in the Nigerian Community

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much – Helen Keller When I arrived in Omaha for a job, I felt lonely […]
January 25, 2018

When Racism comes back in Fashion

“War has begun,” says Sokpleso, “and we must ourselves adorn”                                                            – Isidore Okpewho   Fashion is cyclical.  What is fashionable, becomes passé then once again, […]
January 18, 2018

Slavery begins at Home: Our Dangerous Romance with Corruption

“Most Nigerians actually enjoy corruption but don’t like the consequences of it.”                             […]
January 11, 2018

Slavery begins at Home: Impact of Pentecostalism

“God don’t make furniture, he makes trees.” – T.D. Jakes   In the 1970s, an SU (Scripture Unionist) or Born-Again Christian was recognizable by the shabbiness […]
January 4, 2018

Slavery begins at Home: High Cost of Intellectual Laziness

“Enslavement starts in the mind.  When you refuse to think for yourself, others will think for you and use your intellect for their own benefit.” – […]
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