Energy Poverty in Africa
Energy poverty is a severe and growing problem in Africa. It is defined as a lack of access to modern energy services, such as electricity and clean cooking facilities, that are essential for economic development and human well-being. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), over 600 million people…
Embracing African Solutions for African Problems
Africa has a history of not owning its own solutions. This is because Africa has been exploited by the international arena for decades, which meant that every economic, social and environmental challenge always had western inspired solutions. However, Africans have proved to have tailor-made solutions to their challenges using…
House-hunting in Nigeria as a lady is such a nightmare
House-hunting in Nigeria as a lady has to be the most daunting, physically and mentally draining experience ever. This is simply because most landlords do not like renting their houses to women, and all their reasons are annoying and awfully too generalised. However, my housing agent, Kola, says I…
Nigeria’s presidential election is over, so now what’s next?
Like most Nigerians, I had my fingers crossed. I believed we were about to break free from the chains of kakistocracy. I thought about the child I would most likely have in 4-8 years. I was happy that my child and the future generations would not endure the same…
I am a Rich African Woman
‘Rich’ is very subjective and can mean different things to different people. But in this context, I am talking about being financially wealthy. In that case, the title of this article is misleading because I am not a Rich African Woman, well, at least not yet. But I aspire…
Signing a pre or postnuptial contract does not show a lack of faith in your marriage, but rather good asset management and preparation
It was probably not until I heard it on Kanye West’s hit song “Gold digger” did I first know about prenups. And whilst I and every other millennial hip hop fan of that time screamed “we want prenup, we want prenup”, it took a good few years for me…
Perfectionism in business is so overrated
“Come as you are” is a line from a Kurt Cobain song that always resonates with me. As a self-proclaimed perfectionist and a person who is always waiting for optimal circumstances and conditions to start anything. I have realised that whilst preparation can yield great results, sometimes you just…
Why black women should be financially independent
Being financially independent simply means earning an income that enables you to pay for what you want and need. Historically, black women have been disadvantaged economically. Most black women were expected to put their dreams and ambitions aside and rely on their partners, brothers and fathers to take care…
