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…
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 know all around the world with COVID things have been difficult for many people. From people losing their jobs, to businesses shutting down. It can seem like a never ending uphill battle. But as someone who went through something similar just after leaving University. I know the feeling…
As a serial procrastinator. I can tell you first hand that when it comes to staying focused or on track, I find it difficult. With so many moving parts in my day from taking care of my daughter, to cleaning the house, cooking, doing laundry and so much more….
I still remember how proud I felt the first time I got my first pay check. I was working at a local second hand book store as a cashier whilst on my gap year. Whilst the pay check was very little. It did give me the freedom I needed…
I’ve never been one to follow a career path. Or a certain trajectory. Which is why the idea of following a career path has never been high on my list. After leaving University, I fell into my first job as a writer for a magazine even though I had…
If you are black then in all likelihood you have heard the term “black tax”. The urban dictionary describes black tax as “The extra money that black professionals are expected to give every month to support their less fortunate family and extended families.”. As a young black professional I…
