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There was a time when a lantern globe was treated like treasure in many African homes. One careless slip could turn an ordinary saturday morning into family history. This reflective story revisits a sanitation day in 1980s Akure, where one small mistake, then another, became a lesson never forgotten.
Sitting quietly at a funeral, I found myself confronting uncomfortable truths about life, time and the way we delay what truly matters. From enjoying life in the present to letting go of procrastination and ultimately living a life of impact. This moment of loss became a powerful wake-up call.
People are silently going through difficult moments and yet they still make an appearance.
They show up at work, attend events and laugh and keep up with the vibe.
From the outside, everything looks normal.
However, sometimes the colleague who didn’t reply your email, the friend who didn’t return your call or the stranger who didn’t respond to your greeting isn’t being rude.
Their head might simply be full.
A nostalgic reflection on the “radio phase” when we waited for songs, argued over countdowns and even survived NEPA cutting power mid-track. Before streaming and scrolling, radio taught us patience, presence and the quiet joy of listening.
After a stressful day and a few drinks, memories from university come flooding back. Late-night classes with zero seriousness, chaotic friendships, unexpected choir harmonies and a past life that feels both distant and alive.
This reflective and humorous piece explores how alcohol sometimes is a gateway to nostalgia, reminding us not just of who we were, but how far we’ve come.
Romance isn’t always candlelight and quiet dinners. Sometimes it’s loud music, dancing crowds and spraying money on a wedding dance floor. Experiencing an Owambe with your partner might just be one of the most unforgettable forms of romance.
A simple bus ride from London became a quiet lesson: many of the things we worry about in life never actually happen.
Hard seasons can make life feel like an endless journey. However, there is wisdom in the saying, “Every suffer get its own bus stop.” No struggle lasts forever and every difficult season eventually reaches its turning point.
Some people climb to the top using scholarships, immigration routes, mentorship and open systems, then turn around and block others from accessing the same opportunities. This behaviour, known as ladder snatching, is quietly reshaping society by turning success into gatekeeping. From immigration policies to corporate workplaces, the pattern is clear: cross the bridge first, then burn it behind you. However, progress was never meant to end with one person. The real question is simple; when you make it, will you hold the ladder… or pull it away?
Relocating at 40 is often misunderstood. Society labels it as “starting over,” when in reality, it is one of the most strategic decisions a person can make. With experience, celerity and maturity on your side, moving at midlife isn’t about survival; it’s about repositioning yourself for global opportunity, personal growth and long-term impact.
Two days to the end of term, I stepped out to collect my uniforms and found an empty clothesline staring back at me. Fear of home punishment pushed me into a decision that followed me straight into another kind of trouble, one that came with bold name tags, endless errands and a boarding house reputation I never asked for.
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