It is the first episode of Reviews on the Couch with Elsie Godwin and she is joined by a Writer and Critic – Segun Odejimi and a Movie critic and film reporter with Pulse Nigeria – Precious Nwogu, as they review Namaste Wahala – a... Read More
Chimamanda: Name Inventor, Meaning and Origin
“Because I made up the name. I invented Chimamanda. I created Chimamanda.” I still can remember the shock when heard Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie respond with those words to a question from Ebuka Obi Uchendu as she responded to his question regarding... Read More
The Fourth Finger – 12
Catch up on previous chapters HERE Toni’s meeting at the BMW office went smoothly. It was her second time with them. After the first presentation on Tuesday, which saw other ad agencies competing for a chance to pitch their campaign ideas,... Read More
What I Learnt From My Son On Faith by Celestine Omin
One of the things I enjoy most is picking my son, Lee, from school. I love the 10 minutes conversation that ensues on our drive back home. I love it. It’s an opportunity to get to learn about his day; who fell on the playground, who didn’t wear... Read More
Lekki Toll Gate Was Never Treated As A Crime Scene
20.10.20 was a horrible day in the history of Nigeria and Nigerians that will never be forgotten. On a now torrid Friday evening, members of the Nigerian Army shot at, injured and killed peaceful protesters at Lekki Toll Gate by orders of the one who... Read More
Women are Prone to Risk using Bolt or Uber in Nigeria
This was going to be a twitter thread but I had a change of heart. Yesterday was one of those long days for me. At the moment, I do not have to leave my house daily and I am thankful for it. So it means that on days I choose to step out, I try to fix... Read More
The Fourth Finger – 11
Catch up on previous chapters HERE “Daddy, can I get a tattoo when I turn thirteen?” Folarin’s fingers froze over his laptop as he looked daggers at his daughter. Cyrus, just coming in from the kitchen, chuckled. He plumped down beside... Read More
The Fourth Finger – 10
Catch up on previous chapters HERE So the truth was out. Joyce had been a deadbeat mom to Tayo and his younger brother, Dapo. She had engaged in extramarital affairs with other men to put food on the table because her disabled husband had been... Read More
Social Media Challenge – Bussit, Silhouette, Scriptural & What-Nots
We are in the era of conversations and opinion sharing. Social media makes us all audacious, gives everyone a voice and opens a window of endless opportunities to be more. We are living in extraordinary times, though mentally draining, I am glad to be... Read More