We live in a world that is very visual and external. Even though quite a lot about us is intangible, like our thoughts, feelings, personality and even character traits; because, all these are housed in a body, many times, we placed a lot of focus and emphasis on the external packaging of that body. Sometimes, we do this, completely disregarding the…
I’m sure we’re familiar with the saying “The grass looks greener on the other side. It’s only human to cast a glance at your neighbour’s well-manicured lawn, almost wishing yours could magically look as green or as lush. Many times, you catch yourself wishing that you had a job as glamorous as Amaka’s, children as well behaved as Jumoke’s, a…
Curved balls come, hit you hard in your gut, leave you gasping for air and wondering where relief will come from. Life happens, guys. From unexpected lay-off from work, a troubling diagnosis for a friend or loved one, trouble with the law, to the crumbling of a business or a devastating heartbreak and everything else in between. Sometimes, we may have…
The African Market Place is definitely a space to watch. Just as Africa’s problems and people are diverse, so are its solutions. In a recent list produced by Ventures Africa, Africans who are shaping the conversation and setting the pace on the continent are showcased. The list includes 42 innovators from across the continent, male and female alike. According to…
The most inevitable thing in the world is death. Yet, many of us, especially in Africa shy away from discussing it. Personally, I find death to be the most powerful motivator to live. We take each breathe and the seeming promise of tomorrow for granted and we procrastinate. We live our lives in the future. One day I will….tomorrow I…
We have officially crossed over into quarter 2 of 2015. I am personally at a place of re-evaluation. Re-evaluating my goals and the means of achieving them. It struck me as we celebrated Easter that sacrifice is the necessary ingredient for the achievement of my goals. It is through Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross that we now have direct access…
