GRATITUDE TO GOD IN NIGERIA. Few years ago, I planned a tour to the northern part of Nigeria, though I reside in the southern part of the country. I was warned by neighbours and some friends not to embark on the tour but I was tenacious embark on such itinerary. On the d-day, I had … Continued
It has been two weeks, but when I close my eyes I can still hear the sirens. I was sitting in a café on rue de Bretagne with three friends visiting from the U.S. and England. They had just finished telling me how they had almost canceled their trip to Paris, because they were nervous … Continued
“Beware strangers bearing gifts.” Ever since the Trojan War, mothers have cleaved to this mantra, exhorting their children to avoid conversing or—heaven forbid—accepting candy from strangers. From a young age, we are taught to assume that people we do not know are different and dangerous, and their kindness must come with an ulterior motive attached. … Continued
“Kenyans are mean,” a customer complained to our friend Irene at Dorman’s, Nanyuki’s quintessential westernized cafe. They had surveyed each other at the counter, he a British tourist and she a Kenyan local, he full of inexperience and arrogance, she full of compassion and hospitality, and it was immediately clear that the situation was hopeless. … Continued
Finding Gratitude Amongst the Tuk Tuks of India During my travels in India, I have met many locals. One who has made quite an impression on me is a rickshaw driver named Tiger. As I have gotten to know him, I have begun to question my own life. What would it be like had I … Continued
Last year, I attended the 22nd annual national conference of Christian law students fellowship of Nigeria, hosted in university of Ilorin, Kwara state. It was an extensive event that lasted for 4days. I learnt a lot in every section of the programme and was much obliged to everyone who had an impact in my life. … Continued
Do you want to go on a treasure hunt? It is an adventure with clues strewn across the globe. Clues laid out over the course of a decade, on four continents and a menagerie of cities. I laid them out myself but, the funny thing, is I didn´t realize what I was doing. I now … Continued
The sun is beating down, the wind is beating strong. It blows the trash amidst the dusty bowl. A plastic bag gets stuck to my leg. The buzzards are fighting with the horses: who will get the best treasure? This is the environment in which they spend their days. Racing to the fresh pile the … Continued
Best laid plans and Barcelona What is it they say about the best laid plans of mice and men? At 16, I had my future all mapped out. At 17, there was an unexpected twist in the plot. At 19, things looked to be getting back on track and I began a law degree at … Continued
With a severe screech of brakes and harsh grating of gravel you feel the motorbike seamlessly slide from beneath you. Your body somersaults with the talents of a daring trapeze artist before creasing into some new age origami as you flat-line onto the hard road surface. Your soul seeps out of its facade & views … Continued