This year has been nothing short of a whirlwind—a mix of highs, lows, and downright ugly moments that shaped me in ways I couldn’t have imagined....
“However long the night, the dawn will break.” – African Proverb. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will...
As a child, I loved travelling. But I hated waking up as early as 5 am to catch an early bus. Childhood travels were traumatic; the...
Being labelled weird due to my unconventional decisions has often made me struggle to maintain my sanity while navigating life’s complexities. I often find myself lost...
Doing Life With… is a BellaNaija Features series that showcases how people live, work, travel, care for their families and… everything in between. We are documenting...
This is obviously one of my favourite times of the year for many reasons. Principally, the commemoration of the convergence of divinity and humanity in the...
On the second of December, we asked people to participate in the Feel Like A Child Campaign, a BellaNaija initiative in collaboration with BreatherNG. For this...
Family and community serve as foundations in two ways: they can be supportive or combative. They can give us our greatest values or greatest fears. A...
Christmas is here again, and for many couples, it’s a time filled with joy, love, and family. However, we must be honest: it can also be...
Que Sera Sera is leaving things to chance. I know it’s a comforting notion for some, but I’ve come to realise that leaving things to chance...
“AD 2024: Our year of…” Those were the words my pastor declared in my home church as the clock struck midnight. It was proclaimed a year...
At the time of writing this, I did a little research and found out that Fisayo Soyombo was detained by the Nigerian Army this week. Because...
A lot of people are always quick to talk about the dangers of riding a motorcycle. I would say people are more dangerous than bikes.
It’s true what they say: life does get better as you grow into yourself
In the five gripping hours I spent with this novel, my emotions moved from interest, to intrigue, then to shock, and finally to horror.
If any words encapsulate the spirit of my 2024, it would be this powerful statement by Bishop T.D. Jakes: A setback is a setup for a...
Dear Santa, My fondest Christmas memory is when I was ten years old. My dad took our family on a boat cruise. There are five of...
Dear Santa, Life isn’t perfect but I know for sure childhood days felt perfect, especially during Christmas. I have never gotten over family reunions and having...
Hey Santa, I think of my fondest holiday memory and I remember vividly the smells, sights, feels and all the emotions. I wasn’t always very excited...
Dear Santa, I hope this letter finds you well at the North Pole. As Christmas approaches, I’ve been thinking about the magical memories I made during...
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