Tag: Viewpoints
Tribal Marks and Tattoos: A Proud Cultural Heritage on the Verge of Oblivion
Growing up in a society with rich cultural practices is fascinating. I remember my siblings and friends occasionally pointing out…
Almajiranci: A Narrative That Needs To Be Rewritten
In northern Nigeria, a system of Islamic education called Almajiranci is being practised. The learners in this educational system are…
The Scam of Adulthood: Navigating the Shock of Post-Childhood
I was mistaken in thinking that adults had all the power. I believed that adults had unlimited resources and…
Is Nigeria ever going to be free from misrepresentations and harmful stereotypes?
"It is just as offensive to insist that everyone is a fraud or scam as to believe that everyone should…
I am an Educated Fulani, Why Do People Think I am a Terrorist?
The Fulani tribe (Fulbe) is one of the largest ethnic groups widely spread across the West and Central African regions.The…
How to be Sad in an African Home (a 3-Step Guide to Gloom)
There is no way to say this without sounding ungrateful: being happy is overrated. I know this because I have…
First Mover Significance and the Ingenuity of New Adopters in African Creative Industry
Stories have origins, but what converts them to history is the presence of continuous life. In biology, the cell theory,…
This Is How You Move On From Grief That Has Run It’s Course as a Comforter
Grief - the bitter pill we all have to swallow at one point or the other. Recall when you lost…
Why I Never Want Kids of My Own Even Though I Love Children
My big sister welcomed her first child on a beautiful, bright Saturday morning. A tiny baby girl. Awake, she lies…
