If you ask a lot of young Nigerians this question, the answer you will most likely get is, ‘Nothing’. Many do not believe Nigeria has done anything for them or has anything left to offer them. The popular slogan across the board now is, ‘I can’t wait to leave this country’. But in the midst …
Sex for grades: Sexual harrasment and opinions without evidence
Since the sex for grades scandal was brought to fore, as a result of BBC undercover work carried out by Kiki Mordi, a lot of Nigerians have expressed different opinions, as it is to be expected. Most, at least on social media, seemed outraged. There has been an outpouring of support for the ordeal a …
Dyslexia in the Nigerian society
Introduction You know that classmate in primary school who had trouble pronouncing words and we all laughed at, anytime she or he was called to read out loud from the English text? One of the famous member of the ‘Olodo’ or ‘slow learners’ club? Or that child in Church who had trouble reading bible verses during …
The Nigerian rape culture
Rape in Nigeria is not a new story. What’s new is that victims are finally coming out to speak about it and are getting heard. Thank God for social media. Many Nigerian females especially have been victims of rape at the hands of those who should protect them. Is it the case of a lecturer …
Oga John – Dealing with Mental Health issues
I was watching a short movie titled Oga John on you tube and I decided to do a blog post on it. ABOUT OGA JOHN Oga John is a movie to raise awareness on mental issues in Nigeria. If you are a Nigerian, you will know that mental health issues are most often treated as …
It’s foreign, so good?!
” there is something foundationally wrong with our collective reasoning,that automatically assumes anything foreign is superior”. @drOlufunmilayo on twitter. There is this thing my mum used to do. Anytime meat was boiled, she gave I and my sibling a piece. This was before the food was ready. Sometimes she made something similar to garri ‘kodo’. …