So I learnt about the Heimlich maneuver today and as usual I will share. I was scrolling randomly on social media as I do when I am bored, and I come across a story by Will Smith wishing Henry who this procedure is named after a happy birthday and thanking him for saving his brothers …
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 …
Daislyn, when life gives you lemons
Beads of sweat broke out on daisyln’s face as she stared blankly on the computer screen in front of her. It was mid July, in the heat of summer. The room at her elder brother’s, where she had come to spend the holidays, was fully air-conditioned. She still could not believe what she had just …
Between knowledge and experience
It is one thing to know the person of God, i.e having knowledge of him. It’s another thing to deeply experience God for yourself. Knowledge is taught experience is acquired. I don’t blame entirely those job offers that stipulate they only need people with experience, making it hard for graduates to get a job. They …
Surprise Baby shower, event planning and African time.
So I attended my first Surprise baby shower and not only did I attend, I planned it! You know what they say about creating opportunities if none is available?…? Ever since the mama told me she was expecting, my head has been spinning in wheels. Decided to throw her a baby shower because why not? …
Goat meat and private jets
This post is bone out of a deep desire to eat goat meat that still has the skin on. If you are vegetarian, I am so sorry. Not sorry that I love meat, but I am sorry that you may feel some kind of way. Now back to my craving, want, need, desire… I don’t …
Nana and David, when life gives you lemons
Nana considered herself a good Christian. She had her personal devotion every day. She gave 10% of her monthly income as tithe in church, and never missed a fellowship day. Furthermore, she made huge financial contributions regularly to any community outreach her church was organizing. Her job as a hedge fund manager in an elite …
Skin colour: Does it matter?
I have never been very conscious of my skin colour. If anything, I just want to have a clean smooth complexion and look good. I recently overheard a superior say that, the person attending a work event was going to be someone white with blond hair. Now if that was said by way of description, …
PostPartum Depression-Signs and causes
I love kids, I always did and I always will. As a child, I had dreams to be a doctor, particularly a pediatrician so I can help take care of kids, make their lives better and be with them a lot. I ended up not being one because… life happens. Anyway this post is not …
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 …