100 days after !

A hundred days ago, I went on a date with my wife, we’ve just had a glass of our favourite wine, when the light flickered against my shirt, catching her attention. She asked why I chose that particular shirt. A simple question, yet, for me, there is always a reason behind what I wear. As … More 100 days after !

Finding Your Rhythm: Lessons Learned from Running on the Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge

Growing up in a Yoruba household, the wisdom of our ancestors often found its way into our daily lives through proverbs and adages. One such saying, “A kì í wo ago aláago ṣiṣẹ́,” translates to “Don’t carry out your duties using someone else’s timepiece.” In simpler terms, it urges us not to compare ourselves to … More Finding Your Rhythm: Lessons Learned from Running on the Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge

Heartbeats and Rhythms: Embracing the Uniqueness Within

Back in secondary school, I was called “Okunwowo” by my classmates, a moniker blending the first four letters of my surname with the local term for “ugly.” Rather than succumbing to a victim mentality, I vividly recall the day I confided in my late mother about this hurtful nickname. Instead of pity, she offered me … More Heartbeats and Rhythms: Embracing the Uniqueness Within