PinnedYou’re a bad writerYes, I said it. If this hurts, you don’t have to read to the end. Jul 4, 2024A response icon600Jul 4, 2024A response icon600
It’s Not That I’m Stubborn. I Just Need It to Make Sense.People have called me stubborn for as long as I can remember. “You’re so hard-headed.” “You never just listen.” “Why do you always have…Jul 8A response icon1Jul 8A response icon1
My Parents Are Still Holding My Money — Since 1992You know what still pains me? The money I never saw again. The one they told me, “I’ll keep it for you.”Jun 3A response icon4Jun 3A response icon4
The Strange Power of a New NotebookThere’s something almost magical about a new notebook. If you grew up in Nigeria, you probably understand this deeply. That moment right…May 7A response icon6May 7A response icon6
“I’m On My Way” — A National Lie We’ve Been Telling Since ChildhoodThere’s a very specific kind of lie that lives in the Nigerian bloodstream. It’s not malicious. It’s not even meant to deceive. It’s more…Apr 23A response icon10Apr 23A response icon10
When Visiting Mum’s Friend Meant Eating the Best Jollof of Your LifeGrowing up in Nigeria, there were two kinds of visits: the ones you dreaded because you had to “greet” twenty aunties and behave like a…Apr 18A response icon12Apr 18A response icon12
If You Didn’t Shout ‘Up NEPA’, Did You Really Grow Up in Nigeria?You know growing up in Nigeria, NEPA had serious power over our lives. Like, light goes off, and suddenly everybody’s useless. My siblings…Apr 16A response icon10Apr 16A response icon10
You’ve Been Writing Copy All WrongHere’s how to fix it (before you lose more customers)Jan 31A response icon8Jan 31A response icon8
