PinnedNgozichi OmekaraWHAT IS IN A NAME?When I moved out West, many had trouble pronouncing my name — Ngozichi (Mm-Gou-Zee-Chi), so, I’ll say, you can call me “NG” (En-Gie) which…Aug 24, 2022Aug 24, 2022
Ngozichi OmekaraWHEN A WOMAN BECOMES A MAN- THE SWORN VIRGINSOnce upon a time, tribal areas were plagued by blood feuds and honor killings in rural Albanian villages. Some women had to become men…Apr 18, 2023Apr 18, 2023
Ngozichi OmekaraOUR SHARED HUMANITYOne can surmise that our shared humanity begins with nature. Nature is everywhere on earth. It is the common denominator for all the…Feb 13, 2023Feb 13, 2023
Ngozichi OmekaraSAPEUR FASHION, WW2 AND PTSDWhen you hear of the Congos, the first thing that comes to mind is probably wars and conflicts. Although rich in natural resources, still…Oct 10, 2022Oct 10, 2022
Ngozichi OmekaraTHE BOOKS WE READI have always enjoyed reading, maybe more than writing. A book was perhaps the first real toy I had. At the age of four, I attended school…Aug 20, 2022Aug 20, 2022
Ngozichi OmekaraCHOCOLATE LOVER5 ft 10 inches tall, with skin the color of Ivorian cocoa beans, Brown eyes lined with the color of charcoal, and if you stared into them…Aug 20, 2022Aug 20, 2022
Ngozichi OmekaraA WILD NIGHT AND A MIGRANT’S STORYHave you had one of those nights when sleep evades you, no matter what you do? Yeah, I know you have. We all do from time to time. Nothing…Aug 6, 2022Aug 6, 2022
Ngozichi OmekaraTHE SILENCE OF WOMENLast week, my brother told me I’m always writing about my opinion. I was livid. And wasted no time in telling him off. Reminding him, that…Jul 26, 20221Jul 26, 20221
Ngozichi OmekaraDEAR DAUGHTERDear daughter, My greatest fear is not contributing enough to making the world a better place for you. Not because I love you less, but the…Jul 16, 2022Jul 16, 2022
Ngozichi OmekaraNEAR SIGHT (MYOPIA) AND SMARTPHONE USEMany of you have heard of near-sighted, or as the British call it “Short-sighted.” Some people get it mixed up with far-sighted or…Jul 16, 2022Jul 16, 2022