PinnedThe ForeignerA doe-eyed 17-year-old, I left Lagos, Nigeria with dreams of going to study in America. It was something I really wanted, perhaps because…Aug 6, 20191Aug 6, 20191
PinnedThe Black TaxI recently finished Trevor Noah’s “Born a Crime” and at some point in the book he mentioned a term that stuck with me. It was one of those…Dec 29, 20167Dec 29, 20167
I QUIT!!! lol yes, again!I have somehow garnered a reputation as someone who loves to job hop. My friends make jokes saying, “one thing about Ebs, she’ll quit a…Jun 29, 2022Jun 29, 2022
My last sad noteI don’t remember when it started. It’s been so long now it almost feels like my default. I want to say sometime in the summer of 2017 but…Mar 9, 20221Mar 9, 20221
On paying it forwardAbout 28 years ago my older brother was being walked to school by my aunt when a car with kids from the same school (as identified by their…Nov 17, 20211Nov 17, 20211
On Keeping On…Have you ever had an idea of what your life is supposed to be like? Have you ever had a plan? Have you ever thought you had it all figured…Apr 23, 2020Apr 23, 2020
On Nigerian Lives.Disclaimer: I write this not to bash anyone but to provoke thoughts on why Nigeria hasn’t progressed. Also started writing this in 2017Feb 11, 2020Feb 11, 2020
DrowningI want to write about this. I need to write about this. I am compelled beyond my very loud and present doubts to write about this. I am…Dec 21, 20182Dec 21, 20182