Tahirah.The Dimensions of Tough LoveLike a lot of mothers with neurodivergent kids, the official diagnosis itself did not come as much of a surprise. Despite the advice and…Nov 21, 2023Nov 21, 2023
Tahirah.You, Me and DopamineUntil recently I was certain that my coffee addiction was nothing more than a filthy habit. A terrible vice I ought to consider torturing…Oct 16, 2021Oct 16, 2021
Tahirah.I Want You to Find MeI want you to find me. In the dark, alone at night, I admit it. I let my wishes waltz out of me like a wisp of curly smoke. ‘I am waiting…May 14, 2018May 14, 2018
Tahirah.inDanfomaticHeritageI come from a town called Okene. My people are called “ebira”. Okene is a rocky place, the terrain. Someone once suggested that there are…Feb 10, 20171Feb 10, 20171
Tahirah.Killing ElephantsI can’t decide whether I’m an animal lover or not. For example, movies with animals do not move me. The scene in King Kong where he touches…Nov 22, 2016Nov 22, 2016
Tahirah.A Democratic Nigerian MarriageNot too long ago, the marriage model du jour definitively included a Daddy Breadwinner and a Mummy Homemaker. The institution depended on…Oct 26, 2016Oct 26, 2016
Tahirah.Learning to WinA man I know grades presidents using the price of a tin of milk in the market and the foreign exchange rate as indices.Sep 15, 2016Sep 15, 2016
Tahirah.The PillIt sat on a square white saucer, a glass full of crystal clear water next to it. The pill was blue and bitter looking. Clear cut lines and…Sep 7, 20161Sep 7, 20161
Tahirah.The EncounterI had been living a parochial life — concerned with the births, deaths and weddings of others when the encounter happened. My first…Sep 1, 2016Sep 1, 2016
Tahirah.Language of ThoughtI am forever having these misunderstandings with a friend. Over nothing much — just weird, poorly articulated grievances that I hit like an…Aug 17, 20161Aug 17, 20161