Category: Musings
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2016: Year of Growth? (22 Lessons in 22 Years)
I used to find it odd how at the end of each year there was always someone or even a group of people who concluded it was a year of growth for them. I failed to understand the possibilty of growing each year; how it was possible to grow in a way that made you…
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The Locust Beans Embarrassment
Locust beans also known as Iru or Dawa Dawa amongst certain West Africans is a type of seasoning or condiment used in stews or soups. No one can deny the importance and difference it makes when used in making soups like ‘Efo riro’ and ‘Egusi’. However, while most might disagree, for me, the smell isn’t…
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RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE
Comfortably sitting in my corner of the room as the new intern, I listened interestingly to the conversations going on around me, and one caught my attention, it was the issue of Religious intolerance going on nowadays. It was my first official day at the media company where I planned to undergo my one month…
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Ailurophobia: Fear of Cats and My Personal Experience
When I see people keeping cats as pets, my reaction is often, OMG, really? This response isn’t because I hate cats, but because I’ve come to realize I have a genuine phobia—ailurophobia, or the fear of cats. I vividly remember an experience that made me fully aware of this fear. It was a beautiful morning,…