I am a human. I am black. Do I need to state this? Nothing can change that fact. It is what it will be forever and I’m proud of that fact. Therefore, why should I remind anyone that my life matters? Why can’t I find meaning from my own existence? Why should I remind institutions […]
Author Archives: Micheal Irene
I had an ecstatic feeling some weeks ago. My niece started walking. It was an unbelievable feeling. But, her actions stuck with me. This is what she did. She walked for about three seconds. She fell. She got up and started walking again with a smile. I think for some of us, as adults, we’ve […]
Content Introduction What does death mean? On Mama’s death African Culture and Death Lessons About Grieving Conclusion INTRODUCTION “Out, out, brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more: it is a tale Told by an idiot, full of […]
Let’s admit it, election in Nigeria is war. I have known this since. I witnessed it in 1993. After the Moshood Abiola of Social Democractic Party (SDP) defeated Bashir Tofa’s National Republican Convention (NRC), the elections were annulled by Ibrahim Babanginda. People took to the streets fighting, protesting and fighting over the annulment. It […]
Content Introduction. Why Check Your Screen Time? Enter Digital Minimalism The Hard Truth What Are Our Children Learning Conclusion Introduction How much time do you spend on your smartphone weekly? It’s important you do this. As there is an increase in smartphones smartly seeping lives like a straw dipped into a cold drink. In […]
Content Introduction What Do Nigerians Desire? Who Are The Contenders? What Nigerians Will Get? Conclusions/ Future Suggestion. ** Introduction The 2019 Nigerian election is here. Politicians, as they are wont to do, are campaigning and the Nigerian electorate, as always, react to their feverish tales with a heightened sense of expectation. Most Nigerians know elections […]