A guest article by Jerry Ajaegbo. In clouded memory of what could have been, he thinks about the achievements and accolades that have unfortunately eluded him. And now, with his peers’ way ahead of him in life, he can only recount how so much he has failed because he does not “match up”. This was the story of ‘Tugo, as he is fondly called by loved ones. Intelligent, smart, unrelenting, focused, meticulous – these are…

A guest article by Enahoro IO. Research and development (R&D) is an important factor in any functioning business. It is also a major oversight for many locally-based companies that underestimate the value of full market comprehension. While some companies may simply skimp on this necessity because it can be too much of a hassle, others think of R&D as unnecessary luxury and a no go area even when they can afford it – they would…

I hardly dance, not because I am lazy, Not because I cannot move my body around, I don’t dance because I simply can’t. And this is not the case of being repeatedly told something By other people, that you now take it to be true, even though it’s not. I really and truly cannot dance. Usually, I move my body a little (dance) in front of the mirror, And sing in the shower. I couldn’t…

Monica Lewinsky in her TED Talk narrated how she was hit on by a 27-year-old, his pickup line was that he could make her feel 22 again. Monica, later that night, said she realized she was probably the only person over 40 who do not want to be 22 again. Why? Because at the age of 22 she fell in love with her boss. She didn’t know the devastating consequences this would later bring her….

Her campaign video began with her saying “Women like me aren’t supposed to run for office.” At 28 years old, Ocasio-Cortez ran her campaign with a relatively low budget and remained steadfastly and unapologetically liberal. On June 26, 2018, Alexandria Ocasio challenged and defeated the Democratic Caucus Chair, Joe Crowley, in the Democratic primary. “I knew that if we were going to win, the way that progressives win on an unapologetic message is by expanding…

I grew up in a close-knit family. We woke up to say our morning prayers together. We ate dinner together.   I went to the best schools my parents’ money could afford. For reasons I can’t explain, I found ‘word problem’ (a topic in mathematics) difficult, My Father took his time to ensure I understood it better. While mum made sure we could pronounce every word in our school Reader. I can’t forget the ordeal…

‘Aunty, whose desk is this?’- Tee asked ‘Melvin sits there’- I quickly replied He was about leaving when something screamed inside of me ‘address it!’   A few years back, I worked under a boss who preferred to call her subordinates ‘Madam/Oga’, Instead of their first names (which is the organization’s policy). This, didn’t sit well with me, I’d rather she called me Nkiru. I mean how difficult is that? As I write this, I…

I don’t make dozens of trips to the door to make sure they are properly locked when I am over at someone else’s house or when I have someone over at mine, because, they will surely notice. Why do you keep doing that? Are you scared? I don’t talk about how terrified I get when a family member or a close friend doesn’t take my call, because I am sure a lot of people would…

A very Dear friend of mine ‘Kay’ travelled to the United States sometime last year and got me a book! One of Malcom Gladwell’s, ‘The Outliers’. Prior to that time, I had heard so many amazing things about the book, I even referenced the’10,000hour rule’, but I never read the book. It turned out to be a very interesting read. But this writing is not about the book. Kay wrote something on the first page…

I started seeing the most popular medical drama series, and it turned out to be my most favorite TV series of all times. And did I mention Cristina Yang Blew my mind in different unexplainable ways? I totally agree with Shonda Rhimes, there is just something interesting about someone who is that driven, a little bit emotionally disconnected but still a caring, sweet and smart individual you could be friends with. My favorite quotes from…