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Don't Go Broke Trying to Look Rich

Around this time August last year, I was in the market for a car. Like many people, I wanted something reliable, decent-looking, and most importantly affordable based on the money I had at hand. As I began sharing my plans, a number of friends started offering unsolicited advice. “Why not go for something bigger?” “You should do bank auto-financing!” “How can you, a Nigerian, not drive a luxury car?” Yes, these were the actual comments I received. In their eyes, a car wasn't just a means of transportation; it was a status symbol. They couldn’t understand why I would even consider buying a modest vehicle when I could take out a loan to get something more “flashy.” But I stood my ground. I chose a Renault Captur  simple, functional, and within my budget. And when the criticism came pouring in, I calmly responded: “I cut my coat according to my size. Don’t compare me with Nigerians whose source of income you don’t know.” Some people didn’t get it. To them, life is about appearan...
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Who Taught You to Hate Yourself? A Fractured Brotherhood

In the rich, vibrant tapestry of South Africa, a troubling contradiction continues to unfold a conflict that sees dark brown people turning against others who share not just the same skin tone, but the same ancestral roots. It’s a reality too painful to ignore, especially when South Africans mostly dark-skinned themselves shout at fellow Africans to “go back to your country,” dismissing shared history, culture, and bloodlines in favor of artificial borders and colonially imposed identities. A Brotherhood Broken by Borders from Zimbabweans   and Mozambicans t o Nigerians and Congolese , African migrants who come to South Africa in search of safety, opportunity, and brotherhood are too often met not with solidarity, but with hostility. They're called " foreigners, " treated with suspicion, and sometimes even hunted down by mobs who believe their mere presence is a threat. Yet, when you remove the flags, accents, and passport stamps, what remains? Brothers & sisters Af...

African with identity crisis

  In today’s globalized world, most nations are proudly showcasing their cultures, languages, fashion, food, and ways of life. You see the Chinese preserving their Mandarin and cultural heritage, Arabs speaking Arabic in international spaces, Indians pushing Bollywood and Hindi globally, and Koreans exporting K-pop and their traditional customs with pride. Yet, when it comes to Africa, many of its people seem to be experiencing a deep identity crisis. It’s not uncommon to hear an African proudly declare how fluent they are in English, French, Dutch, Chinese, or Arabic. While being multilingual is a strength, it becomes a weakness when we celebrate foreign languages but neglect or even ridicule our own mother tongues like Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Swahili, Luganda, Kinyarwanda, and Afrikaans. In many African homes today, children are punished for speaking their native languages but praised for speaking with a British or American accent. What message does this send? That our identity isn...

Beware of the Smiling Snake 🐍

One of the most dangerous people you can have in your life is a sneaky friend the  kind who smiles in your face, nods at your success, but secretly prays for your downfall. They may look holy. They may speak in soft tones. They may pretend to care. But deep down, their heart is full of envy, bitterness, and betrayal. They wear masks so well that even the most discerning eyes can sometimes be fooled. These are the ones who: Clap for you in public but mock you in private. Pretend to support you but secretly compete with you. Offer prayers for you but plant seeds of doubt around others. Backstabbing doesn’t always come with a knife sometimes it comes wrapped in a hug, a fake smile, or a “God bless you.” Never ignore your instincts. When something feels off, it probably is. You don’t need a crowd around you. you need truthful , loyal , and genuine people who have nothing to gain by pretending. Protect your peace. Guard your space. Not everyone who looks holy carries a ...

I Did Everything Right—Still Got Passed Over.

I was having a conversation with a friend recently—someone I deeply respect. They've been loyal to their company for years. Showed up early. Delivered consistently. Took on extra work. Hit targets. Never complained. So, when promotion season came around, they expected rightfully that it was their time. But it wasn’t. Someone else got it. Someone everyone knew hadn’t put in half the effort. They were bitter. Disappointed. And questioning everything. And honestly? I understood. Because that moment reminded me of something many professionals only realize when it’s already too late: Hard work alone doesn’t guarantee promotion. Sometimes, it’s not about how much effort you put in but about who the system chooses to see. And in many cases, that decision has less to do with merit and more to do with visibility, relationships, and alignment. You can be brilliant and invisible at the same time. Even when managers advocate for you, you might still hear: “There’s no budget right now.”...

America should focus on making America great again ...What on earth is their business with Capt. Ibrahim Traore?

  America should focus on making America great again… What on earth is their business with Capt. Ibrahim Traore?🤔 I’m genuinely puzzled as to why Burkina Faso has become a discussion point at a U.S. Senate Commission. And even more concerning—how General Langley could go so far as to label Captain Ibrahim Traoré a threat to his people because, allegedly, he’s using the country’s mining resources for “personal protection.” Wait—are we talking about the same Captain Traoré who: ✅ Declared free education from nursery to university for all Burkinabè ✅ Is actively investing in agriculture and economic recovery ✅ Is reclaiming territorial control from terrorist groups and working to secure his country's borders Burkinabè citizens have shielded their president from over 19 assassination attempts. That doesn't sound like a population in distress—it sounds like a people standing with their leader. So, here’s my question: Why does Africa’s business suddenly matter to Western powers......

Gaddafi and Africa Legency

  They used to make us believe Gaddafi was just a petty thief.  They filled our screens and our minds with narratives meant to discredit him. But only after he was gone did the truth begin to surface. The world witnessed the unveiling of his legacy, the Great Man-Made River, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World . A visionary project that turned the desert into fertile farmland, aiming to make landlocked Libya self-sufficient in agriculture. My father always said, ‘When a person is fed, half their problems are solved.’ Gaddafi knew that. And despite what they told us; he led a Libya that had no external debt and boasted reserves of $150 billion. $150 billion! How many African nations today can say the same? Now they point fingers at me. They call me a petty thief too. But ask yourself— why? Is it because I fled to Paris or Texas in search of greener pastures? No. Is it because I begged for foreign aid, only to watch NGOs drain Africa’s wealth while paying their s...