To call yourself a saint is not arrogance, it is agreement with God. Imposter syndrome whispers to you—“You’re not good enough,” but sainthood declares, “Christ in me is enough.” So, who is a Saint in Media? It is the journalist who writes truth with integrity because Christ is in him. It is the producer who […]
EVERYONE: If anyone deserves to live, it is us. EVERYONE: It is us, after all this dying we have done. When you read a book that feels like your skin, your bones. That feels like your life. The way you have spread out in your home until it feels like yours. To read a […]
You know that suspended breath you take before your teeth sinks into the succulent flesh of an àgbálùmọ̀? The tension before the juice spurts, when you have no idea whether it will be sweet or sour? Whether you will end up regretting your decision to purchase the fruit just because it is in season and […]
As someone who has always been curious about Nigeria’s rich and layered history, reading The Forgotten Era felt like opening a door to a part of the past that often gets overlooked. Many of us were taught that Nigeria’s story begins with British colonization but this book proves that long before that, powerful kingdoms, powerful […]
Reading Water Baby feels like being swept away by ocean waves, sometimes gentle, sometimes turbulent, but always captivating. It tells the story of a young girl finding her way through life, identity, and belonging. Set between Nigeria and the UK, it paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by those caught between two worlds. […]
Sam Adeyemi’s Shifts: 6 Steps to Transform Your Mindset and Elevate Your Leadership is a journey into self-awareness, growth, and transformation. The book provides valuable insights into leadership, mindset change, and personal development. Adeyemi presents a clear roadmap for individuals looking to break free from limiting beliefs and step into their full potential as leaders. […]
Reading Adewale Maja-Pearce’s This Fiction Called Nigeria: The Struggle for Democracy is like peeling back the layers of a country’s hidden struggles. The book reveals surprising facts about Nigeria’s politics and history, challenging what many people assume to be true. Through a collection of essays, Maja-Pearce gives an unfiltered look at Nigeria’s national identity and […]
Some books don’t just tell a story—they grab you by the heart and refuse to let go. The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré is one of those books. It’s powerful, heartbreaking, and deeply inspiring, all told through the unforgettable voice of Adunni, a young Nigerian girl who refuses to let the world […]
Like Parlour dogs that stay restricted in their owners’ home and are easy to handle, parlourwives are married for their youth, naivety and beauty by randy old men. This story explores a few years in the life of a young adult girl who was forced into an arranged marriage to saveherself and her family. Kehinde’s […]
I picked up this book after a picture of it went viral on X. I was intrigued by a book titled *No Nigerian Will Make Heaven*. I mean, what could you possibly have to say to justify a title like that? I’ll try to break down what this book is about, but I should warn […]