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Mercy was six years old the first time she began to wonder whether the woman who raised her had truly given birth to her. It happened on an ordinary evening. Her mother had returned from work carrying two heavy bags of vegetables bought at the market near their house in Lagos. She was tired. Her shoulders sagged from the weight of the bags and from the weight of the day. Mercy, small and eager to help, followed her mother into the sitting room and asked a simple question. "Mu

Stop begging for a seat at tables. Don't hustle to be in anybody's circle. Hustle to develop yourself. There's a difference between networking and desperately trying to belong. One is strategic. The other is exhausting and shows low self-esteem. The truth many won't tell you is this: The energy you spend trying to squeeze into circles that aren't welcoming you can be spent: Sharpening your skills Building your expertise Developing your character Refining your craft Growing yo

I am sitting on my blue chair today, opened my Instagram app and I came across a lady’s Insta story. She was my classmate in secondary school. Turns out she is now a writer, just as I am. Pride feels my heart for what she has done so far with her writing gift. It’s beautiful to see how she’s leading in her domain in fiction writing and storytelling. Then I am filled with a gush of emotions on how much I love to write. It’s been a while since I was here. So I smile and pi

Every year brings its own challenges and insights, but 2025 stood out as a year that deeply shaped my outlook on life. The lessons I learned were not just abstract ideas but practical truths that changed how I approach decisions, relationships, and goals. The life lessons revolve around three core themes: bold moves require unshakable faith, speaking up can lead to unexpected help, and vision setting is a powerful tool to call forth what you want. These lessons are not just f

I was invited to speak at an event last year on a topic I love so much 'Personal Growth'. In the Q & A session, someone asked how they...

It’s no news that as you progress in life, you begin to have more understanding about life itself and realize valuable lessons from...