For the longest time, I thought that I will end up marrying a white man, because I was quite a strong Feminist in my young age and I could not see myself adopting the kind of submissive behavior that some African men still expect from their wives. Especially concerning house chores. You are not around when … More About mixed marriages
Nike Art Gallery is one of the places in Lagos that I am never tired of visiting. Firstly, because of the owner, Nike (pronounce [nIkI] ), whose life is a very beautiful success story and whose smile and love for art is contagious. Her gallery exhibits an incredible number of works of art among the finest you … More At Nike Art Gallery
I am neither American nor South African and I am also not so conversant with policies put in place in different countries to favor disadvantaged minorities. So, this controversial issue will not be the topic of this post. All I can say however is, I am happy with the positive impact affirmative action had on … More When affirmative action becomes too much
Christmas is around the corner, and the month of January will follow quicker than we think. Not that I believe in New Year good resolutions! Becoming a better person is certainly a work in progress, all year round. I thought I was improving because I was finally able to arrive on time at work, by waking … More How to stop procrastinating?
Well, no need to pressure me, I fully admit it: I am hooked to Indian films! Actually, it is more about Indian television soaps, and not even in the plural. At the moment I am just infatuated with this series from 2005 called Saloni, which is the name of the main female character. Do I … More Saloni
I am so ashamed of myself. While, in Paris, many people are mourning their loved ones taken away by hate, I didn’t have the dignity to restrain myself from hating someone that parked his car in front of my house and was nowhere to be seen. The person left enough space for me to drive … More While Paris is mourning
A quick post, just to share with you this beautiful picture by photographer Fabrice Monteiro. I first saw his work at an Exhibition by AAF (African Artists’ Foundation) a few weeks ago at Eko Hotel, in Lagos, and I liked it a lot. Yesterday, I saw it again while driving by Falomo roundabout where the same … More THE PROPHECY
I had a great weekend thanks to the run I took part in on Saturday. Well, I am using the words « took part in» very loosely as I didn’t really run, but at least I was there to cheer the winners up when they were receiving their trophies! The event, called Run for a … More Run For a Cure
I don’t really want to talk politics on my blog but then when you air your views on migrants or even about black hair you are already being political so why not go all the way! Well, this will have to be for another day, as what is making me speak about Thomas Sankara, this … More Thomas Sankara, a true African leader
I read this startling information the other day, on Yahoo news: Education is not a sure way to overcome poverty as far as African Americans are concerned. According to that article*, in several cases, African American university graduates are not better off than their uneducated peers! I don’t support conspiracy theories against blacks but it … More Building wealth
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