It was a hot Saturday afternoon in Lagos as she sped down Mobolaji Bank-Anthony towards Ikeja. her destination was Abule Egba. She had promised her sister she would be spending a few days with her before heading out of town. However she needed to attend the end of year goal setting event held somewhere in … Continue reading Lagos Traffic: the Movie
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The Driving Test
I don’t like tests. Don’t get me wrong, I pass them. But I don’t like them. Reason? How does my answering them correctly indicate that I really know what I know? How do 5 sets of questions determine that I have really learnt what I was meant to over a period of time? What if … Continue reading The Driving Test
Stop It! Writing Is Not “Ordinary”
Today, I’m addressing this issue of Nigerians who disregard writers or writing generally because they see it as something anybody can do. Nigerians need to start respecting creative people especially writers. I know many don't see writing as a prestigious career but if you love television, movies, music and gaming, then you need to shift … Continue reading Stop It! Writing Is Not “Ordinary”
Strange Bus Fellows, Food and Love in Traffic
Throwing back this Wednesday... So I was on the notorious Lagos-Ibadan express-way some years ago trying to make it to my cousin's wedding in time. Alas, the road had another plan in mind. The traffic was mind-numbing. All the while, Olamide's "Yemi my lover" kept playing in my head. I don't mean, earbuds-music-playing. I mean … Continue reading Strange Bus Fellows, Food and Love in Traffic
House Hunting in Lagos: Things They Don’t Tell You
First things first, Lagos apartments are OVERPRICED. If you think you will get value for your money, please get ready to be shocked out of your wits. What you will find is that rent property quality is not even at par with the cost placed on it. I'll get back to this in a bit. … Continue reading House Hunting in Lagos: Things They Don’t Tell You
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