“Why do you love telling stories so much?”

I get asked this often. The truth?Storytelling has always been my 'effortless' place. As a child, it was how I expressed myself. I could imagine entire worlds, people, and places, and just write and write and write. I also  grew up in a house filled with narratives. My Dad told us stories about his life … Continue reading “Why do you love telling stories so much?”

When Words Fail: Understanding Grief and the Fragility of Life

There are moments when life feels too fragile to hold.When silence becomes heavier than words.When the air itself seems to ache. Lately, I have been thinking about grief, not just as something distant, but as something I have also lived through in different ways. Over the past few years, and even this year, I’ve had … Continue reading When Words Fail: Understanding Grief and the Fragility of Life

WHAT COMES EASY TO YOU MIGHT BE YOUR GIFT

Back in university, I met a lady who could list every Nigerian Head of State — the dates they came into power, when they left, and why.It blew my mind.I tested her several times and she got everything right.But when I told her how incredible that was, she just smiled and said,“It’s not a big … Continue reading WHAT COMES EASY TO YOU MIGHT BE YOUR GIFT