Tony Elumelu & the Girl: All Things Western Are Not Upgrades
There is a video of Tony Elumelu politely correcting a young lady for referring to him as “Tony”. And I believe there is a greater debate to be had beneath that clip.
Oluboba Ayodeji
Nigeria Has Opportunities. So Why Can’t People Access Them?
Nigeria had more than 700,000 approved tertiary admission places left unused in 2025. The bigger question is why available opportunities do not always reach the people who need them.
Nigeria 2027: What Will Actually Decide the Presidential Election?
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election has begun. Here’s what could determine how Nigerians vote and whether Tinubu or the opposition has the stronger path to victory.
What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think?
There are seasons in life when you know you are making progress, but you cannot feel it yet. You know you are making excellent decisions, delaying gratification, cutting expenses and investing, but you can’t see the results. It can be frustrating. You are more disciplined than ever. You work 10X than before. Yet, somehow, life still looks almost the same. I got this inspiration from Nigeria’s latest inflation figures. It says inflation fell from 15.91% …
The People You Go Home To
A Yoruba proverb says, “If the people inside cannot destroy you, the ones outside cannot.”
You Have to Be Willing to Be Rejected
Rejection can be the cost of discovering if your idea is strong enough beyond just your own thoughts.
The Life You Want Will Cost You the Life You Have
Dear Friend, You reach a point where you realize you can’t build the life you want with the same old habits, people, comfort zone, and mindset that got you here. That realisation is not always exciting. Sometimes, it is painful. I watched a video yesterday about why the Earth revolves around the sun. It was mind-blowing. You’re seeing that some things you like are getting in the way of the person you want to be. …