A few years ago, I had big dreams of wanting to secure a scholarship. Then in 2011, while in my 3rd year at University, I was awarded the Total Scholarship. Immediately after that, I began to fantasize about a scholarship abroad. In 2016, I was awarded the Commonwealth Scholarship for an M.Sc in the UK. After my M.Sc together with …
AAP: Why do you have my student ID card and cap on? Daughter: Because when I grow up, I will love to attend QUT too because they gave you a scholarship. Thanks to them, I get food to eatπ. AAP: It does not work like that, as you grow up, your priorities might change and you may change your mind. …
Dear Dad, How are you doing today and how is everyone up there? I apologise for not writing to you since you transitioned. This is not deliberate. There have been many years when I begin to write and pain envelopes me and I leave the letter unfinished. It has been 10 years now and I refuse to allow pain to …
Dear Daughter, The first year of your life has been really engaging, busy but absolutely beautiful. There was a blurry sense of uncertainty before your arrival but all the blurry scene has been replaced with a clear vision of what the future holds. It is clear that you came loaded with a contagious beauty that has rubbed off on Squeezim …
Dear friends, Do you hoard opportunities that come to you? Do you feel the need to share it with others to benefit or do you think sharing with others will limit your chances of having access to the opportunity? It could be a job, a scholarship, a contract etc. I apologise for my confronting questions but come with me as …
Dear mum, I am still shocked that it is 15 years already since you left me down here. How are you holding up and what is happening up there? It has been a crazy time for us this past year because of a deadly virus. A lot of people died and the world is still suffering from it. At least …
It was in the year 2006 when someone very close to me had gotten sick. While the medical diagnosis was Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), there were spiritual explanations for the sickness. One such explanation was witchcraft. As an African and Nigerian, I am well-versed in narratives around religion and culture. Due to the spiritual connotations of this disease, she was …
Dear friends, Each time I write a piece, the crucial reason is to inspire and motivate someone towards growth. Reading the comments is an indication that a few people are inspired. It is humbling for me when people draw inspiration from my stories. I get messages from friends, family and many people through comments and my inbox across my social …
Over 80 million people live in poverty in Nigeria. They use our commonwealth for their own good and when they do a little of what they should do for citizens, the project is tagged βDonated byβ¦.β. Let’s be clear, you are NOT donating, it is our commonwealth. Yet, young people mobilize themselves to give them awards rather than ask critical …
Dear friends, Today 10th September 2020 marks βR U OK?β day in Australia; an awareness campaign encouraging people to engage in the conversation about mental health. In the current climate of COVID-19, there is no better time to ask βAre you okay?β. Many people have experienced issues that have negatively impacted their well-being and mental health. Today reminds us to …
