Waking up and Grabbing that Opportunity that Comes but Once.
In his Things Fall Apart, the world-acclaimed Nigerian prolific writer Chinua Achebe says, "When a man says yes, his chi says yes also." This popular proverb of the Igbo-speaking people of Southeastern Nigeria emphasises the importance of taking initiative and …
The Cost of Being Human and Mature: Why Responsibility Defines Us.
Have you ever asked yourself what makes a person truly mature? Although the question may sound casual, it is deeply thought-provoking. Is maturity defined by age, intelligence, resourcefulness, education, or accolades? Or is it something more profound?Life is a transformative …
Blood Donor Day in Kata Kata Village: A Story of Life, Culture, and Compassion.
Medically speaking, blood is not just a fluid; it is the essence of life. The invisible force sustains the human body by transporting oxygen and nutrients to vital organs, delivering immune cells to fight infections, regulating body temperature, and even …
Navigating Through Two Worlds: Piccolo Visits His Village.
We live in an ever-metamorphosing and often conflicting world that demands adaptability, flexibility, and tolerance. As products of diverse social classes, cultural backgrounds, ideologies, ethnic identities, genders, races, and educational experiences, our worlds will inevitably collide. Though sometimes uncomfortable, these …
Garbage in, Garbage out: Life is What you make it.
As a young man fascinated by the then-new technological discovery, the computer, the concept of garbage in, garbage out, was one of the principles I found very fascinating in computing. Little did I once broaden my mind to understand that …
Embracing Our Folly: The Path to Personal Growth and Understanding.
Life is a teacher, and we learn from our experiences, whether they are positive or negative. The key is that we gain wisdom from our experiences, and sometimes, our most valuable lessons come from our foolishness. Yes, foolishness is a …
Useni And Daughter's Wedding (Teaser)
For two worlds to co-exist, there must be some understanding, tolerance, compromise and acceptance. The role of acceptance, particularly of differing viewpoints, is crucial when traditionalism and modernism interact, fostering a peaceful co-existence. Development and progress require learning from both …
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Kata Kata Village (Part 3).
It is not time to debate which passports the Whites used to enter South Africa and rule the natives or who gave them the visa; our emphasis should rather be on how best to eliminate all forms of discriminatory laws …
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Kata Kata Village (Part 2).
The tragic Sharpeville massacre on March 21, 1960, in South Africa prompted the United Nations General Assembly to officially establish, in 1966, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Never again shall the world accept the evils of …
Harnessing Our Differences: Peace, Love, and Unity in Diversity.
As we celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21 every year, we should all take a moment to reflect on the importance of unity in diversity. In an increasingly interconnected world, embracing our differences …