Essays
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Wisdom of the Rain
Rain as an unlikely teacher on grace, free will and providence.
Why It Is Overly Simplistic to Call the Non-Linear War in the Middle Belt Region of Nigeria a 'Farmer-Herder' Conflict
When violence becomes predictable, it is no longer a conflict — it is a system speaking through outcomes.
How to Count Your Blessings
One of the most difficult things to do, is to be grateful.
What I Wish I Knew About Grace
My father was an extremist.
Where Conscience Goes to Die
Last week, my buddy and I took a trip up north on a fact-finding mission.
Change: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
I sometimes wonder the thoughts that might have run through the minds of the first witnesses of guns going off in armed conflict.
This Rosey, Flowery Thing Called Love
Love is by far one of the most abused words in the human lexicon.
You Cannot Summarize a Revolution
Change seldom begins with a bang.
How To Give Up
Giving up is a part of life.
The EndSARS Protest: Lessons on Effective Governance, Active Citizen Participation and Nation-Building
The tyrant dies and his rule is over, the martyr dies and his rule begins.
Practicing Dying for the Final Showdown
Sitting beside his bedside in his hospital allocated room, I watched my dad present a fearless exterior and an almost nonchalant…
The Accident of Our Justice System
Sitting there on the floor of what seemed like the only holding cell in the Police station I was at, gave me a lot of time to think and try…
The Small Guys in Business Deserve Our Admiration
Dear small business owner, not a lot of people knew David before his epic battle against Goliath, until they had to.
We the People
In the past two years, the world has witnessed a rousing of public anger clearly visible through several anti-government protests, like…
Who Is Corrupt?
My father was a theologian.
Trumpism Is an Interruption to America's Greatness
Written in July 2020.
I Would Pick Consistency Over Talent Any Day
Success is neither magical nor mysterious.
Writing Is Art — Here Is a Reason You Should Keep at It
Growing up, I was taught to love books.
What It Means to Be a Graduate in a Third World Country
Everywhere around the world, it is still considered a thing of pride and personal achievement to conclude one's studies and graduate from a…
Why America Needs More Tolerance to End Racial Conflicts, Not More Love
Following recent events in America — the reported killings of black people around the country, police brutality and the Black Lives Matter…
The Thing About Being a Man
Growing up as a boy was super exciting!
Bridging Racial Gaps Through Food, One Bite at a Time
My journey with food has been a long and loving one.