Traveling Africa: The Challenges and Opportunities
January 29, 2017
Like most Nigerians, growing up in Lagos meant I had very little knowledge of, or exposure to, the rest of the country, not to speak of the rest of the continent. Luckily, I had some family in the north of the country …
Turning Point: Making the Move to Nigeria and Back
January 17, 2017
My turning point came around the age of 7 when I tried identifying with other African-American kids in my Waterloo neighborhood. These kids were black, like me, but I did not relate to them and their struggles. It was lonely. I longed …
Why More Africans Should Be Encouraged to Pursue Their Callings and Not Their Careers
January 03, 2017
On June 11, 2016, I reached a significant milestone: I graduated with a B.S. in chemical engineering, had a job awaiting me at one of the largest corporations in the world, and I had the rest of my life planned out. Like …