That time Steve Jobs talked about me
There is a quote that is widely attributed to Steve Jobs. If he did say it, he was clearly talking about me. It feels good to be seen.
Yomi
Shiny Object Syndrome
Are you constantly drawn to shiny, new ideas and things? I talk about it a bit.
A straight path to success is not the norm
The path to success is often like the path to recovery and healing – riddled with ups and downs that rise higher and higher.
GenZ are just as terrible as their parents that they keep dragging
You know how teenagers and young adults generally complain about their parents preventing them from dating but then expecting them to get married soon? It turns out that those youngsters are just as guilty of similar behaviour as the parents they love to drag. Have you ever seen the reaction of teenagers and young adults … Read more
Of what moral value is BBNaija? The dumb question somebody asks every year
Every year, someone asks this dumb question. And it is almost always asked by only one set of people – religious ones. So, let’s turn the tables: What moral value are religious houses to Nigerians? Let’s be sincere. Hundreds of millions of Nigerians go to those places, religiously, weekly, and yet stealing goes on in … Read more
Onyeka did it
Onyeka Onwenu, the elegant stallion, one of our greatest musicians, went out in a blaze of glory at the age of 72. My idea of a great way to die is to do so while active, preferably while doing something you actually enjoy doing. For Onyeka, that was singing. For me, that would be working … Read more
Left Behind
Someone messaged me these thoughts quoted below: A decade ago I felt like I could find anything on the Web. Now I feel like I can barely find anything. People just don’t put information on web pages anymore. Google doesn’t provide discovery / distribution for new creators so they’ve migrated to social. I do not … Read more
Sometimes, you have to have fun by yourself
By default, you want company. You want a companion, or a tribe, for your fun activities, for your recreation time. For example, dancing is more fun when you have a partner or when you do it as a part of a group. But if you don’t have company to dance with, you better go ahead … Read more
Embracing the joy of the outdoors
Being confined inside a building for long periods is draining. At least, that is true for me. After a while, I am itching to be outdoors, to enjoy the cool breeze of the morning, the warmth of the sun in the afternoon, or the beauty of the night. One of the high points of my … Read more