Contextual pictures from when i came up with the idea that eventually became pause. You can stream on spotify here https://t.co/v0nvIcOlJx
I had spent about two months in Agbani, Enugu for my stint in the Nigerian Law School. Fell in love with the village, picturesque
One of the strangest things about being a young professional in Nigeria is having a job, dressing well, leaving home every morning and still calculating whether you can afford chicken.
I like the way women are allergic to billing and begin to actively ensure that they are not found anywhere close to the allergen.
If only men could take a cue.
There is probably one brother somewhere in Coventry Uni campus opening his Revolut app to send his 2 weeks warehouse shift wages to his fellow international student for "girlfriend allowance".
"The first act of violence that patriarchy demands of males is not violence toward women. Instead patriarchy demands of all males that they engage in acts of psychic self-mutilation, that they kill off the emotional parts of themselves."
Dear football,
Today, I want to share with you that this season will be my last as a professional footballer. After so many years living my dream, I feel it’s time to start a new chapter in my life.
Being honest, even though I have been preparing myself for this moment, I found it hard to write this letter. After 20 seasons , many people have played an important role in my career.
When I first kicked a ball as a child in Pamplona with my schoolmates, I never imagined the amazing journey ahead. I’m grateful for every moment: the wins, the tough losses, the challenges, and most of all, the people I’ve met and the friendships I’ve made along the way.
To my teammates, coaches, and every staff member at all the clubs I’ve been lucky to be part of, thank you for helping me grow as a person and a player every day. Wearing the shirts of CA Osasuna, Olympique Marseille, Chelsea FC, Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla FC, and representing my country at the biggest stages has been a true privilege. Every moment has meant so much to me…
I was a sheltered kid. But i would walk to iwaya market (20 mins from home at the time) to grind tomato and pepper. I was able to go out quite a bit. The limit being my desire to go out. I learned a lot and I'm glad fhose tracks brought me here.
No, we just like reciprocity.
Most of you women want to be treated like the star of a movie show, and men these days are not ready to be treated like fans.
Full grown adults who can’t vacation, take a gap year, have hobbies, play an instrument, speak multiple languages, swim, cycle, skate, or backpack. Just a lifetime of hustling and trying to escape survival mode. These are subtle poverty metrics no one really talks about.
I was telling someone the other day, “Sometimes I get so excited while reading that my eyes jump ahead and skip whole paragraphs, and I have to make myself go back and reread what I missed.”
They looked at me and said, “No one does that.”
Please tell me I’m not the only one 😭😩
The intro to This Life, wherein a father gives his son trust issues and a broken leg in one fell swoop with the assurance of catching him from a rooftop. Then tells him not to trust anyone even his father.