I was standing in front of the mirror, admiring myself. "You look beautiful today," I said with a smile. And then she walked in. She couldn't have b...Read more

I see you, girl. I see you standing in front of the mirror, staring. Staring again and again, wondering why. "Why can't I be like her?" "Why can't I...Read more

Ever heard of Hibiscus Agua Fresca? Yum, yum, yum! This is a refreshing Mexican mocktail that's quite similar to our Nigerian zobo—but with a delici...Read more

You know how there are some things we have in abundance, and because they're always there, we assume they'll never run out? We begin to treat them a...Read more

He was just a little boy with a bag full of dreams. He knew, deep down, that one day he would become everything he had always dreamed of. He grabbed...Read more

I sat on the couch, staring into space, my mind crowded with a thousand thoughts I couldn't even make sense of. One thought led to another, and befo...Read more

Have you ever heard people talk about "small mummy" or "small daddy"? That one person you can run to when Mum or Dad isn't around. The one who can e...Read more

You know how our parents always said, "One day you'll understand"? Well... one day actually came. And somehow, they were right. Now we understand mo...Read more

Have you ever taken a close look at a pillar? The ones that hold up bridges or support massive buildings. They stand tall, firm, and beautiful. We a...Read more

You often hear people say, “When you get to Rome, act like the Romans.” It sounds simple enough—until you find yourself in a situation you are not u...Read more