All year, David begged for one thing — a puppy. Every dinner conversation, every birthday card, every whispered bedtime wish carried the same hope:“Please, can I have a puppy for Christmas?” On Christmas morning, it finally happened. Wrapped in a red bow, nestled in a box with holes poked through, was a tiny golden retriever. … Continue reading Why Some Fathers Feel Left Out on Father’s Day — and Why It Matters
Breaking Free: The Danger of Waiting on God’s Plan
Let’s talk about that Bible verse that nearly ruined my life. "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails." (Proverbs 19:21). Sounds holy, right? Sounds comforting. Bullshit. For years, that verse didn’t comfort me—it strangled me. I became so obsessed with "finding God’s will" that I forgot … Continue reading Breaking Free: The Danger of Waiting on God’s Plan
From “Don’t Date” to “Get Married Now”: Are We Setting Up Our Women to Fail?
Last year, I came across a TikTok video by a Nigerian content creator that really struck a chord. She asked a simple but powerful question: Why aren’t African girls taught how to navigate the dating scene? Her frustration was clear — and honestly, I felt it too. She was right! Growing up, many African girls, myself … Continue reading From “Don’t Date” to “Get Married Now”: Are We Setting Up Our Women to Fail?
Would You Stay If Your Partner Lied About a Whole Child?
African social media has been on fire these past few days — all thanks to a chaotic video involving a Nigerian couple and their deeply complicated family drama. The video sparked fierce debate online, dividing audiences around the world, and after reading countless comments from both sides, I just had to share my take. Because … Continue reading Would You Stay If Your Partner Lied About a Whole Child?
Why Women Must Prioritise Themselves in Motherhood Choices!
I was just a little girl in Ghana when I first heard Motherless Child—that haunting African American spiritual that echoed through my bones. Even then, I understood loneliness. I was just a little girl, yet the lyrics lodged themselves deep within me. I had spent much of my life feeling like a motherless child, and … Continue reading Why Women Must Prioritise Themselves in Motherhood Choices!
The Truth About Lies: Where Do We Draw the Line?
We’ve all told a little white lie, haven’t we? That tiny fib to get out of trouble, or maybe to avoid an event we’d rather not attend. It’s almost second nature—a quick fix to spare someone’s feelings or save ourselves from an awkward situation. But here’s the question: Is it right? Should we prioritise honesty, … Continue reading The Truth About Lies: Where Do We Draw the Line?
Sisters, Not Rivals: Why Women Must Stand Together
In April 2021, I posed a question on this blog: Are women their own worst enemies? My question was fuelled by an incident in Sri Lanka, where a beauty pageant turned into a public display of jealousy and aggression among women. That, along with personal experiences, led me to consider whether women truly worked against … Continue reading Sisters, Not Rivals: Why Women Must Stand Together
When Life Rewrites Your Story: Grieving the Dream While Living the Reality
I wanted to be a journalist. Not just any journalist—I dreamed of becoming CNN’s African correspondent. Oh, how I dreamed! I pictured myself jetting off to different countries, reporting from the frontlines, and bringing stories of political and social significance to the world. I had it all planned out: skipping university after senior high school … Continue reading When Life Rewrites Your Story: Grieving the Dream While Living the Reality
Embracing the Present: Lessons from My Year Off
It has been a while—indeed, it has. When I hit “publish” on December 31st, 2022, I didn’t think it would take me over a year to return to this space. But life, as it often does, had other ideas. The struggle to come back, to write as consistently as I once did, felt like … Continue reading Embracing the Present: Lessons from My Year Off
Lessons From 2023!
On January 1st 2023, I posted that I was choosing peace above all! Choosing peace in 2022 had served me well - especially in my dealings with family and family related issues; so I thought, why not continue on the same trajectory for 2023! What I forgot was that my choosing peace did not guarantee … Continue reading Lessons From 2023!
Koya Nkrumah 