Last week, social media erupted with videos of Regina Daniels, the young actress who once made headlines for marrying Nigerian billionaire Ned Nwoko. She was barely eighteen when the world watched her step into a life that seemed paved with gold. A few short years later, the same world is now watching her unravel — … Continue reading When Beauty Becomes Currency: The True Cost of Trading Youth for Security
Standing Your Ground: Reclaiming the Strength I Almost Gave Away
When I was twenty, I lost my mother to cancer. Through my teens I had watched her fight with quiet courage, and I still feel the imprint of her kindness and extraordinary work ethic. In many ways, I carry her grace. Yet I’ve also always known that I’m my father’s daughter—especially in one key trait: … Continue reading Standing Your Ground: Reclaiming the Strength I Almost Gave Away
Why We Sing ‘R-E-S-P-E-C-T’ But Rarely Give It
Aretha Franklin gave us one of the most iconic hits of all time. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s had a solo concert moment or been on a dance floor shouting out, “R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me!” It brings up joyful memories for many of us—but lately, I’ve been thinking … Continue reading Why We Sing ‘R-E-S-P-E-C-T’ But Rarely Give It
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!
Would you be friends with yourself?
“If you have two friends in your lifetime, you’re lucky. If you have one good friend, you’re more than lucky.” I have been seeing this quote by S.E Hinton several times on social media - and while I agree with the quote to some extent, I strongly believe that our friendships are not based on … Continue reading Would you be friends with yourself?
Are your friendships evolving?
Every Easter, I have a friend that shows up on my doorstep with an Easter egg for me. It’s an act that always brings me so much joy and true to her nature, she was on my doorstep this year with an Easter egg just for me. I have been friends with this person for … Continue reading Are your friendships evolving?
Why are women held to higher morals than men?
First posted 29th November 2020 I recently read about a pastor to the stars who had been fired from his position in the church because he had failed on moral grounds. It was further revealed that this pastor had cheated on his wife of seventeen years - the cheating incident was not a one off … Continue reading Why are women held to higher morals than men?
Dealing with an overbearing person!
First posted April 2022 When I was twenty years old, I lost my mother to cancer - through my teens, I had witnessed her battle the disease that would eventually steal her from our family. She was a kind person who made an impact on everyone she met and talking to a friend recently, I … Continue reading Dealing with an overbearing person!
Koya Nkrumah 