Author: LawyerLiv

Did you know, in accordance to Islamic precepts of modesty, a non-related man is not supposed to shake the hand of a hijabi woman when greeting her. The proper etiquette is to maintain distance and use verbal acknowledgement. So y’all overzealous huggers don’t go touching Muslims of the opposite sex. Not permitted. Matter of fact,…

In most African culture, the mourning period extends weeks. Everyone in the community is expected to take turn keeping guard at the house in order to console the remaining family. These overnight celebrations are usually very lit with loud music and plenty food. The idea is to crowd the family’s home so they are not…

I spend a lot of time advocating against women looking for rich men because I deemed it to be a losing strategy as women can invest in being said rich men instead AND because I found love to be too pure to be diluted down to money matters. What a silly little girl I am……

Cameroon elections set to take place in 6 days. Sitting President, Paul Biya, is 92 years old, oldest president in the world, in power for the past 43 years and projected to win again. But nothing, NOTHING- offends me more than his wife’s wigs. In my most Camer accent, ”Maman, pardonnez”.

Not Barack, just a guy in Africa. He wasn’t young either. Maybe twice my age so certainly not named after the President. The name is an ancestral name popular in Kenya, Cameroon, Central Africa etc. You now know there are 2 Congos, did you also know Central Africa is an actual nation. As in not…

Today is Yom Kippur, a sacred holiday in the Jewish faith, marked by fasting, repentance and atonement. We say “G’mar chatima tovah” (May you be sealed in the Book of Life for good) to all our Jewish-Humanist Friends. As for the rest, may Adonai judge you. This morning, I watched a father find the bodies…

I’m gone for 2.5 seconds, trying to fake-meditate and sh*** and what do I find upon my return? At least it’s Nigerian Independence. Who’s inviting us tonight? Make we forget our problems small… What was that? “Chop you money?” Certainly, dear. If you insist.

I spend a lot of time complaining about the inconveniences of life but permit me to take a moment to honor the living God for surrounding me with so much love. I grew up with a father who calls me Princess, Darling, Chouchou, etc. and very rarely by name. Even his friends are like additional…