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  • RASTAFARI

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    (Originally Published 11/24 – Must have accidentally been deleted subsequently) I admire a lot of things about the rastafari religious movement. Most especially the concept of livity which is righteous everyday living. That is respecting the Earth and the humans in it. Least Fav Part? They presented the Ethiopian Emperor Haile Salassie as the Second…

  • Nairas & Puppy-Therapy: Grazie Mille

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    (Try) & Rise and Shine Darlings!Tell me why my job has instituted a new de-stress session of “puppy therapy.” I’m too village for all that, those animals better not lick my face BUT I appreciate the innovation nonetheless. Adorbs… Also, learned a new term. A diplobrat is the child of a diplomat and so spent…

  • BUSINESS TRIP

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    I’m applying for a Business Visa because soon, I will go on my first EVER International mission! (But God… ) I always wanted to be a lawyer. Not in the courtroom/traditional sense either. Father said I could do anything so when I was in my teens, I’d say I wanted to work for the UN…

  • Congo, Brazza/ Congo, Kin.

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    Sassou-Nguesso. Ngouélondélé, etc. If you are an adept of Rumba music, these names will be familiar to you. These are politicians from the Republic of Congo, popularly known as Congo, Brazza (to not be confused with DRC- Democratic Republic of Congo, popularly known as Congo, Kinshasa.) They are trending in African pop news because the…

  • Rolls Royce

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    My dear friend invited me to a sort of double date situation. Nobody termed it as that but I took the liberty to since we were 2 single women lunching with 2 single men. My friend is a boss herself so I should have known… The men were very respectful (a stark contrast from last…

  • Bush Men

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    The following will sound like a Nollywood scene; I am afraid, it is not … Sunday after church, I joined a friend for lunch to a local Nigerian spot. I wore a bodycon bright red dress that screamed confidence; this was likely my first sin. We sat in close proximity with, as I later found…

  • BRIDE PRICE

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    Our African customs mandate the payment of a bride price (AKA dowry/ “Inkwano”) to the woman’s family. This is a symbol of gratitude that says “Thank You For Raising a Wife for me” . There is no actual set amount, every family decides. Some families legit have lists of items to purchase (Cattle, Jewels, Materials,…

  • SHOWER ME WITH PRAISE

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    I hung out with the Rwandan aunties today. Dad was in town so they got to meet him. I was nervous they’d tell him about all the times I spoke back or rolled my eyes. I wasn’t nervous about them sharing any boy drama because (1) I tell dad about all my suitors so nothing…

  • 14 DAY DETOX

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    As we approach my 32nd birthday, I thought to adopt a semblance of good gal behavior. Got off social media so I can pray, drink water, read etc. The below is a snapshot of the 14 Days. Day 1: This day is special for two reasons. (1) 100 Years Ago, on 10/1/1924 – President JC…

  • If Men Are Broken, It is We That Broke Them.

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    Happy Labor Day Friends! Today we recognize the Labor Movement that successfully advocated for reasonable wages and better working conditions in the US. I slept in, it was lovely; but my thoughts are on DRC mining sector and Chinese sweatshops that are infamous for child labour and hazardous conditions. Special shoutout to our very own,…