Few people realize how powerful stepping outside of your comfort zone can be. We’ve accustomed ourselves to always doing predictable things that complement our abilities and our worldview. However, travel, if taken with the right attitude can have a transformational effect on your politics, your ideas about culture, society, people and values. According to the…
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Naijaland – A Journey to Opportunity
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From Naija with Love: A Book Review
During my time in Lagos, Nigeria I had a chance to read a biography that gave me a window into colonial life in Nigeria. The book, A Train Ride to Zaria by Bankole Ososanwo was set in Lagos and it helped me to understand the history of the state as well as the names of…
This is Nigeria
Recently, I was in the seaside state of Lagos, arguably one of Africa’s Largest Metropolis and Nigeria’s most successful state. As one of the smallest states in the nation, Lagos has distinguished itself as Nigeria’s most industrialized and developed state. While there, I had the opportunity to experience various cities such as Lekki, Ikeja, Ikoyi,…
Go West Young Woman, Go West!
Check out my latest video on my trip to West Africa. Look out for the upcoming series on visiting, travelling or living in West Africa for non-natives. Below is the full video: https://youtu.be/ftay92d5_gY
Increase the Peace: Ethics in Comm
How can we as communications professionals contribute to peace in our work and also how might we quantify peace?
Part 2: Pieces of an Unfinished Diary
While I was in Accra, I attempted to write my thoughts in a diary. Collecting pieces and impressions just moments or hours after the interaction helped me to capture them in more vivid terms than even a recollection from today. So, I’ve pieced together little pieces of my Diary–those events I can share! “Ghana is…
