NOTES FROM OUTSIDE
Notes on reading, writing, faith, and the quiet parts of life
NOTES FROM OUTSIDE
Notes on reading, writing, faith, and the quiet parts of life
All Essays
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An Open Letter to Nigerian Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials Obsessed with Respect
Read more: An Open Letter to Nigerian Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials Obsessed with RespectYou do not hand us a dysfunctional country, sit quietly while politicians destroy it, then turn around and demand respect from…
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I FELL IN LOVE AND OUT OF LOVE
Read more: I FELL IN LOVE AND OUT OF LOVEI fell in love and out of love. Somewhere in between, I went looking for freeze-dried pineapple, questioned why human beings…
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OLODO UPRISING: Beyond What Is Being Discussed Today
Read more: OLODO UPRISING: Beyond What Is Being Discussed TodayBeyond the debates surrounding “Olodo Uprising” lies a deeper question: What happens to a society when money becomes the primary measure…
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AFRICAN CULTURAL IDENTITY: WHY DO WE LET THEM TAKE THINGS FROM US ?
Read more: AFRICAN CULTURAL IDENTITY: WHY DO WE LET THEM TAKE THINGS FROM US ?We are quick to defend our culture when others discover its value, but do we give that same energy to preserving…
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Cultural Imperialism 1: Unfiltered Thoughts on Religion and Identity as a Yoruba African
Read more: Cultural Imperialism 1: Unfiltered Thoughts on Religion and Identity as a Yoruba AfricanA personal reflection on cultural imperialism, religion and cultural identity as a Yoruba African, exploring spirituality and inherited beliefs.
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The illusion of a “better Nigeria”
Read more: The illusion of a “better Nigeria”We grew up believing in a better Nigeria. Some left to find it, others stayed hoping to see it. Somewhere in…
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The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives: The Harsh Reality of Marriage, Patriarchy and Being a “Good Woman”
Read more: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives: The Harsh Reality of Marriage, Patriarchy and Being a “Good Woman”A deep analysis of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives and how marriage, patriarchy, and society shape women’s lives and…
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The dead take a part of us with them
Read more: The dead take a part of us with themMaybe grief doesn’t end. Maybe it’s something you learn to settle into, something you carry, even when the world expects you…
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Welcome Home
Read more: Welcome HomeI spent so long searching for myself in places that promised healing, routines, trends, noise, advice. Only to realise that the…
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Angry heads… Don’t Stop!! keep moving
Read more: Angry heads… Don’t Stop!! keep movingWe cancel people faster than we challenge systems, and we pour our anger into spectacle while the things that shape our…
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EARTHY Humans. EARTHY Problems
Read more: EARTHY Humans. EARTHY ProblemsThis isn’t a guide to living better. It’s a quiet reflection on contradiction, exhaustion, and what it means to exist honestly…
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Two Truths Can Exist
Read more: Two Truths Can ExistTruth is not an object to be owned, but a state of perception shaped by experience. In our differences, culture, language,…
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Do We Really Have Freedom Of Speech?
Read more: Do We Really Have Freedom Of Speech?One minute I was excited about finally sharing my thoughts, the next I was wondering if I’d be calling my folks…
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My Journey to Online Expression: A Birthday Reflection
Read more: My Journey to Online Expression: A Birthday ReflectionA birthday reflection on moving from my private journals to a public space on the internet. Learning, unlearning, and writing myself…