Tag: The Free Critics
Stop Telling a Fat Woman She Looks Beautiful and Brave
Fat is a term that holds a great deal of power for…
Tribal Marks and Tattoos: A Proud Cultural Heritage on the Verge of Oblivion
Growing up in a society with rich cultural practices is fascinating. I…
Almajiranci: A Narrative That Needs To Be Rewritten
In northern Nigeria, a system of Islamic education called Almajiranci is being…
The Scam of Adulthood: Navigating the Shock of Post-Childhood
I was mistaken in thinking that adults had all the power.…
The Aftermath of War: A Review of Rasaq Malik Gbolahan’s “No Home In This Land”
A famous Yoruba parlance states, "War, even in its smallest form, isn't…
Is Nigeria ever going to be free from misrepresentations and harmful stereotypes?
"It is just as offensive to insist that everyone is a fraud…
I am an Educated Fulani, Why Do People Think I am a Terrorist?
The Fulani tribe (Fulbe) is one of the largest ethnic groups widely…
How to be Sad in an African Home (a 3-Step Guide to Gloom)
There is no way to say this without sounding ungrateful: being happy…
First Mover Significance and the Ingenuity of New Adopters in African Creative Industry
Stories have origins, but what converts them to history is the presence…
This Is How You Move On From Grief That Has Run It’s Course as a Comforter
Grief - the bitter pill we all have to swallow at one…
Why I Never Want Kids of My Own Even Though I Love Children
My big sister welcomed her first child on a beautiful, bright Saturday…
Islamophobia In One Of The Most Dangerous Countries For Christians
I come from a secular country with a profoundly religious society. After…