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…

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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…

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Almajiranci: A Narrative That Needs To Be Rewritten

In northern Nigeria, a system of Islamic education called Almajiranci is being…

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The Scam of Adulthood: Navigating the Shock of Post-Childhood

  I was mistaken in thinking that adults had all the power.…

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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…

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Is Nigeria ever going to be free from misrepresentations and harmful stereotypes?

"It is just as offensive to insist that everyone is a fraud…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Islamophobia In One Of The Most Dangerous Countries For Christians

I come from a secular country with a profoundly religious society.  After…

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