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Sometimes We Just Want to Prove a Point
There are moments in life when our choices, actions, or decisions are not driven by ambition, wealth, or recognition. Sometimes, we act simply to prove a point. It might be to others, to the world around us, or most importantly, to ourselves. But what does it really mean to prove a point? Why do we…
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Young People Can’t Find Jobs: What Can They Do?
Thomas Edison was told by his teachers that he was “too stupid to learn anything.” Walt Disney was fired from a newspaper because he “lacked imagination and had no good ideas.” Even Steve Jobs—yes, the man behind Apple—was once thrown out of his own company. At that moment, they were no different from today’s young…
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Learn to Open Your Mouth: Why Silence Isn’t Always Golden
We’ve all heard it, usually in the form of a parental lecture or a casual piece of advice: “Learn to shut your mouth.” It’s meant to caution us against speaking too much, saying the wrong thing, or attracting unnecessary attention. Society often celebrates quietness, humility, and discretion. And yet, I recently met a man in…
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And I Resigned — The Day I Chose My Sanity Over Survival
And I Resigned — The Day I Chose My Sanity Over Survival I remember the morning vividly. The sun had barely risen. My uniform was folded neatly at the edge of the bed. The air in the room felt thick—not because it was cold, but because I couldn’t breathe. Not properly. I have gone through…
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Father’s Day Tribute: To All the Men Who Carry the Weight
Father’s Day Tribute: To All the Men Who Carry the Weight Today, we pause to celebrate men—not just fathers in the traditional sense, but all men who carry strength, sacrifice, gentleness, and love in their own unique way. We often reduce Father’s Day to neckties, barbecue sets, or last-minute cards. But this day is so…
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Nigerian Mechanic Cannot Be Underrated
I saw something today that prompted this story I am about to share. The truth? Nigeria is blessed, and Nigerians are gifted. No be today, from the days of our ancestors… Back in Umuahia, there was this local mechanic named Oga Uche. No diagnostic machine. No fancy gloves. Just blackened fingernails, years of hustle, and…
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Who Cares?
Who Cares? They’re Just Watching. By Adanne Udejiofor Chukwudi There’s a kind of silence that isn’t peaceful it’s loud with eyes.Not eyes of empathy or concern. Just watchers. Observers. Spectators.People who show up not to lift, but to look. When you’re struggling, changing, evolving, or simply choosing yourself some people don’t reach out to understand.…
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I WASN’T ALWAYS THIS BOLD
“I wasn’t always this bold…” When I started creating, it was just a way to survive.To cope.To escape. But this piece? This is different. I titled it “Ardarrh Inspiring” after the name I gave myself when I stopped hiding. I used to shrink in rooms, doubt my voice, question my value. But art gave me…
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Surreal Digital Art
Here’s a breakdown of the visible and “invisible” elements: Visible Elements 1. Desert Landscape: The foreground is a rippling desert terrain, likely symbolic of solitude, endurance, or personal journey. 2. Large Setting Sun: The sun is prominent, dominating the horizon with warm, orange and yellow tones—suggesting hope, endings, or renewal. 3. Woman’s Face: Faintly blended…
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The Power of Being Proactive as an International Student
When I arrived in the United Kingdom as an international student, I knew I wanted to make the most of my time here. While good grades were important to me, I understood early on that education is not only about books and exams. It is also about building character, forming connections, and preparing for the…
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