Wild Myrtle

Have you ever recounted a story or an experience to someone and left out part of the gist on purpose? Yes? Then this episode of Hey! Let's Vibe is for you.

Ever wondered what it's like to cater to the dead? "There's no chance for a second chance," a man who does, tells me. "So we give our best."

Rashida was a neighbour I fell in love with briefly. She lived in a compound close to mine with her mother-in-law and two kids. When I was starting to know her, she had to leave.

It's been a tough couple of weeks for me mentally, but reminiscing on love, friendship, and kindness helped lift my spirit. Sometimes, all you have to do is show up.

14 years ago, on the 15th of September, 2007, I handed a journal to my best friend and asked him to write an essay describing me.

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Talking about myself in a descriptive way is one of the hardest things to do, but I think I did my best at what I consider a formal introduction of who I am.

Christmas may be our favourite holiday but as we get older, the traditions that accompany its celebration fade away and we are left longing.

How do we (Nigerian youths) piggyback off the #EndSARS protests to ensure that we steer the course and catalyse the change that we desperately need?

On the 20th of October 2020, the Nigerian government answered peaceful protests to end police brutality with brutality. It is unclear how many died, but the image of a bloodied flag remains fresh on our minds.

Often, in our growth journey, we want long, confident strides, but all we can manage are baby steps - wobbly and uncertain. It can be quite frustrating, but it's okay.