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January 14, 2020

It’s My Birthday, And Here Are My HOT Pictures

Sweet Potatoes, I have tried as best as I can to be humble about these pictures, but I cannot. I just don't have it in me. I am prouding. I find myself staring at these pictures and smiling. It appears that I have fallen hopelessly in love with myself. Kai. I'm fine sha. I'm learning that life comes in different seasons. I am also learning that although the seasons may change, the God I serve doesn't. I am learning not to react based on the obstacle in front of me but on the army I have Read More

January 6, 2020

How My Marriage Ended – The Full Story

Sweet Potatoes, this is how my marriage ended. But before you start reading this post, I want to appeal to you to do me a favor: SHARE THIS POST. On Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Whats App, Skype, Email, Every-Damn-Where because everyone should know. There are share buttons at the bottom of the post for your convenience. This is a long post. I tried to make it as short as possible, but it's still long because story full ground. Read on. Then share. Thank you. I will write this story keeping Read More

January 1, 2020

I’m Baaacccckkkkk!

Sweet Potatoes, Where do I begin? I don't know if I should start by wishing you a Happy New Year or by apologizing for even showing up here today to wish you a Happy New Year. You're right, I should start by wishing you a Happy New Year. So, Happy New Year. It feels like you and I were in a good relationship, and then I just disappeared and ghosted you and never explained to you what happened, why I left. And now, I have shown up at your door with a bouquet of flowers to tell you that Read More

June 30, 2019

Why Busola Dakolo Did Not Speak Up Until Now

Busola Dakolo - Biodun Fatoyinbo - Rape - COZA - Verastic

I have been in hibernation and have not written here for almost five months, but as much as I tried to, I could not ignore Busola Dakolo's story. I actually tried to ignore it, not because I thought it was insignificant, but because I was just too angry and too exhausted and too frustrated that stories like this one continue to come out of Nigeria AND Nigerians continue to react the same way. Also, this is not the first time a woman has spoken against Biodun Fatoyinbo. Who remembers Ese Walter Read More

February 14, 2019

I’m In Love With A White Man

I absolutely love reading books. I used to be a voracious reader, but I don't have as much time anymore (hello adulthood and motherhood). I still remember when I first came to America and found out that I could borrow an unlimited number of books from the library for free. What! That summer, I read like a mad woman. Of course, mom was happy because her teenage daughter preferred to stay home and read AND it did not cost her any money. She only had to drive me to the library and help me haul my Read More

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