The Enlightenment of Generation- Z by Aiyede Emmanuel
During this corona virus pandemic, on one of our frequent walks, my father said to me “Once the outlook for positive change becomes dominant in a society, nothing can stop its growth”. I immediately thought about how radical ideas had shaped revolutions of different countries. Having in mind that history repeats itself, I thought… Read more
THE LAW OF LIMITLESSNESS by Elushade Oluwatumininu
When I was much younger, there was a popular trending phrase “The Sky is the Limit.” My primary school teachers attempted Monday motivation by using this phrase to make us feel pumped up to learn and change the world. The phrase sometimes would even come as a compliment, to those who did well academically. I… Read more
THE PERFECT TIMING SYNDROME by Elushade Oluwatumininu
It’s 9:11 am and I should have started a task by 9:00. I can start now, but the only problem is that 9:11 doesn’t feel like such a beautiful time to start. I decide that 9:30 is probably the best time to do it. So, I scroll and swipe for a while. I check the… Read more
THE ART OF BEING UNDERSTOOD by Elushade Oluwatumininu
At a point in time, I taught Chemistry and Math, and for each class, there was a phrase I disliked hearing: “I don’t understand.” This phrase is honestly heartbreaking. I would have spoken in perfect English, used great illustrations and broken down the course, or so I believed. It would just feel like wasted work… Read more
THE MIND GAP by Elushade Oluwatumininu
On the best days, I walk into the shower and I have the best ideas: a possible code types itself in my head or a great award-winning story is told…in my head. Once I walk out of the shower, 72 messages are waiting and a new hashtag calls for my attention, my codes and stories… Read more