Last week, we explored the idea of writing with intention, understanding why you write before you begin. I said that...
Do Nigerians Really Not Read?
The Myth of a Declining Reading Culture Although it has become something of a national truth, certain recent events...
Reading: How to Get Your Groove Back
Last Monday, I launched this newsletter with a simple question: Do Nigerians really read? I wondered what kind of...
Writing with Intention: Knowing Why You Write
Last week, I argued that everyone can write and shared a few tips on building capacity. I recommended starting small,...
From Reading to Writing: Finding Your Voice on the Page
Last week, I pivoted from encouraging people to read to discussing one of the most enduring benefits of reading...
From Reading to Writing: Give Your Voice a Page Too
For the past few weeks, we’ve explored the habit of reading and how it expands our minds, deepens our understanding,...
Raising Readers in a ‘Why’ Generation
God bless the children we are raising these days. With these digital natives, parenting is an entirely different...
Why Your Child Should Read and How to Get it Done
A few weeks back, a daughter of a friend visited me at home. It was the first time I would be meeting the young lady,...
Why Do We Even Read?
Reactions to last week's newsletter were even more heartwarming than those of the penultimate week. Thank you for...
Why Nigerians don’t trust JAMB
We should congratulate the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for proving the integrity of its result release...