My words, my life and my lessons
My blog reflects on my life experiences and my lessons learnt. I promise to always keep it real. I want my blog to spark new conversations and I hope that it inspires you.
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Life
An ode to Beyoncé
Celebrating 2 Years in my Natural Hair Journey
26th January 2021 marked 2 years since the last time I chemically straightened my hair….
Ugochi’s Soundtrack: 25 songs to celebrate 25 years
So I just turned 25 – more life and more blessings please! I wanted to…
Travel
2 months in Southeast Asia – the best trip ever!
Three years ago, in the summer of 2017, I went on a backpacking trip across…
3 days as a solo traveller in Penang
Day 1 as a solo traveller in Penang I was full of mixed emotions of…
Surviving 48 Hours in Thailand Without a Phone
On our last day in Koh Lanta, Tasha and I went for a morning swim…
Black and British
Is Feminism un-African?
The coining of the term feminism (‘feminisme’) is credited to a French philosopher, Charles Fourier….
Celebrating 2 Years in my Natural Hair Journey
26th January 2021 marked 2 years since the last time I chemically straightened my hair….
Black Pound Day – let’s support Black-owned businesses!
So today, 27th June 2020, is the first official Black Pound Day! Black Pound Day…
Philosophy
Is Feminism un-African?
The coining of the term feminism (‘feminisme’) is credited to a French philosopher, Charles Fourier….
Ubuntu: I am because you are
Ubuntu is a South African word from the Nguni people that encapsulates humanity. ‘Ubuntu ngumuntu…
African Wisdom – 4 Igbo Proverbs
I wanted to share some proverbs from my Igbo heritage. Proverbs are part of an…