Opeyemi Ajayi

Ope Ajayi writes from Nigeria.

The Ground Zero

A few years ago, a pandemic stuck our world, it’s effect totally changed the way we interact. In the midst of the catastrophe brought by...

Which Way Nigeria?

“A nation is alive only when it grows, constantly discarding its outdated traditions, habits, rituals and assumptions.” Nigeria is currently sitting on a keg of...

The Evil Merchant

The concept of marriage is an exceptionally phenomenal one that the natural human mind cannot fully comprehend. The natural human mind cannot understand spiritual...

Hope for the New Nigeria

Nigeria is currently on a brink, virtually all the major political actors have given up on the Buhari administration and the citizenry seems to...

There are Consequences

Our dearly blessed country, Nigeria is currently on a precipice but how did we get here? The acclaimed giant of Africa is snoring while its...

The Knife Angel

There was a time in the UK when knife crime was prevalent. An iconic sculpture now known as The Knife Angel was erected by some...

The Queen of the Waves

The Queen of the Waves is a hymn usually sung by fishermen seeking protection from storm. Nigerians definitely need lots of protection from the political...

Pathway to Becoming the Most Desirable Country to Live in on Earth

“It takes a village to raise a child”, is perhaps one of the most prominent African proverbs that has been globally accepted as valid...

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The Asika Phenomenon

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