What I learnt this year: 2021 edition

It’s never a waste of time. It’s a necessary step towards something that’s around the corner. Donating your time, money or ideally both is essential to championing underserved communities and causes. Help where you can. I’m no-one’s diversity hire, even though I’m glad the concept exists. Ocean Vuong is cerebral and erudite. Look at the…

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What I learnt this year: 2020 edition

I’m exhausted. Always be in control of your time and how you utilize it. Pay no attention to what people think about you. It doesn’t matter. Check your privilege. Do it so you can be more grateful, humble and aware of those around you. Your future self will be a result of the actions you…

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What I learnt this year: 2019 edition

Self care is the new black. Streaming services are a road warriors best friend (luv ya Netflix!). I may not agree with you, but I’ll still try to see things from your perspective. It’s healthy to have an outlook where you’re fresh out of fucks to give. Spotting and deciphering petty, hidden agendas is exhausting….

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Mama Africa, tell me how you’re doing?

Without question, I’m privileged to have a job where I get the opportunity to meet some amazingly talented people, while having novel experiences in far-flung corners of the world. Case in point, last month I wrapped up a 3-country road trip across Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, where I had the opportunity to talk to diverse…

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What I learnt this year: 2018 edition

First impressions of people are rarely wrong. Looking for common sense in any of the decision making happening in British politics is a futile exercise. I have a short attention span and even shorter patience tether. Being subjected to shit food, shit hotels and shitty flights is offensive when you have to travel for business….

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