Ivie’s Musings: You See, What Happened Was…

 In today's Newsletter, I talk about my experience trying to write for a website, social distancing and coronavirus in Nigeria and some other stuff.There's a lot of rambling; please forgive me. Ivie.

What Makes Me A Nigerian.

I Love Books: ‘My Sister The Serial Killer’ by Oyinkan Braithwaite.

This book... This book is everything I had hoped it would be. Ayoola is a Serial killer, and Korede, her sister spends her time literally cleaning up after her. It is absurd. It is funny. It is intelligent. It is well-written. Readers will finish this book and be happy, wanting to read it again after...

#Repost Series. High Heels and Low Expectations: The Lingering Frustrations of Being a Nigerian Woman.

There are times when being a Nigerian woman is an awesome experience. Step out onto a random street in any part of the country and you will see us in all our glory: well-dressed, in high heels or flats shoes, with carefully styled hair. With the right support system of family, friends and dedicated groups, a Nigerian woman can achieve greatness both...

#Repost Series: 5 Lessons I Learned From My Secondary School Days.

I attended secondary school in Lagos, Nigeria in the 1990s. I have chosen to have very selective memories about my time there, so I dwell more on the memories of shared laughter and on the friends I made who I am still in touch with presently. I will not dwell on the cutting of grass,...

Ivie’s Musings: How Low Should My Expectations Go?

In this month's newsletter, I share some thoughts about the upcoming general elections in Nigeria, and how we as Nigerians constantly set low standards for ourselves. You can read it here. Have a great day. Ivie.

#Repost Series: A Day In The Life Of A Nigerian With Trust Issues.

  It's Monday morning.   You wake up with a smug smile on your face. There is artificial darkness all around you as NEPA has kept the electricity to itself. This fact does not dampen your mood as you had already ironed clothes for the week two days ago.   You go to the bathroom and open...

Ivie’s Musings: A Library Checklist.

Hey! I wrote my third book last year at the Library at Yaradua Centre in Abuja. I've had some time to think about my experience using the Library, and I've made a Checklist of requirements. This list includes going with your own bottle of hand sanitizer, and your earphones. Please read the list here. 🙏🏾

Dear Nigerian Blogs, P is for Plagiarism.

As a Writer, I’m happy when people read my work, and even happier when they share my work with their own audience. It’s amazing! However...Nigerian blogs really need lessons on how to do certain things properly. First of all, when you’re setting up your blog, one of the first things you should ask yourself is,...

Ivie’s Musings: Ice Cream For My Nigerian Soul.

Hey Everyone! In this month's newsletter, I share how a cup of ice cream led me to have deep thoughts about my country, Nigeria. You can read it here. Please don't forget to share after reading-thank you 🙂 Ivie.