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J-022 June 29, 2014

Politics: Keeping ‘Em Out 101.

Last week I stumbled upon this article about Aisha Eniola, a 19 year old Nigerian (by birth), who is currently a Town Councillor (equivalent of ward councillor) for Brent Council in England. I am an advocate for youth participation in government, especially as we are the ones who feel the brunt of ineffective governance the […]

J-012 October 25, 2013

The “Am I Your Mate?” Syndrome

“See this small boy o! Am I your mate?” Someone has probably said these words to you if you were brought up with/or have Nigerian (maybe African too) heritage. We live in a society set up with prevalent hierarchies. Isn’t age a good basis for distinction? I don’t believe it is. Here’s why I say […]

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