THE ADVENTURES IN UNPAID INTERNING - WORKING TITLE.

The streets have never been greener with independence day fever. The flashing spectrum of white and green comes into view in all directions. You see it on store banners next to their independence month slash prices, you see on lamp posts, cell masts, and anything that can be tied with lengthy yards of cloth. You see it on the clothes of the young children off in the direction of the nearest independence day party, pretentiously sponsored by state governments in an attempt to bolster camaraderie among the younger generation, their so-called "Future Leaders". It's all fun and cheers and horseback rides and bouncy castle joy until the gift sharing- I mean, hunger games start and the struggle for who gets a present begin(presents that seem to finish even before the fights commence). Unfortunately for me, the odds have never been in my favour.  " Nigeria @60! " The banners would read today. " Happy Independence Day ," said one outraged citizen there. Why is...

     For about a month or two now, Beyoncé's Black is King "movie-album," which served as a visual representation to her 2019 Lion King album: The Gift has been released. It comprises choreographed dance clips, scenes re-telling the Lion King story but in live-action-to-the-live-action and had voice messages from people talking about what it meant to be black. Now, I'm not reviewing the album  (You can get those from my friend Andrea's blog. His album reviews are dope, and he covers many genres, so if you know any album you're skeptical about listening to, he's your guy for the details. Yes, He's a He) I only want to talk about the one song I sincerely enjoyed watching(No! Not Brown Skin Girl)      In all honesty(and I beat my chest about it), I wasn't a fan of both the Lion King album or the movie. I had felt two emotions: Ennui, for the one too many live-action adaptations to some great classics that Disney had been peddling these d...

     You are tall. Granted. However your size distracts people from your almost dominating height( scoffs ,  not that dominating)      You'd wish you were taller. But that would need you to put a bit of effort into your physical appearance, and you just don't give a damn.       And even when you do try to keep fit - 1km or 2km runs, light push-ups and sit-ups- you begin this ritual of staring at your half-naked self in the mirror after every 'uncompleted' work out.        On the days you do notice changes, you feel a deep sense of accomplishment. You raise your wobbly shoulders and suck in your tummy, almost willing the abs to show( They do not ).      Biceps are subtly bulging, chest getting pumped, and stomach not showing in your tight T-shirts. But everything changes when you drink water( LMAO )      It vexes you when people see your face and instantly believe you have a wife and ...