Good morning. I promised to take some shots during my morning walk. I’m not a good photographer though.There’s a thick fog this morning. These kind
Category: Africa
Haiku of the night 3
Airy evening for all tree dwelling fellows Sparrows sing, Robins bass as crickets chirp Two happy lovers sit listening *** Hello everyone. I promised to
In Ovim
I’m back to Ovim Isuikwuato, my hometown. It has been a long week for me, marking and grading students’ math exam. Coupled with the noisy
The Animal King
Do you know why there is no king in the animal kingdom? Here is a story narrating why. I wrote this poetale a longtime ago.
Reflecting on the Sunset
There’s that feeling of nostalgia when the sun drift away from the hamlets, sinking, sailing through the clouds like a golden phantom, spherical like a
Every man is King…
In Africa it is believed that every man is a King (in his house). Here is an image of an African child having fun sitting
Diary of a Village boy: The Leopard Spirit 4
One of the men unsheathed his shiny machete while the others looked on. I stopped at my tracks, thinking wearily. Were they truly headhunters? Maybe
The Baobab
I tried drawing this evening and this is what I made. I call it the Baobab tree. The Baobab is an iconic African tree. It’s
Pirate ship by ‘Jindu Iroegbu
‘Jindu paints another image. This he identified as a pirate ship sailing on blue waters. There are birds enjoying the sea breeze. ‘Jindu likes The
Visit Africa: Safari
Safari is a term used for expeditions to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitats. It has a Swahili origin and it is commonly
Sunset captured by Robin Bliss
Beautiful hues adorn the skies when Robin captured these images.
Amuse: Slow School Bus
Where’s that slow school bus?
Love
Every child deserves to be loved. Children can be at their best selves when loved and would reciprocate this act while growing. So if love
African Proverbs 14
Consider this proverb from Ethiopia; The mouse is silent while laboring, but when the baby is conceived, she cries.
African Wildlife: Bongo
Bongos might be the largest antelope in Africa, but they are very timid. They scare easily and will run away and hide when frightened.
Haiku: Evening tide
Fast falls the evening tide, Kids play on tree branches Squirrels watch from holes
Friendship
There’s always a companion for everyone. There’s someone to confide in and share issues of life with. Friendship is characterized by love, sympathy, kindness, loyalty,
Hope
Hope is a smile drawn across faces. How happy they are with hope in their hands! *** Image from Fiverr
African Proverbs 13
The moon and the stars are not above us, the Earth is on the other side of our feet. -Moroccan proverb
Happiness 3
Do you know that Africans in general, Nigerians in particular are considered the happiest people on earth? Believe me, there are many things that can
Human – Animal Relationship Awareness Week
The goal of this week is to raise awareness of the importance of human – animal relationships and highlight the benefits and variety of these
African Proverbs 12
Here’s from Bahumba people of Congo: To engage in conflict, one does not bring a knife that cuts but a needle that sews.
African Proverbs 11
This is a Bambara proverb: No matter how long a log stays in the water, it doesn’t become a crocodile.
Happiness 2
Here is an image of happy African children riding their wheelbarrow. Happiness is free. 😊 Do you find joy in simple things?
Happiness
A saying goes that for every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness. Also, there’s nothing like deep breaths after laughing that
Diary of a Village boy: The Leopard Spirit 3
The next Eke day, I was sent to buy provisions for the family. Dada gave me £2 for food and medicine. The money was enough
Herd of Elephants
A group of Elephants is called a herd. Elephants are herbivores and peaceful animals. Sometimes writers call them “Gentle Giants.” They are found all over
Peace of Mind
This image of an African child portrays Peace of mind and Contentment. What do you think? #peace #contentment #joy #happiness
Nature: Best Vacation
Nothing heals faster than Nature and this healing feeling is unexplainable. It’s something everyone should experience. Most vacations should include moving away from hustle bustle
The Spotted Hyena
I was awed the first time I saw this animal. That was during an excursion organised by my secondary school to Songhai Redemption Centre, near
