Author: Ovie Farraday
Queens and Mothers: Amanitore, the Kushite Kandake Who Built an Empire
Queen Amanitere, the Kandake mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles, was a powerful Kushite Ruler between 1 BCE and 40 CE (Imagined from Temple ... Read More
Youth Dividend: Meet the Africans Betting Big on Young People
Investing in young people is investing in the future (Image: Joshua Duneebon @ Unsplash) Visionaries Bet on the Future Tony Elumelu just did it again. ... Read More
Why I Chose the Covenant: A Parent’s Personal Perspective
Children need to know that the bond between their parents is solid (Photo by Osarugue Igbinoba on Unsplash) The Unshakeable Promise: Why I Believe ... Read More
The Irony of Discrimination: How Racism Built Black Wealth
In 1906, wealthy Black landowner O.W. Gurley purchased 40 acres of land named Greenwood Avenue. By 1921, the Greenwood District was a booming hub of ... Read More
Happy Wedding Anniversary To Me: When Marriage Feels Lonely
When Marriage Feels Lonely: A Reflection on Love and Absence Happy Anniversary to me. But here I am, alone. Well, not technically alone. There’s a ... Read More
The Power of Thorns: A Story of Healing and Thanksgiving
The Power of Thorns: A Story of Healing and Thanksgiving Adanna felt as low as her gele after a restless, tear-stained night. As wind whipped ... Read More
Ancient Symbols Unite Morocco and Nigeria’s Lost Prehistory
Ruins at Lixus archaeological site (Wiki Commons) Uncovering Africa’s Hidden Legacy: Morocco’s Msoura Megaliths and Nigeria’s Ikom Monoliths Africa’s ancient story is being told in ... Read More
Nigeria’s Civil Service: Is Free Enterprise the Fix?
Photo by Kelly Sikkema, Unsplash The Royal Roots of Nigeria’s Identity Africa is often referred to as the land of kings and queens, and for ... Read More
Domestic Diva: Identity Crisis Redefining Life as “Just Mom”
Should your job define you? (Image: Theresa Ude @ Pexels) The Day "Just Mom" Became My Most Powerful Title We’ve all been there. You meet ... Read More
Milestones: Celebrating the Death of Aunt Flo
Milestones: Celebrating the Death of Aunt Flo It’s official. Aunt Flo is gone. Forever. After contributing six beautiful lives to the human story—two of ... Read More