No Tolerance: My Female Genital Mutilation Story
Posted February 6th, 2015 by Ololade in AFRiCKA, Articles, Blog, Culture, Medical Anthropology, Nigeria, Womanism
by: Dolapo Adedapo Years ago during my Undergraduate studies, I participated in a study abroad program in Tanzania, one of the best experiences of my life. While I do understand as a young Nigerian woman who schooled in Nigeria, that living in another African country doesn’t seem like it should be the biggest deal, I […]
How Rich People Think
Posted December 22nd, 2013 by siyonbola in Articles, Blog, Business
Intro: Had to repost this, very useful information for those of us who want to “think and grow rich”. Many people will be shocked to find out I’m not a communist. I wouldn’t classify myself as a capitalist either, though. I believe in change-makers using wealth to help people more so than operating off the […]
An Open Letter to Michelle Obama: Beyonce is Not a Role Model
Posted April 25th, 2013 by siyonbola in Articles, Blog, Musik, Womanism
I loved this piece so much, I thought it is the type of thing I would have written. Somehow I get the feeling “King Bey” is on the cusp of a media chew-and-spit. By Rakhi Kumar Dear Michelle Obama, I’m addressing this to you because I admire you. Because you’re smart and a mum to […]
My Tribute Video to Chinua Achebe
Posted April 1st, 2013 by siyonbola in AFRiCKA, Writing
Ololade Siyonbola Pays Tribute to Chinua Achebe-Long Version. from Rukayat Aliyu on Vimeo.Nigerian Author Ololade Siyonbola pays tribute to Chinua Achebe, noting how his writing influenced her tremendously even as a child. The headwrap signifies respect to the departed. See the “Open Letter” at UPTOWN Magazine.
Garlic Beauty Pill.
Posted July 16th, 2012 by siyonbola in Articles, Blog, Health & Vitality
My skin is doing the smooth and glowing thing that I love that makes me almost able to recognize myself My skin has been through a TON since the tragedies of last year. Just when I started to shop for foundations and powders for the first time in my adult life, my skin begins to […]
DELIVER US.
Posted July 16th, 2012 by siyonbola in AFRiCKA, Blog, Musik, Poetry
One of the most powerful tracks I have ever loved. Fell in love with Talib for taking it to my hometown. I’m mad though that this vid has only 400K views. Whereas the trash on Youtube gets 5 mil+ I love it especially because I don’t believe musik of enlightenment should have to adhere to […]
Yaa Asantewaa is…
Posted December 9th, 2010 by siyonbola in AFRiCKA, Blog, Poetry, Race
Is overwhelmed by the joy of my people Following this victory And knows it will be even better than this When the last battle is won Is holding her breath Hoping not to be devastated at the disappointment of her people by this blessing But to exhale the exhale of victory with her people In […]