Hello, there. I'm Uzo. I'm an African writer, artist, and industrial chemist. My love for writing stories, sharing, and meeting people have led me to starting my own blog. I invite you to take a trip with me into the African society via my African tales/short stories and African arts (as much as I can flesh out). On 85 degrees, you will also find some bite-sized poems. Feel free to comment on whatever that piques your interest. If you'd like to send me a private message, you can do so via the email displayed on the top left corner of my profile. I meela (Thank you).
Originally posted on GAB | The Global Anticorruption Blog:
Nigeria has a serious problem with police corruption, at all levels. At the top, senior police officials embezzle staggering sums of public funds. To take just one example, in 2012, the former Inspector General of Police, Sunday Ehindero, faced trial for embezzling 16 million Naira (approximately US$44,422).…
The small house has been turned into a café-bar. The walls are painted a loud blue. An artist has drawn a fat man holding a woman by the waist in front of bottles of beer. Behind, a huge yellow packet of condoms seems to be watching over them. Isaro is listening as a … More A Serpent for Your Troubles
I wail all day everyday – in a well behind a stone wall inside my mind where the riot parade of thoughts ride afloat – afloat down stream I watch salmon swim up to the sun which blinds me.
Case 28: “May the child not die, may the child not die”: let it die and let’s see if the day won’t break. Insight/Background Story: She was the typical African under siege from the extended family system. First, her sisters-in-law accused her of not taking good care of them whenever they came to visit. … More One Week, One Proverb #28
Hey folks, Because of the challenges I’ve experienced of late, I’ve not been able to blog or keep up with your blogs. I regret the situation and hope things will improve. You probably are aware of my blog serial, “We Are Not Cursed.” It’s been a wonderful experience sharing each episode with you. Your comments … More Quick Update
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