Celestine Omin

Makinde managed to pull himself together, “I wouldn’t let this issue ruin my day, it’s way too early”, he said to himself. I reached out to M just as I was heading out for my lunch break. I wanted to see how his day was going. “O’l boy, how far...

The day began with an unusual tempo, Makinde, my office and ride mate had arrived rather early with an unusual grin on his face. “What is it? I inquired, I haven’t seen him this way for as long as I can remember. “Bidemi and I are back together, we made...

People suddenly know how to use money when there are none left”  ― Bangambiki Habyarimana, The Great Pearl of Wisdom Does this sound familiar? It happens to all of us, even the best and the brightest. A fool with money is one big endless party; until the cash bottoms out except you...

Dear young person, I get it, at this stage in your life you pay very little or no attention to some things and you couldn’t be bothered. I understand the pressure to be hip and “swag” but if you must do it, do it right. You see, I’m not perfect,...

Anyone that has had any dealings with an artisan or a handyman will tell you how unpleasant the experience is. From broken promises to buying substandard parts — while charging you for the original — to fixing problems based on guesses, to causing further damage, the list goes on. A...