“There Are Rivers in the Sky” is a mesmerizing novel by Elif Shafak that weaves together three distinct narratives across different time periods, connected by a single droplet of water. The book follows three main characters: Arthur Smyth, a brilliant London researcher in the 1840s; Narin, a young Yazidi girl in 2014 Turkey; and Zaleekhah,…
I read Masquerade shortly after finishing Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Anguish and Anarchy. The use of metaphors drawn from African cosmology and cultural traditions has seen a significant rise in the SFF genre, and seeing how O.O. Sangoyomi incorporates these elements into a work of historical fiction was particularly appealing. In Masquerade, a work of…
We embark on a cosmic journey in Tobi Ogundiran’s “In the Shadow of the Fall,” the first book in the Guardian of the Gods series. ASHAKE finds herself caught in a celestial clash between Yoruba gods, portrayed by formidable acolytes and cosmic forces. To prevent a cosmic catastrophe and the end of the world, she must uncover her strength. The quest for trust and self-discovery begins by unravelling her true identity.
This work will benefit any Christian, regardless of where they are in their faith journey, as well as the proselyte seeking resources for contemplating God and the mysteries of His grace.
Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools a content marketer can use to build a community. It can create an emotional connection with your audience and make them feel more connected to your brand. By weaving stories into your content, you can tap into the power of storytelling to build a community passionate about…
While researching a new marketing article idea, I came across this Research showing that women are struggling more with the effects of COVID than men. ———————————————– Let me tell you a story. Client meetings have been fun since the movement restrictions triggered by the pandemic have been relaxed. I had this one meeting where I…
Since the 2000s, African mobile penetration has grown rapidly. And yet the percentage of the population with access to the internet is still abysmal at 43%. Africa is the only continent where more than half the population is without internet access. Of the 25 nations with connectivity issues, 21 are African. Despite low penetration, African…
I’m passionate about Stories and Storytelling. Goes without saying, seeing as the unwritten title of my newsletter is #leadwithstorytelling. However, it goes deeper than that. I go back to this one evening as a young adult. It was another evening of a power outage. My mother sat on the step with my younger sisters and…
New Year Shenanigans Holidays are typically when I prioritize family time (offline) over your cheery, syrupy happy-new-month texts. It’s about this time that you gloss over Happy New Year messages chiming in from the e-commerce site you visited just last week – in error. Nothing changes this year, right? Wrong. A few things do change,…
Introduction Stories are the most effective tools for connecting with people. The reason for this is not far-fetched as storytelling is in our DNA. It is the structure in which we store information and the tool with which we recall them. Stories are the structure and mechanism by which we educate people about what we…