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…
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…
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…
Stay Home, They Said… 2020 came with its unique set of challenges. My wife and I needed to adjust to home-schooling for our children, working out their care considering our tight work schedules. We were between nannies and since the COVID restrictions wouldn’t allow for an efficient interview process, we decided to go it alone…