Nigeria Archives - Mind of Malaka

Shola Emmanuel Shines in his First Atlanta Concert

Posted on June 30, 2015
by Malaka
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On Saturday morning I decided to take a break from my social media networks because I felt overwhelmed by all the news and opinions that were being flung from all angles. Mary, Kareem and Joseph, were there ONLY two issues going on in the world?…

Governor Adams Oshiomhole Must be the Nicest Man in Africa

Posted on May 20, 2015
by Malaka
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Last week, Marshall and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. *Confetti...yay!* As we sat down to dinner, I casually opened my Facebook app (a habit of mine he has long hated, but has grown accustomed to) and saw that another couple in Africa had just…

Colorism: Eku Edewor’s ‘Heritage’ Photo Shoot Conundrum

Posted on March 5, 2015
by Malaka
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Glance at this photo. What are your immediate thoughts? Does it offend you? Why, or why not? Think about it for a second. Why are you or why aren’t you offended by this picture? Sure, it looks innocuous, but this harmlessly snapped image has had…