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The Activist

My Passion, my focus, the change that I want to see in the world - is my propellent factor.
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In remembrance of Sara Baartman or just simply degrading Black People?

The Activist ― And this is how the Swedish Minister of culture, Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth deemed fit to remember Sara Baartman who was exhibited as freak show attractions in the 19th-century ... Not only is this a further degrading mutilation of Sara Baartman as was... (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Apr 17th, 2012
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Accents and the Tragedy of Self-Hate! by Yemisi Ilesanmi

Accents and the Tragedy of Self-Hate! by Yemisi Ilesanmi

The Activist ― Yemisi Ilesanmi nailed the need to claim authenticity of one's accent in her latest blog post. I found this quite fantastic... Here is an excerpt: I recently started Video blogging and with it came the barrage of opinionated comments on my looks,... (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Apr 1st, 2012
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My Igbo by Donald Molosi

The Activist ― we may all be created equal but truth remains that no one be like you. it is the essence of a dream sweet and real that my last would be my first and your mind would impassion me... (more)
Tags: Poem, Poetry
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Mar 13th, 2012
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New Dreams! Breeze,Thoughts and Confidence

The Activist ― Air in my lungBreeze on my faceSmiles on my cheeksThoughts in my headConfidence in my voiceGreat purpose in my walkI stroll on the boulevard of new dreamsI don't have to walk, smile or think alone (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Made popular on Feb 2nd, 2012
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Subsidy, Leadership and Change: Managing Change as a Leader by Atoyebi Oyelere

The Activist ― Ken Blanchard, the author of the popular book “One Minute Manager” while commenting on a book (Who moved my cheese) by Spencer Johnson said “Everyone knows that not all change is good or even necessary. But in a world that is constantly... (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Jan 13th, 2012
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FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVER: OCCUPY LONDON 2012

FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVER: OCCUPY LONDON 2012

The Activist ― If we have our own working refinery, we wont even be talking of subsidy, if we have working electricity the cost of production will not go up unbearably every time there is an increase in fuel price, if there is economic development with focus on... (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Jan 7th, 2012
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Abuse and Slapsgiving! by bishop david oyedepo

The Activist ― This is getting out of hands. Open abuse and damnation of a child all in the name of deliverance. We always believe some people are untouchable. I am so appalled by this and join everyone that condemns this act! This is bad! Bad!! Bad!!!... (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Dec 18th, 2011
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Welcome: The new Nigerian refugees by SYLVIA OFILI

Welcome: The new Nigerian refugees by SYLVIA OFILI

The Activist ― THE Nigerian Senate just gave many people enough justification to become refugees. I predict in the next couple of months, in countries all over Europe, young men and women will arrive in droves, over sea and land, and they would all be gay. Gay... (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Dec 14th, 2011
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Where Is The World Headed To? by Godwyns Onwuchekwa

Where Is The World Headed To? by Godwyns Onwuchekwa

The Activist ― Well, not sure anyone thinks of this. But looking back at events in the past months - or may be year - you would quite agree that it has been a momentous recent past.The financial turmoil has refused to let the so-called 'markets' out of its... (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Dec 6th, 2011
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The Last Moment of Wangari Maathai

The Last Moment of Wangari Maathai

The Activist ― On Mon, 11/7/11, Njeri Mbire wrote:THE LAST MOMENTS OF A BEAUTIFUL MAMA. Maathai is driven to her final admission at Nairobi Hospital. She explains her diagnosis to doctors at the facility. Her condition has reached what doctors... (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Nov 28th, 2011
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Press Statement on the occasion of the "16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence"

The Activist ― BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights (BAOBAB) On the occasion of the“16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence” Lagos, Nigeria, November 25 2011Press Statement Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights... (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Nov 26th, 2011
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THE COMING ANARCHY

The Activist ― THE COMING ANARCHYby Robert D. KaplanFebruary 1994 The Minister's eyes were like egg yolks, an aftereffect of some of the many illnesses, malaria especially, endemic in his country. There was also an irrefutable sadness in his eyes. He spoke in a... (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Nov 12th, 2011
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Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah blogs from detention

Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah blogs from detention

The Activist ― Alaa Abd El Fattah, left, who is being held in an Egyptian jail, with his wife. Photograph: Nasser Nasser/APWriting in colloquial Egyptian Arabic from detention Alaa Abdel Fattah: I am writing this blog while being ashamed of myself, I was... (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Nov 5th, 2011
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REVOCATION OF ''MEMBERSHIP'' OF NIGERIA BY A NIGERIAN IN ARGENTINA

The Activist ― I read today, about a Nigerian who is in Argentina, who yesterday (or today in Argentina), had written to the Nigerian Ambassador there to transmit his letter to the Presidency, about his revocation of Nigerian citizenship, to which he called '... (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Oct 21st, 2011
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Wangari Maathai: Celebrating  The Unbowed  ‘Crazy Woman’  By Njoki Wamai

Wangari Maathai: Celebrating The Unbowed ‘Crazy Woman’ By Njoki Wamai

The Activist ― Prof. Wangari Maathai did not need any introduction growing up in the eighties and early nineties. She was there already, in the news and in hushed conversations in our living rooms and market places. The strong dark woman in African prints and... (more)
 THE ACTIVIST ― Posted on Oct 6th, 2011