I don’t know if you have noticed the global revolution taking place in the kitchen space but it hasn’t been the same in the last few years. With the rise of lifestyle influencers and online celebrity chefs, there has been an upgrade of kitchen gadgets and appliances by kitchen brands to meet up with our Read More…
By Joy Essien Imagine this scenario. A busy location bustling with activities. Not so easy movement of vehicles in and out of the place because of the large number of people attending and no proper arrangement for logistics. Congestion and chaos are usually the hallmark of these gatherings. With no team in charge of coordinating Read More…
When it comes to qualities to look out for in friendships, it is very important to seek out values you hold dear—values you cannot compromise.Time and experience have a way of teaching us what is important to us and what to hold dear.We also learn hard lessons when we ignore red flags and proceed, only Read More…
Once in a blue moon, something happens that throws you back to the distant past — almost like reliving the thrills of writing a cover story for DRUM several decades ago. A man, Emeka, who had died in Nigeria in 1999 showed up in the Gambia ten years later, married a lady named Amina and fathered Read More…
This topic is a very deep one. It is both a process and a journey, but I will attempt to scratch the surface today. Many things in life constantly demand our time and attention, and we keep giving of ourselves until we are spread thin with nothing left to give. A lot of times, a Read More…
Edmond loved the good life but was never patient with process. He didn’t like to be reminded about things like savings, investments and stuff like that. His motto whenever issues with his finances were pointed out was: “God will provide or Isn’t it God that has been seeing us to this point?” His records were Read More…
When it comes to breakfast, there’s usually a lot to unpack. From the popular opinion that it’s overrated to knowing what exactly is best to have, breakfast often sparks a lot of debate. Skipping breakfast is not as bad as we’ve been led to believe over the years. In fact, aggressive marketing by cereal companies Read More…
Most schools have closed for the session and will be resuming in September, giving us approximately two months with the kids at home. I, for one, always look forward to the holidays because I get to stop waking up so early to prepare the kids for school. I have never been a morning person, so Read More…
I’ve been on trips where I forgot to carry basic items that turned out to be much needed. I’ve also had co-travelers who came to me requesting the same basics they had also forgotten. It all boils down to the intentionality we give to packing. One thing I can say for sure is this: I Read More…
I have been given gifts at various times in my life but some of them stand out the most, to this day. Interestingly, these gifts have no serious financial weight but turned out to be the most thoughtful. I remembered the first time I had shawarma. It was in a friend’s car. He bought it Read More…