A FREDAY in AFRICA!

As frustrating as it is sometimes adjusting to the “Nigerian way of life”, I like the sense of community that exist in Nigeria and in many other African countries. Cities and...

I was challenged by Shami Mugisha to take the “Ice Bucket Challenge.” I accepted and have posted the video as proof. I was hoping I would not get called out for...

Yesterday was my 35th birthday! I now meet all the qualifications outlined in the constitution and I am now eligible to run for President. On this day, I announce my candidacy...

Today marks one year since I touched down in Africa! And boy, what a year it has been. I remember making the comment when I was preparing to depart for South...

Election Day in Osun State started with an unusual quietness that had settled over the bustling state. Osogbo (pronounced ‘O-shog-bo’), the capital city of the state was a bustling hub of...

You would think it was the final round of the World Cup but we were not on a football field. The emotions were all the same, the victors cheered and celebrated...

Spending my first 4th of July outside the United States makes me reflect on what it is to be an United States of America(n) and how I should look upon our...

If you love cars then Nigeria is for you! Every make, model and brand of car found in the United States and Europe can be found in Nigeria. Nigerians love cars...

Please find below a blog I co-authored regarding the recent elections in the Nigerian State of Ekiti. http://www.democracyspeaks.org/2014/06/ekiti-election-test-for-nigeria-2015.html Ekiti Election: A Test for Nigeria’s 2015 ElectionsBy Milica Panic, Deputy Director, Africa...

I have received a lot of “checking in on you” messages so I wanted to let everyone know that I am doing just fine. Earlier today there was a bombing at...