Politics

Climate Change Goes To War in Ukraine

When Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted Xi Jinping in Beijing last week at the start of the Winter Olympics, it was more than just a political snub to Western leaders, who boycotted the games to protest China’s human rights abuses.…

Democracy: How Is It Doing In Africa?

In the last two years, about twelve military coups have been attempted in different African countries with four “successes” scored in Mali, Chad, Sudan, and Burkina Faso. Mad coincidence, if you ask me. Often, they are led by young military…

Making A Choice: Tech, Warfare, Guns and Bombs

Three weeks ago, I flew from Abuja to Lagos to attend an end-of-year party organized for the Nigerian tech sector. Oo, a dreadlocked tech expert, put together this massive groove titled ‘OMWG’ (Oya Make We Groove) and managed to compel…

My Coach Just Got Off Parole

Most businesses don’t exist to solve social problems like generational poverty, low social mobility, crime and mass incarceration—despite the vast array of lofty mission statements out there. With a need to drive profit margins, optimizing performance is often a higher…

Legal Marijuana: America’s New King Cotton

After a long checkered past dwelling at the fringe of American society, marijuana is moving into the mainstream. Recreational use has been legalized in 19 states, with decriminalization of the drug and widespread acceptance of CBD in a majority of…