A movie the street of X(formerly Twitter) practically forced me to watch. The clashing opinion and takes from two loud factions on the platform served as a free ad, strong enough to push anyone into watching the movie. On one side are those who insist the movie painted Muslims and Northerners in the darkest light possible, and on the other are those that believe it is an honest portrayal of Nigerians reality.  And my take?  That this is a brilliant thriller, one that does a fantastic job of capturing the horror of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria with chilling accuracy. And that is an honest opinion coming from me, a Muslim, and my roommate, a Muslim Northerner , who watched the movie at the same time I did.  Picture from Nollywire  " One minute they're celebrating love, the next they're fighting for their lives. " The Netflix Catchphrase used in promoting this movie couldn't be more fitting. The movie begins colourfully by sweeping you into the joy and high ...

Have you ever complained about not finding time to read anymore, or missing the habit of getting lost in a book and someone gave you the same old tips that never seem to work?  You know the usual ones like : Carry a book everywhere. Read two pages per day. Cut your TV time.  Sure, these tips sound easy and simple but in real life? They aren't practical and never get you the desired result.  Adulthood comes with packed schedule and endless commitments. Work, Personal growth, Social life and the ever existing Fear of missing out. The last thing anyone wants is to turn a hobby into yet another obligation.  Hobbies are meant to be enjoyable, fun, and relaxing. Reading should feel the same. It shouldn't feel like a chore. It shouldn't be rigid, boring or forced but instead something you look forward to after a long day of work.  So, Instead of sticking to the same old, rigid rules, why not just try a different approach?  Maybe it isn't about how to read more in...

Survival, life-or-death themed series are amazing at portraying human nature, cruelty, betrayal and desperation, while still keeping you entertained with big-stakes games, gore and violence. Squid Game , Netflix most popular TV series is a perfect example and there are many more life-or-death series and movies that brilliantly capture these thrilling themes as well.  6.Night Has Come (K-Drama) A Korean drama like Squid Game and it’s every bit as thrilling as you’d hope. This 12-episode series follows a class of high school students on a retreat that soon turns into a nightmare . They’re forced to play a deadly real-life version of the Mafia game , where betrayal and deceit mean life or death. With its intense emotional moments and clever plot twists, Night Has Come captures the essence of Squid Game while adding that signature K-drama depth and suspense. 5. Zero: The Bravest Money Game If you loved Squid Game’s mix of moral choices and deadly games, this Japanese series should be y...