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Africa Already Lost an Eye

On the UN recognition, the AU’s Decade of Action, and why Africa cannot afford to wait for the world’s permission | Bukola Oladunjoye | theyellowwriter.com Five days ago, on March 25, 2026 — the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade — the United Nations General Assembly voted…

They were not our saviours

What ‘The Journey of an African Colony’ demands we finally admit — Bukola Oladunjoye | theyellowwriter.com There is a particular kind of anger that comes not from being wronged, but from watching people celebrate the person who wronged them. I felt that anger watching ‘The Journey of an African Colony,’ a documentary written and narrated…

The Fragility of My Strength

The post reflects on the complexities of mental health, distinguishing between genuine well-being and a facade of resilience. It emphasizes that while we may learn to appear strong, unaddressed grief often lurks beneath. True healing requires introspection, acknowledging suppressed emotions, and understanding that strength can sometimes mask unresolved pain.