Mar 10Forgive one another. We are all God’s childrenBe kind to one another Don’t kill one another Brothers should not rise against brothers Why is the world hurting so much? We’ve all sinned against one another But “if we don’t forget past transgressions, we won’t have anyone to play with” — African proverb Forgive one another Tolerate one another Be patient with one another We are mere mortals. Sinful by nature We offend. We get offended But we are all God’s childrenPeace1 min readPeace1 min read
Mar 10List of Nigeria’s Past Presidents and Heads of State“But my ultimate pain is not in the millions of middle-class Nigerians seeking refuge in foreign lands, but in the poor lower-class individuals left in Nigeria who have no such choice. Our most vulnerable citizens are dying and I feel helpless” — Jumoke Eniola “History will judge societies and governments…Nigeria2 min readNigeria2 min read
Mar 2My childhood un-laughed memoriesBy Jumoke Eniola When I’m not wondering if human debris has started gathering in space or brainstorming about some catchy stuff to write or analyzing some futuristic UFOs or scheming how to solve matters that deeply concern the human race or wondering what type of rum was injected into the…Laughter2 min readLaughter2 min read
Jul 15, 2021You Are Enoughin this techy fast-paced world where everyone has 2.5 billion answers for every question remember this. you’re not a slowpoke you’re not a slacker you’re not a scaredy-cat live from within. you are unique you’ve got this you are enough. Always, Jumoke Eniola Odepe Written by Jumoke Eniola-Odepe. https://www.activepens.comInspirational1 min readInspirational1 min read
May 29, 2021The Accidental BrideChapter 1: Good-Bye Philly: Hello Lagos I hopped on my last train from Center City to the airport. Philadelphia stood tall behind me in the full bloom of fall, the time of the year when leaves turn into glorious shades of burnt orange, lavender, rust, pumpkin spice, golden yellow, and…Weddings11 min readWeddings11 min read
May 21, 2021Remember I Told You, Black is beautifulRemember I told you That Black is beautiful Never cracks One of a kind You owe nobody Walk tall. Chest out Own every moment You deserve to be in Every great room You find yourself About Jumoke Eniola-Odepe Jumoke Eniola-Odepe is the author of Memoirs of Great Ife and Tell Your Black Girl Daily. A lawyer by day and a writer by night, she received her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Ife and her Master of Laws at the University of Ottawa. She is a lover of summer walks, family cookouts, and everything indoors during winter. She and her husband live in Southern Ontario with their two extraordinary boys. You can visit her online at www.activepens.com.Black Women1 min readBlack Women1 min read
May 4, 2021Tell Your Black Girl DailyTell your black girl daily that. that her eyes are enchanting. colors of the brown citrine. smoky quartz hot expresso. charming beauty. that. that her lips. Her lips. perfectly curated intricate. with delicate defined edges. heart shaped dash shaped. all shape. is stunning. Tell your black girl. daily that. that her hair…2 min read2 min read
Apr 20, 2021Taking Care Of Your Mental Health While Relocating As A Highly Skilled ProfessionalRelocation, used interchangeably with migration is not a new trend. From pre-modern migration to post Great Atlantic Migration of the late 1840s, human migration has existed for centuries. In recent years, the migration of highly skilled professionals to western countries has been on the rise. Highly skilled professionals are motivated…Immigration8 min readImmigration8 min read
Apr 12, 2021One day, women will rule in all …#IWDHave you ever thought of the possibility of women ruling? Have you ever thought of the possibility of a day when women will rule in every country in the world? At the same time? I have thought of it. And so I wrote this poem in honor of that day. …Women1 min readWomen1 min read
Apr 12, 2021Guest written by Jumoke Eniola-Odepe on Her Sides: The shoulders we stand on in celebration of…Guest written by Jumoke Eniola-Odepe on Her Sides: The shoulders we stand on in celebration of women and women’s history month. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has” — Margaret Mead. March is Women’s History…Iwd20213 min readIwd20213 min read
