In 1860, two notable occurrences took the Victorian-era world, as we knew it then, by storm. The first was that Abraham Lincoln, a man who had lost eight elections in his political career, eventually clinched the title of “sixteenth president of the United States of America”. Although not as popular and attention-grabbing as the first, […]
Whealth Story #02 features Chidera Emmanuel Anushiem, a 24-year-old man resident in Ibadan, Nigeria. He shares his experience on the pressure to fend for oneself and the lessons he’s learned from it. What is your earliest memory of the pressure to make money and fend for yourself or others as a boy/man? When my
Whealth Story #01 features Richard Ogunjimi, a 35-year-old man living in Texas, United States. He shares his experience with the hunt for financial stability, how it affected him, and what helped him bounce back. What is your earliest memory of the pressure to make money and fend for yourself or others as a boy/man?
“Men are the breadwinners of the family, and they are the backbone of the society”. “Men are the best to take up community leadership, and religious leadership and they fit perfectly as political figures,” says our society. Yet, as much as men hold significant positions in society, important details, such as days and months dedicated
Ibadan, Nigeria — The 2024 Chidera Anushiem Essay Contest, the first in an annual series in commemoration of the International Day of the Boy-child, has come to a successful end with three winners disclosed at the Ibadan Boys Conference held on Friday, May 17, 2024. This year’s contest, which ran between April 23 and May 11,
Ibadan, Nigeria — The 2024 Richard Ogunjimi Oratory Contest, the first in an annual series in commemoration of the International Day of the Boy-child, has come to a close with three schools emerging as grand prize winners. The contest was part of the activities of the Ibadan Boys Conference, which was held on Friday, May 17 2024
May 16, 2024 Ibadan, Nigeria — The 2024 Chidera Anushiem Essay Contest, the first in an annual series in commemoration of the International Day of the Boy-child, has reached a significant milestone with the announcement of its shortlist. This year’s contest, sponsored by Mr. Chidera Anushiem and Writinova, called on male undergraduate students across Nigerian universities to
Ibadan, Nigeria — In commemoration of this year’s International Day of the Boy-child, Boys Without Borders Nigeria is pleased to announce the 2024 Chidera Anushiem Essay Contest. This essay contest, made possible by the benevolence of Mr. Chidera Anushiem and Writinova, is open to male undergraduate students in Nigeria. The inaugural Chidera Anushiem Annual Essay Contest will
“Girls should play with dolls; while boys play with trucks.” “Girls should be directed to like red and pink; while boys should favor blue and green.” “Boys should not wear clothes linked with “girl colors” and girls shouldn’t be interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses.” How and why did we come about
By: Kawthar Abdulmojeed In a world inundated with societal expectations and norms, the concept of masculinity has long been rigid and unforgiving. Men are taught to be strong, stoic, and unyielding in the face of adversity. They are told to suppress their emotions, to “man up” even when they are hurting inside. However, this archetype
Over the years, issues surrounding the boy-child and his development have not been given enough attention as required, thereby causing the areas essential for his growth to be treated with levity.
