swaggo mayana © I am Benue 2023

Creatives, Music, Stories 18/10/2023 by Akaafele

Swaggo Mayana Music And More

Jonathan Adejo Ocheme also known as Swaggo Mayana is a talented Nigerian Afro-pop artist who has made a name for himself in the music industry with his unique style of music. An Idoma breed from Ogbadibo Benue State, born in Lagos  and raised in Abuja, Nigeria

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kpeibee sesugh © iambenue 2023

Inspirational, Stories 17/10/2023 by Akaafele

Kpeibee Samuel Sesugh

Kpeibee Samuel Sesugh, also known as Sam-k, is a passionate climate activist, social entrepreneur, and writer who was born and raised in a Tiv village called Tse Ilmo in the Donga Local Government area of Taraba State.

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George Onmonya Daniel © I am Benue 2023

Leadership, Stories 30/08/2023 by George Onmonya Daniel

Charity Begins At Home: The Tiv-Idoma Politics Everyone Is Afraid To Talk About

NOW THAT I HAVE GOTTEN YOUR ATTENTION, let’s discuss some real issues. The Tiv-Idoma politics. Before I go further, let me tell you that I have great respect and admiration for Joseph Tarka, a great Nigerian and Middle Beltan politician, and Major Gideon Orkar, the Nigerian Army officer who read the coup speech in 1991 in that failed attempt to […]

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ahenakawe © i am Benue 2023

Development, Entrepreneurship, Stories 15/08/2023 by Akaafele

Ahen Akawe

Ahen Akawe hailed from Mbakan, Shangev-ya, Kwande Local Government of Benue state. He is the Founder/Principal Management Consultant of Shealife Agro-Tech Consultants.  Ahen Akawe is an experienced agriculture and agribusinesses and management consultant, known for helping, educating, and supporting clients to develop strategic agribusiness investment plans for the future. Mr Akawe is a seasoned agricultural consultant with over 10 years […]

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Inspirational, Stories 18/06/2023 by Mary-Anne Osanemo Dare Alabi

Stop Making Excuses

Madam, it seems it’s twins you’re carrying o, but I’m not 100% sure, so… Don’t tell your husband. Those were the words of the doctor that day. But I said this must be a joke. No, no, it can’t be true. I already have one set of twins; what do I need another one for? Thoughts running through my mind. […]

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entitlement mentality © I am Benue 2023

Development, Education, Stories 13/06/2023 by Doose Diana Ukange

Entitlement Mentality

If you aren’t there in my stormy days don’t feel entitled to be included in my merry days! Act in the same magnitude you did when I cried and you were not there when I laugh also. And there’s no way you’ll make me feel bad, I am a good person but the word nice doesn’t and won’t exist in my vocabulary again.

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