40 DAYS OF AKWA IBOM (DAY 16): THE ANNANG PEOPLE
If there was ever a group of Akwa Ibomites whose customs and way of life seem shrouded in mystery and draws much controversy, it is the Annang people. I am…
40 DAYS OF AKWA IBOM (DAY 15): THE KIND ONES
The average Akwa Ibomite is supremely kind! This is not a statement of sentiment. It is not a statement of bias, Akwa Ibomites really are some of the kindest Nigerians…
40 Days of Akwa Ibom (Day 14): Fun Facts about Akwa Ibom
So, I saw this very interesting post by fratermathy on Nairaland that had been uploaded since 2016 about Akwa Ibom. The post made me extremely pleased to be an Akwa…
40 DAYS OF AKWA IBOM (DAY 13): AFIA EFERE (WHITE SOUP)
Hi there. It's great to have you back today. If you've been following the series, then you know that today is Day 13/40. If not, take some time to catch…
40 Days Of Akwa Ibom (Day 12): Mama Topiem; The Trainer Of Trainers
A journey from adversity to recognition is probably one we have heard of a million times. It is also the kind of story we can never seem to get enough…
40 Days of Akwa Ibom (Day 11): Places to See in Uyo – Ibom Tropicana
I want to let you in on a little secret. You have to promise not to tell anyone okay? So, I chose Uyo over Calabar for university because of one…
40 Days of Akwa Ibom (Day 10): NYTC, the Akwa Ibom-based Firm Providing Affordable Housing, Education and Skill Acquisition Trainings
NYTC is one of the fastest growing property development companies in Uyo.Their Vision? "To create quality affordable homes for the middle class in Nigeria" Follow Their journey from being told…
40 Days of Akwa Ibom (Day 9): Uyo’s Domino’s Pizza and Coldstone Creamery – Is it worth the hype?
When a popular pizzeria and ice cream joint opens in your town, you do not need anyone to tell you that it's the place to be. You gather all your…
40 DAYS OF AKWA IBOM (DAY 8): THE WORLD FAMOUS EKPANG NKUKWO
Quick Question... What’s my all-time favourite traditional meal? Simple answer… It’s Ekpang. That must be the simplest quiz you have ever gotten to take right? Ironically, the meal itself is…
40 Days of Akwa Ibom (Day 7): Meet Gabriel Eyo, The Uyo Plug Who Knows Everyone.
Meet Gabriel Eyo, a serial entrepreneur and self-acclaimed Uyo Plug. Whatever you need in Akwa Ibom, Gabriel knows someone.In this interview with Sarah Benson, he tells us about networking, being…