Taiwo Akinlami’s Blog
Taiwo AKINLAMI'S Blog
I came across a message on YouTube that suggested that if you, especially as a man, wear dreadlocks, you have unconsciously capped your influence. The speaker asked, “How many presidents wear dreadlocks? How many billionaires wear dreadlocks?” He then shared the testimony of a church member who, after hearing that sermon, went to cut […] [Read More]
#HomilyFromThePew There is love language.There is body language.But there is also something sacred, what I call gratitude language. Mine is simple:I cry.Not out of despair. Not out of bitterness. Not because life betrayed me.But because grace found me. I have lived long enough to realize that my tears are not always a symptom of sorrow—they are […] [Read More]
I write from a place of grief. A grief too deep for words. Once again, the soil of Benue State is soaked with the blood of innocent Nigerians, men, women, and children slaughtered in cold blood. These are not casualties of war. They are farmers, students, parents, infants, massacred in their own homes, in their […] [Read More]
Today, June 15, 2025, would have marked the 69th birthday of Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, my father in the Lord, my mentor, my client, and one of the most profound influences on my life. Though he is no longer physically with us, his legacy lives, unyielding, unshaken, and undimmed, etched not just in memory, but in […] [Read More]
On a day that has been dubbed Democracy Day , June 12 in Nigeria, I find myself unable to join in the celebration. Not out of rebellion, but out of deep, principled conviction. At 55 years old, having studied governance , democratic, autocratic, constitutional, parliamentary, military, across cultures and continents, and having lived through decades of Nigerian […] [Read More]
Today, I remember Mr. Jagbajantis, that timeless song by the late Sound Sultan. A bold, satirical anthem that exposed the contradictions of Nigeria’s public life with unapologetic clarity. Sadly, decades later, not only do the lyrics remain relevant, they now read like a prophecy. The absurdities have grown louder, more audacious, now paraded in broad daylight […] [Read More]
For nearly three decades, I’ve stood at the intersection of law, spirituality, and social advocacy, working closely with families navigating the painful realities of domestic violence. I’ve written academic papers, empowered communities, and walked alongside individuals who were once hopeful lovers but are now broken by abuse. Today, I raise a heartfelt and urgent question […] [Read More]
When Gaise Baba’s latest release, “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus (No Turning Back II),” featuring Lawrence Oyor, dropped last week, something shifted, not just in me, but across the faith landscape. More than a remix, more than a track, this song has become a renewed anthem of Christian commitment, boldly resonating through Nigeria and the global […] [Read More]
As I reflect on my journey through life, particularly at 55 years old, I realize that there are key principles that have shaped me, principles learned through personal experiences, my faith, and the wisdom passed down through generations. These lessons have informed everything I do, especially in my journey as a parent. I purposefully model […] [Read More]
When an Avatar Faced the Courtroom… On March 26, 2025, a startling moment unfolded in a New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division. A man named Jerome Dewald, representing himself in an employment dispute, appeared not in person,but through an AI-generated avatar. Hoping to speak more confidently, he created a lifelike digital version of himself to argue his […] [Read More]
