That is why I ride — to start conversations about the emotional and psychological well-being of boys before they become broken men. I had to learn how to properly secure my bike— two locks in front, two padlocks, a chain at the back. Everywhere I went, it felt like the world had been waiting for someone to speak about the boy child. Within Nigeria, the only other state I’ve felt I could almost call home is Akwa Ibom. I have also felt welcomed in places that are not the easiest to reach, such as parts of Eastern Europe.

Source: Punch February 22, 2026 14:31 UTC