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No doubt, rice is a staple in most homes and Jollof rice is the undisputed king of Nigerian cuisine. But forget the fancy jollof with all its bragging rights. Coconut rice is the OG. Imagine coming back from a hard day’s work and the aroma that hits you is sizzling onions with peppers popping and the creaminess of coconut milk. Following the scent, you see a steaming pot of coconut rice waiting to chase away your stress. You grab your first bite. It was pure magic. Then, you take some more because you can’t resist the burst of flavors that titillate your taste buds. Yes, that’s the feeling coconut rice gives. This dish isn't your basic one-note wonder. It's versatile,...

Who likes making mistakes? No hands? I didn’t think so. We are often taught that making a mistake is bad, and that it’s something we should avoid. Because of this, we grow up being afraid to make mistakes and being afraid to fail. I was this way too, but now I realized that sometimes the best ideas come from mistakes!  As an entrepreneur, mistakes are a part of the journey. I’ve learned this the hard way, but I am grateful for this lesson. The journey to success includes failure. Sometimes you have to fail more than once or even several times to arrive at success. There is one mistake that comes to mind when I reflect on the early stages...