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Joel Oseiga Aleburu

Joel Oseiga Aleburu

A Paean to Mammon: Nigeria’s Dance with the god of Money

“In the mind’s eye, a fractal is a way of seeing infinity.”- James Gleick

5 min readJun 19, 2023

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A Paean to Mammon: Nigeria’s Dance with the god of Money

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Joel Oseiga Aleburu

To Folu and Olamide, here’s to love, life, and an eternity of happiness.

Here is a toast that I wrote and gave at the wedding of my dear friend Folu and his lovely wife Olamide.

5 min readMay 26, 2023

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To Folu and Olamide, here’s to love, life, and an eternity of happiness.

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Joel Oseiga Aleburu

“Tracks to Tomorrow: The Dream of the Western Star Line in Nigeria”

Growing up in the heart of Osogbo, surrounded by the energetic spirit and cultural diversity of Nigeria, my young mind was filled with…

6 min readMay 23, 2023

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“Tracks to Tomorrow: The Dream of the Western Star Line in Nigeria”

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Joel Oseiga Aleburu

In the Footsteps of a Wandering Spirit: An Immigrant’s Solitary Dance with Death and Afterlife

As my eyes fall shut in the lingering hours of twilight and dawn, my thoughts often wander to territories seldom charted in the brightness…

5 min readMay 20, 2023

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In the Footsteps of a Wandering Spirit: An Immigrant’s Solitary Dance with Death and Afterlife

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Joel Oseiga Aleburu

Mirrors and Masks: An Exploration of Life’s Grand Performance

In the heart of Lagos, beneath the seductive guise of neon lights, I find myself in an amphitheater of human spectacle. The stage is set…

5 min readMay 17, 2023

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Mirrors and Masks: An Exploration of Life’s Grand Performance

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Joel Oseiga Aleburu

An Introspection: Of Forgiveness, Imperfections, and Humility

Within the core of my existence, I fathom the profound hymn of the gospel song, “I Then Shall Live.” My heart resonates with its melody…

5 min readMay 11, 2023

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An Introspection: Of Forgiveness, Imperfections, and Humility

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Joel Oseiga Aleburu

In the Shadow of Guilt and Mortality: A Reflection on the Human Condition

As the sun makes its weary descent below the horizon, casting long shadows that stretch and merge into the twilight, our minds wander in…

3 min readMay 3, 2023

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In the Shadow of Guilt and Mortality: A Reflection on the Human Condition

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Joel Oseiga Aleburu

2022- In Gratitude and Forgiveness

2022- In Gratitude and Forgiveness

6 min readJan 3, 2023

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2022- In Gratitude and Forgiveness

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Joel Oseiga Aleburu

A new age- Discourse on Love

September 23! I clocked a new age. First, I wrote a long piece on the lessons I had learned over the last year. However, I have decided not…

2 min readSep 26, 2022

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A new age- Discourse on Love

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Joel Oseiga Aleburu

May you grow old together- A Toast To my darling friends; Blessing and Tunji

It is 9pm in Dublin City. My first day on a new job and right at the bottom of a lovely bottle of White Casillero del Diablo (2021). I have…

4 min readApr 11, 2022

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May you grow old together- A Toast To my darling friends; Blessing and Tunji

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Joel Oseiga Aleburu

Joel Oseiga Aleburu

Joel is a collector of Contemporary Art. On this medium page, Joel shares his thoughts on life and society. For technical essays, visit joelessays.com

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