"Now, the reason why we had the whole “Ekaette” thing going was not to say that it’s okay to sleep with your house help—it’s a wakeup call in a society where most couples are always busy. There’s the hardworking, career-driven wife and the busy husband. . ."

I was born and raised a Roman Catholic. I wouldn’t use the word ‘staunch’ or even ‘devout’ to describe my family or my Roman Catholic experience, but my parents, especially my mother, would instil The Fear of God in you with a whip if need be.

Childhood revolves around innocence and a strange perception of the essence of existence. Childhood could also be a period of guilt, especially if the morality conveyed by religion isn’t inculcated. I grew up with the peaceful constitution of Islam, which to this day remains the cardinals of my existence.

It was almost impossible to pin down Wazobia FM radio star, Matse Uwatse, for an interview. Several text messages and many phone calls remained unreturned for days. But just as this interviewer was getting ready to give up, a message arrived.  Apologies were offered, accepted, a date was set.