Thoughts & Prayers.
Letters on art, healing, spirit and the long road from Lagos to Los Angeles.
Advice to my younger self... This is a super vulnerable one. I haven't shared this much about myself openly. Many don't know this but I have faced some crazy situations in my life. I mean CRAZY. Read the letter 
African Boy Bible (Podcast) If you've been listening to African Boy Bible lately, you know we’ve been diving deep into some serious stuff, with that unique twist that makes it all relatable, right? 
Dreams of America On a Christmas morning long long long ago, I woke up early, excited to watch, yet again, a movie that would become an undeniable classic: Home Alone. 
Don’t worry, all the adults terrorizing the world will be dead soon. Don’t worry, all the adults terrorizing the world will be dead soon is what I told myself as a child while seeing the crazies that were ruling my life and... 
Degree won’t buy you safety, sorry. My Angels, Ah, the hallowed halls of academia—where dreams are forged, futures are secured, and student loan debt accumulates faster than likes on a... 
Art doesn’t belong to an industry, it belongs to the people Art is a form of communication, a tool for cooperation, a sword of truth, a weapon of manipulation. Yet, at its core, art is – Divine. In my lowest ebbs and... 
Why the art world is the way it is. Here's my edited version with added wit, charm, improved punctuation, grammar, clarity, and more robust vocabulary while maintaining the overall length: The... 
Creativity as a source of cultural preservation (For African artists) My Angels, I recently learnt about all the art that has been stolen from the soil of Africa. I knew art was stolen, but I recently learnt how much art was... 
Giving up as an artist As many of you are aware, I've bid farewell to the notion of being an "artist" – a label that no longer resonates with me. However, the act of creating art... 
Poverty Mindset and Mentality Growing up with the constant companion of poverty isn't just about scrimping and saving or the endless quest to stretch a Kobo. It's akin to a shadow that... 
Thoughts on Spirituality My Angels, In the vast expanse of human history and culture, spirituality has always been a central thread weaving through the fabric of our existence. It's... 
Why do we exist? We exist to love. Ah, the eternal quest for purpose! It's a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, with a side of existential dread for garnish. At... 
What your inner child wants? Sing a Song for the Little Ones During the pandemic, I had the privilege of working in a school, a role that wasn't just any job but a spiritual mission... 
Dopamine and the Artistic High: A Creative Odyssey Let's talk about dopamine - our brain's own little sparkler, igniting feelings of pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation. It's like the brain's version of a... 
Embracing My Roots: A Journey Through Igbo Identity. I still vividly recall the moment I realized I was Igbo – a revelation swiftly followed by the understanding that I was an Igbo boy amidst a sea of Yorubas... 
Authenticity isn’t the key to success, Truth is! What is your truth? Dear Readers, Ah, 'Authenticity' - the buzzword of the decade that's been bandied about so much, it almost risks losing its essence. Now, I'll be honest: I... 
You, Me, and the Divine: A Cosmic Data Quest Dear Cosmic Travelers, What if I told you that you are, in essence, God herself? Yes, you read that right. If you didn't embody a spark of the divine, you... 
The Cosmic Conspiracy to Keep You Traumatized, Tired and Enslaved The Trauma Train: All Aboard to Darkness? Lurking in the shadows, unseen by mortal eyes, exist dark energies and entities – malicious forces hellbent on... 
Trauma vs Creativity Many of the world's most profound artworks have emerged from deep wells of pain and trauma. Consider Beyoncé's visceral album 'Lemonade', Nina Simone's... 
Generational Trauma My journey as a human and artist in this era has been deeply intertwined with understanding generational trauma. Not merely as an abstract concept, but in... 
Self Care as an Artist The topic of self-care for artists is seldom addressed. Many artists I've encountered are unaware of its importance. The allure of working through the... 
Being a Summer Artist "A Summer Artist in a Cold World" When I unraveled the mystery that I'm a "summer artist", it wasn’t just an "aha" moment, but more of a sunburst... 
From Scraps to Riches: My Journey to a New Normal Let's just put it out there: I became rich. Now, don't ask me to pinpoint the exact moment it happened. My journey started at the tender age of 9, and by... 
Semen Retention as a Key to Creativity I know, I know! But hear me out. This post is for the fellas out there and listen, you don’t have to take my advice at all. You know as we get older and our... 
What falling Love has taught me as an Artist In my earliest days, I sought the truth, A lesson missed from early youth. The art of love, of self, so pure, If known back then, would be my cure. In... 
My thoughts on Art: I quit, being an artist sucks! “Life is a balancing act” Amidst the haze of the pandemic (and here's your trigger warning), I've had quite the introspective journey about what it means to... 
My thoughts on Cats: Don’t touch my tail Well, well, well, you probably didn't see this one coming for my inaugural blog post. So, surprise! Now, hold onto your whiskers. I've been contemplating... 
Welcome to Thoughts & Prayers Intro: "Every morning when I roll out of bed, I clock in for my daily gig in the circus of life!" Hi! I am Patrick Chukwuka Onyejiaka, “commercially” known... Nothing matches that yet.