167 entries.
A meditation on how public discourse around high-profile marital collapse—specifically the Edoho case—transmits destructive defensive postur…
An analytical reflection on the gap between quantifiable data and human interpretation. The writer examines how numbers function as neutral …
A reflection on how well-intentioned parental protection can inadvertently delay the development of essential life skills—communication, ass…
The writer challenges Cameroonians' tendency to blame bilingualism for social discord, arguing instead that resistance to language learning …
A reflection on the career of a contemporary polymath designer who moved from streetwear and screen printing to the highest levels of fashio…
Consistency alone does not guarantee growth; what matters is proactive consistency—the willingness to experiment, take risks, and evolve wit…
The writer reflects on the marriage vow—particularly the phrase 'for better or worse'—and argues that while couples should weather life's ci…
A reflection on Tunde Onakoya's storytelling about teaching chess to over 10,000 children across four countries and placing 1,000 on full sc…
Norbert Foy and his interdisciplinary team won Duke University's inaugural Masters Impact Challenge by designing a system to display the car…
This piece celebrates Libianca's EP *In A Way* as a watershed moment for Cameroonian representation in global urban pop, while arguing that …
The writer reflects on the gap between online self-presentation and actual competence in African business, arguing that true mastery require…
The writer reflects on how she accumulated over $250,000 in grants, scholarships, and international opportunities as a young Cameroonian wom…
The piece challenges the contemporary culture of 'finding your passion' as a prerequisite for meaningful work, arguing instead that passion …
A critical review of Mimie's first EP project, released amid considerable publicity following a public dispute with her former label. The wr…
Life's circumstances are not binary—neither purely desperate nor purely normal—and they demand different emotional and strategic approaches.…
The writer examines the familiar phrase 'easier said than done' and argues that it need not be a shield from responsibility. Instead, it can…
A meditation on hidden problems—those that masquerade as stability and success until they strike. The writer argues that true problem-solvin…
The writer argues that social mobility and success depend not on proximity to influential people, but on the deliberate cultivation of one's…
A practical meditation on the patterns of thought and behaviour that reliably lead nowhere—from get-rich-quick schemes to victim mentality t…
The writer explores whether truly genuine human relationships—free from pretense, hypocrisy, and ulterior motive—are possible in a world whe…
Learning is not passive reception but active, conscious choice. This reflection outlines five dimensions—accuracy, self-reliance, leverage, …
A meditation on how individual actions ripple outward into larger consequences, using a public incident involving footballer Samuel Eto'o to…
The writer examines a paradox at the heart of contemporary life in Cameroon: humans pride themselves on logical reasoning, yet consistently …
This essay interrogates the gap between humanity's self-perception as rational beings and the widespread behaviors—information consumption p…
The writer examines the distinction between having a job and building a career in Cameroon's thriving informal entrepreneurship sector. Draw…
The writer distinguishes between genuine hardship and manufactured cultural distress—the invented shame and anxiety that marketing and polit…
This essay examines how Kwoh Elonge's scholarly formation—two master's degrees and a forthcoming PhD—combined with deliberate character cons…
A curated collection of cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and intellectual tools—from Taleb's insight on overcoming prejudice to Popper's…
A survey of twenty cognitive biases and reasoning fallacies—from the babble hypothesis to ad hoc rescue—that shape how we lead, categorize, …
The writer argues that Anglophones in Cameroon seeking to overcome marginalization should focus on building excellence and competitive advan…
Poise curates ten psychological and behavioural concepts—from the Gruen Effect to Permission Structures—drawn from social observation and co…
A reflection on how Cameroonians habitually manufacture excuses—infrastructural, political, social—to justify inaction, and how this collect…
The writer celebrates Tunde Onakoya's Chess in Slums initiative in Lagos, which has transformed over 500 children from informal settlements …
A reflection on why Cameroonian music perpetuates narratives of cosmic justice and redemption—where wrongdoers eventually face comeuppance a…
This essay examines Samuel Eto'o's ascent to the presidency of Cameroon's football federation and argues that his ability to resolve bureauc…
The writer reflects on Mr Leo's disciplined practice of writing at least two songs daily over three years—not necessarily as literal fact, b…
A writer recalls purchasing a camera on credit during secondary school and building a photography business to bridge the gap between his lim…
This essay challenges the popular cultural tendency to cultivate only a tight circle of close friends, arguing instead that weak ties—acquai…
The writer reflects on natural aptitude for writing and argues that while talent matters, it is discipline, focus, and sustained practice th…
Singing competitions have long been a pathway to musical visibility and career opportunity, from historical court auditions to contemporary …
A reflection on Mr. Leo's album *Lion of Africa* and the artistic shift it represents—from Cameroon's Afropop mainstream toward a more ambit…
Following a sold-out concert in Paris, the writer reflects on what Valsero's success truly represents—not commercial triumph, but the fruit …
The writer argues that despite the allure of TikTok success, Cameroonians—particularly young people—must prioritize foundational literacy, w…
The writer argues that identity and aspiration are shaped not by events themselves but by the narratives we construct around them. Cameroon'…
Poise examines the gap between what we assume people need and what they actually want, using two Cameroonian cases—a girl publicly gifted ma…
A reflection on the gap between formal credentials—degrees, badges, resume markers—and actual competence in creative work. The writer argues…
Against the cult of passion-finding, this essay argues that passion is a fleeting feeling, not a fixed destination. The writer proposes inst…
The writer examines the June 2021 visit of Cameroonian celebrity Dencia and guest Blac Chyna, questioning whether the high-ticket event trul…
The writer argues that women bear significant responsibility for their own social circumstances, not only men, pointing to how mothers have …
Enang Karen recounts her experience with body shaming from adolescence through university—the isolation, failed weight-loss attempts, and ps…
A reflection on authentic womanhood as modeled by Joyce Meyer and biblical figures, arguing that Christian women today must shed the masks o…
This essay challenges the cultural valorization of tight-knit friend groups by examining the sociological concept of weak ties—casual relati…
The writer examines a common modern moral principle—that an action is wrong only if it causes harm—and questions whether this framework is a…
The writer examines a persistent ethical question in Christian circles by moving beyond simple yes-or-no answers. Through biblical reasoning…
The writer recalls a team-building exercise at a BMW Foundation conference where her team strategically broke rules to win faster, only to d…
The writer proposes open multi-dating—simultaneously dating multiple partners with full consent and transparency—as a corrective to the seri…
A portrait of how Diane Audrey Ngako launched her podcast
A young farmer in Bamenda overcame procrastination and financial constraints to build a 500-capacity poultry farm on his grandmother's land,…
A reflection on perfectionism and its costs, contrasted with Tino Foy's pragmatic willingness to create with limited resources. The writer e…
The writer argues that Cameroonians—and Africans broadly—are chronically oriented toward either a mythologized past (independence-era prospe…
The writer reflects on why Cameroonians often look to Nigeria as a model while resisting accountability at home. Drawing on examples from ev…
A reflection on the role of 100% Jeune magazine in shaping sexual health literacy for a generation of Cameroonians, contrasted against the s…
A profile of Cameroonian rapper Tse Nebangu (Blueprint Hakeem), celebrated for his consistency, honesty, and craft-focused approach to hip-h…
A reflection on why rap music, at its best, resonates so deeply with those who love language—not for technical virtuosity alone, but for its…
The writer reflects on the contradictory position of being a Black man in a world that casts him simultaneously as vulnerable to systemic vi…
This analytical piece examines the artistic brand-building strategy of Ngoma, a Cameroonian rapper who has built recognition through discipl…
The writer reflects on how Kanye West's *Late Registration* became a formative anchor during a transformative period of early adulthood in A…
The writer traces Burna Boy's musical trajectory from 2011 to 2019, arguing that his breakthrough was not simply the result of releasing mus…
The writer examines Pierre Bourdieu's theory of capital—economic, social, cultural, and symbolic—to argue that cultural capital (valued know…
A reflective essay on the gap between societal timelines for marriage and the deeper question of personal purpose. The writer traces her own…
A candid exploration of the physical, emotional, financial, and mental toll of bearing children fewer than 18 months apart—a common practice…
A single mother recounts her battle with depression and post-natal grief following a friend's suicide, and how the responsibility of caring …
A Cameroonian woman interrogates the gendered conditioning that teaches girls to perform femininity and domestic competence for male approva…
A frank, unflinching account of the realities of single motherhood—the abandonment, the financial strain, the social stigma—and a quiet insi…
This essay examines anorexia nervosa in detail—its psychological and social causes, the constellation of physical and mental symptoms suffer…
A reflection on the fraught emotional terrain of the employer-caregiver relationship in the home, arguing that professionalism—clear contrac…
A personal reckoning with lifelong body shame—from a childhood defined by weight and an unfortunate name to the discovery that self-worth ca…
A young professional in Yaounde reflects on her deliberate choice to leave the office at 3 p.m. each day to pursue studies, choir practice, …
A personal reckoning with the impossibility of keeping pace with shifting beauty ideals—from childhood messaging about 'correct' features, t…
Reflecting on The Sound of Music's enduring artistry despite its 1965 production constraints, the writer asks why contemporary filmmakers wi…
The writer reflects on his experience facing racial dismissal from a U.S. sociology professor, using it to critique what he calls 'feminism …
The writer reflects on returning to Cameroon five years prior with minimal resources and the psychological barriers to reinvention. Drawing …
The writer reflects on multiple restarts across his life, most significantly a return to Cameroon five years prior with minimal resources. H…
A critical reassessment of Cameroon-based artist Ewube's musical reinvention, which the writer views as a necessary departure from ragga-dan…
The writer reflects on Kobe Bryant's death and what stood out most about his character: a refusal to accept hollow commitments or vague aspi…
The writer reflects on abandoning sapiosexuality—the attraction to intelligence above all—after recognizing that brilliance without kindness…
A reflection on the young Cameroonian musician Fhish's struggle with public communication despite evident talent. The writer argues that his…
The writer reflects on a painful lesson in music—being exploited by a foreign artist—that forced her to release an album hastily, only to di…
The writer catalogs perceived failures of modern masculinity—quitting easily, sensitivity to criticism, emotional expression, grooming habit…
This piece surveys the health benefits of pepper—from pain relief and metabolism boost to safer pregnancy outcomes—grounded in the compound …
This essay traces Burna Boy's rise from underground artist to global phenomenon, arguing that his success was not simply the result of consi…
This essay challenges the cultural valorization of silence and emotional restraint, arguing that suppressing pain and grievance damages ment…
A critical assessment of Cameroonian artist Ewube's stylistic departure from ragga-dancehall into more mainstream-accessible territory, mark…
A practical argument for making a vision board in 2020—not as magical thinking, but as a tool for reflection, visualization, and accountabil…
This reflective essay argues that emotional awareness and expression are essential to human flourishing, not signs of weakness. Through pers…
A straightforward medical explainer on penile fracture—a real urological injury caused by blunt force to an erect penis—covering its anatomy…
Pedal edema—swelling of the feet and lower legs—is common in pregnancy, caused primarily by increased blood volume and gravitational pooling…
A writer reflects on the poverty of sex education in his own upbringing—a breathless eleven-second warning from his mother—and credits the m…
A letter from daughter to mother reflecting on the care and intention behind maternal guidance, while questioning the limiting framework tha…
Nearly a decade after his breakthrough with 'Hein Pere,' Stanley Enow faced a critical juncture: a shift from musician to brand had diluted …
A meditation on the artistry of Joyce Babatunde, an Afrosoul musician whose voice and lyricism operate as a form of spiritual balm. The writ…
The writer argues that Cameroon's cultural resistance to reading—rationalized as preference for brevity or entertainment—amounts to self-imp…
A personal account of being body-shamed from childhood through adulthood in Cameroon, and the slow, deliberate work of recovering confidence…
A personal account of growing up under rigid beauty ideals, only to recognize their constant, exhausting mutability. The writer traces her j…
A motorcycle fare dispute in Yaoundé becomes the occasion for reflection on when to engage conflict and when to let it pass. The writer argu…
The writer introduces Aaron Sorkin's body of work—particularly The West Wing, The Newsroom, and films like The Social Network and Moneyball—…
This is the second part of a reflection on challenges facing emerging musicians in Cameroon. The writer moves past diagnosis to propose conc…
A musician reflects on the structural and psychological obstacles preventing emerging artists in Cameroon from reaching professional success…
The writer challenges the dismissive reading of 'jack of all trades, master of none,' arguing that generalism—the ability to synthesize know…
The writer defends the path of the generalist against the persistent cultural advice to specialize in one domain. Drawing on the full origin…
The writer reflects on the spectacle of aging Cameroonian musicians, particularly Mama Nguea, reduced to public appeals for medical aid—a cy…
The writer reflects on the return of musician Briana Lesley to the music scene after a hiatus, anchoring the piece in her experience running…
This piece examines why adults—particularly men as they gain financial stability or marry—develop facial roundness and abdominal weight gain…
On PoiseSocial's second anniversary, the founder reflects on the platform's journey from a single post about makossa music to a sustained pr…
A close reading of Cameroonian rapper Tenor's technical mastery of syllable stress and rhythm, drawing unexpected parallels to Eminem's prec…
A practical guide to weight loss grounded in the caloric deficit principle, outlining cardio and strength training protocols, dietary strate…
Written for Poise's first writing challenge, this letter from Melissa Ndip—a early contributor who died of sickle cell complications days af…
The writer examines whether technological abundance—affordable drones, cameras, laptops—paradoxically weakens creative output, using Cameroo…
On Mental Health Awareness Week, Poise observes that despite material progress, suicide rates exceed war deaths globally, while social media…
The writer reflects on attending a Bob Marley commemoration festival in Douala and considers why a musician dead for nearly four decades rem…
The writer reflects on Tywin Lannister's singular devotion to family legacy and generational power, seeing in this fictional character a mod…
A close rereading of Game of Thrones' first seven seasons yields practical wisdom about leadership, relationships, and survival in corrupt s…
A curated collection of memorable quotations from Game of Thrones, drawn from the writer's re-watch of the series. The quotes span themes of…
A reflection on the rise and creative decline of a Cameroonian webseries, examining how loss of focus—through celebrity collaboration, lifes…
The writer observes a musician's endorsement deal with a flour brand and asks whether the partnership aligns with her carefully cultivated p…
The writer challenges the popular notion that success requires discovering and building a career around a singular passion. Drawing on the o…
Poise introduces the Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto—celebrated for fearless, satirical treatment of social taboos in mid-twentieth-century I…
Poise reflects on a community exercise asking followers to showcase their side hustles, and discovers that most struggled to present themsel…
The writer argues that creativity—the capacity to make something distinctly one's own—is essential to living a meaningful life, and that mos…
A profile of Felix Fomengia, a self-taught programmer from the University of Buea who has developed over fifteen apps addressing real proble…
The writer examines a cultural tendency—particularly visible on social media—to prematurely celebrate and oversell cultural products before …
The writer reflects on how reading shaped their thinking and writing, then argues that many people lack genuine reading comprehension—not be…
A practical manifesto for individual agency in Cameroon, arguing that language competence, self-directed skill-building, continuous educatio…
The writer examines Stanley Enow's trajectory from breakthrough artist to polarizing figure, arguing that his pivot toward brand-building an…
Poise examines why Cameroonians resist deep reading and intellectual engagement, arguing that this aversion to sustained learning—not extern…
When a copyright takedown by LOLHIPHOP Records halted Realm Squad's career progression, public sentiment turned against label owner Wax Dey.…
A profile of Virgil Abloh's rise from screen-printing to artistic direction at Louis Vuitton, tracing his journey through mentorship with Ka…
A celebration of Pascal, an Anglophone Cameroonian rapper distinguished by his narrative craft in an industry often dominated by catchy but …
The writer argues that Cameroon faces a seven-year period of crisis before entering a transformative third republic, and proposes five pract…
Poise celebrates the birthday of Ndedi Asek, a figuratively-oriented painter whose socially conscious work draws from African cultures and s…
A meditation on the fracture of friendship across economic lines, told through the story of two colleagues whose bond survives career loss b…
The writer reflects on a visit to the University of Buea and asks whether the institution has cultivated a coherent identity or aspirational…
The writer argues that Cameroon's education system, despite proliferating in physical presence, has fundamentally failed its young people. S…
Smartphone addiction, now recognized by some psychologists as a genuine behavioral disorder tied to FOMO, stems partly from the deliberately…
The writer examines the case of musician Awu and his apparent shift toward commercial appeal and sexual imagery, reading it as symptomatic o…
This essay examines the success of Pakgne, a French-language sketch comedy show by Muriel Blanche and Marcelle Chou, which accumulated over …
A devoted listener critiques Cameroonian musician Reniss's release 'Doudou', arguing it falls short of her earlier landmark work 'Dan la Sau…
This reflective essay draws five practical lessons from Dr. King's life and leadership: the courage to ask "why not," the wisdom to adapt to…
Poise offers a deep structural reading of Young Holiday's Holiweek EP as a seven-stage philosophical journey through life—from birth and amb…
A listener and music enthusiast argues that Gasha possesses world-class artistic potential comparable to artists like Asa, Ayo, and Nneka, b…
A passionate essay tracing the distinctive artistry of the Cameroonian singer Gasha through her early work, and making the case that she pos…
The writer reflects on a lapse in judgment—reviewing a film obtained improperly before its official release—and uses it as a platform to exa…
A reflection on the Cameroonian rapper and singer Tilla's trajectory from a focused artist under BBoy Entertainment to someone fragmented ac…
A mother writes to her daughter from an unpaid internship, offering five hard-won lessons about finding life's beauty in struggle, holding f…
A critical assessment of Cameroonian rapper Askia's move to Alpha Better Records, arguing that joining a label built around role models like…
Glen Amungwa writes to his child with counsel on what truly matters in life: not technology or external validation, but self-knowledge, genu…
The writer argues that Stanley Enow, despite his breakthrough hit "Hein Pere," has failed to sustain artistic momentum through subsequent re…
In a letter to her daughter, a Cameroonian mother articulates a vision of beauty rooted in inner virtue rather than appearance, urges schola…
A mother writes an intimate letter to her daughter, offering five lessons drawn from her own life: that life's beauty lies in its challenges…
A critical assessment of rapper Pascal's departure from New Bell Music to join Strange Kings, questioning whether his move away from mentor …
Written as an open letter, the writer distills hard-won wisdom for his son—advice on self-love, the necessity of mistakes, the courage to sp…
An engineer reflects on founding a computer programming club at her former secondary school, motivated by her own lack of early exposure to …
The writer argues against the prevalent narrative that systemic change requires violence, contending instead that history's greatest transfo…
The writer examines Cameroon's paradox: rapid expansion of schools alongside a collapsing education system that prioritizes exam performance…
A reflection on the hierarchical, high-context nature of parent-child relationships in Cameroon, where emotional distance and one-way commun…
Poise presents a curated selection of Oscar Wilde's most memorable aphorisms—sharp observations on human nature, morality, and social preten…
The post reflects on six Burundian robotics students who disappeared in the US during a competition, using their choice as a lens to examine…