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Life is What You Make It, So Is Your Brand

Reading Time: 3 minutes It's not just about putting in what you think is your best, is your best good enough for your client? Life is what you make it, so is your brand.

by Tobe E. Nosike |

on Aug 30 |

at 16:01

I Killed Him Because I Love Him

Reading Time: 3 minutes I killed him because I love him...

by Tobe E. Nosike |

on Jul 11 |

at 16:29

Faulty Brakes

Reading Time: 3 minutes Faulty Brakes Faulty brakes? I beg to differ. Her name is Akunnaya, an Igbo name meaning ‘Father’s Wealth’ […]

by Tobe E. Nosike |

on Feb 14 |

at 18:14

Reading Time: 4 minutes Olivia was breaking up with me because she felt I am too sweet? Because I strive at perfection? What exactly is it with women? What is it with relationships and this charade called "being in love" I don't drink, I don't smoke, I'm too coordinated, is that a yardstick for a breakup? In fact, she should be happy. Perhaps, love is not real. Maybe, my friend, Emmanuel Okonkwo is right – ‘interest is the reality’. There is always something to be gained, something one party wants and the other is not ready to compromise on...

by Tobe E. Nosike |

on Feb 3 |

at 16:25

ANOTHER RAPE

Reading Time: 3 minutes Daddy has been raping Olivia since she turned 17. He is a demon in white. Olivia cannot talk to anyone about it. She is scared. Scared of what the society will say, especially after the Nigerian pastor saga and the way it all went. You know, the everlasting stigma it will come with? Scared of the kind of life she would live? Scared of the family reputation, you know - the children of the man who rapes his daughter; the children of a mother who is too busy with her career and does not know that her beautiful daughter has been turned to a sex toy by her own husband...

by Tobe E. Nosike |

on Jan 24 |

at 16:32

A CRUSH ON MY BOSS: The Sequel

Reading Time: 3 minutes I handed him the envelope. It was my resignation letter. I couldn't work in such a condition anymore. Dwelling in an agony that I know he knew not of and obviously wouldn't care about…

De Critic Team

Emmanuel Okonkwo

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Emmanuel Okonkwo is a professional content/creative/copywriter; a critic and a lawyer. He is a published writer internationally and locally; the founder and editor of De Critic. He holds a bachelor degree in Philosophy & Communications; a diploma degree in Copywriting & Marketing; and others. Crazy right? He has written for some of the world best marketing agencies, influencers, blogs and magazines. He is unique, rational, fun, radical and balanced.

Chinenye Chukwudebelu

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Chinenye Chukwudebelu is a professional copywriter/content writer that enjoys writing about brand's products/services and lifestyles. She is also an investment banker and a data analysis enthusiast. She has a great voice and she is shy.

Tobe Nosike

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Nosike, Emmanuel Tobe is a professional compere, a creative writer and a brand/media manager. He is also an IT expert and accountant. He loves creative writings and lifestyle. Tobe is playful yet gentle and stubborn.

Nicoline Kriek

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Nicoine Kriek is a distinguished marketer, who studied advertising at the AAA School of Ads, where she graduated with distinctions and awards. She is currently doing law, and she is a business guru. Nicoline is a funny and crazy one, the room is never boring with her on board.

Chiamaka Ezeonwuka

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Chiamaka Ezeonwuka (Dinma Caruso) is a professional digital marketer and blogger. She has an extensive experience in marketing and digital marketing. She is good with people. Chiamaka is a disciplinarian as well as a fun lady. She is blunt, daring, considerate and a goal-getter.