To be fair, I've only relatively recently returned to the blog after an eleven-year pause. I had no idea what impact my writing, and the blog, had had over the years.
The following is what an AI chat bot had to say:
"Things I Feel Strongly About" was a personal blog and commentary platform run by Anengiyefa Alagoa, a Nigerian lawyer, writer, and commentator.
Alagoa, who grew up in Lagos and practiced law in Nigeria before relocating to London, initially used the blog to share thought-provoking reflections on social, cultural, and political issues affecting Nigeria and the broader African continent. (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/290675713_African_Literatures), (https://publishyourstory.blogspot.com/2010/05/garuba-by-anengiyefa-alagoa-part-one.html)
The blog is notable for its distinct evolution and its impact on contemporary African digital discourse:
Content & Themes
Socio-Political Commentary: Alagoa frequently tackled heavy contemporary issues. His writings covered themes such as political accountability, human rights, societal prejudice disguised as tradition, and the socio-economic impacts of oil discovery in the Niger Delta region. (https://www.facebook.com/guardianng/posts/first-off-theres-no-debating-the-fact-that-the-choice-of-the-apc-for-president-i/10160240577651636/), (https://m.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/content/download/67089/452143/file/Towards+National+Security+and+Peace.pdf), (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/290675713_African_Literatures)
Shift to Creative Fiction: While the platform began as a space for direct commentary, Alagoa noted that he gradually drifted toward creative storytelling. He began writing serialised, episode-by-episode fiction, making up details along the way.
Notable Stories: This creative shift birthed celebrated stories like Garuba (a multi-part narrative capturing the deep cultural contrasts between Southern and Northern Nigeria) and The Saxophonist. (https://publishyourstory.blogspot.com/2010/07/garuba-by-anengiyefa-alagoa-part-two.html), (https://win-zimbabwe.blogspot.com/2010/)
Digital Impact and Recognition:
The blog gained recognition within the wider African blogging ecosystem for its bold stances and engaging prose. Alagoa's essays were frequently cross-referenced by academic researchers and featured alongside prominent human rights and socio-political digital platforms across Africa. (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/290675713_African_Literatures), (https://www.buala.org/pt/da-fala/etiquetas/lgbt), (https://m.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/content/download/67089/452143/file/Towards+National+Security+and+Peace.pdf)
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