Call me Ola-kun-le.
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” These famous words from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet have echoed through time, suggesting that a name does not define the true nature of a person or thing. However, if he were here today, he would witness how modern roses without fragrance challenge his words. Names, after all, hold a unique significance. They have the power to shape perceptions and evoke emotions. Allow me to share my personal journey of rediscovering the depth and meaning behind my name, Olakunle, and why it is essential to address me by my true name.
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As a newbie in the nation of Samba, there was the expected need for mutual introductions. At that time, repeatedly so, owing to the fact that this is a non-English-speaking country, I found myself needing to come up with a name that will resonate with, is convenient for and easy to pronounce by my new acquaintances.
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