Habeeb Akande is a British-born author, historian, and cultural commentator of Nigerian descent. With a background as a chartered accountant, he has demonstrated a remarkable passion for exploring and shedding light on various subjects.
Born in London, Akande completed his studies in Business and Film Studies and furthered his education in Cairo, Egypt, immersing himself in Islamic Law, Islamic History, and Arabic. During this time, his dedication to research and writing flourished, publishing several notable books on race, erotic Muslim literature, Islamic history, and Afro-Brazilian history.
Akande’s works, such as Illuminating the Darkness (2012,) A Taste of Honey (2015,) and Kunyaza: The Secret to Female Pleasure (2018,) are known for their meticulous research and engaging narratives, offering valuable insights into marginalized communities and lesser-known aspects of history and culture.
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Insecure people put others down to raise themselves up.
—Habeeb Akande
You become a man not when you reach a certain age, but when you reach a certain state of mind.
—Habeeb Akande
Fake friends are like shadows: always near you at your brightest moments, but nowhere to be seen at your darkest hour. True friends are like stars, you don’t always see them but they are always there.
—Habeeb Akande
Arrogance is thinking you are above someone else, confidence is knowing no one is above you.
—Habeeb Akande
The more you overthink the less you will understand.
—Habeeb Akande
The difference between greed and ambition is a greedy person desires things he isn’t prepared to work for.
—Habeeb Akande
Fill your mind before you empty your mouth.
—Habeeb Akande
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