My name is Sadiq Gulma. I am 30+ years. I traverse Nigeria and Sweden, conducting research and impacting lives. Having been raised till my teenage years in the far northwestern state of Kebbi in Nigeria, I have traversed the globe in search of adventure.
From the Land of the Rising Sun (Japan) to the City of Angels (Los Angeles, USA). From the picturesque beaches of Zanzibar (Tanzania) to the inspiring sustainable city of Amsterdam. From snorkelling in the world’s most dangerous snorkelling site in Dahab (Egypt) to hiking the second-highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kenya.
These experiences have taken a part of me, inspired my life’s pursuits and have become some of the best reasons I smile when I lay in my bed and stare into space. I have crafted memories I wouldn’t trade for anything in those journeys.
I have been writing ever since I can remember. Perhaps at the age of 7. I painted greeting cards and wrote some words in them, which I sold to an emigrant from Niger Republic (my first hustle). Ever since, I tried to keep my creative side alive. I joined the Debating Club in High School and was part of the Press Team. I was Editor-in-Chief of a student magazine during my undergrad at ABU Zaria. At the helm of graduation, I wrote a book titled “Readings in Civil Engineering Foundation,” a compendium of civil engineering in Nigeria.
I travelled through life as a freelance writer for about 3 years before calling it a day to concentrate on my writing.
I find writing therapeutic. It answers my question: “What would you do with your life if you had $20 million in your bank account today?” I will buy a property in some woods or on an island, read books, and write.
Inspired by writers like Malcolm Gladwell, David Epstein, and Daniel Kahneman, I have written more nonfiction in the past 5 years.
While working on my second book, a memoir, I try to fill my week with writing not just about the book but science-related stuff too.
Away from writing, I am a huge advocate of environmental sustainability. What foots my bills is my work with international agencies and nonprofits; working on SDGs 6 (water), 11 (cities) and 13 (climate action). My background in civil and environmental engineering has remained instrumental in my daily work. Alhamdulillah!
With the emergence of Clubhouse App, I host a weekly session called “Mind Cafe with Sadiq Gulma.” It is a community of people who share content they have come across either in books, podcasts, Youtube, etc. Feel free to join us on Saturday evenings.
Anyway, this blog is put together to curate my writings. I hope you enjoy reading them.
Happy reading amigos.