Loving Amanda, is a Christian romance book, that has been written in the third person narrative, which shares with us the grass to grace story of the main character, Amanda. There are so many things to love about this book, because the message it preaches, is one that everyone should condone in their daily lives, […]
“Loving Amanda” by Laju Iren is the Perfect Motivational Book For When the Going Gets Tough
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“Don’t Die While You’re Still Alive” – Confessions of a Kenyan Uber Taxi Driver
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Uber driver Daniel, was in for a fix when he agreed to take a suicidal military man for a ride. Charles is suicidal and he knows it; he has a weird sense of humor laced with sad lonely eyes. Also, he seems to be carrying the world on his shoulders and his eyes bore more […]
Makeover – A Short Story on Domestic Violence
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I know how it hurts. I have seen him inflict pain on her time and time again, watched him deal her blow after blow like Mohammed Ali in the boxing ring, witnessed him cut her heart into pieces with words. Only God knows how she has survived these abuses, only God knows. I alone know […]
Welcome To The Family 2 – Short Story
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Read Part 1 Here I was like the son Sidney’s dad never had. He took interest in me and gave me a new name: ‘My boy’, he calls me, with pride and approval. He took me around and showed me off; to his friends, business colleagues, politicians, virtually anyone that crossed path with us. “Yes […]
On Nights Like This – Short Story
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I haven’t decided if I’m going to kill Kwame or make the elders banish him from the village. Adala says I should castrate him- I think it’s a very good idea, only that it loudly shouts revenge; I’m afraid the villagers may find me out. There’s so much evil to choose from and I can’t […]
Chika Ike’s Book Says “Boss Up, or Get Bossed Around”
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One of Nigeria’s very popular actress and film maker, Chika Ike recently released her book, BOSS UP. Now, I expected it to be the regular celebrity tell-all, but I was disappointed. This book WOWED me right from the first page till the end! It is easy to read with enough real life experiences; BOSS UP […]
Distances – Poetry
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They say distances makes the heart fonder, but it makes mine lonely. Three months on a steamer, sailing and waving. Distances bring sickness to the soul. I wish you were home with me, as I caress you on this cold night. I know you had to travel for the love of a higher learning, which […]