My mother-in-law, known as ‘Sister Seun’ to the women with whom she idly gossiped about which fellow church sister was trying to snatch the other’s husband or who was sleeping with whom in church—their gossip always centered around church as that was their one unifying factor—insisted I call her ‘Mrs. Bayo’ or ‘Mama Sola’ because […]
Mrs. Bayo – Short Story
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I never really had a reason to believe in love, but that was before we met. Like all things, it was meant to be a day like the rest. Then, you came smiling and my world began spinning. You were lost and you needed directions “Hey” You said, and out went my senses. You see, […]
One Day – Poetry
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One day, I’ll let go. I’ll let go of the rope that is tied firmly around your waist. I’ll let go of the rope that tears my palms leaving long gashes that drip red sweat. I’ll leave the rope that hurts me as I try to pull you out of the black hole that has […]
In Limbo – Short Story
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I woke up this morning with a tight feeling in my chest. The heaviness I felt in my head made me quite dizzy as I imagined the worst. I was too feeble at heart to make the trip to school and check the results of my re-sit papers. This was my final chance. It was […]
Bámidélé – Poetry
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Bamidele, Ba mi dele, Walk home with me, For the people say that you bring with you charm and warmth, And roses planted by the stream of abundant love. Ba mi wole, Oyindamola, Spread your rigid back against the tenderness of my cushions, And listen to the walls of your insecurities crumble, Allow me to […]
9 Things You Should Know About Dating a Writer Without Going Crazy
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Back in the day, I knew a girl who was crazy over writers and I used to wonder why. I found out eventually, that writers are actually likeable, especially the witty ones. If you are one of those attracted to them, here are 9 things you should know about dating a writer: 1. Writers […]
9 Things Every Writer Must Do To Improve Their Social Media Presence
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I have seen way too many writers who are either not on any Social Media form or are there, but have remained inactive. From experience, social media is a great tool for building most careers (including writing), ask two of OkadaBooks’ bestselling authors, Sally Kenneth Dadzie and Naija Single Girl. The reason for this is […]