Why Eagles Eat Chicken
The Eagles Plight Few years ago I made friends with an eagle and almost lost my ego. Early in the morning he picks up my refuge for his breakfast. And promised to lunch my lovely flag with a warm applause. On one condition, that I must not own any chicken. Hmm, I asked why? ”I … Continue reading Why Eagles Eat Chicken
Cry Of Death (B)
(Continuation.) Like many African mothers, Obianuju whose name changed to Mama Nneka, was very happy when her child, her world, Nneka decided to stay. She began to walk like many proud African mothers with her head held high and brimming in confidence that came with when one had a child or had his or her … Continue reading Cry Of Death (B)
Cry Of Death (A)
“Nnamdi… Nnamdi! Come and see o.” Chika, a sturdily built young man called. Nnamdi walked out from where he sat with a group of friends to where Chika stood. He was obviously taller than Chika. Nnamdi’s body shook as he saw what was beyond his innocent eyes. “Obi, Friday, Akpan abeg make una come o”. … Continue reading Cry Of Death (A)
Enugu Is Beautiful
When sonorous songs of birds woke me from sleep And I saw mountains and valleys at a glance All covered with healthy trees, shrubs and grasses Glistening gracious greenish green I said wow! Enugu is beautiful! When I traveled on the long lonely road That twisted and turned with the rhythms of the hills And … Continue reading Enugu Is Beautiful
Malt and Milk
Up NEPA!!!!!! A tiny voice shouted from the next door and I sprang up immediately from the where I lay with a burst of energy. You know that rush of happiness that courses through you anytime that phrase comes alive, bearing in mind the many pleasures it holds. The excitement from it quickly activated my … Continue reading Malt and Milk
The Thing Between His Legs
Papa doesn’t care if you make it in life neither does he care if life makes it in you. He barely even remembers your name. He calls you Lara today and Victor the day after. Papa also had never for once got it right with names of your twenty-two other siblings. All Papa gets … Continue reading The Thing Between His Legs
I Am North
I AM NORTH I’m not western, am culture I am not a gateman, I’m Aboki (your friend) I am not bureau-de change; I facilitate money supply I am not violent I am not stereotyped I am not a murderer I am humane I am literate I am not dry like the savannah in me I … Continue reading I Am North
We Are Back Again
We are back at where we set off After circling round and round Like an eagle preying over nothing. We were the mad people Who carried bags and baggage Thinking they were going somewhere Only to go nowhere. We are where we began the erstwhile journey Legs that pained Headaches that wouldn’t go Raiments so … Continue reading We Are Back Again
Marriage: Women Trapped In Between Misogyny And Dogma
“Isaiah 4:1- In that day seven women will take hold of one man and say, “We will eat our own food and provide our own clothes; only let us be called by your name. Take away our disgrace!” If a woman mistakenly speaks a goat will open his mouth and say “Calm down, its a … Continue reading Marriage: Women Trapped In Between Misogyny And Dogma
Trees And The Birds
Employees are like the birds Sooner or later, they will fly away! Bird does not perch on a tree for long It perches when the tree is good Flies when problem comes Onto another tree, and other trees It flies! And flies! And flies! Employees are like the birds Sooner or later, they will fly … Continue reading Trees And The Birds
You Are No Different From The Dead
Even the dog can bark And fishes sometimes murmur But when you cannot say what you wanted to say And had to agree to what was said Know you are no different from the dead Who are forced off by death. Even the antelope can elope And eagles sometimes walk in the open field But … Continue reading You Are No Different From The Dead
Imagine
Imagine a world for no and everyone Where we all are here to be as one and to save the world Where we have no differences at heart despite the differences at hand and our nations can all relate with one happy and unified mind Imagine a place like home that is not your … Continue reading Imagine
Writers: Stop Copying Chimamanda Adichie’s Writing Style!
One of the major problems or issues that some contemporary Nigerian writers have today is that they want to write and sound like Chimamanda Adichie, Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, Christopher Okigbo, Habila Helon and Many others to be accepted by the society. They want to echo from the voices of these people rather than … Continue reading Writers: Stop Copying Chimamanda Adichie’s Writing Style!
She-Devil Ep 2
(2) Segun glanced sullenly at the time — it’s passed the time for the meeting. He jabbed the horns of his car and it ricocheted angrily. He looked at his back; the traffic was growing longer into the distance. There was hardly any space to move, cars were clustered like sardines. Traffic hawkers inundated the … Continue reading She-Devil Ep 2
TÉllÀ (chapter One)
 The year 2004 ended with loud cracks of colourful fireworks that burst through the dark night and bloomed amongst the stars. I giggled at my parent’s lack of decency as they clung unto one another. I could tell they were whispering sweet things to each other’s ears because each time my father said something, my … Continue reading TÉllÀ (chapter One)