A Lost Cause
Steering my ship in the unfriendly waters of time Having to navigate the deadly torrents The currents became fiercer as the waves rose which made my heart flutter Looking at the treasures at the shore and on the coastal plains through my spy glass, all looked within sights but out of reach Little did I … Continue reading A Lost Cause
A Different Tongue
I’ve said goodbye to quiet Christmases in the most shocking of ways. Not that the people in the kitchen are so many; there are only thirteen of us, a welcome change from yesterday when all of twenty two women cooked and fried and sweated into open pots. But what we’ve lost in number, … Continue reading A Different Tongue
Why I Want To Be Bad 5
-5- MAXWELL You ever do something that seemed like a great idea at the time but later it’s like you are not so sure anymore? It was one of those days when we had longer nights and shorter days. I knew this because it was just 7PM but the moon was already out, shinning in … Continue reading Why I Want To Be Bad 5
Rants of a Frustrated Girl.
I’m so angry right now that i might forget to proof-read. I used to pride myself in my ability to write long classy essays(the type,people my age find boring). But i’m beginning to doubt myself.So naturally,i’m angry;at myself,the government,schools and everyone with the last name ‘Nigeria’. Before i joined Naija stories,i used to (and i … Continue reading Rants of a Frustrated Girl.
The Worst Night of My Life
This actually happened to a friend on Tuesday, 20th January, 2014. Tho funny but not a laughing matter. Enjoy and do justice to it as you make your comments. Should I tell you to enjoy it? Yes, read and enjoy the story of the worst night of my life. ‘Liverpool will host Chelsea at Anfield tonight; I … Continue reading The Worst Night of My Life
Gratitude
For the simplest of things; A little of that and this. For the minute ones called small, Named so by those the world calls poor. Look well at the hand that never holds back; For it belongs to the man that never shall know lack. For the big favours, And the little hands that … Continue reading Gratitude
Deadly Samba Drill
It was in a blink No time to sit and think No opportunity for the thought to click or to dodge the death link For it came with a compulsory drink Inflicted pain from the intelligent geek. Just as she turned her back It happened quite quick Heard the heat from the crack before the … Continue reading Deadly Samba Drill
A Child’s Dilemma
A little palm print on a white wall, Stark and loud the imprint was, My little dirty hand stained the snow white wall, The more I tried to rub it off,more it stained, Long and hard I had stood there looking, The longer I looked the more curious I got, My young and childish mind … Continue reading A Child’s Dilemma
Leaving The Past In The Past (Finale)
After the incident, I made concerted efforts to renew my relationship with Tope. I was going to work hard at our relationship. Tope deserved better. He had been very good to me. I was just going to have to live with the guilt of what I did. I could never let him know what … Continue reading Leaving The Past In The Past (Finale)
Sleeping Beauty
In dis slumber thou has fallen, no mortal thee can awake. No human eye can see thee. No, not even mine. Though I crave & ache for thee, I dnt wish to reach thee. Though my wish tends to bring thee, knowledge says tis not within my power cos to another realm thou has transcended. … Continue reading Sleeping Beauty
KOLA Awards and Magazine 2014
partnering with The African street Writer and Miles Morland Foundation, KOLA Initiative organized a night of celebration and recognition at the KOLA Awards 2014 (Centenary Edition) held at Sheraton Hotels on the 7th of December, 2014 as Kids & teens with Outstanding Leadership Abilities (KOLA) Initiative chose to recognize the creative, innovative and leadership abilities … Continue reading KOLA Awards and Magazine 2014
We Die to Live
Slowly, the curtain will fall, Slowly, the sun will fade And darkness will loom Upon our souls. Loudly, voices will wail And vent out their grief Harshly, teeth will gnash And sing about their loss. But soon, the tears will stop, Save for a little trickle; Slowly, the cries will cease, Save a lone whimper. … Continue reading We Die to Live
Siting on the wall
ON THE WALL We want a change! Read the following conversation between two young graduates, who are working in a factory as a casual staff. For the sake of this writing, let’s say they are A and B while their supervisor is C. A: O boy, I am tired of this country. Who will believe … Continue reading Siting on the wall
The Tale Of Two Dying Stars (Episode 6)
“Oh, no,” I shake my head, “I don’t even know how to thank you.” “Really?” Her face brightens, smile perching on her lips. “I…I wonder how you get to know.” “You submitted your credentials on my desk, didn’t you?” “Oh, thanks for being so kind, boss. I must say, you are the kindest boss … Continue reading The Tale Of Two Dying Stars (Episode 6)
The Deranged Enraged
The Deranged Enraged It’s always a pleasure watching a mentally deranged man displaying lunatic activities but no one would ever pray to share his fate. As a kid Mathew and his two friends had always been elated to help Kunle whenever he was on the mission to serve Galali his meal. If not owing to … Continue reading The Deranged Enraged