A total hush fell on the class as I walked into the midst of the students. I kept my face on the ground hoping and praying that they will go back to their gossiping and discussions and singing but it was as if God decided not to answer my request at that moment. I finally … Continue reading Beyond Now 2
I stood transfixed…. did i really hear her? Onyinye here? What on earth could prompt her to be here? Does normal ever exist in my life? Where does peace exist in my life? Will it ever exist? I’m wondering what horrible made up stuffs Onyinye is unleashing about me in there? Do i want to … Continue reading Crying Diva 3
Dear Lawyers, I don’t know whether I can call myself a lawyer. I know I read law at Ahmadu Bello University, my law school at the Lagos campus of the Nigerian Law School and was called to the bar (not the beer parlor bar for those who dont know) but inspite of all these I … Continue reading Dear Lawyers
Her Voice in my ears made my body freeze, I couldn’t think of the first thing to do at that moment. Was it to say ‘hi’ or just wave hand, my mind was on a ride, and my heart was pounding hard, like a pounded yam being beaten by a mortar. The sight if her … Continue reading Battle Of The Sexes: Episode 2
Omifunke stared at her feet as the high priestess chastised her, she dared not look her in the eye especially when she was angry. “How many times have I told you not to leave the shrine without my leave or that of the other senior priestesses? You were not present at the morning ritual either. … Continue reading The Golden Calabash: The Calabash Is Gone
Like the crack and hatch of a new chick So tender and innocent Like the new bloom so early in the morning Pure and beautiful Last night took with it the ills of yesterday Like a basket it holds no grudge or fault The awakening droplets keep it still fresh as blank as a slate … Continue reading A Tender Heart
Black and White, Valencia, Contrast, Brightness, Fade… Yes Fade. You see me fade into these shadowed images. You think I’m biracial because of my filters. I have black hair and brown eyes but that too can be changed. Who I am without a filter is different. I am change. I am pain. I am … Continue reading I Am Different…
Chapter 1 The Sworn Enemies Jerry became obsessed with studying how to build water car. Firstly, to do something great, something extra ordinary. Secondly, to keep his family alive because Chief constantly sent Chioma to remind him that if he does not do it well or on time he would be killed and his family … Continue reading Sworn Enemies – Episode 1
Yes, you read that right- YOU DON’T DESERVE TO BE A SUCCESSFUL WRITER!!! Hold on, hold on, don’t fight me just yet. You are in a boxing ring right now and your opponent is you! I am just the ref!! Let it echo over and over again in your consciousness. You reading this piece, you … Continue reading You, Yes You! You Don’t Deserve To Be A Successful Writer!!
Woke up in a strange land, that has no owner, wandering about, like a lost puppy. Walking & working to & fro, ignorant of how the journey started, but aware of how its going to look like, not sure of how it will end. I heard a voice, a peaceful but strange voice, i turn … Continue reading A strange land
Plunged into the ocean of darkness Struggling in its impossible berth Wishing I could escape this smoke of blackness Feeding my soul with nothing but spiritual death Oh, save my soul, for I know no peace My conscience is drowned in the evil of my actions My ways are paved on the path of the … Continue reading The Lost Soul
NANCY “The only reason another beauty has not been born…. Lilies fade at the sight of your festoon strides. Your spark is life. Blessed are the pure in heart, For theirs is the kingdom of love” Nancy, An averment of dignity, Resting always on a happy-joyful mood. An endowment of beauty, Hinged on a sexy-feminine … Continue reading Nancy
“Alvin could you please take April to her room?” Tiffany said sitting slowly. “Zoe’s daughter?” Tiffany said slightly above a whisper. “Where’s your mother Annie?” “Ethan’s” Annie replied looking at Ryan then at Paige. Desireé had a huge grin splitting her face in half, she wasn’t smiling for anyone in particular but still she couldn’t … Continue reading Abducted #8
Horns were hooting at their loudest, it could make one go deaf **Piiimmmmmm** **Pooooormmm!!!**. Smoke as dark as that from an inferno puffed out of the exhaust pipes of rickety looking buses they make one choke. Countless number of human beings moved in a random motion. Everywhere was so busy even as early as … Continue reading Shit Happens
two days in a row she sits at the table candle, glowing lazily, fingers wrapped up in fancy 5 bloody cotton mittens, placed on ice stiff laps. the glass of hot milk shamelessly turns cold on the table. two days in a row 10 she let it get cold with half a care. she … Continue reading In A Row