“See… See… See… See the head of your family.” Chekwube said as she pointed her finger towards a man downing a glass full of beer. The man was seated in the company of other men laughing and drinking. Empty bottles of assorted beer brands were on their tables. “He comes home late every night and … Continue reading Not What It Used To Be (Part One)
(1) Lara fell on her knees and shut her eyes, waiting for the wailing storm to pass. A dark ferocious wind circled her and lifted her into mid-air. It held her for a nanosecond and then dropped her. She fell flat on her back and became unconscious for a timeless period. It circled her still, … Continue reading She-devil EP 1
Summer Sensuality In vain or in for love We do these things for self To hold and fulfill our sweetest taste Every desire Paste here Never waiting to be eaten alive Patience lacking I guess that what’s giving in means Letting sin take control Controlled beyond senses We let in the unknown of self … Continue reading Summer Sensuality
I dash towards danger as you scurry away, I sheath my fear and face the foe. Against my nature I’ve become nocturnal Prowling the streets to keep evil at bay; My family lays tossing and turning , Hoping each day for my safe return. As the blood pours from my wounded chest, The bullet cold … Continue reading Soja
I SEE POLITICS AS A CALL TO SERVICE, NOT MONEY MAKING VENTURE- WOLE ADEDOYIN Prince Abdulhafeez Oyewole July 24, 2018 Interview, Who Is Who Wole Adedoyin is the governorship card bearer of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) in Osun state. He is to contest against other political parties in the next Osun State governorship election … Continue reading I See Politics As A Call To Service, Not Money Making Venture- Wole Adedoyin
‘Heaven is a mind state, I have been there a couple of times’ Jide mumbled under his breath. “Stay with me bro!” I looked into the rare mirror; he is sprawled on the back sit counting imaginary stars. “If you are seeing Jesus at the moment bro, tell him not to open the gates of heaven yet,” I laughed at my own joke. Jide on the other hand is too busy with Visiting … Continue reading Heaven Is A Mind State
We’re hungry But we lacking We can’t even dare ask Cos for us all, eating food is really an heinous task Their moving out in their cars While we, in here we are, hiding in our infectious scars I wanna go out of here to there But what about these ones I’ve … Continue reading Mind Of An Hungry Beggar Boy
It used to feel good being the odd guy at school. From the first till his final year, everyone knew Collins was the go-to guy to have a free insight into the latest happenings in the minds of the females on campus. From the way he talked, acted and walked, many suspected he was gay, … Continue reading Hard Guy
She-devil Woe unto the earth for the mistress of the devil has come to seduce, steal and slay. Hell will freeze over cause she has come with a great lust for revenge and destruction. WATCH YOUR BACK!!! COMING SOON!!! (c) Gabriel G Odigiri,2018
When i think of the time i spent with her, it draws tears to my eyes — an old memory buried deep inside of me. Love does not sleep she once said but she’s asleep now — never to be awaken. I dreamt about the color of her hair last night — ghostly brown, that’s … Continue reading Her
Daddy… Daddy… The children called To be asleep, he pretended Because he already know what they wanted. To their mother He heard them stutter Hunger… Hunger… Hunger… Give our dying souls some breads, tea and sweetener And our schoolbags wrapped beefburger. To himself, he was angry Pinched his body in great fury Felt embarrassed for … Continue reading Good Wife
Silent! Open your Bible to Saint John 11:35 Somewhere at the junction of fate and survival let’s see the guiltless tears quaking this messed land! Old sweat of the saints gathered Ancient blood of the cross stood And the curtain broke into two Cracking the raven of the blind side of a land pouring an … Continue reading And Jesus Wept For Nigeria
It’s quite easy to forget the days of humble beginnings when one finally gets that big break always dreamt of. At least I know that’s what happened to me. It was as though every time my fans cheered “Mariah Ike!” a part of my painful past got chipped off and I felt lighter. The new … Continue reading I Hear You Give Good Advice
(Holding fire and water together) I don’t know why the rain keeps writing the name of Nigeria on the ground in every corner. I don’t know why we are this broken and tortured like the fragments of the dust. I don’t know why the Dapchi girls returned yesterday while their chikbok friends are still in … Continue reading Re-Visiting Nigeria
HELLO Hi, it’s your friend Yeah, your longtime friend The one whom you thought our relationship has come to an end Just because we are now on planet earth’s different end I just wanted you to know that I still care and thought it’d be nice of me to start another relationship trend … Continue reading Hello Dear Friend