KPOAAAAA!! He woke up with a start. He was not sure he was awake. Was that the sound of someone’s cry too? Knock-outs? Knock-outs, bangers were rare in this part and he had to wonder [...]
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Feb 052012
Michael got up as early as 4am, switched on the light and sat up staring at the tattoo on Okafor’s back. Okafor’s snore beside him was quiet. As gentle as his looks. Michael’s eyes glided [...]
Jan 302012
WARS, WARS EVERYWHERE AND NO PEACE It is said that if there is no war, there is no peace. But unfortunately, even if there was peace, it never lasts. It can take towards the end [...]
Jan 152012
I came in from the meeting and couldn’t get past the sound from the leaking tap, the constant dripping grated on my nerves. I dropped my bag and membership card on the kitchen table, tied [...]
Jan 142012
Smiling tears of lean parents Praying a food that only bins could offer Taught economics Even … cancelling the physical Encouragements of these To teach a religion of reliance In Aondo for hope of better [...]
Jan 092012
Akinyemi Matthew-Olasunde was recently made the king of Omidele village. He ascended the throne after the death of his predecessor, Oba Solabisi John-Tunmide. Although he was well qualified, Akinyemi lacked experience on how to rule [...]
Two women came to King Solomon to have an argument settled. “Please my lord” one of them began, “this woman and I live in the same house. Due to the removal of fuel subsidy, and [...]
Jan 012012
The raining season was in full swing now and the clouds were gathering once more for an encore for the third time today. I had already gotten drenched earlier on and was not in a [...]
Dec 292011
I sit outside my house, my mind clear and vacant. The sun shines mildly but brightly. I watch the trees sway, dancing to the energetic tunes of the wind. I ask myself, “do the trees [...]
Dec 282011
I was a shy young leaf on a little tree. Our tree was little. Yes, we knew. We knew because the other trees never made us forget it. We heard it all the time. We [...]
Peering at old tired bodies dressed in shabby flowing gowns, I felt this dream will disappear. I looked around to find a face or relate the event. The faces kept multiplying like fruit flies dancing [...]
Dec 132011
A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, son. That’s true dad, but it begins with a step in the right direction of the expected destination. Mr. Chidi smiled, as he interacted with [...]
Dec 112011
The rain came unannounced, beating an incoherent rhythm on the leaky corrugated iron roof. Holes in the roof had let in sunlight, which formed various patterns on the floor and walls of the dark room. In an instant, [...]
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