“Baba.” She is wearing a worn-out ankara skirt-and-blouse. It is patterned with many diamonds ringed together in concentric circles that swim in a red ocean of yellow stars. “Baba.” She taps him twice. He is Read More
May 212013
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May 022013
Everything occurred within one flashing second of eternity. In that frozen sequence of time, the ground in the yard behind Mardala was bursting open as a mortar bomb, whistling from a mile and half away Read More
Apr 272013
What I wouldn’t give to hear your voice And know its you Its not death that is worst… Its seeing those you love and having no idea who they are Seeing someone that meant so Read More
Apr 232013
As soon as she felt the top of her dress getting loose, Bunmi clutched the neckline of her dress with both hands, preventing it from slipping down. When she felt his breath on her back, Read More
Apr 202013
“I loved you a whole lot, back then, you know.” She turned her head quickly to him. He kept his eyes on the road, as he drove. “You never said so.” “Not in words.” “How Read More
Apr 182013
Kim Afia steadied the blue JVC Everio camcorder in her grip, recovering quickly from the dissonance caused by Madame Mmayen Afia’s sudden appearance. Mmayen shoved her regal outfit of lace dress and gele into the Read More
Apr 182013
Her mind went back to the conversation she had with Niyi in his office. Standing, facing the wide windows in his office and with his back to her, he said, “I want my son.” When Read More
Apr 162013
“I’m so sorry, Sade.” Eyes narrowed, she shook her head, confused. “What exactly is going on, Niyi? Niyi blew out a breath with his mouth, ran his hands over his face and turned to Kunle, Read More
Apr 132013
Two minutes later, his head came up. “That’s such a joke.” He stared at her for a few seconds, then went back to the will. The room was so quiet, that the sound made by Read More
Apr 112013
A few hours later, in her grandmother’s living room, she wiped the tears that ran down her face, with the back of her left hand. With her right, she picked up the piece of paper Read More
Apr 112013
The accolade usually given to male child in Obodo-Akiri overwhelmed Nwatiti with jealousy and she swore to stand out come what may in any competition between her and any boy of her age group. Read More
Apr 092013
Two men sat on a couch, in the living room of a tiny flat behind the main house. They had a plate of grilled chicken wings and some cans of beer on a table in Read More
Apr 072013
I was walking around Jardin du luxembourg looking for my friend Nneka when I ran into him. I had seen him chatting with her a few minutes ago so I figured he’d know where she Read More
Apr 062013
Otunba Adeniyi Williams-Akanbi smiled at his daughter. “You used to fly into my arms after any time away. Five years is a long time, Bunmi.” She opened her mouth and shut it again. I can’t Read More
Apr 042013
Loony drove fast and about five minutes later, pulled up beside the Honda, which had been waiting for them at the end of Falomo Bridge. He stopped and gave a thumbs-up sign to the driver, Read More
Apr 022013
“Why mummy?” Jake whined. “I’m a big boy now.” “Jake, mummy said that someone could steal us, if we don’t wait for her,” Joanna said, pulling her twin back. When they started to squabble, Bunmi Read More
Mar 192013
Beep…Beep…Beep…Beep She lies there; connected to the machine keeping her alive. Written on her skin are the answers to their questions, but somehow they don’t see them, or maybe they do but refuse to acknowledge Read More
Mar 012013
TIME IN A BOTTLE – ILERIOLUWA (SENGA) I did time once Yeah, I did time in a bottle Locked up in the green ones And the keys thrown down the bottom Flaming stream coursing through Read More
Feb 262013
I had thought the following months would see a better light. The writing course I applied for while we were dating was finally approved in a mail sent to me one day. Awaiting his arrival Read More
Feb 232013
I got married last year June to Adigun Olufisayo Raymond, my supposed dream man. I have been married for just 10 months, and I already want a divorce. I miss HOME. I have tried to Read More