Hi guys, sorry I’ve been off this space for so long. Ko le da noni. Anyways, I’ve been working, and last week, I released an ebook. Please read the excerpt below…: ____________ The words that follow are mine and mine alone. The story of my life, if you please: ah! Do not run away yet, … Continue reading Unscripted – Ebook Download
Not since The DaVinci Code came out has the world been so rattled by so much controversy. The book by Dan Brown challenged the status quo and shook many a believer, irrespective of faith or religion; all were scandalised. The uproar died after a while, but the author had gained international celebrity. The world moved … Continue reading Spartacus – My Take
It was a cool afternoon with soft breeze. The sun was effectively hidden by the clouds which served as perfect defence against the heat. The streets were filled with people hurrying along in one direction or the other despite it being a saturday. Akande sat in the eatery sweating profusely despite the cool air conditioning. … Continue reading The Meeting
He sighted the podium for the umpteenth time with the starlight scope attached to his rifle. He had been waiting for hours, doing the same thing, sighting: As the decorators completed their work. In an hour, his target would walk onto that platform and he would dispatch his gift. Ade calmed his already frayed nerves … Continue reading The Kill
Maureen had always wanted a blackberry phone since Chidera brought one to school and started acting as though those without the phone were lepers. She wanted to also show off her own phone and make it know that she could tango with all the happening ladies. She harangued and nagged her elder brother until the … Continue reading One Word – Hey
The club was noisy as the DJ played contemporary dance songs and the dance hall buzzed with people gyrating their bodies to the sound of the beat. The klieg lights did very little to illuminate the hall, yet the club goers seemed to see in the darkness. She sat with her friends sharing drinks as … Continue reading One Word – Hello
It was a chilly evening, the trees bowed to the soft winds, the roads were scanty as it had rained earlier in the day causing the evening chill, and a town that looked deserted, desperately in need of development. He walked slowly, his head bowed. He had a lot on his mind as he walked … Continue reading One Word – Hi
She passed by with such grace A sylph divine, oh an angel She walked before me and mere mortal I, Was touched by her aura That without beats I began thus: Refrain: Let me write you a love song With lyrics divine-ly inspired Words never spoken Of love so pure it rings for aeons Slowly … Continue reading Let Me Write You A Love Song
It took four weeks of pushing, writing memos and internal politicking before mr Eugene finally agreed to let me go. I could not believe it, but the man actually held me in some esteem and considered me an asset. Finally, my send forth day came and grudgingly, mr Eugene said a few words. I won’t … Continue reading Randy Me #16
I got in my car and drove away from the hospital. Away from Sonia and her daughter; away from Mrs Leigh who turned out to be a doctor and all the secrets. I just drove and kept going. An hour later, I realised I was at Tina’s bus stop. I pulled over and placed a … Continue reading Randy Me #15
I backed into the wall behind me and slid down slowly. It was finally too much. As my butt hit the floor of the hospital ward, I held my head in my hands and wept. Yes, I wept. My life that seemed promising at the beginning of that day had now spiraled into a deep … Continue reading Randy Me #14
After the whole Imole drama, I realized that I had it in me to say no, and move on. That I had been pining and waiting for her to show up again in my life so I could end things once and for all. I got a burst of courage after asking her to leave … Continue reading Randy Me #13
Okay, back up a little bit, in case you missed it, Trisha was fifty per cent of the reason why I left Lagos in the first instance. The other half was Sonia. And there she was, smiling at me; ever so sweetly, my welcoming party. I paused for a few seconds before approaching her. ‘Hello,’ … Continue reading Randy Me #12
Heads instantaneously turned towards me as the sound of my goods hitting the ground rang through the market section. The bags gave out on impact, the tear visible for all to see. I was thoroughly embarrassed. Braving the situation, I called for a bag seller to bring bags and transfer my supplies. Thank God … Continue reading Randy Me #11
There is no such thing as love at first sight. No, none. Maybe lust, attraction, or even desire; but love, at first sight, I have never believed in that scam. I know it is a scam, because I had employed the machinery to some success. Those success stories will not be shared here however, … Continue reading Randy Me #10