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THE BANQUET AND THE FUNER...: Under the smiling, satisfied sun
Murder, Greed, Hatred
Embezzlement, Indolence, Contamination
All sit round a table
Also seated are War,
Extortion and Wickedness
Mendacity, Stratagem, Deceit
Aspersion and Ignorance
En...5 view(s)
The Gods are not to Blame...: The Gods are not to Blame
Ola Rotimi
*****
My Best Nigerian book is Ola Rotimi's The Gods are not to Blame . It's a classic that most literature student can not escape. The play strongly drives African belief in destiny an...5 view(s)
FIRST KISS: THE LOOK
The first time he kissed her it was from across the office.
She rubbed her engagement ring hard and was rewarded with a sparkle. Looking at it intensely she tried to conjure up Jide’s face but it was B...4 view(s)
NIGERIAN MUSICIAN, 2FACE ...: When 2face released the solo single, ‘African Queen’ that brought him to the tallest stage of his career, little was expected even while the ‘hit’ rocked through the cities of Nigeria. Rumour kept on eating him alive ...3 view(s)
FOR THE LOVE OF BLACKBERR...: A comically twisted tale of a young womans flight from the law --in her dreams,and how she paid up in real life....3 view(s)
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Philosophy From My Father...: Son! People will hate you because they cannot do what you do.
People will love you because they love what you do.
But, don't be distracted by praises and criticism by men rat...22 comment(s) | 63 view(s) | by Justuswrites
To Love a Liar: Mary Jane’s jaw dropped open in abject horror. Shock, like a raging current, coursed through her entire system. Standing right on her doorsteps, eyes twinkling brightly with a so...13 comment(s) | 36 view(s) | by Edydeyemi
TEARS OF MY HEART: TEARS OF MY HEART
Wednesday, December 15, 2010, I sat at home in a pair of boxer shorts watching a movie. The time was about 11am but I was on holiday and considered an occasional...10 comment(s) | 35 view(s) | by MCO II
KNEE DEEP After Uncle Paul’s raucous laughter and Uju’s white dress coming brown at the hem from all that dancing. After Toju’s dark suit with its gold buttons and the blaze of orange and green wedding colours. The bright lights dimmed, and then snuffed out. The mist seeped out. Strong winds gradually bent the [...]
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