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Chief Obi was a quintessential Igbo man as far that the stereotype went. At fifty-six he was a rich merchant trading on imported bathroom fittings. His English was terrible, but he didn’t care much for finishing school and other such luxuries. As far... Read More
In the beginning God created heaven and earth And Abasi Ibom said, let there be land Behold a place came forth in the mist of plenty And was bounded in the West by the peoples Paradise And bounded in the East by a treasure base and God’s own... Read More
I didn’t mention to you How so nostalgic I am About the cobblestone streets The smell of new clothes And hot crossed buns The familiar shops, many of which Have been there since I was a child The red Buses are still there The black cabs are still... Read More
by Ebuka Makinde I knew an old man once, by the river bank he sat Behind him stood his hut, and old man smiley he was called For he was always with a happy smile Weaving and mending nets in exchange for fishes from the fishermen that pulled the sea Old... Read More
She edits her life from a room made dark against a desert dropping summer sun. A daring traveling Parisian adventurer ultimate princess turning toad with age- snow drops of white in her hair, tiny fingers thumb joints osteoarthritis corrects proofs at... Read More
Following what went down to be Helen’s most disastrous date yet; she couldn’t help but fume over the events that had transpired. Unbelievable, just unbelievable. The nerve of that pompous prick. She replayed his words in her head like an addictive... Read More
December 1st 2016, detective Johnson here. I see my shrink for the 1st time, I’m low maintenance, one every 3 months, Dr. Pennypecker. He is tight ass conservative type with a raisin dry personality who tries to keep sober and focused so he can... Read More
Fred hit the send button on his cell phone. What started off as a flirt with technology had quickly grown into a full-blown addiction. ‘Bro, I don’t even know how I’m ever going to get married. Everywhere you go it’s like a candy shop full of... Read More
Walking into an empty house And there he was again Following me around like my shadow in the light Scared my shadow left Alone with him He has walked behind me In front of me Beside me But not for once have I seen his face Who are you? A question I... Read More