There are nights when the moon is abnormally large and is bathing the earth with its luminous glow. There are nights where a bolt of lightening tears across the sky and a peal of thunder follows. There are nights where we, humans, just want to blend... Read More

Your smile as beautiful as the sun, Your tender touch as soothing as the moon, Your laughter as refreshing as a flowing river, Your kiss as sweet as honey, My perfect description of love.   As I fall back in bed; I cannot help, but wonder in... Read More

 “My name is Halimat Yusuf” I paused and watched all the faces looking intently at me. “I come from a small town in Sokoto, located in North- Eastern Nigeria, I was born into a muslim family and as was the norm, my father had four wives. My... Read More

“I love you.   Insanely intense. Have you ever been in love like this before? It makes you so vulnerable. It opens your chest and it opens up your heart and it means that someone can get inside you and mess you up. Horrible isn’t it?... Read More

His name was Tom. He was 23, and I was 19. I was a sophomore in college just moving into my new apartment when I saw him. He made a habit of smoking on his balcony, which I didn’t mind because I knew someday I was going to have enough courage to... Read More

Amara was my classmate, an Igbo, with dark skin that beamed like shinny chocolate. She was an epitome of beauty. We were friends. And as we became closer, drops of feelings plopped on my soul like raindrops dripping from eaves into a bucket until it... Read More

For a Sunday evening, the square was sure crowded! Dafe had thought a Sunday evening out at O’jez Restaurant would be a great idea knowing Monday loomed and hardworking employees like him would most certainly be busy prepping for a new work-week.... Read More

For years I have longed for you, I have stolen several glances, Hoping maybe I will get my chance, All hope washed away into the oceans, Living me alone on the dry shore, With nothing but heart filled with emotions, Constant pondering and pure... Read More

I walked into a dimly lit bar in Lagos at 2:27AM on February 7. I hated this place; in fact, I hardly ever drank anything except the occasional wine. However, tonight was different, it was exactly seven days to the worst day of any Cupid’s life and... Read More