Ahuru m gi naya’m It is an expression of my love for you It is the way in which I see you that the rest of the world cannot comprehend It is the way I feel for you that even I, can never comprehend The world glances your way and sees a bloody... Read More

(LOST IN THAUGHT) UMMM, to be honest . I never expected it to fall for you. (flash back) I was late for the mandatory meeting for my foundation classes which took place at babcock university , looking all fresh and on fleek or maybe I was... Read More

It was a Sunday afternoon in a semi-urban part of Lagos, Nigeria. The day was bright and the sun shone with the ferocity of one angered by a jilt. The intensity of the rays roused Olaide from her sleep and she cursed under her breath. Her bump, now... Read More

What’s going on, Ife?” I playfully asked as my husband took hold of my right hand and pulled me forward gently. He blindfolded me about an hour earlier, helped me get into the car and drove to God knows where. He revved to a stop about... Read More

 “I love you, Shirley” I closed my eyes and bit my lower lip as his voice filtered through the phone. “I know, Bryan.” “So, why are you holding back?” I exhaled slowly to ease the pressure welling up in my heart. Fresh... Read More

I Until your laughter, I could make little sense of the world. I stuttered mid-song, my teeth tiny grenades, wove smoke into my breath with each muttered word. I crouched behind grief’s thicket, face upturned like hands in prayer, pondering the... Read More

Her eyes flicker open to the sunrise and the smooth sound of Nigerian jazz. She stretches slowly before her gear finds her lithe body; faster jazz tucked into her armband. The cracked streets of her city do not stop her strong, speedy strides. In... Read More