You Owe Me a ChildhoodAs she explained the game, and many more after that, she asked if you played outside at all. If you were being maltreated by your parents.Feb 2060Feb 2060
I, woman.Tomorrow, she’s going to stand as a woman, and she’s going to refuse to pay her taxes.Jan 201714Jan 201714
God’s Favour Are on The Broken OnesGideon wanted to jump and land on Alex’s car partly to spite him, and also to recreate what the world calls its prettiest suicide.Jul 1, 2023532Jul 1, 2023532
Dead Man BreathingI Growing up, I heard a lot of stories. That was how lessons were taught where I was from. Everyone heard the same tales no matter what…Feb 2, 202230Feb 2, 202230
Deities and VirginsEvery time an Igwe died, the gods made it a point of duty to demand not less than ten virgin girls to escort the late royalty into the…Sep 1, 2020181Sep 1, 2020181
Audacity to Dare: My Presidential ManifestoTomorrow, I’ll run for president. They’ll have us in a room, all the candidates, and I’ll be the only woman sitting there with a bored…Jul 22, 202057Jul 22, 202057
Morning PrayersThe living room was silent and it wasn’t for the reasons it usually was by 5 am. For the living room to be empty by that time, it had to…Jul 7, 2020Jul 7, 2020
Books That Made Great Impressions on MeBooks are gateways to different places, moments in time, lifetimes, records of events and more especially, into someone else’s mind. I’ve…Jun 25, 2020Jun 25, 2020
A Dog’s TaleEvery day I woke up feeling grateful that I wasn’t a pig, and I’m not saying this because they had a habit of bouncing in and out of the…Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020
Madam Koi-Koi: The BackstoryAdanna stared at the red shoes her father had handed her before rubbing the back of his neck. It was in a black box and while she opened…Jun 9, 2020Jun 9, 2020
DikachiWhat goes around comes back around was Papa’s anthem, motto, advice and food for thought. He said it whenever he got the chance. Each time…Jun 2, 20201Jun 2, 20201
Titus’ SmileThere is something about Titus’ smile that makes him believe he is irresistible. He always says his name and flashes his teeth at whomever…May 27, 2020May 27, 2020
Be YourselfAs he introduces you to Nduka, you reach for your charming personality and slip it on. Your brother comes up with an excuse and leave. You…May 19, 2020May 19, 2020
HeavensWhen Mama prayed, the heavens listened whether they wanted to or not. She had a loud voice and when she asked for things from God, she used…Apr 27, 2020Apr 27, 2020
Growing up in Public EyesIn Nigeria, most children are public property. What this means is you belong to everyone, and they’re watching you, waiting for the perfect…Dec 12, 2019Dec 12, 2019
