This is my word of admiration feeling that filled in when I first saw you, How you stood out, though inches down, That Makes me adore you. Cos your beauty is Pure Like diamond Guess that’s why all that glitters ain’t gold Yet your beauty is... Read More
A Story About Time | by Eketi Edima Ette – @eketiette
Are you one of those people who’s looked back on 2017 and convinced yourself that you haven’t achieved anything? Worried about catching up with your mates who seem to have done much better? Let me tell you a story about time A long time... Read More
Dear Orphan, Merry Christmas!
For 10years, I cried every Christmas, I cried on my birthdays, I cried when I fall sick, I cried when I feel lonely, I just cry myself to sleep cos I miss my best friend, my lover, my confidant, my prayer warrior – my mother. But this Christmas,... Read More
Blog Festival | LOVE AT FIRST BRUSHSTROKE | by Kimberly Chirodzero
Tashia Patsika had given up on love after another relationship failed. She was what people called unlucky in love and lucky in life. Her romantic relationships failed spectacularly and she could never figure it out because she was an amazing girl.... Read More
Blog Festival | Violated | by Daginne Aignend
In a cheerful mood, she walks home after an evening with the girls, as always filled with wine and laughter It’s getting cold and it starts to drizzle The moist cobblestones of the desolate street are reflecting a lugubrious shadow play in the... Read More
Blog Festival | LIMITLESS – A WAR VETERAN’S STORY | by Deoye Falade
After serving in two World Wars, a certain soldier retired from the United States Navy to live in peace with his family. Since he had a degree, he was able to secure a job with an engineering company, supervising the construction of tract homes in San... Read More
Blog Festival | Macho Man (For abused men) | by Elizabeth Kolayemi
It is because you are a man. It is why you are supposed to be abused and keep mute about it. How would you even tell anyone that your woman hurls all of these insults that breaks you, when you do not admit it yourself. When you look in the mirror, you... Read More
Blog Festival | The Time Came | by Onyekachi Agaecheta
We waited and the time finally came when We stopped being little girls and became QUEENS We no longer have dolls we have children We left the playground to build homes We took off the ribbons on our hair and replaced it with crowns and Gele We no... Read More
Blog Festival | The gods have had their way with us | by Opara Chizaram
Yesterday, We were both lovers Enthralled in Cupid’s game Ensnared in his trap We wrapped our bodies around each other We promised each other heaven on earth- A forever, Something everlasting But the gods had their ways with us And now... Read More