“You will kill me today”, I cried as I continued to slap the hands of a boy who wouldn’t stop beating me. I was in JS1 and he was in my class too. He was at least 3years older and much bigger. I was a typical smallie in secondary school which meant everyone was much … Continue reading Moments from my Growing Years (1)
Author: Taiwo Odumala
Africans on Sale in Libya: It’s the 15th Century All Over Again
Sometime last week, I saw a video on an Instagram page belonging to Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG). It was pulled off a CNN report about ongoing human auction in Libya. The young man in the video, Victory a 21 year old Nigerian, recounted his ordeal in the 8 months he was traded until … Continue reading Africans on Sale in Libya: It’s the 15th Century All Over Again
Stop It! Writing Is Not “Ordinary”
Today, I’m addressing this issue of Nigerians who disregard writers or writing generally because they see it as something anybody can do. Nigerians need to start respecting creative people especially writers. I know many don't see writing as a prestigious career but if you love television, movies, music and gaming, then you need to shift … Continue reading Stop It! Writing Is Not “Ordinary”
A Happy Ending?
On a street not far from yours, lived an everyday girl, who also doubled as a slay queen and head turner. Under the fading light of the evening sun, with gentle breeze and childish giggles in the air, is a party happening. It is the celebration of a marriage, and there she was basking in … Continue reading A Happy Ending?
You Will Remember Me
I remember the first day I saw you. It was that day I had a big row with Anu. The argument had been over C. Ronaldo - Did Sir Fergie make him the success he is today or was he just a natural? Anu had insisted it was all natural talent. I stated it was … Continue reading You Will Remember Me
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