As Bayo left the house that afternoon, you saw the spring in his steps as he headed towards the Red Toyota Camry packed just outside the building. At first glance, you saw a gentleman. Another look at him didn’t tell you he has a wife and two beautiful boys at home as he wasn’t one … Continue reading The Things You Thought You knew
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#StoryTime: Catching Them Young or Something Like That
Some days back, my friends and I were discussing the many things we grew up hearing from our mothers. The things we grew up to find out were many variations of the real. Fables, we called them, even though they weren't stories of animals. "Faabu", was the word we used. "Faabu" being our Yoruba variation … Continue reading #StoryTime: Catching Them Young or Something Like That
#StoryTime: Magic of the Red Nightie
Daddy and Mummy are fighting. Mummy is dressed in her beautiful red nightie, the one that makes her look like a beautiful princess. The one she only wears when she wants daddy to do something for her. Something he would normally not agree to. I don’t think the nightie is working tonight. They are arguing … Continue reading #StoryTime: Magic of the Red Nightie
#StoryTime: Of A Girl, Paulina…
I started this story to tell a particular story but at the end, emerged a different one. Oyin, I hope this holds the forte for when that story comes... ****************************************************************************** My name na Paulina. You see, me na from a good home. Church every Sunday, Bible study Tuesdays and Thursdays, Evangelism on Fridays, that … Continue reading #StoryTime: Of A Girl, Paulina…
#StoryTime: Joy At Christmas
“A bi olugbala kan fun wa…,” the children sang happily and Caroline watched with pride as her son, Dimeji presented his gift to Baby Jesus in his school’s Christmas Play. “He looks just like his father,” she thought. If only he were here to see him. Dimeji’s father, Dare hasn’t been to the school carol … Continue reading #StoryTime: Joy At Christmas
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