The first time I visited a proper library was at my alma mater, Lagos State University, Ojo, in my first year of study as a student of English Literature. A few hours later, I was covered in hives. My face, hands, and ears got so large and itchy, that my eyes barely opened. Thankfully it … Continue reading Much ado about…books
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Standing on Business: Financial Planning for Self
Let's start the year with some accountability.For almost everyone in business and marketing, the start of the business year (Q1) is when budgets are reviewed, approved, or revisited, and the ball is set in motion to execute strategic annual projects and other business priorities. As individuals, most often we start the year with New Year … Continue reading Standing on Business: Financial Planning for Self
raise me up
raise me up tells the story of a young Nigerian in an subtle fight for relevance. The background is one of discomfort and unease until finally, power was restored.
My Kingdom Come
I sit here by my laptop, thinking about what to write. The black-and-white keys stare at me, waiting for me to start punching. It’s been a while, this writing thing. It’s been a while I wrote anything that wasn’t preceded by a brief. People talk about writer’s block. I guess they haven’t met Nigerian clients. … Continue reading My Kingdom Come
Brother Seun (A Bankole Banjo Flash fiction)
She was on her knees, tears welled up in her eyes. "I am tired, Daddy. I want out." "No no my daughter. It is against the Word." "Daddy, which Word? Ehn, which Word? Seun wan kill me." "Kill bawo? Ki lo se?" "Daddy GO, o se bebe. Seun wants it every day. Na food?" "Ah. … Continue reading Brother Seun (A Bankole Banjo Flash fiction)
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