When Omoye was moving to Canada just under a year ago, she'd heard everything about relationships. "Men were scarce abroad", they'd said. "Guard your status and don't tell anyone except your HR about it", they'd said. There were so many Instagram posts saying the same thing. Men warning other men about girls abroad. Women warning … Continue reading With Love from Toronto
Short story
Ọ̀pá Mósè
Ba Ba black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes sir! Yes sir! Three bags full. ********* It is that time of the year when the lights come out to play. Christmas is in a few days, and the new year in another week after that. The harmattan air has been playing hide-and-seek for a few … Continue reading Ọ̀pá Mósè
On Langholm Road
The day had started with music lulling me gently awake. Those were my best mornings - the ones that start with music. They usher in the day with the right energy. Simi's "By You" was playing off my bluetooth speakers. It reminded me of the days when love was a perfect fairytale. Days when there … Continue reading On Langholm Road
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.
Morning Devotion (A Bankole Banjo short story)
The commotion woke me. I dragged myself out of bed, refusing to be coerced otherwise by the urgency of it all. The bangs were heavy and consistent, sending a vibration through my apartment. I had slept early the night before after an evening out with the boys. And as such evenings go, I had a … Continue reading Morning Devotion (A Bankole Banjo short story)
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