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Parting Gift

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 / Taiwo Odumala / Leave a comment

Parting Gift tells the story of youth. Maybe you've been there or you know someone who has or maybe you can't relate, this is a story told simply.

The Boy Almajiri

March 16, 2018 / Taiwo Odumala / 1 Comment

Yanju's day started with his bicycle. He rode it all the way to Ilupeju where his mother owns a small kiosk. He helped her get ready everyday before he goes to school. Today was no different. As he rode in the early morning traffic, he steered expertly away from motorists most of whom were already … Continue reading The Boy Almajiri

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