The country is Nigeria. The city is Lagos. It was Saturday and I had slept my eyes out. That was after hours of practising make-up application because I had watched some videos on YouTube. It was also the second Saturday in a row I wouldn’t be going to school because students had protested the no-light-no-water … Continue reading A Saturday of Answers
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A Different Kind of Fall
“I wish I was 16 so I can know what it feels like to fall under anointing too” I hear Biola say in that childish grating voice of hers. Gradually, I stir from my fall, waiting for my eyes to adjust to the sunlit room. Biola is my 14year old younger sister. I hold my … Continue reading A Different Kind of Fall
Thursday Shenanigan: Is Your Daddy’s Money Yours?
Here's a scenario. Two friends are discussing plans for a friend's wedding whose Aso ebi costs 20k. Friend One says, "I don't think I'll be paying for Aso ebi because what I have is money saved up for school". Friend Two says, "How much is 20k that you can't pay". Friend One says "20k is … Continue reading Thursday Shenanigan: Is Your Daddy’s Money Yours?
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