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
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Take me back – the finale
It's been 2weeks since Ni recovered himself at the Mall. 2 weeks since that morning when she'd turned around in a hurry, after receiving that call from Tola, Ni's sister. 2 weeks since she left the door open and her daughter had walked out after her and shut the door. Now Wande was kneeling in … Continue reading Take me back – the finale
Your Highness
This is a short fiction about Lagos and some of the things that drive the thriving city. Things like parties. It's a city with no limits except the one you place on yourself.
Not Much Longer (A Bankole Banjo Flash Fiction)
She said she loved him. He believed. She wanted him to focus on becoming a better man. No mindless partying or excessive drinking. He agreed. Everything she asked, he did. Everything went well. The relationship blossomed. Couple of the Year. Model Couple. They called them. Yet, he was sad. It was not what he wanted. … Continue reading Not Much Longer (A Bankole Banjo Flash Fiction)
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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