"So you married her for the sex?!" Tobi nodded, slowly, thinking again about that decision he made a little over a year ago. "How I for do na? Kezo, the babe can ride mehn..." Popularly called Kezo by close friends, Kazeem could not believe his friend of 22 years would take such a lifelong decision … Continue reading *Tobi’s Cross* (A Bankole Banjo Short Story)
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Reunited (A Bankole Banjo short story)
"Don't ever tell me goodbye again," she said, tears clouding her unusually bright eyes. "I won't. I promise. I just really couldn't take your indecision any more." He responded with a smooth smile, his hands smoothening her wig. They were locked in the office meeting room, making up for lost time. They had … Continue reading Reunited (A Bankole Banjo short story)
You Will Remember Me
I remember the first day I saw you. It was that day I had a big row with Anu. The argument had been over C. Ronaldo - Did Sir Fergie make him the success he is today or was he just a natural? Anu had insisted it was all natural talent. I stated it was … Continue reading You Will Remember Me
Strange Bus Fellows, Food and Love in Traffic
Throwing back this Wednesday... So I was on the notorious Lagos-Ibadan express-way some years ago trying to make it to my cousin's wedding in time. Alas, the road had another plan in mind. The traffic was mind-numbing. All the while, Olamide's "Yemi my lover" kept playing in my head. I don't mean, earbuds-music-playing. I mean … Continue reading Strange Bus Fellows, Food and Love in Traffic
#StoryTime: Joy At Christmas
“A bi olugbala kan fun wa…,” the children sang happily and Caroline watched with pride as her son, Dimeji presented his gift to Baby Jesus in his school’s Christmas Play. “He looks just like his father,” she thought. If only he were here to see him. Dimeji’s father, Dare hasn’t been to the school carol … Continue reading #StoryTime: Joy At Christmas
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