“Write as though nobody is watching…” These words from Dan Brown struck me as I scrolled through Instagram. You see for a few weeks, I’ve been thinking about what my first post of the year should be. I’ve written so many articles but nothing seemed good enough to herald in all the great stuff I’ll … Continue reading Nobody is Watching
Writing
A Stupid Play
Lights. We see a dilapidated building. Completely run down. We see two men, seemingly brothers, in clothes that have had their fair share of washing. They are outside on a long bench gazing at nothing in particular. A sheet overhanging the roof seems the only cover outside the building providing shade. The older one lies … Continue reading A Stupid Play
Moments from my Growing Years (1)
“You will kill me today”, I cried as I continued to slap the hands of a boy who wouldn’t stop beating me. I was in JS1 and he was in my class too. He was at least 3years older and much bigger. I was a typical smallie in secondary school which meant everyone was much … Continue reading Moments from my Growing Years (1)
Stop It! Writing Is Not “Ordinary”
Today, I’m addressing this issue of Nigerians who disregard writers or writing generally because they see it as something anybody can do. Nigerians need to start respecting creative people especially writers. I know many don't see writing as a prestigious career but if you love television, movies, music and gaming, then you need to shift … Continue reading Stop It! Writing Is Not “Ordinary”
Thoughts on a Random Day
It's Friday and there's a party about to start. Drinks are showing up. Small chops are making mouths do the Skelewu. soon, feet will join the movement. You see It's TGIF somewhere in the city of Lagos. but before i go join the party... Dear Reader, The gods of writing must be having the … Continue reading Thoughts on a Random Day