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Good Reads You Can Access Instantly this Lock Down 1

It’s no longer news that the COVID-19 pandemic has held the whole world hostage, regardless of age, gender, culture, social standing or economic status. Global economy has been put on slow motion, and concepts like stay at home, social distancing, work from home, home schooling, staying safe and regular washing of hands are fast becoming our new normal. Top on the list are the stay … Continue reading Good Reads You Can Access Instantly this Lock Down 1

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Disruption!… by Chineye Ochem

Not long after the question papers were distributed, and the invigilator gave all his instructions, they were told to start.Gloria quickly glanced through the questions. According to the instructions, they were to answer four out of the five questions, and question one was compulsory. As expected. Good thing, she knows how to answer all five questions. She and Mercy had even discussed the first question … Continue reading Disruption!… by Chineye Ochem

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Rave Reviews for Chineye Ochem’s Our Land Is Red

So, Our Land is Red by Chineye Ochem has been receiving good attention. Our Land is Red is the story of Gloria, a young girl with great dreams, living in Northern Nigeria. Focused on getting an education, she becomes a victim of the society she lives in. This book depicts the current tragedies facing residents of some part of Nigeria, where their female children are … Continue reading Rave Reviews for Chineye Ochem’s Our Land Is Red

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“Why it is Important to Present your Content Decently and Professionally…” – Poetolu

There’s one sweet name that readily comes to mind at every mention of Poetry in today’s evolving literary world. The name even seeps through the nerdy confines of the industry to the contemporary world of groovy people – oldies, millennials, even zoomers and the alpha generation, who definitely can’t relate to orthodox Shakespearean literature. It’s the name of a very handsome African poet who has … Continue reading “Why it is Important to Present your Content Decently and Professionally…” – Poetolu

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Fiction Fiesta, Fiction Fiesta_, Literary Vibes

Fiction Fiesta: Yellow Shadows Episode 5 by Fisayo Talabi

“I hope you do like the scenery, at least.” Toba said. He was looking at her and hadn’t taken his eyes off her even for a second. He was acting as though he had never seen her in his entire life. He had told her for the third time that evening that she was beautiful. Yes she knew that she was beautiful but a bit … Continue reading Fiction Fiesta: Yellow Shadows Episode 5 by Fisayo Talabi

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Fiction Fiesta: Yellow Shadows Episode 4 by Fisayo Talabi

The band was ministering life at the party. It was one of those bands that played so well you wouldn’t realize that you had joined in on the moves and komoles and Yoruba booty shaking. The person who played the drums truly deserved a Grammy award. Kiky had dragged her from her seat to the dance floor and the two sisters danced together to the … Continue reading Fiction Fiesta: Yellow Shadows Episode 4 by Fisayo Talabi

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Fiction Fiesta: Yellow Shadows Episode 3 by Fisayo Talabi

Saturday was her best day of the week. It was because that was the only time she got to sleep, rest, eat and binge watch or catch up on her favorite TV soaps and YouTube series. Her favorite was This Is It on LowlaDee TV. She just found herself falling in love with Dede’s character while secretly crushing on Tomide. Yeah, fine boys were her … Continue reading Fiction Fiesta: Yellow Shadows Episode 3 by Fisayo Talabi

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Fiction Fiesta: Yellow Shadows Episode One by Fisayo Talabi

The feel of the cool and chilly breeze from the LG air conditioner which was right above her work space awakened the drowsiness in her. It probably did not help that she had just downed a full plate of coconut rice and smoked turkey wings at the cafeteria on the fifth floor. Something beeped. She looked at her computer screen. It was an email from … Continue reading Fiction Fiesta: Yellow Shadows Episode One by Fisayo Talabi

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‘Big-Day Syndrome’ – A Poem by Funmi Adebayo

Originally posted on Funmi Adebayo's Blog:
The Unprofitable Servant feels grossly disadvantaged Heavily plagued by the ‘Not-Enough-Syndrome’ “I’m not good enough Not rich enough Not connected enough…. This venture doesn’t look profitable enough… So why try?” Thus he scorns his treasures Short-changing his destiny unawares Waiting for… That One BIG Day That GREAT One-Shot That Million-Dollar Deal Ever wondering why it’s soooo late in… Continue reading ‘Big-Day Syndrome’ – A Poem by Funmi Adebayo

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