For as long as I can remember, I have been very fascinated by the Yoruba legend. The legend of Sango and his wives has always been my favourite. I have dreams of completing a modern tale based on this legend. Sort of like what Marvel has done with Thor. I […]
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Flash Fiction: The Reincarnation
Few days after Uncle Nnekedi died, I woke up to the glare of a cockroach perched on the wall. I thought I recognized its pair of twinkling eyes and this made me think of a belief of ours that every man will be reincarnated. What he came into the world […]
Read MoreFlash Fiction: Chains
Femi rarely got any time off work but on this occasion when he did, he decided to take a tour to Badagry. The tour followed the slave trade routes from the ‘point of no return’ to museums showcasing the worst in humanity. At one point, the guide attempted to place […]
Read MoreShort Story: It was a Man
It was a Man The woman held his hands and dragged him along as she trudged on into the market. He hopped on beside her, doubling his steps to keep up with her long strides. The day was just beginning to break and the first light of dawn was emerging. […]
Read MoreFlash Fiction: The Political Campaign
The Political Campaign Baba was indecisive about who he’d be voting for in the coming elections until the campaign came to our hometown in Ekiti. The candidate had a few words on key sectors, threw blames passim and then, he said something that made Baba and several men cringe. ‘I […]
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