I’m currently reading David Mogo Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa. It’s been a good read so far. However, its theme of migration and identity got me thinking about one of my favourite poems – Home by Warsan Shire. Enjoy! Home…
My Favourite Quote: Before I met Eugene, I had lived. I had not poked for a man, though there were times when I’d longed for hands to brush across my breasts or even to lift them up, heavy as they…
When I began reading Wings of the Night Sky, I didn’t know what to expect. I knew it was going to be a fantasy – obviously – but what I didn’t know was that I was going to be embarking…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been on several magazine covers and features over the years. Last year, she was on Elle India – this deserves a special mention because it was beautiful and I really loved the feature. She was also…
I took a break from the HOME SERIES. We are back now! Enjoy this article by Dami Abiodun. A friend and mentor in ways I can’t explain. Dami is home to me in a way other people aren’t. But this…
Through her everyday Lagos living and danfo bus struggles, Chinyere finds her definition of home. Enjoy! * On my way home from Ladipo, I happened to sit in the bus beside this large woman who was determined to crush me…
Defining home is difficult – for me. Out of the 36 states in Nigeria, I have intimate relationships with four. My relationship is with Port Harcourt, the town where I grew up, the town where my parents live; with Umuahia,…
Solomon Elusoji comes into your space with an intention. When he sent me a link for a fellowship application randomly on Instagram, I knew our friendship was going to be easy. Solomon is a journalist. He likes to tell stories….
When you are Toni Morrison, you don’t die, you never die. She birthed eternity with the canonical works she created. Let the world not mourn by crying their bluest eyes out for one of our most beloved – Victor Ehikhamenor…
Literary Sunday is dedicated to essays and arts that throw light on Christianity and its complexities in Africa. And this Sunday, I got intrigued once again by Victor Ehihkamenor‘s art and short but deep Instagram caption. Victor poses this question;…
