Homesickness
I wrote another poem for one of the topics in the Balafong Magazine Poetry Challenge. What better moment to write about homesickness than […]
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What Scares Me
Still on topics from the Challenge, I wrote this piece last night. Let’s see what you are scared of too. The comment […]
Perfection
Balafong Magazine started a 30-Topic Poetry/Spoken Word Challenge on its Facebook Page sometime last week. Every two days, a new topic is released and […]
For 2013, Gratitude
Two nights ago, I had a much-needed conversation with someone who’s become an invaluable constant in my life. It was probably the […]
Beyond The 16 Days Of Activism To End Violence Against Women
From November 25th to December 10th, people from all over the world participated in the 16-day campaign to end Violence Against Women […]
Listen To Your Heart
I’ve wanted to write. My heart was willing but my muse had decided to do the disappearing act on me. I’ve wanted to write […]
Jollof Chronicles: In His Presence
You stand in shock. Your mind races faster than ever. The truth hits you! You’ve lost the ability to pray. You have […]
Jollof Chronicles: Mysterious Phone Calls and Digital Serigns
I was at the St Peter’s Hall, a huge smile on my face, as I watched the Starfish girls audition for the […]
I Am Sorry
I’m sorry…. Was all you said Three words… cut short to two coz you needed to save your breath Exhausted from the […]
Jollof Chronicles: On Transport Fare Increments, The Confusion and Consequent Arguments
‘Lima werranteh si yorn bi diganteh daymba ak teye, mussu ma kore werranteh‘, said the apprentice of the van I’d travelled in […]