Poetry, a genre of literature as old as time itself. Its beauty known by many but only a few are permitted to drink from its decorated cup. The meek genre of art which has moved from just page poetry to spoken word poetry is one that can never get phased out. I have played this …
LIFE AS A CHILDREN TEACHER IN THE CHURCH
I have been a children teacher in my church, Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim (one of Africa's oldest indigenous churches) since 2017. If it was something that demanded celebration, I think I should be counting an anniversary as at this time. In my church, there is an annual children thanksgiving that takes place …
HOW MUCH NO IS ENOUGH?
This morning, when I decided to check my phone for updates on all social media platforms; on WhatsApp, I saw on a friend's status, something funny and perturbing. She had gone to register her SIM card. The guy at the SIM registration centre who processed the documents for her, had copied down her phone number …
RESTING ON LAURELS
Growing up, as way back as Primary school, I never taught anyone could be dull. I always felt we were all intelligent. But with time, I discovered that there were people like Joko who couldn't pronounce 'if' or couldn't spell a cup. Most times we use to sing "shame, shame, shame — shame" to her, …
MY FIRST YEAR OF BLOGGING
Good morning, I do believe by now the whole 'happy new month' vibe would have died down. So my voice can be heard. I actually became a year in blogging on 24th day of August. A year in blogging has not really been all that gold. It has been different things, but believe me not …
HOW MUCH BREAK IS ENOUGH?
Ibinabo Sekibo Ever gotten so tired of the world,that you decide to stay faraway from it? You don't even think twice about the decision you've made all you want is your sanity, because you feel like you are running mad. I can relate very well, and it's funny how in those moments when you want …
GUESS WHAT?
Matilda Dikibo "Guess what!" Cynthia exclaimed. She looked very excited. She shut the door and threw her bag at me. No doubts, Cindy was very happy. "Cindy baby, have you catched a bigger whale? This one you're dancing as though you've won a lottery. "Hahahaha, you won't understand dear. A new ATM has been short-listed …
THE JOURNEY BEYOND: DYING WITHOUT REGRETS.
YUBEDEE PYAMENE ANOKARI “Teach us this day that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom”If only we truly lived while we had the time, then we wouldn’t be so scared and utterly bothered about dying. Truth is, everyone(we all) will die someday, some how, it’s just a matter of time. Living our lives may seem …
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NIGERIA: A COUNTRY MADE OF HUSH-PUPPIES
Hushpuppi About a week ago, the news of a celebrity fraudster emerged in the media constituting nuisance. I think any issue that outshines COVID-19 in the media must be one with large impact, but the case of a fraudster and its media attention is worrisome. A Nigerian and worldwide fraudster who has wined and dined …
IS BEAUTY JUST IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER ALONE?
EJIMOFOR HANNAH CHIAMAKA Photo credit: May Okoh "Beauty, truly lies in the eyes of the beholder"The people murmured amongst themselves as they watched the bride walk down the aisle, arm in arm with her father, face glued to the alter and her gown as blinding as the rays of the sun. If not that it …
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