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The tragic cries following the death of Ulobe and his family woke the people of Evbiamen. Ulobe’s only child, Osaro, and his wife had both been murdered. The sky was clear as the morning sun [...]

Sanity scurried far from the ranch house. Sanctity followed suit in a haste. Inhabitants scampered about like the chicks without their mother-hens. Aggression and disagreement hovered the roofs [...]

In this captivating and exclusive interview, we dive deep into the world of Britney Muoghalu, an exceptional Nigerian writer whose talent knows no bounds. Winner of the prestigious 2022 African [...]

When the sun goes down and the moon comes up And the stars wink at us from their lofty perch We huddle around the fire and lend an ear To the sound of Ekoi drums, as we sip our beer. They bang [...]

It starts with a thought, A message from Orisa Ayan Truly understood by only those with discerning ears, A cacophony of ideas and sounds, Flowing from the mind’s ear, Through the masterful hands [...]

“Get out of my life!” he yelled. “You are the reason for all the bad luck in my life.” This had been ongoing for some time now. He no longer had an interest in his wife [...]

To find peace, first breathe; in, then out. Now lay your hands on This river of life, Drink from it, feed, Pick the pearl stones You could reach, move, Create a niche, Now face a qibla, stand, [...]

I bow before thee, O Ar-Raheem, With heart dipped in plea, filled to the brim. Wined with devils, rum of doom, Dined with rebels, meal of fools. I wronged, I sinned, for that I weep. My whole [...]

We danced in rhythms and sang thunderously, unanimously! the tumping of our foots, tup’-tup’’ raised dusts of cheer and smiles as we swayed to the left and right in styles. As the ancestors did, [...]

What truly is religion? Is it as simple as believing in something just as they believed the lies that were told to tarnish my image? Is it worshipping something bigger than oneself just as my [...]