Have You Read The Brotherhood?

Hi everyone!   It’s been a while. Did you follow The Brotherhood? The book is finally out. You can buy it here, on Okadabooks and on Amazon. In the meantime, i’m working on another series for you, it’s going to be FREE!   If you followed The Brotherhood, tell me what you thought about itContinue reading Have You Read The Brotherhood?

Book Tour: Umari Ayim’s Guardian of the Fall

Welcome to the book tour of Umari Ayim’s Guardian of the Fall. It began yesterday on Creative Writing News and today LolaOpatayo.com is priviledged to host this intriguing writer and her work. I encourage you to participate by asking questions and also join the tour on Open Book Nigeria tomorrow, this will increase your chances toContinue reading Book Tour: Umari Ayim’s Guardian of the Fall

Announcement: Online Book Tour of Guardian of the Fall

Hi everyone, I know it’s been a while but not to worry, a new series begins today. In the meantime however, I do have some exciting news to share. Lolaopatayo.com is hosting another online book tour and author on Tuesday, 16th of May, and this time, it is all about Guardian of the Fall, writtenContinue reading Announcement: Online Book Tour of Guardian of the Fall

Goldmines in the Kitchen

I love to cook, I enjoy making magic in the kitchen. But you know sometimes, you have limited options. Rice, beans, yam, cassava… rice, beans, yam, cassava. Same old, same old! So when I discover something new, it really excites me. Have you ever discovered a goldmine sitting in your kitchen?  Do you remember howContinue reading Goldmines in the Kitchen

Find that rotten thing!

Hi there! Today’s post is a short one, but I believe you’ll find it beneficial. About two days ago, there was an odor in my kitchen. The smell of a rotten onion. I checked the basket where I had kept a used onion, but it looked all right. I observed the waste bin, but didn’tContinue reading Find that rotten thing!

The Unknown

Iya Ayo is a petty trader. She sells yams, palm oil, plantains and onions. Her kiosk is by the side of an untarred road, and she displays her goods on old tires. I have known her for about a year now and we sort of have a relationship. She’s more than the onion seller toContinue reading The Unknown

Wheelbarrow

Recently, I was at a school inter-house sports competition and they played this game called, wheelbarrow. Participants were grouped into pairs and in each pair, one person would hold up the other’s legs, while the other person (who is the “wheelbarrow’) walked on their hands. After a while, they would switch places until they gotContinue reading Wheelbarrow