Thank You!

This is officially the last post of the year and I want to say a big thank you to everyone for being here this year. Thanks for every word of encouragement, suggestion, and constructive criticism. I’m so blessed to have you all read my posts and I hope that you’ll be here in the comingContinue reading Thank You!

On Dayo Amusa’s Unforgivable (Ainidariji)

This is my first movie review and I’m setting my own standards so please just go with me. I saw Unforgivable (Ainidariji) produced by Dayo Amusa and directed by Desmond Elliot and I can’t stop thinking about it for a number of reasons. It basically tells the story of a woman who is married toContinue reading On Dayo Amusa’s Unforgivable (Ainidariji)

Downfall

My legs tremble as I open the door to the . I stare at the view and the ridge that awaits me temporarily immobilized by trepidation. His face and the surgical knives flash before me and I can move again, fueling my confidence on the images of him smiling, frowning, laughing, angry, furious, sleeping, sad,Continue reading Downfall

The Man and the Handbag

We walked by different stores in the scorching afternoon sun looking for the perfect bag and the right seller. Dodging randy thick-muscled men who grabbed at us and over enthusiastic sales agents, we looked over the several bags on display as my friend Nneka whispered glancing at a peach leather bag with gold trimmings. “ThatContinue reading The Man and the Handbag

White Cloth

Dear reader, I’m back again after an unplanned hiatus. The second season of The Blue House begins on Monday so be sure to tell your contacts and follow the blog! In the meantime enjoy today’s post and don’t forget to share! Ayangade slapped the drum expertly accompanied by his band members, they were the bestContinue reading White Cloth

"The Madman Who Sits on the Bridge"

The man sat close to the end of the bridge as usual, staring idly at the passing vehicles. His short dreadlocks were matted with dust, grease and any other thing his head came in contact with.