It rained heavily for three consecutive days, the clouds remained dark and heavy. No one could go to their farms, and everyone watched from their doors how the rain was slowly becoming a flood. If it rained for one more day, the rain would seep into their houses. The atmosphere in Iluope was tense, IyaContinue reading Oyinade Episode 4: “The Heat of the Game”
Hello everyone! My break is over and the series continues. For those of you who’ve asked, the workshop was insightful! A big thank you to Mr Chris Ihidero who graciously shared his knowledge with about thirty-five of us.
Niniola was chopping water leaves when her step-father came into the sitting room and took off his damp singlet. “I’m hungry. Get me something to eat.” He said.
Niniola was moping the kitchen floor when Chief Afonja walked in. “Good morning sir.” “Make me some tea.” As she set the kettle on the burner, the chief sat down at the breakfast table and wiped his forehead. He had slipped out of Mama Eli’s bed, about to escape to Mama Ayo’s room when sheContinue reading The Family Part 16
Gbenga floated in and out of consciousness before the next person grabbed him. His throat was sore from screaming and his energy was depleted from taking too many punches, kicks and slaps. He had come to the conclusion that the policemen had left the station. He had screamed too loudly for anyone not to haveContinue reading The Family Part 15
“What about Yimika?” “He has a disease, condition, I don’t even know. I just know he’s not normal.” Chief Afonja pulled away from his wife. “What do you mean he’s not normal?”
Rhoda had stopped crying, and Yimika was still asleep. Her head was against the wall and she was deep in thought, trying to remember if her present misfortune had been predicted by anyone. “Aunty…” Niniola called. “What?” she croaked. “I want to… I saw her… the lady you were asking about.” “Where?” Rhoda sat upContinue reading The Family Part 9