May 28, 2013 | Non-Fiction, Series |
Rarely does a young person quote proverbs in a Nollywood flick. No, that singular honor is reserved for the elderly. Really old people. Okay, maybe not that old. But old enough to use snuff from a snuff box, and drink palm wine. The proverbs are usually told with...
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May 27, 2013 | Non-Fiction |
Have a Wonderful Memorial Day! Enjoy! Picture Source
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May 15, 2013 | Announcements, Non-Fiction |
Although I originally published my short story, The Last Komole, as a series here, and on NaijaStories, I understand that some people would rather read the whole thing in one place. So, for your convenience, the story is available as a PDF and in any of the e-book...
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May 13, 2013 | Non-Fiction |
In the late ’90s in Nigeria, a Ghanaian television series became a local favorite after its initial introduction. Originally aired in Ghana, the series took off in Nigeria with much excitement, and quickly gained wide acceptance. It was titled Inspector...
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May 6, 2013 | Non-Fiction, Series |
That is, if you’re watching the movie from the comfort of your own home. If you are in the house of a friend or getting your hair braided when this movie is playing, you have already left the comfort of your home. So ignore that last part after...
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May 3, 2013 | Fiction, Flash Fiction, Mystery |
“Where are they?” Mama Rita grumbled, casting a suspicious glance at her husband. For all she knew, he could be sitting on them. He sat in an easy chair, reading a newspaper, ignoring her completely. He did not look up from his reading for one second....
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May 1, 2013 | Fiction, Mystery, Series, Short Stories |
Komole is a Yoruba term, which literally means “bend down low.” It is the name given to a dance move that is popular in Nigeria where a person (usually a woman) progressively drops, while dancing until she is crouching low in a graceful manner, without...
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