Nigerian Voices

November 2, 2016

Stanley Chidiebere Okonkwo: No one told us [Nigerian Voices]

by Stanley Chidiebere Okonkwo I had wondered why people cry when someone dies. For some people, it is so natural. Mother’s acrobatics when her mother was let down the grave could make anyone pass her for a professional mourner. She suddenly broke out from her seat and ran towards the mouth of the six-foot grave, barefooted.... Read More

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death, depression, FAMILY, fathers, nigeria, Nigerian Voices, prophecies, Seers, suffering

November 2, 2016

Raheem Oluwafunminiyi: Fleeing terror [Nigerian Voices]

by Raheem Oluwafunminiyi The second half of my stay in Adamawa marked a period of both hope and fear. First, there was nationwide strike early in the year but by the time it ended with both government and the union agreeing to reduce fuel prices from N 140 to N 97, fuel still sold for as... Read More

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adamawa, Bali. EasternersFear, boko haram, Fulani herdsmen, insurgency, nigeria, Nigerian Voices, terrorists

November 2, 2016

Adaobi Ezeodum: The struggles of the not-so-average Nigerian woman [Nigerian Voices]

by Adaobi Ezeodum It was December 26, 2015. My aunt woke me up around 10 am to tell me that there would be a family meeting in the next thirty minutes. Not long after I was handed the worst news of the entire year: I will not be returning to the United States to complete... Read More

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affluence, lagos, Nigerian Voices, patriarchy, poverty, rant, women

November 2, 2016

Ibrahim Oga: Home is still a faraway dream [Nigerian Voices]

by Ibrahim Oga I don’t have a home—not really. When I left for the university, home, where I grew up, where mom, dad and my kid sisters live, ceased to be my home anymore. Whenever I came back it was temporary. A semester or a session break, a weekend, a few weeks or a month,... Read More

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home, hustle, nigeria, Nigerian Voices, Success, youth

November 2, 2016

Ferdinand Mozie: My first kiss [Nigerian Voices]

by Ferdinand Mozie Eighteen years back, when I was twelve, then I was in JSS2 in my school. I used to be a mummy’s boy and people around who noticed it used to call me the name “mummy’s boy”. I hated that name so much and would usually get angry with anyone who called me... Read More

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First Kiss, Love, nigeria, Nigerian Voices, Relationships

October 31, 2016

Nnamdi Jude Atupulazi: Tea Mornings, 1997 [Winner of Nigerian Voices Competition]

by Nnamdi Jude Atupulazi Mummy was a teacher. She lived far away from us because the government would not grant her a transfer so she could be with Daddy and us. She lived with two of my younger siblings, while my immediate younger brother (Tonto) and I lived with Daddy and grandma –whom we called Mma... Read More

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FAMILY, Nigerian Voices, nigerians, Nnamdi Jude, Overcoming adversity, poverty, Winning essay

October 31, 2016

Ayo: Smack dab in the theatre of insurgency [Nigerian Voices]

by Ayo We slid across the rough ground on our elbows and thighs, barely raising our helmet protected heads above the trenches. The dry Harmattan winds coursing through our army fatigues like a goldsmith’s bellows. I winced as I planted my elbow on sharp stone. Sweat dripping from my face blurred my vision transiently. I... Read More

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boko haram, insurgency, nigeria, Nigerian military, Nigerian Voices, north-east

October 31, 2016

Opeoluwa Odunlami: The rejected stone [Nigerian Voices]

by Opeoluwa Odunlami “How good you start is important, how well you end is what is more important.” I did not have a good start in life. Before I was even delivered of my mother, my father rejected me -he denied paternity over me. This does not even seem as awful to me as the... Read More

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Financial difficulties, God, mothers, nigeria, Nigerian Voices, Rejection, Sickle cell A

October 31, 2016

Abraham Isaac Oluwatimilehin: Poetic justice [Nigerian Voices]

by Abraham Isaac Oluwatimilehin *Click* This is me staring at you, wide-eyed, the first time we met. I find this photograph weird for a number of reasons. There’s Doyin, at the beginning of what would blossom into the most important and beautiful friendship in my life till date. There’s Michael. I don’t call him that to... Read More

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boyfriends, Love, Nigerian Voices, Poetic Justice, regrets, Relationships, retribution

October 27, 2016

Nwadioke Nicole Ifeoma: Beautifully introverted

by Nwadioke Nicole Ifeoma “You need to more outgoing!” This is a phrase not alien to introverts, and it’s certainly not alien to me. Growing up as an introvert there was always this wondering, “What is wrong with me? Why am I not like everyone else?” These questions brought me to the brink of hating... Read More

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disturbance, introverts, nigeria, Temperament

October 27, 2016

Anthony Emecheta: Keep at your passion

by Anthony Emecheta ‘Will you get up from there and go wash my car?’ dad thundered on entering my room. ‘This is how you idle away. Writing Rubbish.’ I was sitting on a chair tucked under my reading table beside the window with louvres opened to let in the orange rays of the sun and... Read More

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nigeria, Nigerian parents, Passion, Success, writers

October 27, 2016

Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto: The ties that bind

by Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto “Frank, that’s not the right way to put on your sandals,” I said to my younger brother who had his left foot in the right foot sandal and the right foot in the left. He stopped walking towards me and stared at me very confused. He was lax and calm, permissive and... Read More

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Big brothers, culture, FAMILY, Inquisitiveness, life, Love, nigeria, Religion

October 26, 2016

YNaija.com’s ‘Nigerian Voices’ competition continues this October | Winner gets N50,000!

Following the successful completion of the debut edition of Nigerian Voices in September, YNaija.com, the internet newspaper for young Nigerians has launched a new season of the competition to run through October. The first edition attracted over 200 entries from young Nigerians telling their stories in a down to earth, unencumbered manner – reflecting the... Read More

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competition, essay, media partner, Nigerian Voices, sticky, ynaija

October 26, 2016

Mfon Iquaibom: Jewel in the rubble [Nigerian Voices]

by Mfon Iquaibom Talking about victories, battles, successes and accomplishments, turmoil, confusion, beauty and inspiration and the likes, I would like to tell my story in three parts; childhood, teenage hood and what I will like to call my little adulthood phase my reason is because I’m just two years into it. In life or... Read More

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God, jewel, life, Nigerian Voices, Religion, Success

October 26, 2016

Akerele Oluranti: Begin your long walk to freedom [Nigerian Voices]

by Akerele Oluranti I started out life as a nondescript kid. One who never did home works; hardly knew a thing in school; the carry first from back child, slow and sluggish to the uttermost. My big break came in Primary 5, when I answered a question in class. The previous day, my dad made... Read More

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life, Motivational talks, Nigerian Voices, Power of Books, self-discovery, survival

October 26, 2016

Ezinne Uzoije: Blind, but full of vision

by Ezinne Uzoije I never knew blind graduates could serve the country if they wanted to. I got to know that as a serving Corp member. One day, at the residential quarters my place of primary assignment (PPA) had made available to Corp members, we were told a blind person would be moving in. I... Read More

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Blind, Cobhams Asuquo, handicapped, Helen Keller, nigeria, Stevie Wonder, visually impaired

October 25, 2016

Ekeziem Hamilton: The best lessons are taught in life v[Nigerian Voices]

by Ekeziem Hamilton The lecture room is filled to the brim, but I still manage to secure a standing spot close to the board, or so I thought; because shortly after the lecture begins I have to strain my eyes to see the biochemical pathways the lecturer keeps doodling on the board. After few more... Read More

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hunger, life, Nigerian Voices, School

October 25, 2016

Innocent Chizaram Ilo: The day I knew the Ethereal power of books [Nigerian Voices]

by Innocent Chizaram Ilo Okigwe was always red-red, hilly and tranquil. On Sunday afternoons, after the legendary rice and stew lunch, boredom loomed over the dorm-rooms of Federal Government College Okigwe. Then, I was a hardcore science student who flaunted his lab-coat in the face of arts and commercial students and spear-headed arguments on why the... Read More

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Arts, boarding house, books, culture, Nigerian Voices, secondary school

October 25, 2016

Msonter Anzaa: Bullying is a cycle [Nigerian Voices]

by Msonter Anzaa “Bring down your bag,” one of the senior boys ordered as I entered what was going to be my room. It was October 2005 and I was resuming at Federal Science College, Ogoja, as a new student. I had been a boarding student during my junior secondary school and was not unfamiliar with... Read More

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boarding house tales, Bullying, Federal Science College, Msonter Anzaa, nigeria, Nigerian Voices, Ogoja, secondary school

October 24, 2016

Orekoya Ola: Why must a culture of peace be built with violent communication?

by Orekoya Ola The word ‘peace’, has been over used by different people, from the educated elites to the politicians, rich, impoverished, religious sect amongst other institutions that make up the society. But many a times, the word having lost its power and substance have been reduced to flimsy facade of an impractical nature, and... Read More

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communication, peace, Religious groups, violence, war

October 24, 2016

The single story of Chisom Edoziem [Nigerian Voices]

by Chisom Edoziem I’d began with the definition of a story. It’s a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or person or course of events presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program. Stories can be told in many ways though. “The single story is... Read More

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chimamanda, Nigerian Voices, Power, Single Story, Stereotypes

October 22, 2016

Dennis Izuchukwu Ezeogu: Beautiful memories [Nigerian Voices]

by Dennis Izuchukwu Ezeogu Some say butterflies inhabit the insides of tense and anxious people. But that night, sitting in the front row of the Conference Hall of the Jossy Royal Hotel in Jos, I felt like my stomach was witnessing wave after wave of airstrikes. Though my gaze was fixed on the stage, I... Read More

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Maltina Reading Competition, nigeria, secondary school, sticky, winning

October 22, 2016

Tomiwa Yussuf: “I’m going to die and they’ll all think I killed myself” [Nigerian Voices]

by Tomiwa Yusuff Like a bad record, the thought kept reverberating in my head that unforgettable morning in the town of Song. I had been posted to the town to observe my one year mandatory National Youth Service and had resolved to make every minute there count. The day appeared auspicious for it hinted promises... Read More

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accident, death, exercise, nigeria, nysc, sticky

October 22, 2016

Margaret-Mary Osiobor: Ikeja Cantonment explosions through the eyes of a six year old [Nigerian Voices]

by Margaret-Mary Osiobor The events of that day are still quite vivid in my memory. It was a warm sunny Sunday afternoon; my sisters and I were home alone. The eldest was making a painting for her fine art class, and my immediate elder sister and I, quite fascinated, were watching her keenly. Our parents... Read More

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barracks, death, Ikeja cantonement blast, lagos, nigeria

October 22, 2016

Eketi Edima Ette: What doesn’t kill you… [Nigerian Voices]

by Eketi Edima Ette Have I ever told you the story, of that time I tried to die, but couldn’t? I haven’t? Okay, let me give you the gist. Once upon a time, when I was in SS2, we used to have after school lessons at a nearby primary school. During that time, I had... Read More

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boys, flirting, nigeria, shame, teenagers

October 21, 2016

Chukwuemeke Victor Esumeh: Life is sweet, bitter, sour [Nigerian Voices]

by Chukwuemeke Victor Esumeh There have always been ups and downs that seems to place situational hurdles on the path of human progression. From our growing up days till now – that we can make life changing decisions without been shot for it: knowing fully well that we stand to bear the brunt of the outcome... Read More

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Adversity, education, FAMILY, life, nigeria

October 20, 2016

Raji Aliu Akanni: I took on a police officer [Nigerian Voices]

by Raji Aliu Akanni Police is your friend. That was what we learnt. As a young school leaver, I had learnt a lot about the phenomena of rights and liberty. I can still remember vividly my social studies teacher, tall and huge, holding his chalk and scribbling on the blackboard. He thought me quite well... Read More

Nigerian Voices

corruption, damages, DPO, FAMILY, Legal rights, Nigerian Police Force

October 20, 2016

Promise Excel: I’m hustling, blogging and fighting for my dreams [Nigerian Voices]

by Promise Excel “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” Edgar Allan Poe This is my story of self-discovery, hustle, grind, and an undying hope. A journey of discovering my purpose and chasing my dreams in spite of all odds.... Read More

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blogging, entrepreneurship, hustling, low paying jobs, nigeria, Story teller

October 20, 2016

Olorunleke, M.A: Hopeless [Nigerian Voices]

by Olorunleke, M.A Hope, like talk is cheap. But it’s hard to picture a future without hoping, hence hope becomes a cheap necessity. The year two thousand for some was a turn into a new millennium of hopeful possibilities. For her, it began on an unfortunate note. With all the textile industries in northern Nigeria folding... Read More

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Change, hope, job loss, life, nigeria

October 20, 2016

Chidiebere Gabriel: From car washing to big time entrepreneur [Nigerian Voices]

by Chidiebere Gabriel The tyres of madam Jane’s car came to a screeching stop at the end of the car park. “Where is he?” She barked, immediately after alighting angrily from her car. I was in the changing room next to the carpark. When I heard her voice, it sounded like someone blew a cornet... Read More

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Business, car Wash, entrepreneur, nigeria, SME, undergraduate

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