Adebola Emmanuel: The rats that made me a murderer [Nigerian Voices]

Adebola Emmanuel: The rats that made me a murderer [Nigerian Voices]

by Adebola Emmanuel A man called , pouring his mind towards a topic discussed on radio – precisely on Cool FM: ” Mannie nothing is working. No money , no light, nothing – nothing. There is no even change! A bag of rice is now more than my salary or is that the change ?” These... Read More

Buhari, democracy, lagos, nigeria, nollywood, sticky

October 11, 2016

Ogunleke Emmanuel: From feet to feat [Nigerian Voices]

by Ogunleke Adekunle Emmanuel Although this story’s resolution or black out might have to be written later, I am optimistic of its ending. It is going to have a proverbial taste of bitter leaf after its staleness. I am writing this when I would not say I am successful and you might not think so... Read More

blogger, life, nigeria, Poetry, writing

October 10, 2016

Ifeoluwa Egbetade: The man who couldn’t wait until tomorrow [Nigerian Voices]

by Ifeoluwa Egbetade Here’s a tale of a mummy’s pet. He isn’t a genius but believes in three things; 1) that whatever anyone can do, he can do better 2) that it’s better for him to love and lose out than never and 3) that procrastination is the chief enemy of progress. My name is... Read More

dreamers, education, Success, youth, Zig Ziglar

October 10, 2016

Abioye Ayomide: Wrong place, wrong time [Nigerian Voices]

by Abioye Joseph Ayomide On this day, I returned to school after a short break at home: a day I should have listened to the still voice telling me not to leave for school. The voice was familiar. If I recall what that voice had done for me, it would be the fact that it... Read More

campus life, mothers, nigeria, prayer, robbers, sticky, University

October 10, 2016

Victor Daniel: I’m skinny and I mind [Nigerian Voices]

by Victor Daniel I’m in my room with nothing but a towel hanging loosely around my waist, a bath delayed in exchange for the company of my visiting friends, wandering in circles and laughing carelessly as I exchange banters with them. Sade is lying in bed, faced to the wall and reading a novel. Paying little... Read More

Body Image, body shaming, looks, men, youth

Adegbite James: I caught the sun [Nigerian Voices]

by Adegbite Adeyinka James I was about 11 years old in the year 2002 when I wrote the popular Federal Examination into Federal Government College, Ikole Ekiti in Ekiti state. To my utmost bewilderment, I received an admission letter into Federal Government Girls’ College, Efon Alaye in Ekiti state. The most troubling thought that consumed... Read More

call to bar, delay, education, law school, nigeria

Isaac Othuke: Of ghosts and saints [Nigerian Voices]

by Isaac Othuke (The first passage) The lady at the busy business Centre slowly and with a big smile handed me the wrapped package. It was quite heavy but the joy that was erupting from my heart was inexpressible. I paid her for the job, thanked her and left for Dr. M’s office. I took... Read More

abusive fathers, children, families, mothers, nigeria, tetiary education

Precious Akinkuolie: I’m scared to die [Nigerian Voices]

by Precious Akinkuolie Every morning I tell myself I don’t mind dying anytime as long as I make heaven. I make up images of me boldly standing up to criminals telling them about Christ’s love and sacrifice at the face of death, not minding whether they kill me. An intrepid sacrifice for God and the... Read More

death, hospitals, illnesses, nigeria, sticky, yoruba women

Solomon Osadolo: Neverwhere – Tale of a nomad [Nigerian Voices]

by Solomon Osadolo I hate that I don’t drink Coffee. It’d probably help with me feeling cranky every time. I had no taste for sweet things when I was little and now I can’t stand things that are bitter. My parents missed the window to teach me to drink coffee or any of those shitty... Read More

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Adulthood, jaded, lagos, nomad, TV

Godfrey Akozi: I survived against all odds [Nigerian Voices]

by Godfrey Akozi The events that preceded my birth and the ones that followed till this day are worth sharing. My dad forcefully divorced a pregnant wife after six months of marriage 26 years ago. This was a young beautiful lady, whose education was cut short by her illiterate parents when my dad appeared from nowhere... Read More

children, culture, dads, FAMILY, nigeria, step mothers, Survivor

October 8, 2016

Lillian Nnedinso: I felt like ending it all, but… [Nigerian Voices]

by Lillian Nnedinso I never knew that I will someday tell this as a story. The thought of ending it all was what filled my mind. Felt like strangling myself, like drinking ota pia pia (rat poison) so that I will go and rest. Mama, God will continue to bless you. Men can never be trusted!... Read More

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boyfriends, nigeria, pimps, pregnancy, sticky, University

October 6, 2016

Jennifer Chioma Amadi: Growing up [Nigerian Voices]

by Jennifer Chioma Amadi Childhood is one phase that has so much influence on every individual. This is where the training that the adult usually does not depart from when he is old is acquired. Though we may learn other things while growing, experiences, memories and most scars sustained from childhood are usually carried throughout... Read More

children, FAMILY, nigeria, step mothers

October 6, 2016

Precious Ohakosim: My journey to the people’s paradise [Nigerian Voices]

by Precious Ohakosim As I heard the shrilling sound of my cellphone at about 04:30 am, I bolted out my couch immediately. It was morning. I knelt down to say a word of prayer as my daily custom was. Then I had my workout routine for about thirty minutes. The heavy drops of sweat dropping... Read More

calabar, Ebube, long journeys, nigeria

October 6, 2016

Chiebuka Ojukwu: Death came [Nigerian Voices]

by Chiebuka Ojukwu I remember it vividly. The day the sun came down and never went up. I was in my third year at the university. It was a gloomy afternoon when I received a phone call from my uncle Desmond telling me that my father had died and that I should tell my mother.... Read More

death, FAMILY, nigeria, transporters

October 5, 2016

Femi Fakayejo: Wish I could cry [Nigerian Voices]

I recall some gloomy moments growing up whenever I got hurt, I just pace all the way to my bedroom, stuff my head into the soft mattress and cry my heart out. After a while, I get up to look into the mirror and once seeing me felt good, I move on happy as ever.... Read More

entrepreneurship pains, Family Support, nigeria, pent up emotions, recession, Start-up

October 5, 2016

Ejiro Lawretta Egba: To win or to lose? [Nigerian Voices]

Growing up African, few things were certain. These things were so certain, the entirety of Africans could pass for one big multicultural and slightly dysfunctional family. For one, we were all products of a patriarchal system; one that almost ensured a complete semblance in the structure of every home. Another rather common occurrence, was the... Read More

compliments, ffemale, life, make up, nigeria, Success

October 5, 2016

Onyeka Dibian: How I learnt the truth [Nigerian Voices]

My name is Dibian. What you are about to read is a brief account on how I learnt the truth about God and His true worshippers. Initially, though young, I had many questions like “what really is Christianity?” Who is God? Why was I created and why was there so much injustice and suffering in... Read More

Church, God, Jehovah's Witness, Religion, sticky

Peletiri Vivian: Narrow escape [Nigerian Voices]

It all started many years ago like 2003 if I can remember. I hardly eat after going through the heat of the kitchen and of course I was faced with the incurable, as they say, disease “ULCER”. I started feeling some sort of pain inside of me and then followed by a serious healing issue... Read More

Church, hospital, medicine, pastor, Religion, stomach ulcer

T.J Benson: Donga [Nigerian Voices]

Nobody stays in at night. In Donga at night time you are either young and wild or old and dying. At night bankers, teachers, local politicians and business men keep old age at bay by chasing young girls wild at heart into beer parlors, Mai Suya sheds and the dark corners between houses, down the... Read More

Cameroun, corpers, Fulani herdsmen, Northern Nigeria, service year

Francis Nwafor: Victory story [Nigerian Voices]

It was 12:55am and I was just about going to bed after finishing the proposal my boss asked me to write when I heard loud continuous bangs on the gate of the compound where I live. My heart started skipping beats. The street I live on had suffered five robberies in the past 2 weeks.... Read More

corpers, Northern Nigeria, nysc, robbers

Mary Esang: Church romance [Nigerian Voices]

I grew to love his commanding aura. I loved how patiently he dealt with my childish ways. I loved him and I could have sworn I meant just as much to him. Nine months into our relationship, I met her. He was a ladies man so it was no surprise to me when they came... Read More

Church, crazy boyfriends, Relationships

Ibidun Pelumi: Fear of the unknown [Nigerian Voices]

I pretty much didn’t remember much of my childhood but as a Yoruba adage says “ti omode o b aba itan, a ba aroba. Simply meaning all I heard were stories about my childhood and saw some pictures. I come from a family of six, now seven. We have my dad, mum, an older brother,... Read More

BATHING, nigeria, shower

October 2, 2016

Emmanuel Egobiamu: Amidst the dark clouds [Nigerian Voices]

Two years before 2010, I had finished my WAEC examinations and was nursing pains of a failed attempt at securing admission into a higher institution. The struggles were real. Whenever I saw my secondary school mates who were already in “school” my heart would sink. Whenever I recall how good my JAMB (then there was... Read More

education, hardship, JAMB, UNIBEN

October 2, 2016

Badru Hamad: The escapades of Debo Badru [Nigerian Voices]

As I walked from the bus park to my house, I refrained fruitlessly from thinking to myself. One thing that has always disturbed my mind and has been giving me sleepless nights is the fact that; with all the knowledge I claim to possess; the experiences I have garnered; and the people that I have... Read More

house helps, nigeria, relationship

October 2, 2016

Modupe Apoeso: Touched by the rain [Nigerian Voices]

This evening as the rain hits every surface; the roof, the walls, the ground, people, I feel at ease. Please before I continue, I want you to know that these words I write mixed with love is all I have for you. So, I feel at ease in my spirit, soul and body. This feeling... Read More

depression, emotional instability, suicide

October 1, 2016