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Ada Igboanugo February 2, 2015

Elusoji Olayinka: The problem with New Year resolutions (30 Days, 30 Voices)

This story really is not funny. And I promise to sue anyone who laughs. Is that clear? Good. Read on. My New Year resolution is to eat once a day.…

Ada Igboanugo February 1, 2015

Adedunmade Onibokun: 2 Words Nigeria needs: Empathy and Humane (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Last night while sitting with my friends in a pub in Victoria Island, Lagos waiting for the usual 3rd mainland traffic to subside, a Briton sitting a few feet from…

Kolapo Olapoju September 4, 2014

Bem Abubakar: Beyond talent hardwork and connections (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Bem Abubakar It is an undeniable fact that there lies a sea of young people wanting to go into the entertainment industry. With emphasis laid on music and movie…

July 31, 2014

Nosa Osas: Of love, choices and the ripple effect (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Nosah Osas ''We either choose to stay behind or move forward, there’s no middle ground.'' We are born, we live, we die, sometimes not necessarily in that order.…

July 31, 2014

Kemisola Adetola: Miriam’s crush (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Kemisola Adetola ''The following week, she found a note in her locker, with a love tag.'' “Lights out!” Finally, the most anticipated words Miriam had been waiting for came…

July 30, 2014

Favour Nosakhare: Catching the bouquet (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Favour Nosakhare ''My friends and I had screamed ‘’BETRAYAL! Men are liars!’’ but the fact is, what if my friend wasn't so cut up with the illusion of a…

July 30, 2014

Adesegun Ayobami: My memorable flying experience (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Adesegun Ayobami ''The plane finally took off, I didn't notice I had been sitting next to a beautiful girl, I was in awe of the splendour a man like…

July 29, 2014

Dennis Irere: Impossible possibilities of existence (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Dennis Irere What if there was no light? To show me wrong from right. What if there’s no time? And I don’t have to chase after dreams.…

July 29, 2014

Azubuike Azikiwe: Musings of an impaired being (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Azubuike Azikiwe Does it really matter that I conform to the norms of the day? What perfect blueprint is there for the journey called life? Who are you…

July 27, 2014

Kemi Bonuola: Memoirs of a bad hair day (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Kemi Bonuola ''So you can imagine how upsetting it is when you find yourself in a bad salon, bad in this context means ‘no ventilation, little space, and of…

July 26, 2014

Adesegun Realwan: Shopping malls, a spot for the unclad? (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Adesegun Realwan '' I decided I wasn't going to be bothered about it but for every 5 steps I took, there was either a massive cleavage or a camel toe…

July 25, 2014

Emmanuel Chidiogo: Why you should not go to school (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Emmanuel Chidiogo ''In this day and age, it’s what you do with your knowledge that stands out; not the certificates you accumulate and hang on your wall.''…

July 24, 2014

Odumala Taiwo: Failing excellently (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Odumala Taiwo ''We want to get that dream job without a glitch; we want that mouth-watering contract with little hassle, but we forget that like iron, we all must…

July 22, 2014

Okanlawon Steven: Papa is drunk again! (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Okanlawon Steven On the dusty old path He subconsciously swayed home In the darkest hour of the night, The moon hung up high While the whole village slept He pounded…

July 21, 2014

Damilola Jagun: Memoirs of a long distance relationship (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Damilola Jagun ''For someone like me with trust issues, and distance barrier problems, it was surprising that I saw no red flags; instead I envisioned a romance filled with…

July 20, 2014

Blaise Aboh: My eulogy to mama (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Blaise Aboh Dear Mama, I wish you were near mama I miss you dearly Oh! I just cannot bear it My heart stops when your face comes…

July 18, 2014

Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana: How I became the ‘Wazup guy’ (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Folarin 'Falz' Falana ''I looked so lost on that particular stage (at the time, I had just begun performing), so I was asking myself can I really perform? I…

July 18, 2014

Kolapo Olapoju: Dilemma of an interviewee (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Kolapo Olapoju ''He counted 25, 26, 27,28,29,30 figures; thirty expectant faces. Most of them strained by constraints, yet bright.'' He shuffled back and forth from the escape Adele’s music offered…

July 15, 2014

Naomi Edor: Finding ‘something’ (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Naomi Edor ''Something is knowing whether you want to be with someone, either out of loneliness or love, it is knowing that you are comfortable with yourself and you enjoy…

July 15, 2014

Echezona Nduka: This love is death (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Echezona Nduka Dry petals, broken filaments and anthers make mockery of my balcony, These frowning flowers tell poignant tales, On Valentine’s eve, they bloomed. Their scents wafted beyond my rooftops…

July 13, 2014

Abiodun Alabi: An unusual lesson (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Abiodun Alabi '' '…just relax and enjoy the moment’, those words resonated in my mind, an unending echo, reflecting off the walls of my mind every day.'' I can't…

July 12, 2014

Paul Amayo: Bringing on your A-game (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Paul Amayo ''You’re stronger than you know, you’re wiser than you imagine, and you’re more beautiful than you think.'' It’s the month of July, which ultimately signifies…

July 10, 2014

Light Obi: Why is father in jail? (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Light Obi ''It still sounded paradoxical passing through a hard life in the hands of a government that promised a better life programme so eloquently.'' “Mother! Where…

July 9, 2014

Chimee Adioha: Martina’s mutiny (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Chimee Adioha ''Martina was too guilty to be with Junior; she had left Junior with me and ran to a man who was not her husband.'' Martina returned…

July 8, 2014

Shayna Smith: Conquering laziness, your biggest enemy (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Shayna Smith ''For your laziness to go away you will need to replace it with a solid plan as to what you will do with the time and…

July 7, 2014

Edoziem Chisom: Malaria fever (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Edoziem Chisom The evening had grown older, the clouds had gathered and the sun had almost gone into oblivion. Emeka starred keenly, plying his focus on the fascinating lady…

July 6, 2014

Socrates Mbamalu: Kisumu City (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Socrates Mbamalu ''Chains of thoughts formed in his mind; what could be the cause of the gathering? '' The crowd he saw filled him with curiosity. Chains of…

July 5, 2014

Ogarama Goodness: African women (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Ogarama Goodness We are meek, Yet proud. We are humble, Despite how much we earn. We take pride in our heritage; Our cultures and values we hold in high…

July 4, 2014

Casey Haslem: Keeping your home water supply clean (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Casey Haslem ''Contaminated water can cause serious health conditions, such as neurological disorders, reproductive disorders, and gastrointestinal issues.'' Contamination of a home’s water supply occurs far more frequently than you may think. Water contamination can happen…

July 3, 2014

Adediran Adeyemi: Becoming Victoria (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Adediran Adeyemi ''I could be myself without fear or shame because everyone had the masks of new personalities on, no one knew mine was the real me; what they…

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