by Adekunle Adewunmi Atimes, It is important we part ways Not for heart breaks But for future smiles. In fact, Closeness may deny us From reaching our hands Towards our set goals That requires moving away From our comfort zones. Though I travelled to a very far land, You remain in my... Read More

Opinion

Adekunle Adewunmi, For the love of books, i miss you, poem

June 20, 2017

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Poem: In your new country

by Michael Ace Biafrans, if you leave Nigeria, Nigeria will never leave you. In your new country (when that imperious leader of yours finally wins)… You will be enslaved by some set of people just like some of you now worship Kanu. Your system will run under dictatorship because Biafra belongs to Nnamdi Kanu and... Read More

Opinion

biafra, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, opinion, poem

May 27, 2016

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Poetry: WHISPERS

by Henry Emenike Anumudu I. On that dark and moonless night I saw them… Trample noiseless into cascades of derelict blocks I heard them… Beg and cry, whimper and moan ‘Twas fruitless, souls were thrown, like bags Into dark empty wagons I saw them… And my heart thumped. as the sound, rickety…rickety tore, like a... Read More

Beauty, men, poem, Poetry, sheep, silence, whispers

May 24, 2016

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Poetry: How dare you

by Kokoette Amba How dare you? Blame us for the lack of knowledge of our native language, When u told us speaking it in school made us sound savage. How dare you? Blame us for not acting as the Sons of the soil, When your fathers allowed our soil to get drowned in oil.How dare... Read More

amala, America, bloodless religion, How dare you, Kokoette Amba, life, literature, poem, wise words

August 2, 2015

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Safiya Salau’s Short Stories: Chemical X

… a poem by Safiya Salau. Curiosity got the best of us. Better than best, it got the greater good of us. What did the grinded bunch of leaves do that made everyone exaggerate it’s potential to create good times. Well “we gon’ learn today” we said, as we mixed it with our noodles... Read More

african literature, Creative writing, poem, Safiya Salau, short fiction, writing

December 25, 2014

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Oluwasegun Somefun: Are we the sick ones in the land of honey? (Poetry)

by Oluwasegun Somefun When one walks away from his father’s house Takes away mother’s wrapper Throws away the warmth of electric flesh Escapes the knit of family Away from the help of needing needy friends Will legs not wobble? And hands shake? Will doubts not stand? If the move to respite does not come by... Read More

africa, FAMILY, mother, oluwasegun somefuun, opinion, poem, sick man, trouble, ynaija

December 8, 2014

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Ikeoluwa Rickett: Eru (Poem)

by Ikeoluwa Rickett I thought you were synonymous with humility and wisdom, Because your fruit bear semblance with them, They told me you were healthy to have as part of life, But now I know it’s all a lie. You are known everywhere, People call you different names to make you sound sweet, But then,... Read More

die, eru, fear, fears, opinion, poem, ynaija

November 23, 2014

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@alabaster85: Dear GEJ, is this your transformation agenda?

by Soyombo Ayomikun With awe and disgust In our different homes we watched As lawmakers were treated As rogues to be barred from a sanctuary On the order of ‘Pontius Pilate’ They were locked out of their assembly complex We watched as they battled the gate With policemen hurling tear-gas cannisters We watched as ‘honourable... Read More

opinion, poem, Politics, Soyombo Ayomikun, transformational agenda, ynaija

October 21, 2014

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@Alabaster85 : What exactly is Surulere? (Inspired by @iamDrSid)

by Ayomikun Soyombo Surulere is not a place But a painful state A state not marked on the world’s map A state of tears and hope Surulere is the pains endured As the heart dreams of victory Neglecting the shortcuts to fame Because of the knowlege that riches laboured for lasts forever Surulere is the... Read More

@alabaster85, dr. sid. soyombo ayomikun, poem, struggle, surulere

September 13, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: The Nigeria we buried

by Soyombo Ayomikun We had no Xbox The rich saw cable news We watched ‘Premiership’ on newspapers But we were happy DVD players were a luxury We worshipped the video cassette players Once power goes the cassette gets stuck in Generators were quiet expensive We communicated through hand-written letters Still we rarely misunderstood ourselves Mobile... Read More

opinion, poem, Soyombo Ayomikun, ynaija

August 27, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: We will soon forget Dr. Adadevoh (Poem)

by Soyombo Ayomikun Asphyxiated as his body dangled from a noose That was Ken Saro-Wiwa’s end He fought for freedom And eventually was consumed by darkness A rare spirit that has now become Forgotten! Dele Giwa loved the alphabets He juggled them together to display the truth Unknowingly he embraced death when it came As... Read More

dr adadevoh, Kudirat Abiola, opinion, poem, Soyombo Ayomikun, ynaija

August 21, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: #BringBackOurGirls – Have we betrayed them? (Poem)

by Soyombo Ayomikun May it Be said That We never Betrayed #Chibok With our Silence 1.May we not forget That the Chibok girls Are innocent and beautiful souls That should not have seen hell That should not have seen darkness That should not have tasted horror But for the fact That they are Nigerians That... Read More

#BringBackOurGirls, opinion, poem, Soyombo Ayomikun, ynaija

August 14, 2014

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Onyew Bongus-Ikwue: Do not judge me

by Onyew Bongos-Ikwue The Judge of the world accepted me He who alone is qualified to cast stones Refused to give even a censoring look The Blameless One took all my blame It has been a while I know Since I opened up to you But see, The last time was rough And kind... Read More

judge, life, onyew bongos-ikwue, poem, ynaija

August 12, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: Oh war, may the heavens punish you! (POETRY)

by Soyombo Ayomikun We maim children. Raping all women on site. We set ablaze. We tear apart 1.You’ve turned us Into animals Causing hate’s bubbling lava To explode from our hearts We roar around Without pity,boiling with anger Causing ourselves horror From Gaza,to Borno Now we smile watching the helpless die Madness! 2.We blow up edifices... Read More

God, poem, Soyombo Ayomikun, war, ynaija

July 23, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: Malala, Levick and Chimamanda Adichie’s Vision! (Poem)

by Soyombo Ayomikun “Bring back the girls” She told the king “Yes ma” He replied 1.She was But a little girl Who chose To confront hell She cherished education To the point of dying for it Terrorists decided to silence her forever She got shot 2.Her face Got shattered But not her voice Not... Read More

Chimamanda Adichie, levick, Malala, poem, Soyombo Ayomikun, ynaija

July 8, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: Minutes before M.K.O Abiola died (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun He sipped The tea Thirsty Needing fluid The Evil ones Watched him Happily 1.They Gave him The mug Filled with Hot tea And Invisible Poison. He was To be Nigeria’s president They ... Read More

die, mko Abiola, opinion, poem, sip, Soyombo Ayomikun, tea, ynaija

June 28, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: #AbujaBombBlast – Jonathan, help us find the Judas (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun If only We could reattach The amputated limbs The dismembered bodies 1.Mangled limbs Blood droplets Souls screaming In shock Cars burning Roofs crumbling The survivors watching Police watching 2.People running All praying That this madness Had better been a dream Mournful sirens Rent the atmosphere The... Read More

Abuja, emab, jonathan, opinion, plaza, poem, Soyombo Ayomikun, ynaija

June 24, 2014

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Ayomikun Soyombo: Though Ekiti has spoken, we won’t let Nigeria go (Poetry)

by Ayomikun Soyombo We can’t neglect this land We can’t give in yet Though the imprisoned seeks no liberation We can’t just turn our backs to see her waste For the love of Nigeria 1.For the citizens of this country Who had a selfless leader That laboured for truth That... Read More

June 13, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: #BringBackOurGirls- 60 days (Poem)

by Soyombo Ayomikun Some of them have been raped. If not all. From uncircumcised demons. Manhoods laden with infections 1.Of anguish & tears Of wailing & pains Of bile & hate 60 days of bleeding from our hearts 2.Of deceit & deceit From leaders who should have answers Of schemings to propagate chaos... Read More

#BringBackOurGirls, 60 days, Manhood, Monsters, opinion, poem, rap, Soyombo Ayomikun, ynaija

June 1, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: Give me one more cigarette or I die (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun Some people talk about it. As being a cause of lung cancer. Instead,within its sweet bowel. I find load of answers Things I’ve heard: 1.With each puff I inhale gods Causing me to grow wings Easing me above pains If you ever want an instant miracle... Read More

cigarrete, die, opinion, poem, puff, Soyombo Ayomikun, ynaija

May 15, 2014

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Ayomikun Soyombo: We will not forget Aunty Oby (Poetry)

by Ayomikun Soyombo To mama Obyezeks. And several women who have chosen to stand. As you bleed Nigeria sees all. As you labour beneath the clouds so dark. Your courage strengthens our souls. Your zeal heals our hearts 1. She owes us nothing Not even a single dime She could have embraced comfort A peaceful... Read More

Aunty Oby, ayomikun soyombo, chibok, opinion, poem, ynaija

May 13, 2014

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Adaobi Okwy: A poem for the lost girls of Chibok (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy They didn’t ask about my dreams. Even though I was taken from my school.. They didn’t ask about my crush. Though that would have been my grave. They didn’t ask my creed Even though waging a war against my God. They didn’t ask my village Even though waging a war against my... Read More

Adaobi Okwy, chibok, lost girls, opinion, poem, Y! Superblogger, ynaija

May 5, 2014

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Opinion: The lost maidens of Chibok cry out in pain (Poetry)

by Adekoya Boladale The monsters appeared as guards of the Kings In the royal robe of leaves and dust we greeted them with smile Our souls were filled with comfort for the King has made true his words. We have read scripts and heard folk tales of Angels and beasts We have read Psalms and... Read More

#BringBackOurGirls, Adekoya Boladale, chbok, chibok, lost madiens, opinion, poem, ynaija

May 5, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: America will surely know (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun The present location. Of our kidnapped children. A question I can’t really answer now. Be rest assured that America will know 1. Wondering who brought Nigeria To this pitiful state of decay That disease wrecking our bones America will know 2. You,just try for once To dip your hands into our... Read More

america will know, nigeria, opinion, poem, Soyombo Ayomikun, ynaija

April 19, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: Listen to the ghost whispers from Nyanya (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun Where we should find succour. Gory death became our prize. Embittered whispers from Nyanya. Listen! 1.Whispers of anguish Suffocated dreams Whispers of anger Ghosts wanting vengeance Killed for no cause Murdered for no reason Embittered whispers frm Nyanya Listen! 2.I rushed out T’was a... Read More

death, despair, ghost whispers, gory, opinion, poem, Soyombo Ayomikun, ynaija

April 13, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: Nigerians want food, not a rebased GDP (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun Whatever GDP means. Nigerians’ brains at the moment cannot comprehend. Please give us food. Before hunger deals the final blow 1. Our stomachs hurt Bleeding from the wounds of ulcer Ulcer from prolonged hunger As our sweats yield only pennies that can’t feed a cat Whatever GDP means... Read More

Food, GDP, hunger, Hungry, nigerians, opinion, poem, rebase, Soyombo Ayomikun, ynaija

March 31, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: Yes, we were made to do big things (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun We lost rare gems. We lost beautiful hearts. As we swim through this ocean of pains we won’t forget. That we were made to do big things 1. Battered and bruised Our flesh sliced and bleeding By blades of lies & insensitivity Being held by leaders that ‘don’t give... Read More

ayomikun soyombo, big things, Chude Jideonwo, nigeria, opinion, poem, ynaija

March 24, 2014

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Ayomikun Soyombo: Lupita Nyong’o of life (Poetry)

by Ayomikun Soyombo I have kissed the glory of Oscar. Mighty hearts have honoured me. I became a slave. To be crowned a queen 1. I was neither born a slave Nor as a queen Black was my skin And slim my frame I loved to smile I was... Read More

ayomikun soyombo, lupita, of life, opinion, oscars, poem, princess, queen, slave, ynaija

March 18, 2014

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Ayomikun Soyombo: Cobhams Asuquo – The extraordinary gift of blindness (Poetry)

by Ayomikun Soyombo The blind had a dream. He saw beautiful days ahead. He fed on blindness. All to grow into an enigma. He lived in a world of ordinary people. The extraordinary happened The winds were soft T’was midnight We were gathered in an amphitheatre The venue was OAU,Ile-Ife The guest artiste was invited... Read More

Blind, blindness, Cobhams Asuquo, dr soyombo ayomikun, gift, opinion, poem, ynaija

March 7, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: Use the rod and kill the child (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun This Usain Bolt holds no world records. But has rich ‘compound records’. Whenever he chases his children in his compound he wins. Subsequently beating the hell out of them. He’s the Nigerian parent. Who believes training a child is synonymous to beating I heard the thumping footsteps A race between the hunter... Read More

beat, corporal punishment, nigeria, opinion, parent, poem, Soyombo Ayomikun, usain bolt, ynaija

Poem: I miss you

Poem: In your new country

Poetry: WHISPERS

Poetry: How dare you

Safiya Salau’s Short Stories: Chemical X

Oluwasegun Somefun: Are we the sick ones in the land of honey? (Poetry)

Ikeoluwa Rickett: Eru (Poem)

@alabaster85: Dear GEJ, is this your transformation agenda?

@Alabaster85 : What exactly is Surulere? (Inspired by @iamDrSid)

Soyombo Ayomikun: The Nigeria we buried

Soyombo Ayomikun: We will soon forget Dr. Adadevoh (Poem)

Soyombo Ayomikun: #BringBackOurGirls – Have we betrayed them? (Poem)

Onyew Bongus-Ikwue: Do not judge me

Soyombo Ayomikun: Oh war, may the heavens punish you! (POETRY)

Soyombo Ayomikun: Malala, Levick and Chimamanda Adichie’s Vision! (Poem)

Soyombo Ayomikun: Minutes before M.K.O Abiola died (Poetry)

Soyombo Ayomikun: #AbujaBombBlast – Jonathan, help us find the Judas (Poetry)

Ayomikun Soyombo: Though Ekiti has spoken, we won’t let Nigeria go (Poetry)

Soyombo Ayomikun: #BringBackOurGirls- 60 days (Poem)

Soyombo Ayomikun: Give me one more cigarette or I die (Poetry)

Ayomikun Soyombo: We will not forget Aunty Oby (Poetry)

Adaobi Okwy: A poem for the lost girls of Chibok (Y! Superblogger)

Opinion: The lost maidens of Chibok cry out in pain (Poetry)

Soyombo Ayomikun: America will surely know (Poetry)

Soyombo Ayomikun: Listen to the ghost whispers from Nyanya (Poetry)

Soyombo Ayomikun: Nigerians want food, not a rebased GDP (Poetry)

Soyombo Ayomikun: Yes, we were made to do big things (Poetry)

Ayomikun Soyombo: Lupita Nyong’o of life (Poetry)

Ayomikun Soyombo: Cobhams Asuquo – The extraordinary gift of blindness (Poetry)

Soyombo Ayomikun: Use the rod and kill the child (Poetry)

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