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Ayomikun Soyombo: The day Abacha died (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun “Abacha is dead,” the person yelled. Our pastor pause. Someone right on the front row jumped up. He leapt onto the streets 1.I was in church The Pastor was preaching Nigeria was then on fire You dare not sneeze in public I daily felt that snipers were everywhere... Read More

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Demola Rewaju: Attitude! The second wisest poem ever written

by Demola Rewaju For me, the wisest poem ever written is that Yoruba poem titled ‘Ise L’Oogun Ise’ written by J.F. Odunjo. I might just publish it sometime this week and add an English translation and transliteration. I first came across this lovely piece that is called a prose-poem about eleven years ago and ever... Read More

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February 28, 2014

Opinion: Sunset at noon for Yobe victims (Poetry)

by Adekoya Boladale Who dare whisper to these ones that the night guard went on recess? Who is manly enough to tell them the King was cruising in the bosom of his beloved when evil came? They said the guards fled They said they fought but were too weak. Sorrow feels the heart when hopes... Read More

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February 24, 2014

Opinion: First they go after Amaechi, now they suspend Sanusi… who’s next?

by Jaye Gaskia Then they went for the jugular of the CBN, and ‘suspended’ the CBN Governor, but we wouldn’t do anything, because Sanusi is a rabble rouser and we do not like him in anycase; When the news of the suspension of Sanusi, the CBN governor started trickling in, what came to my mind... Read More

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February 24, 2014

Soyombo Ayomikun: Dear Sanusi Lamido, Nigeria loves you (Poetry)

by Dr. Soyombo Ayomikun There must be a drummer beneath the waters. Seeing my president put up some dance steps. I can’t but wonder who the drummers are Each night I now sleep With clouds of uncertainties enveloping me Scared of what my president will do next A man supposed to... Read More

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February 10, 2014

Ayomikun Soyombo: The fellowship of Idanre Hills (Poem)

by Ayomikun Soyombo We were told that yearly . The Idanre people gathered at the hills. In celebration of’ Orosun’,the beautiful warrior. And ‘ Olofin’ her husband.Also in honour of ‘Ojimaba’ their child. Silently I wondered if ‘Ojimaba’ was a male or female 1.As we took the last bend Towards the ancient city ... Read More

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February 2, 2014

Soyombo Ayomikun: National Conference or a gathering of vultures? (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun We don’t want a gathering of vultures Devoid of passions or dreams We don’t want an assembly Of souls infested by greed At our National Confab 1.A solemn gathering Of minds burning for change Both young and old Seeking to light the path into tomorrow... Read More

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January 27, 2014

Soyombo Ayomikun: Anti-gay law – When we hate (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun We cease to grow Happiness disappears Arguments ruin our hearts Tomorrow becomes bleak Wars are inaugurated Smiles are lost Friendship becomes sour Pains abound Blood is shed Lives are ruined Both the innocent & guilty That may be saved another day... Read More

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January 6, 2014

Soyombo Ayomikun: Fire gone wild in Ore (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun A distraught mother rushed in With burnt hands & eyes spilling tears After her appeared men carrying two children Both already severely burnt 1.Just the other night I sat Together with a colleague in an emergency ward Reminiscing about life & love Suddenly the soft... Read More

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December 22, 2013

Soyombo Ayomikun: The curse of the open letters (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun The letters seem to be Fragmented parts of a jigsaw Perhaps reaffirming the truth That stones shouldn’t be thrown in a glass house 1.A sage died Baba travelled for his burial Sobriety struck his soul The letter leaked 2.Filled with hailstones and fire Towards the... Read More

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Poetry: Having breakfast with you

by Onomesan Oyo I look at you and I would rather look at you than all the portraits in the world Remember the poem “Having a coke with you” that got everybody spellbound in their seats (oh well, maybe just me) in the modern day remake of beauty and the beast. So I did my own version... Read More

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Poetry: My apologies to new Oshodi

by Oluwatosin Johnson I heard tales of change, I set out to investigate, Oshodi welcomed me full of apologies,…. As I walk through, I stumble over dirt, Other feet break my stride, Loud noise from molues, Slices through my brain, A cluster of people on my right, Bent around a magician, Male and female peddlers on my left, Trying... Read More

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Onomesan Oyo: When your heart breaks (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Onomesan Oyo People are like cashmere sweaters, They all seem the right fit at first…… You just know when someone doesn’t like you anymore It’s in the way they don’t look at you like they used to It’s not like there’s a burning furnace in their eyes when they do You guys know 2face lied right?... Read More

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Poetic murderer: Suspect slaughters 5 people in Japanese village… then writes poem about it

Japanese police are hunting a poetry writing killer after the bodies of five people were discovered in a remote mountain village. Three bodies were discovered on Sunday after two houses were burned to the ground in a secluded hamlet in western Yamaguchi prefecture. Then on Monday a further two victims were found. Investigators said they... Read More

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A short story: Painting the sky with tears for Tobi Adams

by Ayooluwatomi Adesina I broke one of the most important ethics in the field to love Tobi. We had our wedding in Paris, it was a romantic getaway. On that day, I stared at him from ‘toe to head’- Italian suede black shoes, Armani grey pants, Pink TM shirt. Beards clean shaven, acute eye brows... Read More

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Spoken word: Ladies, this is why you should wait for the right man (WATCH)

by Isi Esene The desire to be with someone who loves you is an innate one but the ability to make the right decision on who to finally settle with continues to elude many. In this poetry rendition titled I will wait… for you, Janette …ikz, gives the imperatives of waiting for the right man... Read More

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January 18, 2013

Aw, sweet diva: Beyonce writes touching birthday poem to Michelle Obama

by Isi Esene Beyonce wrote a sweet heartwarming poem to the First Lady, Michelle Obama for her birthday today and you can read it right here. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A BEAUTIFUL SOUL. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A LEADER. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A FORCE. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A RAY OF LIGHT. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AN INSPIRATION. HAPPY... Read More

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December 25, 2012

In Loving Memory Of My Daddy: A Christmas elegy by Aigbogun Toby

by Aigbogun Toby This is a poem to make you appreciate your Dad. I was very close to my father and I miss him very much. I wrote this on christmas eve with tears in my eyes because this is my first christmas without him. In Loving Memory Of My Daddy Aigbogun Christian Sunday... Read More

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