…written by Safiya Salau. We never knew ocean waves could get so angry until today. The way they crushed on the shore like they had reluctantly given up on chasing something. They stole away sun shades quicker than pocket pickers in Soweto. Scary force of water drops on faces and in eyes. Burning salt... Read More

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July 22, 2015

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Safiya Salau’s Short Stories: The Llehhtneves

… written by Safiya Salau . We heard the stories growing up. Chief Natas told us the stories with great passion and knowledge, every description carefully detailed. The children of Llehhtneves were born at once, so the village was classified according to age groups. Our age was part of our identity, literally, our names were... Read More

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african short stories, african writers, creativity, Fiction, nigerian writers, Safiya Salau, short stories, The Llehhtneves

June 27, 2015

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Safiya Salau’s Short Stories: Breaking Dawn

by Safiya Salau You know the scary thing about getting lost? It is who would find you. Deep breaths. The inside of roses craved to be as soft as K.J’s heart. She walked like she was floating; effortlessly trampling on negative energy and pushing reality out of her flowery bubble. You could tell where K.J had... Read More

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July 29, 2014

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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. What if there are no rules? To teach about the forbidden What if there’s no prize? And I don’t have any reason to lie.... Read More

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April 30, 2014

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Umari Ayim: An angel and a reflection – Tamisho’s story (Episode 8)

by Umari Ayim Episode 8 Leather Corsets And Tokunbo’s Tirade. – Read Episode 1 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 2 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 3 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode 4 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode 5 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode 6 of... Read More

April 5, 2014

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Umari Ayim: An angel and a reflection – Tamisho’s story (Episode 4)

by Umari Ayim Episode 4 – Read Episode 1 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 2 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 3 of the compelling story HERE. Meeting New Friends And The Dream I smile politely at the four faces looking back at me. I can tell they are nervous with having... Read More

April 2, 2014

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Umari Ayim: An angel and a reflection – Tamisho’s story (Episode 3)

by Umari Ayim Episode 3 – Read Episode 1 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 2 of the compelling story HERE. Visiting Chika, Conversation With Richard And The Collision The account books…have to sack the auditor. There were gaps in company account….must explain. I shake my head to stop Richard’s thoughts from reaching me and I manage... Read More

March 29, 2014

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Umari Ayim: An angel and a reflection – Tamisho’s story (Episode 2)

by Umari Ayim Episode 2 – Read Episode 1 of the compelling story HERE. Another Ritual, Meeting Chika And The Mistress Suggestion The room is quiet as I move my hand over the open hand of Chief Michael Abidemi and feel a chill settle down on my spine. I withdraw the hand in immediately and... Read More

March 26, 2014

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Umari Ayim: An angel and a reflection – Tamisho’s story

by Umari Ayim Episode 1 My Life. Thump! Thump! Thump! I push my chair backwards and abandon the red ball point pen that I have been hitting against the surface of the polished mahogany table. Flexing my hands, I stand up from the leather swivel chair and walk to the window. The venetian blinds are rolled halfway... Read More

Safiya Salau’s Short stories: Salt Water

Safiya Salau’s Short Stories: The Llehhtneves

Safiya Salau’s Short Stories: Breaking Dawn

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

Umari Ayim: An angel and a reflection – Tamisho’s story (Episode 8)

Umari Ayim: An angel and a reflection – Tamisho’s story (Episode 4)

Umari Ayim: An angel and a reflection – Tamisho’s story (Episode 3)

Umari Ayim: An angel and a reflection – Tamisho’s story (Episode 2)

Umari Ayim: An angel and a reflection – Tamisho’s story

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