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Dipo Adesida on April 4th, 2011
I hate weddings.
Not the institution but the ceremonies built around it.
I mean, the first miracle Jesus ever performed was at a wedding…and that should have sent a signal to humanity that no matter how hard people try, something would always go wrong at [...]
Read More You may kiss the Bride… muah
4ran6 on March 18th, 2011
Time flies with our grunts,
Thoughts keep us in chains,
Goals, evidence of torments,
Success, chimera set in truth,
And failure, recurring disbelieve… Continue reading Waiting for Tomorrow
Gboyega Otolorin on March 15th, 2011
Short Note: Some of the language in this piece might appear to be a little harsh. But just think about it. Truly, Africa has been raped. Again and again. First by outsiders and now by her own sons.
HER LOVERS:
We found her
Full and brimming
Life abundant
But she was bound
Continue reading Africa, the Betrayed.
OOLUSS on December 21st, 2010
The day Africa was born, the gods rejoiced Mother Earth and Mother Sky never felt so complete They both shed tears of joy which made oceans, rivers and streams And sighed in contentment which gave cool winds Their daughter was beautiful. —— [...]
Read More My Motherland..
Xtrawero on December 19th, 2010
She seemed like she wore diamonds on the sole of her shoes and she glittered like gold. She was like a queen amongst subjects; well technically subject because I was the only one watching, perched delicately atop my wooden fence patiently waiting to catch [...]
Read More A Spyder’s tale: Early Days
Ld Otakpor on December 12th, 2010
Each time I rise to the morning of my African sun My presence splits the rays into the many colors of life And only reddish-purples escape the prism Continuously reflected by the inviting mangrove Jacuzzis of oil spills It is [...]
Read More Hope Lost
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