My eyes flitted across my laptop screen and a certain name gripped my attention. For anyone who has witnessed and fallen hard for the grandeur of the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the last decade, the name, Chris Evans should mean something. He portrayed the American dream personified, the ideal soldier with the most righteous moral... Continue Reading →
Adenike Oyetunde: A Paragon of Humanity
Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal is a remarkable human being full of compassion and strength. She answered the questions I posed in a calm, measured tone. She is a fascinating person and I hope you enjoy reading this article. What do you do?I do not know how to answer this and in what context but I would say... Continue Reading →
Dissecting Relationships: A Deep Dive
Human beings often seek romantic relationships with selected paramours in the hopes that they will be by their side till their last breath. To many a Nigerian, this kind of semi-permanent arrangement is otherwise known as the institution of marriage. Throughout history (till today), the Nigerian people wed to continue their bloodline, as an act... Continue Reading →
Member Feese: A Paragon of Hope
Member Feese is an extraordinarily fierce person that has overcome gargantuan obstacles in her young but miraculous and exceptional life. In my humble opinion, she is the literal definition of a “survivor,” vanquishing challenges and setting the ultimate example for people who have suffered unimaginable tragedies. In case you have not heard Ms. Feese’s remarkable... Continue Reading →
Defying Vanity
On the third day of the first month, Tishri, in the year 5783 (according to the Jewish calendar), a cluster of pimples appeared around one side of my mouth. My birthday was a few days later but I knew my pro make-up artiste would sort me out with very little product. Somehow, these spots dried... Continue Reading →
Starlight, Star Bright
Burning brightly in the dark midnight sky above. Dancing amongst the others, weaving through the overcast faded clouds and staring at the planets and the moon; life has never been sweeter. Looking down on the tiny humans, chugging away, slogging away, trying to find some purpose
I am the Sun
The scorched earth. The maroon and sunflower hues radiate through the fluffy, marshmallow-white clouds. Amongst the blades of grass, the kaleidoscope range of colourful flowers and the hardworking bees that toil away at the pollen, I realise the importance of my entire being and existence. I ponder what the day and night hold.From the beginning... Continue Reading →
I am Fire
I burn for you.Wild with reckless abandon.Uncontrollable and undefinable.I breathe, destroy, decimate and eat living and unlike things alike.Hues of sunshine yellow, blood red and midnight black.I rage against the dark of the night.Eager to dance amongst the kindling, twigs and blades of grassI urge and plead with you to set me free.
A First Encounter: Part Eleven
Shay’s phone rang. “Excuse me, whilst I pick this up. Suddenly, Shay broke away and jumped back with no prior warning. Getting me out of my reverie was no small feat. “What? What happened? What’s wrong?” enquiring with a puzzled look on my face. “We shouldn’t be doing this,” he said. “This is wrong. I... Continue Reading →
Regret
The gnawing feeling in my gut Ravages my entire being Memories of squabbles, quibbles, altercations Were a result of my insecurities Each misstep Each decision Every choice Has led me straight to you You were my North Star Every path Every heartache Every long lost dream God bless the broken road That led me straight... Continue Reading →
Wheelchair Girl 