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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
“Oh my gosh, Kaya – how long have you been standing there?” “Oh, about five minutes or so.” We all descended into an eerie silence. Crickets chirping kind of stillness. She was wearing the cutest canary yellow pinafore with snow-coloured tights and a jet black pashmina. Sauntering over to Shay, she pulled him in and... Continue Reading →
Our eyes met and time stood still My heart raced and I swooned Our souls intertwined As time and space ceased to exist Passion consumes my soul, my entire being with just one look, just one touch As you graze the nape of my neck my hairs stand tall, goosebumps and electricity From the mornings... Continue Reading →
“Haven’t you heard the phrase love conquers all?” I shouted with conviction. “Haven’t you heard of people getting stabbed whilst holding hands on the street? The world is increasingly becoming more hateful, spiteful, myopic and small-minded. People don’t get it; people don’t understand. I forbid you from seeing him. No more cutesy baking or cooking.... Continue Reading →
Two hearts joined together Torn apart by circumstance Delusion of grandeur The bond existed in imagination Forged in steel The pain unbearable The break undefinable A moment in time Forever frozen, forever thine
The questions were ceaseless. Nothing could possibly have prepared me for what was going to happen next. Not even the adventures of the Winchester brothers in the new episode of Supernatural could distract me from my thoughts about Shay. “Don’t forget your dad gets in tomorrow morning”, my mother said. My father was a renowned... Continue Reading →
Wheelchair Girl 