‘You will not disgrace me’: This is a short story about a teenager trying to fit in at her secondary school and a Nigerian mother who won’t allow it.
Tag Archives: Fiction
Book Review: My Thoughts on Matthew Perry’s Autobiography
Mathew Perry’s autobiography deeply touched me, especially in light of his death.
Morónfólú’s Plight: Part 4 of the Fictional Letter Series
A fictional letter from Moronfulu to her mother. Let us learn what she has to say for herself for cutting her mother off.
Fictional Letter: The Problem With Morónfólú
The Problem with Moronfolu is Part 3 of the Fictional letter series of a Nigerian Mother who has a toxic- tumultuous relationship with her daughter.
The Problem With Mama Morónfólú
Part 2 of the problem with Bayo. This letter is addressed to Morónfólú’s mum. The letter reveals a lot more turmoiul and trauma that Morónfólú
is battling because of the constant harsh words from her mother.
Poem: Delay is Not Denial
Delay is Not Denial was inspired by a bible verse about waiting from Isaiah 46:16. In life, we all have to wait for something.
Poem: The Happening
A poem about nature’s healing powers
The problem with Báyọ̀
A strongly worded letter from a Nigerian mother to her married daughter (Morónfólú), who has recently complained that her husband is not romantic enough. Ironically, throughout the letter, it is clear that Báyọ̀ is not the one with the problem. The letter also unveils the tumultuous and somewhat twisted relationship between mother and daughter.
Flash Fiction: The Routine Appointment
The routine appointment is a flash fiction story about life in a pandemic. The story addresses loss, grief and inconsiderate passengers.
Flash Fiction: He made me do it
He made me do it is a flash fiction story about childhood.
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