It's my birthday on Thursday the 14th & my sister's on the 15th and I've been thinking of some place new to go with a few friends. I researched Lagos resorts and I found somewhere nice (let me know if you're interested). By the way in February I had the pleasure of visiting le campagne … Continue reading Le Campagne Tropicana
Happy girls are the prettiest, goes a saying. I compiled a list of 10 things that make me happy, enjoy. 1. God - I may not have been as close as I should, but I'm in the right direction. He's evidently guided my steps (any kurukere movement of mine that's popped up in your head … Continue reading TEN THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY
Nigerians like to talk and I've in all honesty never seen more curious people, be it a negative or positive thing, Nigerians are curious. Here are a few misconceptions about me. 1) My tribe - Tons of times people have mistaken me for any tribe in Nigeria but Igbo. Even as far as guessing I'm … Continue reading The Nigerian wahala
So every once in a year I get rededicated to writing and a sudden commitment floods my being, to write and let it all out. My excuse for not writing is "time", when in actual fact, its the will that's lacking. When I decided to start writing, it was more for myself than anyone else. … Continue reading AWOL NORTHERNIGBO GIRL
Down with flu and indoor all day 9:00pm June 1st 2016 I step out to the mallam opposite to get Nigerian burger aka bread and egg. Placing my order and this very young girl walks up to buy nutri-c, she can't speak Hausa so I turn into an unpaid interpreter. Minutes later, Girl: "please do … Continue reading I MET A GIRL
A friend of mine just called and said his mum is pissed at him, my response "have you apologized?", him "No, she's in her room, I'll do so tomorrow". Me "go do so now, after all today is Mother's Day. Dear friend goes off, "every day Mother's Day, when is Father's Day? lol So today … Continue reading Mother’s Day
It's exactly eight days to passing out parade from NYSC and everyone is excited. I personally cannot wait for the 14th, one whole year feels like it's been three. I've been trying to reflect on the beautiful things katsina had to offer, the way of thought and notions … Continue reading Chapter closed
Long time on here, procrastination has been my first name. Sigh It's the night before Easter and my eyes are peeling off as I lay in the dark, hot room struggling to breathe. No i'm not depressed just fumes off the stove and "NEPA take light" issues. … Continue reading Easter thoughts
2014 had been a long bumpy ride which made me pray for a better 2015. Truthfully, I really didn’t work towards a better year. I forgot God helps those who help themselves. And then it started - slow, fun, then a major roller coaster of ups and downs. Elections over, NYSC broke my heart … Continue reading 2015: AS THE CURTAINS CLOSE.
She woke feeling very sore, the masquerades in her head had gotten too drunk and slept off but their drums and heavy bodies pressed down on her brain and when she tried to raise her head the pain was unbearable. She moved her head slowly to the left and could hear the empty beer bottles … Continue reading MAGAJIYA: The past
