Category: Fiction

My Grandfather’s Lamentation

My Grandfather’s Lamentation

“The evil child that pulls his father’s moustache must be ready to face his father’s deafening cry. Amadioha has given you to us. Of what use are you in this life, if you do not discover why you were created in the first place? He that does not want to labour should not price or …

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The Drunkard And The Adulterers

The Drunkard And The Adulterers

Title: The Drunkard and the Adulterers Author: Iam Magnus It’s happening again. We flogged Ufuoma the day before Eke market, today, it’s Akudo. The town crier will beat the village with his noisy gong. The youths will gather at the village square, each one with his cane. Akudo, the palm wine tapper’s wife will be …

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Interview With African Story Tellers

Interview With African Story Tellers

I won the March edition of the 100 Word Competition organised by the respected African Story Tellers. The prize? 1…2….3…4…5……..10k. Yup, Ten Thousand Naira for a 100 word story. I’ve claimed my prize and i got an interview but that’s not all, i’m an AFT Ambassador… Am still thinking about adding that to my bio …

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The Toilet Thieves

The Toilet Thieves

A little while after our generator went off, I had to visit the toilet before settling on my cold food, it had been a long day with a laptop on my laps. I walked out to the separate and only toilet in the compound in the dark night, stretched my body with a long yawn …

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The Ten Naked Men

The Ten Naked Men

“I’ve not come this far to lose to ten naked men, for what! – why? Look around you, this spot you’re standing on is a Holy ground – Sinahhii!. If Moses was here he’d have died younger and happier without regrets. He would not even hear god calling. He’d just clear the entire bush before …

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I Don’t Want Hope. Hope Is Killing Me

I Don’t Want Hope. Hope Is Killing Me

Curled From Seinfield: Season 3, Episode 17 — The Fix Up. Jerry: Oh so there’s still hope? George: I don’t want hope, hope is killing me. My dream is to become hopeless. When you’re hopeless you don’t care, and when you don’t care, that indifference, it makes you attractive Jerry: So, hopelessness is the key? George: …

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My Fear Of Balloons, Girls, Girls Again, Dating And The Extinction Of Watermelons

My Fear Of Balloons, Girls, Girls Again, Dating And The Extinction Of Watermelons

Dating: I’m a self-confessed surefooted talkative and anyone who has ever had a conversation with me could spot that but there’s a problem — I just keep talking and talking even when i’m the opposite sex. If i’m gonna go on an actual date with a girl, i’d advise she come with a pillow (in …

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5 Million!: The Scam I Fell For

5 Million!: The Scam I Fell For

Image by: http://74211.com/ I was scammed in 2010. Then, i was still taking my computer lectures (yup) didn’t know much about tech. This is how it happened: I got a text from MTN that went like: “Dear customer, you have won 5 Million Naira on the ongoing MTN blah blah blah…” I was so excited i …

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10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Learn Before Graduating From School

10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Learn Before Graduating From School

Writers & Contributors: Ifediri, | Nairalander -Giftedgreen, who’s the OP As a student you probably would not believe us if we tell you that you are absolutely naive and no, you are not on top of the world. You will soon graduate from the university, service year is going to be awesome (at least according to …

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5 Things You Should Do Before 25

5 Things You Should Do Before 25

Let meeeee Seeeeee……. Cook a new dish? – Nope, you’ll probably hospitalize someone special. Fall in love?—Nope, you’ll probably get heart broken or get her pregnant (Dad?). Do something crazy, like a Bungee jumping or holding a closed circuit – Cool huhn? You’ll probably die or get a broken neck. How aboutttt… Commit a crime …

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