It has been 12 days since a cabman sped away with my 50 Naira change, leaving me dumbfounded by the roadside, wondering what I had done in my life to deserve such injustice. He was wearing a blue washed-out polo shirt and I will never forget his face. I pride myself as a sharp girl … Continue reading THE CABMEN ALWAYS HAVE CHANGE
Month: February 2019
A FEW NOTES ON ADULTING
I remember seeing a picture that said ‘it's okay if we forget each other’s birthdays because we're all adults’. Or something like that. I laughed and forwarded the picture to my friends, reminding them that that was far from the truth, and it would be rather unfortunate if they forgot my birthday. It was my birthday some days ago and I was very … Continue reading A FEW NOTES ON ADULTING
The Truth About People Who Don’t Like Amala
At the start of this year, I decided to go on an Amala fast, to put some spice in my food life, such that when I eventually ate Amala again it would be a supernatural and rejuvenating experience. I broke this fast a couple of days ago with a plate of Amala with gbegiri … Continue reading The Truth About People Who Don’t Like Amala
THIS GIRL, AGAIN
Yes it's me. The blog has a new look and everything, so you can tell this time, the repentance is for real. I started this blog a couple of years ago as a means of creative expression; I wanted to tell my truth, tell my story. Somewhere along the line, I may have lost my way. … Continue reading THIS GIRL, AGAIN