Writer · Teacher · Storyteller

Uncanny
Perspectives

Mimi Adebayo writes with warmth and wonder about family, faith, identity, and the surprising truths tucked inside ordinary life.

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Fiction in one sitting

Short stories

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Fiction · Jan 1, 2024

Hoodwinked

There was a visible tremble in Monica’s hands as she scrolled through her Instagram page. The news was everywhere – wherever she turned, Facebook…

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Fiction · Mar 13, 2025

That Yoyo Life

“Happy Valentine, ma!” Mr. Alex, their security man called out as Olanna waited in front of the office complex for her Uber. Olanna smiled a clos…

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Verse & reflection

Poems

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Non-Fiction · May 27, 2025

It's Not a Job

“I can’t do that. It’s not my job.” She said it, straight-faced. And I stared, stunned. Because when it comes to early childhood? It is so much m…

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Life, faith & family

Non-fiction

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Non-Fiction · May 27, 2025

It's Not a Job

“I can’t do that. It’s not my job.” She said it, straight-faced. And I stared, stunned. Because when it comes to early childhood? It is so much m…

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