Fiction · Oct 30, 2025
The Games Church Men Play
“I’m falling for you.” As the words fell from his lips, her throat closed up, and she began to cough. It wasn’t that she hadn’t been expecting it…
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Mimi Adebayo writes with warmth and wonder about family, faith, identity, and the surprising truths tucked inside ordinary life.
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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 close-lipped smile, determined not to engage. She knew what would happen nex
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Fiction · Dec 25, 2024
The Singing Lights
When I hear it, I am sleeping somewhat peacefully with my brothers and sisters. At first, I think I’m hearing things. My brothers and sisters always say I have such a vivid imagination and maybe I do. I daydream a lot so
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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 more than a job.It’s service.Sacred service. It’s holding space for a tod
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Poem · Jun 15, 2025
Nobody Talks About It - #FathersDay
Nobody Talks About It How you go from sweetheart, My love, Adigun even, Odogwu, my baby— to being led by the hand of a tiny creature with no experience. You manage funds, firms, staff: CEO, director, accountant— but
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Poem · May 11, 2025
Mother - A Mother's Day Poem
Mother, I didn't understand before, what it meant to be you, that sacrifice came in small increments, a half-eaten plate of rice, mealtime a marathon, to keep their attention and appetite fluctuates like embers, a
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Non-fiction
Spice · Aug 5, 2020
Are you Digitally Healthy?
We often talk about well-being, physical well-being, mental well-being, and even emotional well-being. What is well-being? Well-being refers to the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. That being said, let u
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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 more than a job.It’s service.Sacred service. It’s holding space for a tod
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When Forced Rhythms Evolve
Some of the most meaningful rhythms in my life began as ones I never would have chosen for myself.
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