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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Perspectives
Mimi Adebayo writes with warmth and wonder about family, faith, identity, and the surprising truths tucked inside ordinary life.
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Short stories
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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Fiction · Dec 31, 2024
The Fortune - a New Year's Special
It was New Year’s Eve, and something about being on the cusp of a new beginning gave Nuhu a fresh dose of confidence. He loved new things, whethe…
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Poems
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 mara…
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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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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 exp…
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Non-fiction
Non-Fiction · May 1, 2026
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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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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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 t…
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