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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Writer · Teacher · Storyteller
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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 24, 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 alw…
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Poems
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 · 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 · 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
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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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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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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