Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀’s A Spell of Good Things review reveals something most readers miss on first encounter: this is not a political novel masquerading as literature, though many have…
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THE WEIGHT OF THE WHITE COAT
We came here burning, Burning for the white coat Heavy laden with a surge of purpose, Armed with dreams of healing hands And the weight of expectations. Initially,…
Vita Nostra: A Book Review
“The most important thing is not to understand, but to accept.” Imagine a world where logic is a hoax, where counter-intuitiveness is the norm, and truths are beyond…
Beyond the Usual: Writer’s Interview With Susanna
Dearest gentle readers, it’s a pleasure to welcome you once again to another edition of the Writer’s Interview. Over the months, we have had the privilege of meeting…
Relativity
“Well, you don’t know me; I hope you understand this…”Your turbulent echoes climb up the wallsof the well beneath which you’ve bricked yourself.Nearby, a thick rope lies waiting…
The Bride Price by Buchi Emecheta- A Book Review
If you are looking for a book that speaks to the oppression and objectification of women, the clash between tradition and modernity, and the significance of customs,…
Sounding Boards
If something must kill a man, as of today, mine would be of embarrassment. First class dose of embarrassment or maybe my lack of sounding boards like I…