Written by Gbemi Trabaye Writing this is probably going to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Putting pen to paper is the least of my struggles; the greatest challenge lies in accurately conveying the message, telling my absolute truth. Over the past four months, I’ve been able to confront and share some of my deepest internal challenges and truths through this medium, exploring family, love and identity. Yet, something that I haven’t directly addressed is a shadow …
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Written by Gbemi Trabaye For those who are new to this series, welcome, and for previous readers – welcome back. The first three articles I wrote unearthed feelings that I had never been brave enough to …
Written By Precious Ologunwa “Even after ten years of losing my husband, I cannot publicly say I have a love life or that I want to remarry,” says Sade, 50. Her hesitation isn’t just grief—it’s fear …
By Ifeoluwa Suleiman I spent half my life trying to negotiate with a God I was told couldn’t handle my hunger. On Sundays, I was a masterpiece of suppression. I wore long skirts that swept the …
Written by Oladoyin Alana Music has the power to make you express, feel, be heard, be relieved, be charged and be entirely yourself. And when music is in the hands of some, it becomes a weapon …
Written by Precious Nwosu Just like I do before writing any piece, I typed “safe sex” into Google’s search bar and as if in a race, widely cited definitions popped up on my screen within seconds. …
Written by Precious Nwosu Growing up, many of us were taught to extend kindness and empathy to neighbours and strangers as a way of life. Think of the Good Samaritan from the Christian Holy Bible. Think …
Written by Miracle Okah “I will not give birth to a life that will discriminate against my gender. My own flesh and blood must not become a blade turned against me.” “If the world born from …
Written by Nifemi I have a lot of not-so-peculiar things to be grateful for about my human experience. One of these things is the ability to detach myself from the collective, stand at a mental corner, …
Written by By Precious Ologunwa I was twelve — still a child, but already carrying a body the world believed belonged to someone older. My breasts began to grow rapidly, far faster than anything I was …
Written by Gbemi Trabaye My story is one that several people could probably relate to, but yet – there are always intricate, unique and subtle details that stand out each time. Whenever asked the question, “Where …