Life is filled with untold hardship. It is indeed, a journey which has its ups, downs and in betweens. It is akin to a journey across a grand canyon with only a flask of water and a day’s meal. Dante’s travails across the length and breadth of the metaphysical universe does not come within …
‘I’m going to buy some snacks. Do you want anything?’ It’s been three weeks since the night I met daddy and I’ve been unable to work ever since. Seeing him again after all these years really shook me. Naomi and Ruth have been surprisingly understanding. I know we agreed not to pry or ask random …
Monk Thought 12 : The 2010s: The Memories of the Decade Gone by If you’re reading this, congratulations! You made it to 2020, the first year in the new decade. Congratulations for coming this far. It ain’t easy. Forgive me for choosing this moment to take us down memory lane, but I wish to draw …
Think home! Think home! Think home! Think home! If you are African, and you are an immigrant to a country outside the shores of Africa, I’m sure you’ve heard many a politician or someone from home making this adjuration to you as a result of your immigrant status. It is normal that you be reminded …
I am sure that at this point in time, we are well acquainted with a storyline that has been the subject of many a movie, television show and oral stories; the story where a girl dumps a broke male to date a richer one. I do not know how the ones you’ve heard ended, however …
Work? What does daddy mean by work? Does he mean cleaning the table and washing plates? If that’s work, then I can do it. Mummy always said the plates sparkles whenever I wash them. ‘I’ll work very hard daddy. I’ll work harder than ever just let me stay.’ He looks at me and says nothing …
What you are about to read is my opinion, and in no way does it reflect the views of Kivawrites. If you agree with it, awesome! If you don’t, I will be waiting in the comments section. Let’s get to it then. As I type this, I just saw one of the fruits of Donald …
So everyone and their mother is not unaware of the existence of UK\Nigerian rapper Afeez Fashola, who many know as Naira Marley. I’m sure we all know his songs too well, most especially after his ordeal with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he was arrested, charged to court, arraigned and released on …
‘I hope you’re happy. Because of you I changed my number.’ Naomi rolls her eyes at me. I don’t see it since her back is to me but I’m sure that’s what she’s doing. ‘You wouldn’t have to if you just gave him an actual chance.’ ‘This is neither the place nor time.’ Ruth says …
On one cold, cold night during the pendency of my studentship at the Nigerian Law School Lagos, I was having dinner at one of the many restaurants on campus when one of my female friends made a statement that did not go down so well with me. “If a man wants a woman, he must …