Three Poems
By Richard Ali How Wild Horses Die A braying in the ear, the scratch of pen on parchment The heat of radiating blood boiling earth in a shimmering Of[…]
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Confetti, New York
By ‘Dami Ajayi Marriage, grand as it sounds, was not for me. But no one will understand, most especially Bridget who flew in her gown from Madrid. The bouquet[…]
Editorial #10: Poetry, Tragedy, and Long Short Fictions
This week’s issue features poetry by Caine-prize shortlisted writer Rotimi Babatunde, a long short fiction on 419 by writer Efe Okogu, and a quasi-faction piece by Sylva Nze Ifedigbo titled Dodan[…]
Sweat and 419
by Efe Okogu The heat hit like a solid wall the moment he stepped off the plane. Wet and humid as if the air itself sweated. His pores opened up[…]
Three Poems
By Rotimi Babatunde ______ Oedipus Rex: The Comedy Daughter… Listen: Once upon a time a cat swirled like an iron vortex whirled as[…]
Dodan Barracks
by Sylva Nze Ifedigbo The first time I knew that a government could suddenly change, I was eight years old. Father climbed on a wooden stool one morning and took down[…]
Editorial #9: Of Turtles and Needless Wars
A few days ago, on the way back from campus, I stopped my car almost too late, almost running into some small creature traipsing across the road. It was a[…]
The Good Wife
by Temitayo Olofinlua My phone is ringing; singing “Sweet Mother.” That’s Mama calling. I do not know if I should pick her call. She would sense through my voice, some[…]
Three Poems
By Hajo Isa Bird Eye Your courage is sure, I watch you swoop and twist above The receding skyline. Carelessly you glide, Leaving the sweetness of stolen heaven.[…]
Editorial #8: Short Works
This week’s issue features excerpts of fiction, some poems, and a non-fiction piece from a writer’s residency. Chris Ihidero, a columnist from Lagos, makes a debut with two poems exploring[…]