A Dangerous Expedition of the Heart
. When I came into Ibadan, I began to attend a parish of the Celestial Church of Christ. The parish’s Shepherd had a daughter, Kike. Kike and I became …
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Where Is Daddy?
As a little girl growing up, everything was always mommy-mommy-mommy and I would wonder whether I had a dad or not. I must have been around 3years or 4 …
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A Long Winding Journey in Single Motherhood
I was 18 years old when I finished secondary school, that was in 2009. At that time, I had guys toasting me but I was not in a relationship. …
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The Mistake, the Great Resolve
Right after my mother’s funeral in 2006, we (her children) were put in different aunties and uncles’ homes so that they could look after us. I was moved from …
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Church Girl Gone Rogue
. “I was born and raised in a Christian home with high Christian values. I was quite stubborn and always wanted to have fun but my dad – being …
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Folakemi: Opening Up Conversations About Single Motherhood
“People become single parents for different reasons – some their partners died, some they were not compatible with their partners, some pregnancies were a consequence of rape, some become single …
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Kehinde Odusina: Man On Marks
(1/5) I come from a place in Ogun State that – much until recently – was a proper village. Both my parents are from the same place but my …
Read MoreThis is one of three boys I had spotted once I walked into the reading space but I did not have a chance to talk with him during the library …
Read MoreHe is the first boy I spoke with on my visit to the MAYEIN library. He was deeply engrossed in the book he held firmly in his hands. I crouched …
Read MoreKemi is about the youngest person who uses the library. She is 6 years old. Her elder sister brings her along whenever she is coming. She was very serious with …
Read MoreThis is Paul. He is a free spirit. He has a dedication about him that cannot be faulted. He’s one of the three boys that my eyes fall on when …
Read More“Orange Polo shirt, low cut, that’s Oluwatosin. She sat right next to Sukurat when I visited. Remember Sukurat – the dark skinned shy girl with the black scarf? Yes. …
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Heroes | 6
“My story isn’t about a rough childhood and lack. Sometimes, even when you have enough, you may need to stand up for yourself and take charge of your own life. …
Read MoreMeet Azeez. He was tiptoeing from one end of the classroom to the other when I winked at him and then he smiled. I held him by the hand and …
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Heroes | 7
“My dad used to work for NITEL but then things went sour between my parents and soon, my father relocated to Cote d’Ivoire. My moved to Cote d’Ivoire with …
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Adewale Yusuf – The Techpoint Story
“People meet me and think I am one ajebota. I am not. My father had a block industry while growing up and I was always at hand to help …
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“I grew up in Ibadan in the early 80s, I grew up in an effective communal setting of Moniya. I couldn’t misbehave as I wanted to because it was an …
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“I was born into the weaving business. My mom was carrying me in her womb when she started to learn the trade. From my early years, I grew up …
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“Before I left for South Africa, I had tendered my resignation at the IT Company in April but they wouldn’t just let me go. By then, I had spent …
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“I got a job in an IT company in 2008 and later resumed for my HND, Part-Time. My first salary at the IT company was N10,000 but there was …
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