THE BOY WITH A CRYING SOUL   “Come on. Make a wish.” “Elias, blow out your candles.” Elias Oghosa did blow out the cake candles on his birthday, October 30th, …

  Hi. If you are reading this post, then I’m guessing you’re a writer or at least someone who has a way with words. I’m also guessing you are interested …

  Some Fishes Thrive In Aquariums Once there was a little fish named Kat. She always swam in the four corners of her room; fearful of the outside world, frightened …

Whoever said dogs were man’s best friend clearly hasn’t been bitten by a German Shepherd in Africa. Samuel named him Jackie, mostly because of his adoration for Jackie Chan. I’d …

More to life is a message of hope… There’s been a lot of suicides lately, mostly arising from depression. This poem was written with the intention of addressing such. Endeavor …

  DRUMSTICKS I am an introvert. Spent most of my time eating, sleeping and watching my favorite shows on TV, which was why when Aunt Eseosa said I should visit …

Writers Space Africa (WSA) is accepting submissions for her May 2019 Edition  Writers Space Africa (WSA), an international literary magazine, published by the African Writers Development Trust (AWDT), is calling …

The arrival of 20.35 Africa: An Anthology of Contemporary Poetry—curated by the Nigerian poets Ebenezer Agu, D.E. Benson, Chisom Okafor, Gbenga Adeoba and the visual artist Osinachi—pushed institutional boundaries in …

SPOKEN WORD POEM REVIEW: The Mantra By Dera Meláni   If you haven’t heard of the spoken word poet, Dera Meláni then you’re in luck. Onwuzuruike Chidera (Dera Meláni) is …