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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Read More »Writers Space Africa (WSA) MAY 2019 Edition| Call For Submissions
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 …
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Opportunity For African Writers | Submit to Issue II of 20.35 Africa: An Anthology of Contemporary Poetry
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 …
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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 …
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