I first meet her on a hot afternoon in Benin City. I see her on the street of Adolor, close to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, looking lost, almost like she doesn’t belong there. At first, I don’t know who she is. She’s barely recognizable from the successful woman I later learn she once was. There’s a crowd…
Lekki is an area in Lagos state, Nigeria, known for its rapid development and a blend of modernity and tradition. It has become a hotspot for celebrities in the music and Nollywood industries, attracting aspiring talents who hope to make connections with established figures. The place is always alive, buzzing with energy. Neon lights bounce off luxury cars, towering…
The small town of Ebekwe had always thrived on tradition. Its people were known for sticking to their ways, generation after generation. In this town, progress was measured by how closely one followed the footsteps of their ancestors. And so, life moved in predictable cycles. Nothing changed. Nothing ever needed to, they believed. Adaora, a young woman with bright…
Once upon a time, relationships were about deep, meaningful conversations—getting to know each other’s dreams, fears, and quirks. But fast forward to the Gen Z era, and things have taken a curious turn. Tunde and Cassandra met on a dating app, of course, because no one really meets at bookstores anymore. Their first date was a carefully curated event…
My father sent me #6000 through POS Yesterday. I had a visitor on Friday who planned to stay for 3 days. The visitor got to my place in the afternoon. I asked, “What have you eaten since morning?” “Bread,” he replied. “Oh, that’s good,” I responded, then I went for 4’O clock prayer. While I was coming back from…
He had finally done it. After years of dreaming, scheming, and hustling, he managed to secure his flight out of Nigeria. He’d sold almost everything—his generator, his mattress, even his old Nokia phone—to afford the relocation. The dream was finally becoming reality. “Na obodo oyibo be this! I no fit suffer again!” Azeez thought as he sat in the…
Maya scrolled through Instagram, mesmerized by the lives of people who seemed to have it all: luxury cars, designer clothes, extravagant vacations. She worked hard, juggling two jobs, yet still couldn’t afford half of what she saw. As she kept swiping, a wave of inadequacy hit her. One account in particular, an influencer named Tayo, caught her eye. He…
Ogechi had always been the star of her school—brilliant, determined, her future bright. But it all changed when she fell in with a new group of friends. They introduced her to drugs, promising her an escape from her stressful reality. It was slow at first: just a little fun at night, something to forget her father’s death and the…
The Great Delusion invites you into a…
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It’s a cruel twist of fate when…
