PinnedThe Power of One: Covenant University, A Shame of Nigeria (II)“If we do not now dare everything, the fulfilment of that prophecy, re-created from the Bible in song by a slave, is upon us: God gave Noah the rainbow sign. No more water, fire next time.” — James Baldwin It began like those spy movies, where the authorities finally have…Short Story6 min read
Apr 30The Garden of Old LagosThis story is dedicated to us, for making it this far. For turning our little space into Eden. In the old days that were new, in what was known as Old Lagos, when the gods descended from the heavens, there were but two humans remaining. Her body shivered in the…Christianity11 min read
Mar 11When the Morning ComesA tribute to my parents, who I honour and thank, for everything. We were not on good terms, not by any chance. But still, whatever event I did in lagos, whatever exhibition, there were my parents, both there, doing the best they could to support me. In their own way. …4 min read
Mar 10After the Dust SettlesMy little brother called today and he asked, “Tony, when are you coming back again?” It was a simple enough question, but there was something beneath I could hear, the small quiver in every word. The sound of a boy trying to be strong. I was around the area and…7 min read
Oct 25, 2021Covenant University: The Shame, a Trilogy.Kingdom of Pharisees and Sadducees: Covenant University, the Shame of Nigeria IShort Story18 min read
Sep 5, 2021The Lazarus Pit: Covenant University, A Shame of Nigeria (III)Bad water wey dey flow gan, e no fit carry us — Falz In the beginning, there was nothing — No, that’s not where our story starts. On May 17, 2000, in LUTH, I was born and — No, that’s not where our story starts either. When David Oyedepo built…Short Story6 min read
Aug 20, 2021the death of meI was walking on the street when the panic attack came, and the sky cried red. The buildings collapsed all around me and every breath was like pushing mountains. My fear, doubt and shame had kept a blindfold over me for years, and with them gone, I woke up to…Love1 min read
Jul 4, 2021What Love IsMonths ago, a friend asked me if I had ever loved someone. Romantically. “Yes,” I answered. And then, I thought about what it felt like. Love is trying, I think. It’s being nervous as hell to paint her on her birthday because you’re scared you’ll get it wrong and she’ll…Love4 min read
Mar 7, 2021Time’s Arrow: The Origin of Madam Koi KoiDear Ejikeme, It has been years…and for that I have only myself to blame. I was not a good father to you. How are Anita, and the twins? I hope they are doing well. The last time I saw them, they could fit in the cusp of each of my…Madam Koi Koi7 min read
Oct 18, 2020(From Archives) Kingdom of Pharisees and Sadducees: Covenant University, the Shame of Nigeria I“I was going to die, sooner or later, whether or not I had even spoken myself. My silences had not protected me. Your silences will not protect you…. What are the words you do not yet have? What are the tyrannies you swallow day by day and attempt to make…Religion6 min read