A Flotilla Of Haikus
Haiku, a traditional Japanese poetry form, has captivated readers and writers worldwide with its concise yet profound nature. Typically, a haiku comprises seventeen syllables, divided into three lines of five, seven, and five syllables, respectively.…
Five Short Story Collections That Would Make Your Weekend Better
I enjoy short stories that are quick, witty, and suspenseful, especially when they’re African and told in a traditional style. If you have some free time, grab a cold drink, open up these short stories, and enjoy the read. 1. Love is Power, Or…
Poem: Wishes Are Enough – Fortune Omosola
I wish I could play the piano, I wish I was taller, I wish I could wean the guitar, Play it better than Carlos Santana. If only I could travel the world in an eye blink, In exchange for the internet, Doing a yoga pose on the Himalayas, Levitating to…
Titanic Gold Watch Snaps Up New World Record
A gold pocket watch that was worn by a wealthy passenger before he drown with The Titanic has been sold. The watch worn by John Jacob Astor, the wealthiest passenger on the Titanic, was recently auctioned in Wiltshire, fetching a staggering £900,000—six…
Blind Faculty – By Kingsley Okafor
A school of thought has argued that genius will falter by the side of labor; genius is also a capacity for taking troubles. The experiences of three youngsters, namely, Ebuka, Nduka and Temitope, eloquently attest to this assertion. Buoyed by exuberance…
It Is Poetry Mixed With Art That Advances The Course Of The Modern World
It is the stealth of imagination that berths it – Art, poetry. The flip of a brush, the poise of ink, history starts with new beginnings. How Art And Poetry Influences Each Other Art and poetry are like old friends, sharing stories and secrets over…
Echoes Of Existence And Other Poems – A Collection Of Poems
Echoes of Existence Fortune Omosola I am witnessing in lifeless pages the dreams within dreams; It’s circled tops collapsing westward. Dwarfed in its tormenting magic, the whistle of words, Men dying to find nothing. The agony of wisdom lies in a…
Insurrection – A Chapter From “The Gorilla” By Kamal Riahi
About one o’clock in the afternoon. The wind is busy rolling along some beer-can that has been drained of its contents in the deserted street. A massive silence links the arch of the Sea Gate with the enormous clocktower The clocktower in November 7…
Oppenheimer: The Movie That Stole the Oscars
The 96th Oscars ceremony has bestowed its coveted awards upon deserving creatives, set against the grandeur of its chosen stage in Los Angeles. Amidst the glitz and glamour, Hollywood luminaries gathered to witness the culmination of the year’s…
Solitary Mother And Other Poems – A Naija Poets Collective Version Vol.1
SOLITARY MOTHER OWÓLỌLÁ ÀJÚLÉKÚN Solitary and pensive, Aching, tired limbs, Yet, buoyed by the sea, And wave of needs. She stirs from restless sleep, To the caw of mother-bird, To quell the harsh rain, That shreds her girdles of hopes. In her…