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Kiana Khansmith
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Lint Roller? I Barely Know Her
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KIROKAZE
he wasn't even looking at me and he found me
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Sade Olutola
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Misplaced Lens Cap
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Janaina Medeiros
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Apocalypses | a short story
Apocalypses | a short story
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I lie on the bed and watch the light come in through the window, illuminating the frame’s wooden layers and slowly outlining the contents of the room. Outside, the variegated brown bricks of the building opposite my window slowly come into focus, and I think of the possibility that the occupants of the apartment facing us might be in the very same position we are in, watching the sun give its…
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Lost Love | a poem by Imade Iyamu
Lost Love | a poem by Imade Iyamu
What happens to love that says goodbye?
Does it stifle your existence like an over-knotted bow tie?
Does it go at first then come back again like a rainbow in the sky?
Does it wrap itself around you forever like darkness wraps the night?
Does it change affections so easily like the love was always a lie?
Or does it just die?
Imade Iyamu is a young writer from Lagos, Nigeria. In 2014, she…
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Sharing the African literary experience | An interview with Ainehi Edoro, founder of Brittle Paper
Sharing the African literary experience | An interview with Ainehi Edoro, founder of Brittle Paper
African literature is changing. The kinds of writings being produced by African writers, the business of African publishing and even the kinds of communities we are building around African literature and culture is changing. I envision Brittle Paper at the centre of all this innovation, making sure that as technology is changing, African literature adapts with the times and continues to be a…
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13 quotes by African writers to kickstart the new year
13 quotes by African writers to kickstart the new year
It’s a new year. Time for a fresh start — an opportunity for a do-over. There’ll be resolutions that may or may not be fulfilled. Goals that may or may not be achieved. But it’s better to plan than have no plan at all. The key is to set milestones and chip away at them gradually. You’ll make headway without even knowing it.
These are curated quotes from African writers and poets to inspire and…
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Find someone whose Devils are compatible with your Demons and DANCE
Find someone whose Devils are compatible with your Demons and DANCE
These photos take a raw and unpolished approach to illustrate “love” between two unlikely characters of a love story.
Models are Tams Sokari and Nengi Adoki. Photos by Adeleke Togun. Find more of his works on Instagram: @adeleke.togun.
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A free pass to an incredible experience at the 2016 Ake Festival | by Oluwatosin Adeshokan
A free pass to an incredible experience at the 2016 Ake Festival | by Oluwatosin Adeshokan
The Ake Book and Arts Festival in 2015 was awesome. For weeks after it was over, I struggled with returning to the mundane. It was a high I couldn’t get down from and I desperately needed more of it. But then, on returning to school, that euphoria was quickly doused with cold water. Occasionally, I would read or see something that triggered a memory that came with a temporary buzz of excitement.
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REZthaPoet on the art of spoken word poetry
Abdulrazaq Adebola Afolabi, popularly known as REZthaPoet (REZ being the shortened form of rezolution), is a Poet, Spoken Word Artist and Poetographer (poetry and photography) well-known in his home country Nigeria and spreading his influence worldwide.
Although a Business Technology and Process Implementation Consultant and Digital Technology enthusiast, the written and spoken word is where his…
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Small Talk
I really do not like small talk. It’s almost always a waste of time that can be spent on important matters. Very few people know how to skillfully carry out one.
Let me give you a hack: *Always know when and how to get to the point fast.*
Say “Hello” and then continue right away with what you’ve come to say when it’s a virtual chat. For ones that are face to face, wait for the person to say “Hi” back at you, then say something smart or insightful. It can be about the event you’re at or it can be something you noticed about the person. Do your research. Be observant.
Don’t be like those who wait for the person to answer then ask the next predictable question which is always “How are you?”, or “How are you doing?” or some lame-ass talk about how beautiful she and would liked to get her number or some inane talk about the weather.
Blech *sticks finger down throat*
Ask how someone is only and only when you really mean it and really want to know. Most people only care to know when it’s talk between good friends or close family members. It’s a conversation starter for lazy people.
#OkBye
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Cheyenne Ewulu on being a black girl nerd and turning a hobby into a profession
… connect with the right people. Don’t limit yourself to one platform. Cater to your audience. Don’t stick to one thing. I’ve jumped from anime Youtube to sketch/comedy Youtube, to KPOP Youtube to geek Youtube mostly because I have a lot of interests! Never hurts to shine in different areas. Keep up with trends in your Youtube community. Also, interacting with your fan base is a must! On any…
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An independent country: Nigeria through the years in photos
An independent country: Nigeria through the years in photos
Nigeria is a large and ethnically diverse country with more than 500 different ethnic groups.
Africa’s most populous country had it’s beginnings as a nation through the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorate in 1914.
The name “Nigeria”was taken from the Niger River which runs through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora…
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The quiet messiah | a short story by Tolu Awobusuyi
The quiet messiah | a short story by Tolu Awobusuyi
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Alton Sterling and Philando Castile died last week. Sterling, 37, was shot in the chest as he struggled with two policemen outside the convenience store where he sold CDs, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. One of the policemen placed a gun to Sterling’s chest and, while the other subdued him, fired, twice. There had been a pause, enough time for the mind to process the occurrence of the preceding…
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Ngozi Kim on the creative freedom that comes with being her own boss
Ngozi Kim on the creative freedom that comes with being her own boss
Ngozi Kim, better known as Ngozi The Great, is a Nigerian-American actress and comedienne. Through her Youtube channel GoziTV, she shares her creativity with the world.
In this interview, Ngozi talks about why she started her channel, as well as the benefits and opportunities she’s gotten through it.
TIG: How did you get started making Youtube videos?
Ngozi Kim:I started making YouTube videos in…
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Fela Kuti: His Musical Legacy
Fela Kuti: His Musical Legacy
The only thing you take with you when you’re gone is what you leave behind. ~ John Allston
Born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti on October 15, 1938 to Reverend Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, an Anglican minister, school principal and the founder of the Nigeria Union of Teachers and Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, an aristocrat, a nationalist and fiery feminist who had won the Lenin Peace Prize. At…
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A photo documentary | By Adeleke Togun
A photo documentary | By Adeleke Togun
Self-expression is almost becoming a survival skill in a generation that is quickly getting impatient with drabness. Fashion and style are one of the popular forms of this expression and if you live in Lagos, you can probably hear it almost as loud as the sound of your neighbour’s generator.
I spent Saturday documenting the hours before a popular Fashion event in Lagos: RIP THE RUNWAY.
The walk…
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Watch the Igbo version of Break Fruit, a short film by Akwaeke Emezi
Two years ago, Akwaeke Emezi wrote and directed a short film called Break Fruit starring the delightful Sarah Nicole François and Atibon Nazaire. She decided to dub the dialogue as a nod to the dubbed movies that were an integral part of her childhood in Nigeria. Also, including Igbo in her work is an important step of reclamation to her. The script was translated by Chikodili Emelumadu. Akwaeke…
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Attend the Eat Drink Festival and #AllYouCanEat Food Fest this July
If you’re a foodie and live in in Lagos, then you’re the most fortunate person this month!
Eat.Drink.Lagos, the blog that finds and reviews food joints in Lasgidi organised Eat Drink Festival, its first major event, in December 2015 and it was a hit.
I hoped that it’ll be an annual event and my prayer was more than answered! Eat.Drink.Festival is now a bi-annual event!
Eat Drink Festival Summer…
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