This incident actually occurred several months ago. I have not had chance to narrate the story ever since. Even now, I still do not have the luxury to compose a very befitting story about it. Nevertheless, since the the matter was aroused again while chatting with some friends last evening, I shall narrate it for […]
GBOGBO WA LA LOWO NBE
FOREWORD Once in a while, I will be making some of my writings in Yoruba language. Of a truth, I have not made any writings in my native language for the past one year. That’s not good enough. The efforts of my Yoruba teachers must not be in vain. More importantly, the dignity of my […]
SHATTERED DREAMS
[*To those whose lives were truncated in Nyanya bomb blast and other such gory incidents*] The radiant Nature’s morning smile And cloud’s chilly early spittles That make the seas sprawl on all leaves You are both signs of a new dawn The beginning of hopeful end Hearken and bring me good fortune He prayed, then […]
AND DISASTER STRUCK
First published on wordsrhymesandrhythm.wordpress.com on March 10, 2014 Written by: Omoya Yinka Simult Study we must tonight For an exam looms on the morrow Forget about using the electric light Because currents in the nation seldom flow So, we buy a white candle In the room, the candle we kindle How well! We may now […]
CORRUPTION BEGINS WITH ME
By Omoya Yinka Simult “Many people have given plausible reasons for the thriving corruption in Nigeria. One of such was the late renowned novelist, Chinua Achebe, who, in 1983, wrote a book entitled “The Trouble with Nigeria”. In the book, Achebe largely blamed the plight of the country on leadership failures. He had this to […]
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