Naija Stories
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Promoting Nigerian Reading and Writing. Naija Stories is a website set up and committed to promoting Nigerian Fiction. We are a social network for Nigerian writers of all skill levels and readers of both genre novels and literary fiction.
Naija Stories
3y ago
NONPLUSSED I was II I wanted to sleep, but their bickering won’t let me. I wanted to act like nothing they were saying was of any interest to me ( well that was how it ought to be). This was not the first time they were creating this kind of scene. Most times it ended ..read more
Naija Stories
3y ago
Our men saidour mothers were betterfor they enduredthe infidelity and bashing of our fathersthey read the resumeshe was hardworking and a chefshe raised her children prim and properand in silence took the slaps and snapswith open hands and resilience welcomed the other wives. Our men saidthey are like our fathersand we must be like our ..read more
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3y ago
A Chance Meeting The young man seated behind the okada rider was using his hand to shield the man’s face from the rain. It was a light drizzle but riding on a motorbike made the water droplets feel like little stones being pelted in the face. He had to protect the okada man, because he ..read more
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3y ago
Across from him, laughing while sitting on the grass Michael saw it, the greatest sight of his life. Her teeth bright and beautiful as she laughed, her face even more radiant than the afternoon sun behind her, and her body propped up elegantly by her left hand was a sight any artist would die to ..read more
Naija Stories
3y ago
Where snail fit run faster dan di contri, Where all di politician belle big fit carry twins – or triplets And all di poor man’s own get anorexia Where all di small pikin Wan work olosho or do yahoo yahoo, Where criminals get right pass good people Where fanatics and militants Don blow up everything ..read more
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3y ago
The waves arrive swimming in poolEvery night is a day and each day nightDown in this countryside, a new dawnEach second in this trapping cordsWe are caught in the silken web with trepidationAnd we thought everything old was pastBut stuck to this invisible cords. Unknown.Contemplating between modernity and innovationAnd the gold age in our unsmiling ..read more
Naija Stories
3y ago
IT’S NOT LIKE WE LOVE SUFFERING BUT IT’S NECESSARY BECAUSE WE ARE NIGERIANS The last time NEPA left our light for straight six hours, one of my neighbours came outside to complain that all the drinks in her freezer have blocked. She said her soup has turned into a stone and warming it for her ..read more
Naija Stories
3y ago
THE PROCESS OF LEAVING WITHOUT A GOODBYE. When you stretch God’s name in your mouth and he waited patiently to hear you tell him that he didn’t create you very well, then you must disappoint him by leaving him stranded while looking at his own Shadow depressed in front of him. God has a way ..read more
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3y ago
Have you ever called my nameIn the most seemly desperate timesAnd it seems you've lost it all Tomorrow to hot to handle to reach toI will restoreHave you ever called my name in praiseI did not answer Have you ever called my name in prayerAnd I didn't answer Have you ever wondered who I amAm your father weep ..read more
Naija Stories
3y ago
Today we need men With the heart of a warrior Men who will run to catch up with the flag Christ carries ahead of us Men won’t turn backWe need men who stand up And take responsibility for their role as men It’s time to rethink masculinity Because man is an endanger species Man upWhen ..read more