The Dream That Survived – Short Story
Two nights before a trip to Nigeria, a daughter complains about poor Wi-Fi and village life until her mother tells her a story that changes everything.
A story of loss, resilience, and a mother’s fierce determination to turn survival into purpose.
What begins as a reluctant journey becomes a return to the very place where a life was saved and where a promise is finally fulfilled.
Some journeys aren’t just about where you’re going, they’re about understanding why you’re here.
Why humour in writing matters (and why we’re tired of literary trauma)
Why we need more humour in writing.
Have you ever picked up a book, settled into your favourite chair with a steaming mug of tea, ready for a relaxing escape… only to find yourself deep in emotional exhaustion instead?
In today’s world, many readers are starting to feel overwhelmed by heavy, intense storytelling. While meaningful literature has its place, there’s a growing need for something lighter: humorous writing, satire, and flash fiction that helps us breathe again.
Motherhood in your 40s – Fabulous, Fierce, and Frequently Tired
Motherhood in your 40s is a beautiful contradiction. You’re fierce, capable, ambitious, and frequently tired. Between school runs, work deadlines, teenage conversations, and the quiet pull of your own dreams, life can feel like a constant balancing act.
But maybe Mother’s Day isn’t about doing everything perfectly. Maybe it’s about being present.
This post is an honest, witty look at the reality of modern motherhood: the chaos, the laughter, the sacrifices, and the deep joy of raising children while still becoming the woman you’re meant to be.
Here’s to the mothers doing it all imperfectly… and beautifully.
#MothersDay #MotherhoodInYour40s #RealMotherhood
Imagine Though – Flash Fiction
If I had a naira for every time an aunty asked, “So, when are we buying our lace for your wedding?” I’d probably be retired on a private beach in Dubai by now, sipping coconut water and not needing to work for the rest of my life. Instead, I was sitting at a table in […]
Resolutions – Short Story
I was nursing heartbreak at a crowded bar, waiting for midnight to reset my life, when three strangers asked to share my table. An hour later, we were laughing like old friends. A month later, I was standing on a freezing beach at dawn, about to plunge into the ocean for charity. I was terrified, grieving, and more alive than I’d felt in years.
Dayo’s Detty December Diaries
If you’ve ever wondered what Detty December looks like behind the scenes for a Lagos baker… whew, come and hear her story! 😂
Mid-November, Lagos people started ordering “just small cupcakes” for end-of-year parties. Corporate branding cakes. PTA gifts. Class parties. Then came last-minute engagement cakes, alumni reunion cakes that nearly made us cry, IJGB clients paying in dollars, and Mohammed sending voice notes from traffic stand-still. By Christmas Eve, we were EXHAUSTED… but we delivered every order. And when we finally went out to enjoy Detty December for ourselves? PURE JOY.
Read the full chapter now – it’s funny, chaotic, relatable, and so Lagos. You’ll love it! 💛
