Stories

February 11, 2017

If you want to marry a husband…

“If you want to marry a husband, never you marry a waka about” goes Nelly Uchendu’s 1970s highlife classic, “Waka About.” The song tells the story […]
February 2, 2017

Pure Water

By the time Akin got to Isale Eko, it was 11:00 pm. He’d never stayed out so late but couldn’t have avoided it. As he slugged […]
January 29, 2017

Renike comes to America

January 27, 2017

Bargaining for her heart…

“How much is the Milo?” The young man at a provisions’ stall was about her age and probably standing in for the real owner, his mother. […]
January 25, 2017

Praise for Renike comes to America

Renike comes to America by Abi Adegboye is a captivating story that is not often told about immigrating to America. Adegboye tells Renike’s story succinctly and […]
January 21, 2017

Renike comes to America (audio excerpt)

January 18, 2017

7 Tips as you migrate to the US

1. If you can, come in legally. Illegality causes more problems than you care to have. 2. Expect friends who invite you to stop being welcoming […]
January 14, 2017

When his mother blames his wife…

In Lagos, Akin sat in his mother’s living room, his head in his palms.  ‘How could their plans have turned into crap?’ he thought.  The gubernatorial […]
January 12, 2017

The Eyes Talk

January 5, 2017

Picking Money off the Streets

“You’re so lucky to be heading to Yankee,” Bisi continued. “Everything is abundant there; light, water, food, money, everything! You will be picking money from the […]
January 3, 2017

Renike comes to America – Excerpt from Prologue

Prologue “What would you do when you first cast your eyes on your beloved?” Bisi folded a matching set of ankra clothes still creased from the […]
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