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Life

Our Heroes Present

We often sing, “The labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain,” but what about the heroes standing beside us today? The one who picks your calls at 1 a.m., who reminds you that you’re not alone when life feels heavy. These are the quiet heroes; our friends, siblings, partners and mentors. Those whose love holds us together in ways history may never record. This piece is a tribute to them. A gentle reminder to pause, to notice and to never let their labour of love, trust and hope go in vain.

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Fiction

Jelili in the Abroad… A Survival Story.

After three years of prayer points and heartbreak, Jelili finally got his UK visa. He screamed so loud the neighbours thought Nigeria had just won the World Cup. Within hours, he’d sewn a golden Ankara “travel outfit” fit for royalty and started practicing his British accent. Everything was perfect…well, until his cousin called at 3 a.m. to inform him his flight was yesterday.

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Life

The Audacity of Billing

Whether you’re just finding your feet abroad or doing fine in Lagos, Abuja, Nairobi or Accra, there’s always that person who pops up after years with a familiar line, “long time, boss!” Then comes the ask…

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Fiction / Life

Sometimes in November.

November is that in-between month, not quite festive, not fully dreary. It’s when cold mornings, missing gloves and warm lattes remind us that the year is winding down. Whether you’re feeling the chill in London or the harmattan breeze in Lagos, November whispers change softly but unmistakably.

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Life / Uncategorized

Just One Yes

Every rejection email chips away at confidence but the truth is simple, it only takes one “yes” to change everything. This piece explores the emotional toll of job hunting, the lessons hidden in rejection and the quiet power of persistence that leads to a breakthrough.

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Fiction

The Nurse Who Sold Me Dreams

I walked into that NHS clinic expecting a flu jab and five minutes of small talk. Instead, I met Arya, the young, beautiful nurse who said my name like it meant something. She smiled, leaned in and even saved my number to “call me personally with the results.” For a brief, delusional moment…

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Life

Don’t Die Trying

The culture of constant hustle has glorified exhaustion as proof of ambition. “Get rich or die trying” sounds fearless until you realize too many people are actually dying trying, burning out, breaking down and losing themselves in the chase. True success isn’t just about reaching the top; it’s about arriving there whole, present and sane. This piece challenges the myth that nonstop grind equals greatness and offers a smarter approach: pace, purpose and peace

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Life

A Few Steps Behind

This afternoon, I watched my son walk home from school, alone or so he thought. I stayed a few steps behind, letting him cross roads, make choices and find his way. When he finally saw me near home, the relief on his face said it all. That moment reminded me how God often works: quietly present, letting us walk, learn and stumble, yet never truly leaving us alone. Sometimes, his silence isn’t absence, it’s trust.

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