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Notes

March 17, 2023 by Ian Elroy Ogonji

Highschool was all fun till your History teacher walks into class, strides to your locker then thunders, “fungua pahali uliandika notes.” You clear your throught in surprise, scratch your follicle-less smooth chin then pretend to be rummaging for your book. The teacher will then stride to your deskmate and ask, “where did we reach last …

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At the Barbershop

March 17, 2023 by Ian Elroy Ogonji

Like the time spent in the urinal, we don’t waste time at the barbershop. We walk in, nod at the barber, then take a seat as we wait for our turn. There are only three topics that can be discussed in the barbershop; politics, football and if the volume is okay. On politics, all of …

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At The Salon

March 17, 2023 by Ian Elroy Ogonji

Salons have a whole lot of content, I realized. From who dumped who, to who got married over the weekend, to whose child failed her final exams, to mama Rukia’s pregnant daughter. Salons are a physical gossip blog. Quite literally. I once found myself in the salon, thanks to Ashlyn who convinced me she wasn’t …

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Such is Life

March 17, 2023 by Ian Elroy Ogonji

In this story, you will be arrested at the end. You will be called a thief. A furious crowd will stone you, some will order for a tyre and petrol to squeeze your life into ashes. You will try to raise your saprano in defence. But none of them will lend an ear. They will …

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Unpredictable Course of Life

March 17, 2023 by Ian Elroy Ogonji

“How about you chose the movie, I’ll come with pizza.” She said. “No, you think of the movie, I already ordered pizza.” He replied. After the “I love you, I love you too,” Ken rushed to the bedroom to spread the red flower petals on the bed. He took the scented candles and arranged them …

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If Only She Knew

March 17, 2023 by Ian Elroy Ogonji

You are the first one in your family to step a foot in the university. You have been smart since days of yore. No one matched your wits. Some even claimed your brains were bigger than your head. Some, some were convinced it’s fish. Your mom sells mongers fish – that’s how she manages to …

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I Heard That She Heard

March 17, 2023 by Ian Elroy Ogonji

I heard that she heard,Of the love that I found,Of the happiness that came my way,Of the Peace she failed to give. I reminisce of the frequent strifes,That were born out of slight slip-ups ,I also recall the many insecurities,That were accompanied by broken trusts. I heard that she heard,Of my current one,Of her curvaceous …

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