There is a profound arrogance in the unlived life. It is the quiet, unspoken assumption that because we have observed the storm from the safety of the shore, we understand the fury of the waves. We build fortresses of theory, constructed from the pages of books, the narratives of documentaries, and the cautionary tales of

The sun begins its slow, bruised descent over the Lagos skyline, casting long, golden shadows against the gleaming glass facades of Victoria Island. Up there, in the air- conditioned boardrooms and luxury penthouses, the city looks like a triumph of modernization—a testament to human ambition rising from the Atlantic. But down here, on the fractured

The book is titled: “Damaged Goods (2024, Winepress),” and the author is Akin Akingbogun. The author is a successful civil engineer with experience in the downstream oil and gas, and renewable energy sector in Nigeria. His other works include Prisoner of Fate, Waste of Sin, Blood in the Water, and Dreams from Yesterday. In this

Now that I have found my writing voice—if there’s any such word—I think it might just be apt to reflect on some of the things that have happened in the last 14 or 18 months. When I started writing in 2019, it was way before the blog and before COVID. I then spent a lot

We are living in an age of questions—questions about identity, purpose, belonging, and the meaning of being human. For many people these questions remain philosophical. But for some, they become deeply personal. This story begins with a boy He is not remarkable at first glance. He comes from a modest home, the kind of home

On the subject of waiting, I have thought about writing something for quite some time, yet I never quite got around to expressing it the way I truly wanted. Now, in 2026, the opportunity has finally presented itself. Perhaps I should have written this article twoyears ago, but here we are. It has become incredibly

The story continues with some interesting twists. Chapter Two Disbelief clouded my judgement for a moment. I wanted to pinch myself, but I was fairly certain that I was awake, there would be no need for that. My girlfriend of two years lay completely disfigured with her limbs twisted awkwardly and blood oozing out and

Have you missed reading a short story from the blog, oh well, here is one. You will find a thrilling and fast pace read somewhere in that story.  I promise to keep this one short and exciting. Enjoy! The 8th Floor. Chapter One There are some days when I am picking up Christy for one

I am privileged to share the journey to making my first film. Behind the Glass| The Short Film| The Journey I recollect fondly, many years ago, while completely immersed in the theatrics of seasoned actors as they performed one of Prof. Wole Soyinka’s popular stage play at the Terra Kulture in Lagos, how the award

Enjoy this new short story series Chapter 20 – Final Chapter NEWS Adio woke up to the sound of his alarm. He stretched himself for a few seconds before lifting his back off the mattress into a sitting position. His eyes were still blurry from sleep’s cuddles and his thoughts were foggy from the dream

Enjoy this new short story series Chapter 19 Bag “So, where are we headed now?” Adio asked without looking back. The tension was gradually being eased and the ladies seemed relaxed and quiet at the backseat now. Earlier, they had hopped into the car in panic without giving Adio the details of theirdestination, and he

Enjoy this new short story series Chapter 18 Simp It had been raining the whole day, non-stop, again, annoyingly so. The rains had quenched the soil from sandy hues to rich, strong browns, soaking not just the ground, but the worn-out asphalt top road around the city. Over the pothole ridden roads that could take

Enjoy this new short story series Chapter 17 Friendship Adio waited and listened to the voices on the concrete deck above. “Daniel please.” “Don’t call my name, bitch.” “Please, I beg of you, I don’t have five hundred thousand naira. This is all the savings I have and its planned for my rent.” “I honestly

Book review by Radio OAP Michael Olatunbosun Unpacking Akin Akingbogun’s Dreams from Yesterday, by Michael Olatunbosun Dreams from Yesterday (Winepress, 2023) is a collection of 14 short stories. It is authored by Akin Akingbogun, a blogger, performance coach, civil engineer with experience in oil and gas, as well as renewable energy. The collection is a

Enjoy this new short story series Chapter 16 Tenant Adio felt the need to move almost without end. By his thinking, if his limbs were moving constantly then the anxiety that had taken over his fear centre would be gone, or at least he would be able to ignore it a while. His limbs could

Enjoy this new short story series Chapter 15 Time Adio stared from the window as his car sped past the serene estates of Oniru, a suburb in Lagos where modern and smart houses lined every corner of the road. These houses were painted in white, grey or any bland color as though in a choreographed

Enjoy this new short story series Chapter 14 Gay “Wait, Adio, what does the law say about same sex?” Adio shrugged. It was a rhetorical question. “The law criminalizes public displays of affection between same sex couples in Nigeria.” Don continued. “Remember that article you read online last week? The Nigerian law imposes a 10-year prison

Enjoy this new short story series Chapter 13 Mirage Adio didn’t pay enough attention when his passenger settled into the backseat. If he did, he would have noticed her hair. There is a boldness in being so natural, in greeting the world just as you are, and Adio saw that in her hairstyle. While he