My friend went for a high school reunion. When she entered into the venue, as you would expect it was all kinds of exclamations. “Geegee baby! So this is you????” But one of the ladies blurted out something in all…
My dear, envy and jealousy are a waste of time – Abiodun Kuforiji Nkwocha
Have you ever been jealous or envious of anyone? Before you start to shake your head in denial, remember this is not a classroom or a church hall and no one is looking at you. It is ok to admit…
Adult-ing is not easy at all – Abiodun Kuforiji Nkwocha
When my friend’s father died almost 2 years ago, I wrote a poem in his memory called ‘The Landscape is changing’. The clear picture of my childhood that included my parents, her parents, my aunts and uncles and our homes…
Wrappers are sexier than bum shorts- Abiodun Kuforiji Nkwocha
Uncle was sitting down and waiting for the marriage preparation class to end so that the evening service would start. The voice of the woman boomed over the microphone. “Ladies, the girls outside are not smiling at all at all.…
Dear mothers, What is all this Nursery Graduation? – Abiodun Kuforiji Nkwocha
Mothers gather round here…come closer What in the name of Fashola is going on? (I have no idea why Fashola but it just felt right.) Mothers and primary schools, what are you turning this nursery graduation thing into? Growing up,…
It is not a Plateau problem, it is a Nigerian problem-Abiodun Kuforiji Nkwocha
After the massacre of hundreds across 11 villages in Jos last week, it was with a heavy heart that I resumed work on Monday. If you have followed my column religiously over the last 3 years then you know that…
Can football save Nigeria? – Abiodun Kuforiji Nkwocha
Football is weird. I was briefly into football. I remember watching the first world cup that Nigeria qualified for back in 1994. I was quite young but I can never forget what that was like. The build up to our…
Dis Tiwa Savage sef – Abiodun Kuforiji Nkwocha
I am afraid of writing this article. There is no way I can write this one without being labelled a hater. So why am I going ahead to write it? I dunno Maybe for the same reason people say: ‘With…
Falz, abeg who send you message? – Abiodun Kuforiji Nkwocha
5th of May 2018 “Bros, you see that video Childish Gambino drop? Tight AF!” “Men, boys dey think o! That guy hammer big time.” “Azzin ehn. But come o. Falz, you fit do something like this na. As in…
Falz, abeg who send you message? – Abiodun Kuforiji Nkwocha
5th of May 2018 “Bros, you see that video Childish Gambino drop? Tight AF!” “Men, boys dey think o! That guy hammer big time.” “Azzin ehn. But come o. Falz, you fit do something like this na. As in…
