Unfamiliar, like a mother in-law’s kitchen You were a stranger from the day we met. We built bridges to cross between worlds That fared better, apart. …
Sister sister by Uche Umeukeje
I think of her every day, pink toes, bright eyes, white little teeth and skin softer than pancake batter. Everyone who had caught a glimpse …
The Sinister Appearance by Gibret ifedi
It was the first Saturday after our holy matrimony, and Marilyn and I were at home. We had both taking leave from work, a popular …
23 by Nana Prempeh
Few days after our first encounter I was summoned into her office. She had previously given me a copy of “Courtesy for Boys & Girls” …
STORY NUMBER 4 by Elizabeth Johnson – Winner of The Random Thoughts Prize in Creative Fiction
This week on The Random Thoughts features a story by Elizabeth Johnson who won our Writing Competition with a simplistic, vivid twist on sisterhood. Read …
A Journal Entry And A Letter: By Veripuami Kangumine
It’s raining, basically marking the start to our hot long summers here, in Windhoek, Namibia. There is so much electrical activity in the sky, I’m …
Black Hole: By Cathrine Chidawanyika
Hey girl, Yes, you with skin like night. you never learnt to love, At what point will you stop worshipping day and start hanging your …
I Want to Rhyme: By Ibrahim Oga
I am not a rhymer. In this, I might stammer. Rhyme is a concatenation of success. In the hood, I have no access To the …
No Is Not Enough – Day 7 // By Angel Nduka-Nwosu
Today is the last day of our “You were molested” project of using poetry to tackle on the different perspectives of molestation in our society. …
Who Angered The heavens: by Ikechi Ochulo
Ikechi Ochulo picked my blog as the place to keep his socially-acceptable thoughts, see what he wrote for yourselves: Who angered the heavens? Can’t …
Aqua Sky: By David Ephraim
The church is filled to capacity. The mid-day sun is shining remorselessly bright through the windows of the church. I notice my eyes are red …
Matilda’s cross – By Sharon Imarhiagbe
Matilda woke up to a disturbingly high-pitched hum coming from the television. She reached for the remote controller which was seated beside her. After reducing …
Stained Asphalt: By Anthony Madukwe Winner of The Random Thoughts Prize in Creative Fiction and Poetry.
This week on The Random Thoughts features a story by Anthony Madukwe who won our Writing Competition with a simplistic, vivid story. Read his interview …
A Family unit – Poetry on Domestic Violence by Arinzechukwu Patrick featuring Kofi Eghan
It’s hard to exit toxic relationships. For example the family unit, some people just learn to endure a certain kind of pain that they get …