Missed Chapter 1? Check it out here before reading on. “Everything happens for a reason,” the Priest said, continuing the sermon. “Not everything,” Mary muttered under her breath. She has been irked by that statement ever since her parents died. Why is it only unfortunate events that are pre-ordained to serve a bigger purpose? HerContinue reading “The Gathering: Chapter 2”
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Top 10: The Weeknd
Now, before you get started, note that this is a top 10 list of his “singles”, which means no song with features can be admitted on this list, so don’t expect to see Starboy or I feel it coming ranked here. That said, this was an extremely difficult list to make, and it testifies toContinue reading “Top 10: The Weeknd”
Fola’s Trilemma
Fola wearily walked to the bus stop, which was just a short distance from her place of work. On arrival, she is greeted by the conductor’s yell of “oshodi isale.” She heeds his call by taking the passenger seat of the bus. Her mind began to drift away as the bus gradually filled up. “Finally, theContinue reading “Fola’s Trilemma”
The Gathering
Mary had planned every detail immaculately in such a short period. She knew the day had to be perfect, to her taste and his also. The guests began to lay siege to the venue at noon, just as she’d planned. “They came on time,” Mary said with a slight tone of disbelief. “Can’t believe it’sContinue reading “The Gathering”
2020: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
OMO!… What. A. Year. 2020 was supposed to be different, but, unlike a cliché 80s or 90s time travel movie, 2020 wasn’t the year that brought us flying cars or household robots, instead we were given a plague that snatched away our laid out plans and replaced them with masks and sanitizers. It was aContinue reading “2020: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.”
How To Get Healthy Skin Without Skincare Products
Everyone wants that glow, that smooth, spotless surface of their body that enables them to shine brigh like a diamond (thank you Rihanna). Clear skin is probably the most sought after thing in the world today (after money), and as great as some skincare products may seem, science has proven how unsafe they can alsoContinue reading “How To Get Healthy Skin Without Skincare Products”
Top Five: Santan Dave (Collaborations)
Due to popular demand after our hit ‘Top Ten: Santan Dave (Singles)’ post (if you haven’t checked it out what are you waiting for?), here are our Top Five: Santan Dave Collaborations. Location ft. Burna Boy Nigerian superstar- Burna Boy is featured on the fifth track of Dave’s Psychodrama album with Location. The track isContinue reading “Top Five: Santan Dave (Collaborations)”
Top Five: Movie Trilogies
What’s better than a great film? A great film with great sequels. The movie industry has seen many great trilogies over the years, so bear with me as I try to limit myself to just five. 5. Back To The Future Back to the Future follows Marty McFly as he travels in time with theContinue reading “Top Five: Movie Trilogies”
‘Here We Go’… Again
‘Here we go’ again for a new season. While this title might seem literal on the surface, its meaning can be said to be ambiguous both in the literal sense of a new season beginning and in the ironic sense of United’s lack of transfer activities (or as Fabrizio Romano would say, ‘Here We Go’).Continue reading “‘Here We Go’… Again”
Album Review: Juice WRLD’s Legends Never Die
By Cynthia Akinrinmade Juice WRLD’s first posthumous album, Legends Never Die, was released on Friday, 10th of July 2020. The album was released seven months following the rapper’s death at just 21 years old.Juice WRLD, born Jarad Higgins, definitely redefined SoundCloud and emo rap within a short period of time. Following two albums- Goodbye&Good RiddanceContinue reading “Album Review: Juice WRLD’s Legends Never Die”