Equal Opportunities
Growing up in Kano, Aisha always knew the world was not fair. She watched her mother, a skilled tailor, sew intricate designs late into the night
So You Are…
You wake with the sun, its golden fingers stretching through the cracks in your mud-brick home, painting patterns on your skin.
Break the Mold
Luck shone on Olufunke when she got an employment offer from a top construction company in Abuja right after completing her service year.
Convenience
Twelve-year-old Ella watched her mother standing in the middle of the street shouting at the top of her voice at Uncle Sunny.
That Pesky Thing Called Submission
I stared at his eyes as he made several sexist statements. He has been spilling unreasonable comments since we started our conversation
Once Green
Once upon a time, my village was green. My grandma said her mother lived in the village in the Hulla Plain in those days.
Upskill
Not everyone with a degree uses that degree to get a job or earn a living. Some develop skills and make a living out of it.
Since We Are All Mad Now
“This isn’t the first time this has happened”, I said. The room went quiet for what felt like an eternity. The deepening silence nearly broke my eardrums.
Silence
Growing up, I was taught not to speak unless spoken to and to maintain the image of the well brought up girl my parents raised me to be.
Better Days
I opened my eyes to see the spirogyra decorated white ceiling of my room. It was not intended to be that way. It was usually just white
