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On Kayode Adekanye

What is man but dust and shadow; Here today…vanished tomorrow…? So I got the news yesterday that a friend on Facebook, Kayode Adekanye is dead. Apparently, he died on the 12th of September of a cardiac arrest. He was 47 years old. Now, I had an unusual relationship with Kayode; and I say ‘unusual’ in the broadest sense of it. We met on Facebook. We exchanged numbers and communicated via phone…

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Once Upon A Love Story

Once…it was heaven to gaze in your eyes… Once, your eyes were my witness of heaven’s lights Once, you were the sound of wrong made right Once, you were my guide to where heaven lies Too bad It took too long to convince me of heaven. #ThisAin’tPoetry2 Loading….

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Of Birthdays, New Movies and My Other Jobless Shenanigans.

I have two things on my mind this morning. 1) Whoever thought it was a good idea to do Beverly Hills Cop 4 should be slowly roasted over the fire of somewhere really hot. It was just a __. Which brings me to my next point: 2) I have said and will continue to say: Ideas Haff Finish in Hollywood. They are coming. It’s a really good time to be a good African Storyteller. Which brings me to my next…

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The Value Of Reading

‘Think before you speak. Read before you think’. These words bounce around in my head a lot, reminding me, oftentimes, why I do what I do. Reading gives me a lot of pleasure; there’s a palpable comfort I find being in close proximity with words. I hope that makes sense. Books help me through a lot, see me through a lot, give me a lot. There was a time in my life, several years ago, I told…

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How important is spirituality in your life?

I like this question – because as simple as it sounds, it’s also profound as well. Spirituality defines me. I spent quite a bit of years wandering around faith and religion and other related pursuits. Eventually, I found the truth. And it has significant impact on my life and living. I once heard a pastor say ‘We’re not human beings who have spiritual experiences, we’re spiritual beings who…

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Season?

In a country like mine, in which we primarily deal with two seasons; wet and dry, there really isn’t much of a choice. HOWEVER…seeing how the heat has become quite extreme in these times, one must be wise and say…cool always wins. In other words, I’d choose wet over dry any day and twice on Fridays. Yup. That’s me. Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite season of year? Why?View all responses

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Standing

It’s all heavy for me But no one cares, Screaming to walls in the silence, Who on earth hears? All alone in this world, There’s no one there So I crawl into the corner And cry dry tears… Suddenly – comes a light, blinding JESUS! I’m believing – Alas! It’s my phone ringing, It’s another friend… ‘Can you come, I’m sinking’ ‘Of course!’ I respond, ‘What the hell am I here for?’ No,…

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Why I Do Not Rate Uber Drivers

NOTE: This is the text from my April newsletter. As the walkabout I am, use rides a lot. And I like the idea that I can share my opinion about the ride after it is done. Whether or not that makes any difference is another matter entirely. But I digress. My biggest issue (and the reason for the title) with that particular brand of rides is their review system. If you do not score their ride a…

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Drama 101

I don’t like stress. Folks who know me know this. However. Stress is a prerequisite for growth. It’s virtually impossible to do something new without being uncomfortable. And I have come to find; the stronger the resistance, the more difficult the experience. So if I want to grow – something I believe is a necessity for any living thing – I have to embrace the whirlwind. I have to be prepared…

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#book10: Love stories suck (or maybe It's just me)

Yup. It’s real. I just published my tenth book: Love Stories Suck (Or Maybe It’s Just Me). https://selar.co/64h8p0xr:d:DAF63QCZKW8:7,j:6944970067284876163,t:24022202 I am proud. I am happy. I am excited. I am humbled. It has been four years since A Picture Is NOT A Thousand Words. And I have been writing; I am sure my great friend Su’Eddie is tired of me because he helped edit another…

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Through Hell...

One of my favorite phrases is ‘If you’re going through hell…keep going’. I mean, what else is there to do? Sit and continue to ‘cook’? We just have to keep moving in the faith that there is a better tomorrow. ‘….surely there is an end, and your expectations shall not be cut off…’ Proverbs 23: 18. AMEN.

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SAY IT WITH ME: 'WAHALA BE LIKE...'

Went to a joint in my area to eat amala sometime towards the end of last year. Got to the spot and ordered. While waiting, I saw this couple who were cuddling and feeling very romantic. I smiled – and then I recognized the guy. To make a short story even shorter – it was payback time. I got my plate, went in and made myself comfortable not too far from where they were seated. They didn’t notice…

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murder by magnum

You’re standing in front of her apartment, waiting for an Uber that will never come. It’s not coming because you did not order it. You did not order because in the time it would have taken for you to be assigned a driver, something else would have happened. And honestly, you did not want to linger in her apartment a second longer than necessary. Luckily for you, at that point your phone had…

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Sorrow may last...

Yeah. It’s been a rough couple of days. I have become really adept at handling pain. I mean, you learn to swim when you’re in a ‘swim or drown’ situation, no? Well. We move. Got some really heartbreaking news on Monday, and I have just been dealing. Just telling myself to cope; I have things to do, things that won’t wait. Why should anyone stop and take notice? Well. Such is life. So I’ve…

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running

Face front One foot after another And another You wonder What’s ahead… What is yonder? Don’t look over shoulder Except as a reminder What has gone on before No longer matters Or…does it?

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coffee and me

I would absolutely love to blame my mom for my love for coffee – but that simply won’t be true. My mum was a tea drinker, you see. Oh, she loved her Earl Grey, her Lipton. She had to have tea every other morning or…I don’t know. Really. She did love her tea though. My dad was a whole different animal. He didn’t do tea or coffee except when he was sick (which was rarely; at first at least) – and…

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Nothing much i

Really, it’s nothing much. I was reminiscing about this space and the support I received over the years. So overwhelming; to the point where I would stop in moments and wonder if all of the support were indeed for me and my stories. ME?! Yeah. Rich memories I will forever be thankful for. I have been blessed. I have been privileged. I have been supported, encouraged by the most amazing of…