Journalism of a Falling Sky

I sighed, twisting the lens of my camera with so much courage written boldly on my face. I used to love my life, but, something tragic happened about a week ago. We had heard the sky is falling today from an ultra-reliable source_ Well, it’ll need some paparazzi. So, fast and furiously, I belted my baggy trousers,...

'In Sha Allah' by Ibrahim Olalere

Hey! It happened that I've got nothing to post today. And, weirdly, I'm glad about that. Why? Ok... I'll just go straight to the point. Having nothing to post today made me go into my vintage. Behold!  I found a short story  I'd really really love to share. So, here it is... It is titled 'In Sha Allah'  ...

'LETTER TO TAHIR’ by Miss Sopheeyah Oyesanya , University of Lagos

Miss Sopheeyah Oyesanya is a 300 level student of University of Lagos. She is a young and brilliant poet, story and article writer, as well as an editor of The Lifestylens Magazine. Her works are aimed at striking a remarkable impact on youths and women. And, this short story is one of her numerous works that have...

2016 SHORT STORY DAY AFRICA PRIZE - Migration

Organizers: The Short Story Africa Day About: From our ancestors’ first forays through the continent, to the contemporary diaspora spread around the world, people are eternally moving in, out and about the African continent. Not everyone leaves out of their own volition, and not everyone comes with the...

Ramadan Album: Herein are images of Muslims around the world...

Hey! I suggest you find a perfect chair to aid your comfort because the pictures you are about to view are those taken from places around the world. Each of these pictures holds a message to me. Ramadan albums can be so interesting, if only I had a camera. Nevertheless, here are images of Muslims as they g ahead with...

Food for thought... Refugees angry over skimpy Ramadan meals set shelter on fire.

I had a sumptuous meal of Rice and beans, garnished with fried fish and deep red stew for Iftar on Friday. It didn't end there, I continued. The tea was adequately heated  for the rather cold weather. So, drinking to my satisfaction was quite easily done. Meanwhile, Somewhere in Germany,Duesseldorf shelter,...

Human Face of Ramadan Photo Contest

Culled from OFA Starting: 1st Ramadan 1437. Deadline: 30th Ramadan 1437. Organisation of Islamic Cooperation OIC is pleased to announce the first edition of Ramadan Social Media Photo Competition. The competition is open to all citizens of an OIC member state aged 18 and above. The winning pictures can...

Why People Get Fatter During Ramadan + Vox-pop

Many have wondered; scientists and even lay thinkers, how come some people get fatter during the fasting month. A lay thinker would make this hypothetical conclusion:  Those who get fatter are hypocrites who only pretend to be fasting. However, as a Biochemist, I've taken some time to research the true reason...

Obama gives a Ramadan statement, hits Trump

One interesting thing about this news is the fact that it most likely will not end here. I am almost certain that Trump will hit back at the US president for taking sides with the Muslims. Just predictions though. However,  it is obvious that Obama came out on Sunday evening with a will to enjoin good in the...