I PLEAD INSANITY is a collection of poems, written over a period of time from the experiences and sights of the author. Through poetry, it discusses themes of mental illnesses, rape, emotional trauma, etc. Combining subtlety with raw truth, it is a little out of the ordinary, a perfect fit for a beautiful mind.…
Sequel to December 31st, 2016."The darkest nights precede the brightest days."This could be said for Amina who is suddenly thrust into the light, a year after nearly ending her life due to crushing darkness. But healing is probably just as hard as getting hurt, and she realises that she cannot do it on her own.She also realises, maybe she won't have to. With the unwavering support of her mother and the unexpected connection with a stranger who might just understand how troubled she is, she takes tentative steps towards rebirth.…
And voices we don't hear.Boys cry too.Trigger warning: Depression, self-harm, suicide.…
The life of the average Nigerian teen is wrought with stress, pain and an insurmountable pressure to excel and fit in.Most overcome the gruesome process and emerge stronger. Some are drowned in the sea of self doubt and abuse. The happy endings and rainbows never told the stories of those who didn't make it.Trigger Warning: suicide…
Mavis Jenner is an awkward eighteen year old in a foreign country. With her olive skin and hazel eyes, she sticks out like a sore thumb amidst shades of brown and black. Although, a particular shade of brown found on a very particular Isaac Otedola has caught her eye, and from the looks of things, he feels the same.The only problem? She has zero experience in the dating field. She's plunging in head first into uncharted territory. It could either make for a sickeningly sweet love story, or heart wrenching sad song.…