Author: bimbo

06Sep

Lasgidi

Moria returns to Lagos after 27 years, filled with anticipation and uncertainty, and is greeted by Denrele, who escorts her through the city’s chaotic yet vibrant streets to a luxurious Ikoyi penthouse. As she takes in the stark contrasts of Lagos—from bustling markets and Makoko’s stilt houses to opulent high-rises—she reflects on her mission to reconnect with her roots and uncover the truth about the Agbekoya Uprising. Gazing over the lagoon with a glass of wine, she feels an unexpected sense of belonging in the city she once left behind.
7 mins read
05Sep

Osegayefo Must Die

From the moment Harold Wilson and Willy Spühler had this ill-fated conversation, Nkrumah was a sitting duck. Like Nero, fiddling while Rome burned, Nkrumah remained blissfully unaware of the impending doom. He had survived a few assassination attempts, which were like warning salvos that should have jolted him to caution. But those were for lesser beings, not for Nkrumah. Instead, he embraced a more flamboyant leadership style, adopting the title "Osegayefo," meaning "Leader of the People."
9 mins read
04Sep

The Swiss Affairs

A chance meeting between Erik and Moria in Boston reveals that their lives are unexpectedly connected by cocoa, the commodity at the heart of the Agbekoya Uprising. Erik's account exposes the market rigging that drove the farmers to the confrontation at Mapo Hill, an event that had tragically sent Moria's own life into a different spiral. This encounter serves as the catalyst, kindling Moria's intense desire to understand the complete Agbekoya Story and the systemic injustices behind it.
12 mins read
03Sep

Prologue

Moriamo, a spirited young girl living in Ibadan during the late 1960s, begins her day as usual — awakened by her mother to help with their thriving food business before school. However, her routine is violently disrupted by the Agbekoya uprising. As chaos erupts, Moriamo flees in terror, injuring herself in the process. Caught in the crossfire of history, she experiences firsthand the fear and confusion of civil unrest, her life forever changed by a moment she never saw coming
5 mins read
08Jul

Belle No Dey Belleful

In a world relentlessly driven by the pursuit of material possessions, it is tragically easy to lose sight of what truly sustains us in our most vulnerable moments.
8 mins read
20Jun

Echoes from Ajijola Adebiyi: What Truly Matters in Our Shared Human Tapestry

Ajijola Adebiyi Street, an unmapped but vital pathway in Akute, Nigeria, offers a poignant glimpse into a reality often unseen by those in more privileged areas. Descending steeply into the Ogun River ravine, this "street" is inaccessible to vehicles, forcing residents to rely solely on foot, navigating treacherous inclines and jagged rocks daily. An overnight stay in a humble two-bedroom home at the base of this slope reveals a microcosm of resilient living: unfiltered human conversations drifting through unpaned windows, the rhythmic sounds of nature and daily commutes, and a family's quiet dedication to work, education, and unwavering faith amidst humble surroundings.
6 mins read