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I Learnt My Lesson
I Learnt My Lesson

My heart breaks for black people. The injustices, murders and racism caught on camera are shocking (what about the ones we don’t we get to see?) It is NOT normal to witness death like this. How many more names will we have to say before something is done?

Here are the lessons God taught me in light of recent events.

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Sometimes, I Tie Gélé - II
Sometimes, I Tie Gélé - II

Sometimes, I Tie Gélé is a story about identity, insecurities and the need to belong. We follow Sophie "Soso" Badmus on her personal quest to make sense of these things.

Sophie is experiencing the stages of life through the discussions she’s had so far, Birth, Accomplishments and Marriage. Now she learns about herself through the celebration of Life, both for the living and the dead.

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Sometimes, I Tie Gélé - I
Sometimes, I Tie Gélé - I

Sometimes, I Tie Gélé is a story about identity, insecurities and the need to belong. We follow Sophie "Soso" Badmus on her personal quest to make sense of these things.

In order to start her journey Sophie knows she must first talk to those she loves, Mayowa, Doyinsola & Taraoluwa.

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Sometimes, I Tie Gélé – The Prelude
Sometimes, I Tie Gélé – The Prelude

Sometimes, I Tie Gélé is a story about identity, insecurities and the need to belong. We follow Sophie "Soso" Badmus on her personal quest to make sense of these things.

This Prelude is the beginning of Sophie, it’s the reason for her journey.

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The Wedding Guest - II
The Wedding Guest - II

It’s been a tough year for Segun since “The Incident” at Chidi & Morayo’s wedding last year, and although Segun has come to know Christ, his year has been turbulent still. Back in Nigeria for his cousin, Adeiye Adetide-Cole’s wedding, Segun is having to confront all his fears - the ones he knew of and the ones he’d soon discover. Is there any hope for Segun? Will he ever live up to his name?

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The Wedding Guest - I
The Wedding Guest - I

His ego would not let him say no to her. The whole night they had teased and flirted with each other it was bound to happen with the way she commanded his attention as she swayed her hips to every rhythm and beat that blared out of the banquet hall speakers. He wanted her. What he did not know was that this was all a part of her plan.

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In Conclusion
In Conclusion

In conclusion I am choosing to walk hand-in-hand with God and His purpose for my life. I am choosing, with His help, that in the coming year and years to come, I will start each day with my conclusion - my introduction and middle will eventually write themselves.

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No New Friends
No New Friends

I've been in Dubai for exactly three months now! I wrote this [very honest] piece a few days ago because I was having a moment. I find regularly, that my moments always end with hope. 
Three months later and I have concluded...
To know that nothing can surprise God is a celebration on its own.
#Confident.

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I Remembered Mama
I Remembered Mama

Remembering Mama was never something she did willingly. Any time a thought of Mama crossed her mind she’d rebuke herself and ask the thought to return to its sender - herself? Possibly.

Why was it that on this hot February day, God insisted she remember Mama - she could not rebuke her today.

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