Yoruba Stories

The road to success of a young ambitious girl called Nkemdilim

Lola Benson has put off settling down and having a family for the sake of her career and despite pressures from her family and loved ones she sees no reason to relent until circumstances force her to have a rethink. Read through as as she learns to desire matrimony and what happened when she contracted the dreaded Corona virus in the bustling city of Lagos. Her mum and Aunty's unrelenting efforts to get her married will surely make your day Her abusive ex who has literally scarred her of commitment Her friends and their monthly meetups with interesting topics of discussion Tade, who has been in love with her since forever but she didn't even notice This story is all about the choices we make It's about pursuing career and the things one may have to give up.

I opened my eyes to see my childhood friend Kunle by my side as usual, with so much love and affection in his eyes but honestly I wish I didn't wake. I wish I was dead! Was that too much for God to do? What was my sin? Was I cursed? Even if I was cursed, couldn't this God I serve set me free? Isn't he supposed to be a merciful God? I hadn't realized I was crying until I felt Kunle's hands on my face gently wiping the tears away. "Leave me kunle, I want to die! Why is life so unfair? Bayo is my husband, Tini my...my best friend. How could they stab me in the back like this?" I cried uncontrollably. "Bayo has ruined me!" "No he hasn't. Bisi you're here. You're still alive, that shows how much God loves you..." "Did I hear you say God? Who is God? Where is He?".

Tobi Michael's life is about to get wild. 🌪️ From hoverboards 🚀 to secret gadgets,he's got it all. But when a mysterious device with Yoruba symbols unlocks crazy powers, everything changes. 😱 With his crew, a genius older bro, and some shady people after him, Tobi's got to figure out who to trust and how to survive. 👀🔥 Sci-fi, drama, love, and tech in the heart of Lagos. Are you ready for the ride? 😎🌍

#1 in africanpoetry #6 in racist This poem collection contains various atrocities that happens between mothers and their daughters. 'My Voice, My Choice' is a debate between an educated daughter and her illiterate mother. Experience is the best teacher but what in your own term do you consider as experience? This poem presents the conflict between the present and the past and in the process, reveals a remarkable sensitivity of both sides. Copyright©2022

•••• A Nigerian Novella •••• They shouldn't have been born. Ireti and her siblings. They shouldn't even exist but they do. In this society of ours, how will they even survive if people get to know who they truly are? If the society sees them as cursed and can't accept them, what more the Creator? Are they automatically doomed on earth and doomed for eternity?

ALIMA is a thrilling fantasy short fiction - spiced with a blend of romance, family, and adventure. After Alima's father falls critically ill with a disease whose cure sleeps across many vallies, far from home. Alima must set out to find the cure before her father takes his last breath. Her journey is one all the gods are gambling on, for even they are almost gnashing and biting at their nails, while they watch Alima push further against the odds. She encounters the god of Agriculture, Oko, and he guides her through her journey of pain, love, betrayal and more. ~~~~~~ "ALIMA is an incredible twist on Yoruba mythology that will leave the readers yearning for more!! #completed.

A girl who has a dream of becoming like veekee James thrive to make her dream come true. Butif she wants that dream her dreams come true she is asked to get married to her mother's friend son This is going to be a long ride💗💗💗💋💋💖💖

Sofia and elaina, two girls with a secret which must not be told, but when five students find out for themselves. they drag them into their bottomless abyss. And show them a glimpse of the hell they came from.

Yẹ́wándé's happy marriage to Akin is thrown into chaos by the arrival of Olawale, a wealthy trader determined to win her heart. Ever since Olawale set his eyes on Yẹ́wándé in the market of Ibá-Òkè, he has been madly in love with her. With the village divided-one faction supporting Olawale because of his wealth and influence, and the other remaining loyal to Akin-Yẹ́wándé faces a difficult choice: remain with Akin or embrace Olawale as her second husband. Amidst jealousy and conflict, Yẹ́wándé must navigate the complexities of having two husbands. Will she be able to maintain harmony in her life?

Shindara, a student of Siphon high, who is constantly the victim of bullying, fatphobia and mental health issues she doesn't even know about, unexpectedly falls into the world of the richest and most perfect clique in school. Kante Brown is a South African-American who was transferred to Nigeria for reasons that could render him in a grave. Although his plan of staying invisible doesn't go as planned, he soon takes interest in a certain girl.

A young teacher, sent to teach a group of indigenous kids, discovers that he must surmount the mountainous barrier of language, before he can break through to them. A very short, but worthwhile read for everyone.

what will become of an orphan left at the mercy of her aunt who later got rid of her by sending her to school. In the journey of her life, she found her long lost and presumed dead sister, how did she unravel this mystery? How did she also find out why her guardian took her in the most surprising manner? Find out all of these and more in this book.

Faiza has always desired a love of her own, the novel type of love. The love in which she feels free, comfortable, seen and most importantly happy. But she has never been noticed by the one boy she appears to like. What happens when he finally acknowledges her? Will the relationship blossom, or will it be one of those unsuccessful love stories with a heartbreaking ending?

A murdered mother. A royal marriage. A silence no one dares question. Hanan is dragged into the world of crowns and curses, where nothing is sacred-and the prince she's tied to may be the sharpest blade of all.

A perfect blend of imperfect characters you'll perfectly love. In search of opportunities and commitment, six African millennials find themselves spun in a web of friendship... For Richard Osita, it is titillating. But he is unsure of one thing; if giving his heart to Rayo is going to affect his booming business. Rayo, on the other hand, is quenching fires from her family's battle and doing everything in her power to be noticed socially. Loving is not a problem for her, but no one must get hurt in the process. To Mabel Okoye, it seems unbearable. Life of the party, plus size influencer; carrying on an affair with her boss, TJ, and then falling in love was not part of her plan. TJ never planned on mixing business with pleasure, but right now, he must get the lady who has pulled his strings in order. For Adebola Johnson, it appears impossible. Proud but loyal to his clique. For people like him, love doesn't come easy until he hears a cry in the dark. Tricia has never been afraid of the dark because she creates amazing memories in dark rooms. First Impressions is the first book in the Flawed Perfections series by international Bestselling Author, Margaret Adetimehin. Flawed Perfections is an African Romantic comedy of millennials who find love in peculiar ways whilst being spun in a web of friendship and commitment. With different ideologies and skin, they are bonded by one goal; find happily ever after and still maintain self.

Being a Nigerian teenage girl can be the best and the worst thing. This book will take you on a rollercoaster and share with you the challenges and Joy of a Teenage Girl. SPOILER ALERT!!! YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK. 💖💖💖💖

Femi Lajoye hates Christmas. It's the season of pretence, and he does everything he can to avoid it, and people. This year isn't any different. He has his mind set on flying to a different country and ignoring the festivities. Enter Thelma, the one person that seems hellbent on not letting him have his way. It's a long flight. How does he cope? Read on to find out ✨

Best designer Lisha is seen to be a crazy lady who doesn't give a damn about anything, everyone believes she has a beautiful and perfect life but she had her insecurities too, one that makes her feel so little of herself. The perfect face, perfect figure and everyone's favorite was her younger sister, Nikki. Nikki was the hottest model who had a beautiful daughter and everyone presumes to be the prettiest one. Jimi comes in contact with this two when he assumed the position of the CEO but his parents breaths were on his neck but not only his neck but his twin sister too all because they wanted them to bring their partners. Started: June 15 2020 Ended: August 31 2020

A nonfiction about what I went through on the twenty-fifth day of January, Two thousand and nineteen.