Zino Bernard

The one who spells Afrolady from the larynx of her pen. She’s a high spirited, cultured and ingenuous African child, whose writing drops an unimaginative creative splash on history and carves the indignation and memories of Black women.

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Family Ties

The two best friends sat cross-legged in the living room. The table that stood before themwas a beehive of surly activities. Bills from service charges, appeals from charity, weeklymagazine covers, etc. Too…

The Sad Story of Efosa

Everyone in the little community knew Efosa. He was as sturdy as a tiger clinging to its prey, as relentless as a vulture hovering over fresh meat, and he alone had the…

Job Hunt

“Hello” “Hello…” The compound appeared deserted and void of any human activity. Something did not feel right, and I could feel a strange tingle in my spine. The kind of tingle I…

Black Tokyo Magic: Meet 13 Women Athletes Representing For The Gold At 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The 2020 Olympics, which was rescheduled to happen in 2021, began on Friday, 23 July 2021, with its Olympic athletic teams in the United States significantly represented by black women. The COVID-19…

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The Last Laugh of Victory

As she winded up and down for the umpteenth time to check the progress of movement up ahead, she couldn’t help but curse aloud. She was late for her Doctor’s appointment already.…

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What killed TB Joshua? Popular Nigerian prophet, Televangelist, and philanthropist dies at 57

Prophet and philanthropist TB Joshua confirmed dead a few days to his 58th birthday. The devastating news of the demise of the Nigerian Prophet, televangelist, and philanthropist broke the internet on June…

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Nigeria Lawmaker Proposes to Change Nigeria’s Name to United African Republic (UAR) Amidst Uproar And Reactions

Quick question: if a person who is from Nigeria is called a Nigerian, an individual who is from UAR would be called what? A Uranian? Lol It is no longer news that…

21 Appropriate First Date Conversation Starters

Did you just meet someone that may be a potential match? Great! Now, it’s time for the first date and all of your palms are sweaty and nervous, right? If you can…

How You Become Your Nightmare

“Shhhhhh…” Mama gestured to me to keep quiet. “Don’t make a single sound, Ebere. Don’t move.” “Mom, I want to pee. I’d hurry to the bathroom and be back before he arrives.”…

Do You Love Me?

“Do you love me?” “Yes, I do,” I replied fiercely. My eyes were burning with the sting of pain, hurt, and regret. Of course, it was nothing physical, just a rollercoaster of…