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The Whole World Celebrates NASA Rover’s Touchdown on Mars

After 203 days and 293 million miles (472 million kilometres), the NASA rover touched down on Mars today, Thursday, 18th February 2021. The internet has been abuzz since the announcement. As the…

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.”…

15 People Share Thoughts On Whether Valentine’s Day Be Cancelled/Celebrated

Valentine’s Day is upon us once again. While some are lamenting on the special present to give their lover, some are lamenting on where to go to avoid such people. Yes, it’s…

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…

17 People Share the Top Qualities of Their Ideal Partner

Everyone has that one thing they require in a partner, or two. These days you hear things like, “I can’t date her because she’s not my spec.” Well, we’ve compiled the responses…

Dear Diary

“Hello” “Hello,” I spoke into the speaker for the umpteenth time. “Are you still there?” There was a loud pause on the other end of the receiver, followed by uneven breathing, like…

9 People Share The Toughest Thing They’ve Ever Experienced and How They Coped

Life is never a lap-of-luxury. There are times we smile; There are times we cry. In this journey called life, the unexpected is the norm. Either way, we are not discouraged. As…

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Afrogist: 16 People Relay the One Thing They Hope to Achieve in the Year 2021

We’re still in the second week of the year. Some have already broken their new year resolutions, some are yet to, and others did not even make a New Year resolution to…

Princess Yennenga: The African Warrior Princess Who Found Love For Herself

Remember your feminist ancestors The story of princess Yennenga is Indeed an African adaptation of the popular “they lived happily ever after” fairytale. A story that speaks of strength, love, skillful doggedness,…

24 People Share Their Positive Stories From The Pandemic

Finally, 2021 is here, and if you’re reading this, it means you saw through all the hurdles of the year 2020 and emerged radiant and phenomenal like a phoenix from fire—alive. While…