I was sitting in my room thinking how lucky I was to be here in London. It seemed like just the other day when my world had turned upside down. I left my home in Kenya when a woman whom I thought was my friend told me about a job at Pathfinder International, a non-profit… Read More Rehema’s Story
He finished paying the bill for the work done on his car and after thanking Adaeze, he left the shop. She was standing outside as if waiting for someone. She looked up and their eyes met. He hesitated and then, he walked up to her. “Hello,” he said. “Hello.” “Are you related to Adaeze?” he… Read More A Fixed Car & a Friendly Chat
“May I help you?” he asked. “Yes. I’d like a job.” “Here?” “Yes.” “Why?” “I’m good at fixing cars.” “Where are you from?” “Nigeria.” “Why did you leave there to come here?” “More opportunities here. I’d like to work here.” “Look, only men work here.” “I’d be the first woman.” “I don’t think that’s a… Read More For Hire
My name is Abebi and I’m from Bauchi, Nigeria. I love school. I love learning new things. I want to become a teacher because we need more female teachers here in our schools. More female teachers will encourage girls to remain in school. I think girls will relate better to female teachers and feel more… Read More Abebi’s Dream
“I’ve been thinking about life a lot lately,” Abi said to Mats. “What exactly about life have you been thinking about?” “How it’s like terrible traffic and peaceful pathways.” “Huh?” “You know, life’s ups and downs. The terrible traffic are the downs and bad times and the peaceful pathways the ups and good times.” “Oh.”… Read More Abi’s Look at Life
She was an older Italian woman madly in love with Tayo Akinde, a Nigerian university student who worked in her restaurant in Naples. Working there helped to pay the rent for the apartment which he was renting and sharing with two other students. It was in the historic center and close to his university, the… Read More Stephania Finds Love
“Congratulations, Grayson. I heard about your engagement. Kendall is a lovely girl. Your families must be so thrilled.” I forced a smile. “Thank you, Lady Sarridge. Yes, our families are very pleased.” “I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.” “Thank you, Lady Sarridge.” “Thank you for the invitation. Mr. Seton and I look forward… Read More The Lagos Affair
When I was 12 years old, my mother handed me over to an agent. I was crammed into a truck and taken from my home in Benin and across the border into Nigeria. I was crying and scared. I didn’t know where they were taking me or why my mother just gave me away to… Read More Binta’s Story
School’s out. It’s a beautiful spring afternoon. So, I decide that instead of going straight home, I will go for a walk along the South Bank of the River Thames. When I get there, I walk for a bit and then stop and stand at the railing, facing the Tower Bridge. I can see the… Read More A Dae in My Life
He found Ema in the garden. She was sitting on the bench, facing the fountain. He stood there, watching her, his heart pounding heavily in his chest and his expression tense. As if she sensed him standing there, she turned suddenly and their eyes met. Rising quickly to her feet she turned to face him.… Read More Can’t Fight Love
Notes to Women 