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I Heard Her Voice, but It Wasn’t Her Face

Sometimes we don’t mourn when we’re supposed to. Sometimes the heart waits for a dream.

Jun 10

I Heard Her Voice, but It Wasn’t Her Face

Jun 10

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Allen Avenue was just a street, then it became a Lagos red light district

In this story, I talk to several women who earn a living as sex workers on Allen Avenue about their work. (All names were changed to…

Jun 5, 2020

Allen Avenue was just a street, then it became a Lagos red light district

Jun 5, 2020

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What It is Like to Grow Up With Six Sisters

My father always wanted a boy. But the boy child remained elusive till the 8th child was born.

Mar 30, 2021

What It is Like to Grow Up With Six Sisters

Mar 30, 2021

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A Nigerian Woman Should Be Submissive Till the Very End of Her Days

A few days ago, my husband and I were talking about a former friend of ours. Years ago, this friend didn’t show up for his wife’s 30th…

Mar 5, 2021

A Nigerian Woman Should Be Submissive Till the Very End of Her Days

Mar 5, 2021

The Lottery of Birth: How Privilege Shapes Our Lives and How We Can Make a Difference

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Oct 2, 2024

The Lottery of Birth: How Privilege Shapes Our Lives and How We Can Make a Difference

Oct 2, 2024

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A Cultural Odyssey: My Experience Living in 3 Countries

I relocated first from Nigeria to the United Kingdom, and then to Canada. Let me tell you, life is relentless.

Jan 31, 2024

A Cultural Odyssey: My Experience Living in 3 Countries

Jan 31, 2024

Gangs of Lagos Review: A Haunting Portrait of the Dark Side of Lagos

Gangs of Lagos exposes the dark reality of gang violence and political influence in Nigeria. This bold crime drama tells the story of three…

Apr 8, 2023

Gangs of Lagos Review: A Haunting Portrait of the Dark Side of Lagos

Apr 8, 2023

Instagram Made Me Watch Blood Sisters, and It Wasn’t Bad

If you are Nigerian, you probably already watched it. I know, peer pressure is a real thing right?

May 18, 2022

Instagram Made Me Watch Blood Sisters, and It Wasn’t Bad

May 18, 2022

Really sad.

May 5, 2022

May 5, 2022

People Keep Asking Why Osinachi Nwachukwu Didn't Leave her Toxic Marriage. But They Know Why.

People believe her husband brutalized her to death and she had many chances to leave because of her talent and access to support but she…

May 2, 2022

People Keep Asking Why Osinachi Nwachukwu Didn't Leave her Toxic Marriage. But They Know Why.

May 2, 2022

Chineze Aina

Chineze Aina

Freelance Writer/Storyteller. Curiosity brought me here. You can reach me on: heylink.me/chinezeaina anuli.eziamaka@gmail.com

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