Being Jorey Written by Di MadWriter My hands quivered as I flipped through the pages in search of a name or face that looked remotely like the boy I had dated for over two years. He didn’t seem to be anywhere in there. The thing that I feared the most
Author: Di MadWriter
Di MadWriter is a Nigerian storyteller and poet who fully exercises his right to laugh whenever and wherever he wants. He thinks madness is a spectrum; it is not absolute. Every new day, he chooses whether to be rigid or informal. He loves to see people laugh, or smile at least.
Laughter: The Music Of The Soul!
Laughter: The Music Of The Soul! Written by Di MadWriter It was time for the routine speech that one student from each class had to deliver every morning during the assembly. I wasn’t very tall— I was one of the youngest in my class— so I always stood in the
#EndSARS Campaign: Everything You Need To Know
#EndSARS Campaign: Everything You Need To Know Written by Di MadWriter #EndSARS has been trending at number 1 worldwide for a few days now. It has literally taken over Twitter, Facebook, and has gotten a lot of people talking on Instagram as well. You’d wonder what would lead to millions
What Are Your Options?
What Are Your Options? Written by Di MadWriter I had a conversation with a good friend of mine a few years ago, when she was going through a difficult time. She had just missed out on being admitted into the university. It wasn’t her first nor her third application; and
Love Profession And Flattery Among Nigerians
Love Profession And Flattery Among Nigerians Written by Di MadWriter I always say that if and when I travel to the US, I’d be sure to visit two places before returning— a black church and a black club. There’s this special energy in these places that you probably won’t find
How To Win Your Argument In 6 Easy Steps
How To Win Your Argument In 6 Easy Steps Written by Di MadWriter (Contributor) I’ve lost a number of arguments, and I’m sure you’d agree with me that it’s a very painful thing to lose. And for someone like me who argues for a living (even though I don’t get
Thoughts On Feminism And Gender Roles
Thoughts On Feminism And Gender Roles Written by Di MadWriter (Contributor) We’re very familiar with the notion that when a woman is more successful than her husband, builds big establishments, and works more hours, society frowns upon her. This is what the feminists fight and try to rid us of.
It Starts with One Pen, and Two…
It Starts with One Pen, and Two… Written by Di MadWriter (Contributor) I could not hold back the tears. It still stands as one of the most heartbreaking moments in my life. What I learned on that day, I’d never forget. We had just finished one test in class and