by Teakisi | Jun 9, 2017 | Lifestyle
By Mahbuba Matovu If you don’t already know, you have to read my content with an open mind and an elevated sense of humor; otherwise, you might write my poor mother a letter questioning how she raised me. The woman did a fine job, blame the internet and DSTV. Okay,...
by Teakisi | Nov 23, 2016 | Culture, Entertainment, Love & Sex, Short Story
Part 1, Part 2 It was exactly 7:00 pm and Zirwa laid still on the bedroom floor of her apartment. Mariam had insisted she stay with her, but her sister’s constant worrying was driving her crazy. All Mariam wanted to do was talk. Talk about her taking the pregnancy...
by Teakisi | Oct 5, 2016 | Culture, Love & Sex, Short Story
Part 1 Zirwa felt fear engulf her. “Dapo… I thought I should… I thought it would be best…” Mariam couldn’t believe his boldness. “No!” she shouted, “How dear you?! You do this to my sister and have the nerve to confidently come to my house?” Zirwa tightened the grip...
by Teakisi | Aug 10, 2016 | Entertainment, Love & Sex, Short Story, Thoughts & Reflections
Mariam sat in silence opposite her crying sister, watching the tears run down her cheeks. She no longer recognised her own flesh and blood. She wondered how long she had been keeping her predicament from the family, but found little solace in the fact that she had...
by Teakisi | Jul 20, 2016 | Love & Sex, Poem
By Elma Asio Say those worse words that I want to hear. String them along intricately like beads and gems on a necklace that I will happily adorn. Say them to me slowly. Slow enough for them to wash over my heart and kiss it. I want to hear those words glide over my...
