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WITH STARS IN HER EYES- 4
WITH STARS IN HER EYES 4 – shocking news Mrs Adeoye and Ibraheem left after staying for two days. Before leaving they assisted Hajar in house hunting and were lucky to find a decent self-contained room not far from campus. Mrs Adeoye preferred for Hajar to stay at the hostel but because of
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WITH STARS IN HER EYES- 3
WITH STARS IN HER EYES 3 – a seat at the table #unedited “Oya, small girl. Buy more drinks for us now? I am thirsty” Ibraheem punctuated his playful request by nudging his big sister in the ribs. “Ah ahn, iru Arifin wo niyen? What kind of disrespect is that?” Mrs Adeoye was
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WITH STARS IN HER EYES- 2
two – surprise! Hajar began to back away from the door on shaking legs. She started to chant every du’a that she knew. She didn’t get far before the front door was flung open and a sea of smiling faces burst forth. Hajar’s thumping heart almost flew out of her mouth. She screamed: “AHHHH!”
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WITH STARS IN HER EYES- 1
WITH STARS IN HER EYES Blurb Hajar was forced into a marriage of convenience in her prime, To turn her family’s fortune around, By a stroke of fate, everything fell apart, Hajar never imagined she’d be starting over at twenty—divorced, disowned by her father, and rebuilding her life from scratch. She lost the marriage,
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DEAR MOTHER
#unedited DEAR MOTHER Parents make many sacrifices for their children. They nurture them, take care of all their needs, i.e food clothing, shelter, education, etc. You name it, they will do it. In return, they expect these deeds to be reciprocated or the scale exceeded by their children when they grow old. Many times
WINGS OF HUMILITY
WINGS OF HUMILITY A Play in One Act by Hafsah bint Nurein CAST OF CHARACTERS Dhikrullah Adesope: A man in his late fifties. He is a successful engineer with a gentle heart. He loves and indulges his two sons. Kaamil Adesope: A 23-year old, 300-level university student. Dhikrullah’s first
THE PROMISE (A PLAY IN ONE ACT)
THE PROMISE – A Play in One Act CAST OF CHARACTERS Balqees Shittu : A woman in her late thirties. She is a striving Muslimah who is willing to learn new things about her religion. Umar Musa : An intelligent eight-year-old boy. Balqees’ only son. Ibraheem Adedeji : A bright eight-year-old boy. Umar’s
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Am I The Villain?
Am I the Villain? #unedited I got married at 18. Was divorced six months before my 20th birthday. What happened, I hear you ask? I shall tell you, dear reader. Take a seat, Have some popcorn and juice, Don’t forget to top that all up with an open mind and heart, Then sit back,
RAINBOW
Rainbow The chairs were arranged in a half-moon in the cosy living room. Four women sat in them, each silent and engrossed in thought. The rhythmic patter of raindrops against the windows and the semi-dark room, courtesy of the overcast sky, created a soothing ambience. The women each cradled a cup of tea to
A TRIP TO GRANDMA’S
A TRIP TO GRANDMA’S It was supposed to be a pleasant road trip to the outskirts of town. There and back again, with the love of her life ‘Abbas. Due to missing the family introduction, Amma had invited Haneefah and ‘Abbas to her home so she could meet the newest ‘Iyawo’. The trip turned
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