2024: Standing StillOn my last night in Lomé, I went out for dinner with Ilhem. We sat at a French restaurant near her beautiful home — ate little plates of…Jan 4A response icon3Jan 4A response icon3
The Middle of a RunToday, a romantic relationship appeals to me with the chance to get rid of this feeling I have.Sep 28, 2024A response icon3Sep 28, 2024A response icon3
Run, AgainThis entire week, I have nursed the fear that this might be the end.Mar 3, 2024A response icon5Mar 3, 2024A response icon5
2023: I hope it lastsApril felt so vulnerable. I put in my notice in November ‘22 and a conversation with my boss greeted that. We sat down at a lounge in Yaba…Dec 27, 2023A response icon6Dec 27, 2023A response icon6
WalkingWhen in November 2017 I was trying to learn how to be single again, trying to get over a relationship; I was actually hoping to recover…Aug 4, 2023A response icon7Aug 4, 2023A response icon7
DistanceOn the way to the train station, I practised my new relationship status- I had a girlfriend. We met on bumble three months earlier. It was…Jun 9, 2023A response icon17Jun 9, 2023A response icon17
SerendipityI arrive too early for weddings and too late for engagements.Apr 7, 2023A response icon4Apr 7, 2023A response icon4
Ceci n’est pas un souvenirThis essay was in its first form, a letter to a friendMar 4, 2023A response icon3Mar 4, 2023A response icon3
