Bolanle Ogundiran: 4 books

We all stood behind the starting line, eight of us from different nationality within 21 and 25 years of age. It had always been my dream to compete among the best in the world. This was my first appearance in the World Junior Championship. I took a look at my rivals, they looked more confident and determined than l was. I suddenly felt the shivers and fear run down my spine.

In all Fimi’s wildest imaginations, it never crossed her mind that one day, she’ll step into a prison premises not as a visitor, but as a convicted criminal. The mere thought of isolation, routine and poor diet increased her heartbeat, making her perspire even more. Two female wardens sat opposite...

The deafening noise of artillery and bomb blasts drew closer as civilians cower in their homes hiding in the least imaginable places. The battle for this particular town had waged on for three days. Casualty figures were rising, the African Combat Force (ACF) was in fierce battle against the Gorilla...

I could hear the beep! beep!! sound of a machine and different voices in the room. One was very familiar, a male voice saying “doctor, is she going to wake up? It’s been two weeks now, is my wife drifting away?” It was then I realized it was my husband speaking. I was responding “honey, honey,...