I remember the day the idea of running for president was initially broached to me. I laughed incredulously because as much as I like to dream, I had never entertained dreams of being president of anything much more a country. I thought it was a joke of sorts even though[Read More…]
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Weekend Story With Alagi Saidy-Barrow: The Prison Guard
I stood in the blazing sun sweating. The dust flies in my eyes as the SUVs zipped past me. My shirt, wet and sticking to my bare skin from the sweat mixed with the dew of the early morning. I smiled at the motorists as they raced pass me hoping[Read More…]
Weekend Story: When My Friend Invited Me To His House For Iftar
My friend called me around 5am yesterday. I thought it was a mistake and so I didn’t answer. Then he called again around 7am and this time I answered. “Where are you breaking your fast?” He asked me without even saying hello. Bewildered, I told him I would be home.[Read More…]