Where the Sun Used to Rise
Ayomide hasn’t opened the curtains in three days. The room smells like dust, old tears, and Milo that he never finished drinking. Her mug is still on the windowsill — white with…
thejoyolamide
@thejoyolamide
A creative and ambitious individual passionate about design, technology, and lifestyle.
Abeokuta, Nigeria
Bottled Up Emotions, Broken Dishes, and the Hardest Conversations I’ve Had to Have.
Living with your best friend sounds like a dream, right? But for me, it quickly became a nightmare. Earlier this year, my very close friend moved in with me, and what seemed like…
Juggling Life, Dreams, and Bills: The Realities of Adulting in Nigeria.
Growing up, we thought adulthood was all about freedom—staying out late, making money, and living life on our own terms. LOL. Turns out, it’s just bills, responsibilities, and a…
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The Grass Ain’t Greener, It’s Just Dusty
“Just leave me alone!!!” Aliya yelled as she slammed the door, her chest heaving in deep annoyance. Without a second thought, she…