Felix-Abrahams Obi

Obi Felix is a Physiotherapist and writer based in Abuja. He is a member of the Association of Nigerian Authors, as well as Abuja Literary Society. The writer has written many articles, poems, short stories and essays which have been published in Nigerian newspapers and anthologies. He is the moderator of Cry of Adam Network, which is devoted to bringing emotional and spiritual healing to the wounded. He can be reached via EMAIL, or BLOG

The Unsung Nigerian Writer in a Hip-hop World

Unlike the 'full-time' hip-hop musicians, the Nigerian writer has to keep a 9-5 job to keep hunger pangs at bay. He has no access to government or private funds to attend literary conferences, arts residencies or fellowships...

Taming the Wise, Rich and Powerful of this World

The rich can often be brash and insensitive but God would want that to be toned down by the display of a sense of justice and fairness. And for the powerful and mighty, modulate that power of influence with a sense of righteousness...

Does Little Miss Precious Trust Me?

I once heard in the mouth of a trusted friend that "expectation is the mother of all disappointments" and the lesson sank in well for I had reneged on an earlier promise I had made...

My Sweet 16-Year Old Valentine

Her eyes met mine and didn't blink out of shyness and rather than look down like other damsels, she smiled gaily at me. Not sure I returned her smile but she innocently giggled at the sight of me. How could I flirt with an under aged...

Sikiru Adepoju: The Nigerian Percussionist Who Won Another Grammy

Sikiru Adepoju, an obscure and uncelebrated Naija percussionist, made Nigeria proud at the Grammys as part of the Global Drum Project quartet...

When I Shook Hands With Bill Gates In Abuja

For those who are in doubt, I actually shook hands with Bill Gates because I wanted to know if his fingers were different from mine...

Agreeing To Not Disagree For The Common Good

We really can't imagine what potential resources are available to us for the good of all, when we begin to make efforts to agree in principle with one another. Disagreements only lead to chaos...

The Storyteller

The Storyteller, a performance poet based in Abuja is on a mission to unzip the sealed lips of storytellers across Nigeria and he has made great and enviable strides...

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