Ebuka Okonkwo: A ruptured dream
I was envious of the fact that he felt smaller around her. He was physically taller and bigger than both of us…
Debby Jones: The Person I go love be
BlankPaperz Short Piece Contest longlist ‘Na money be fine bobo’, a popular saying that got me into this mess. Now, this fine bobo don get moni e no con dey funny. You know while growing up, everyone had a profession they admired and seemingly pursued, even though it might have changed at one point or another whether willfully or painfully, somehow it changed. But I was part of the ‘unfortunate’ dullards with no ambition. While our mates were singing ”standard livingstandard living…” We made a mockery of them and called them ‘sandal Jelili’ (Jelili’s sandals) which makes no sense right? But, now I know the difference. The strive of being a ‘fine bobo’, the struggle for cash, the battle of fitting into a social space I didn’t keep has stolen my prized possessions; Purpose which I never pursued, the love of a mother who struggled to give me the education…
Winners and long list of BlankPaperz Short Piece Contest announced
Congratulations to the winners of the BlankPaperz Short Piece Contest. We shared the prompt: “In 100-200 words only, write a short piece on ‘the person I go love be‘,” and in just over 2 weeks we received 602 entries! The contest was open to any young person living in Nigeria, as we hoped to see how creative young people can be in coming up with provocative writing of 200 words or less, while also putting thoughts into their own lives and future aspirations. Following this, all participants are invited to an exclusive morning session on the 2nd of April, 10 AM GMT+1 with renowned author and changemaker, Hammed Kayode Alabi, who is featured in Z’axis Magazine and will be sharing the lessons life has taught him in 5 years. The session will be facilitated by the inspiring young changemaker, Jemimah Jones, and is supported by Teens Going for Gold Network. Meet…
22 lessons from being 22
In 22 years I’ve lost friends, done some awesome things, been afraid to negotiate, hated that I had imposter syndrome, won awards, but indeed I would’ve missed 100% of the shots I was afraid to take, if I hadn’t taken them. Here are my 22 lessons from being 22.
Check out Etudaye Musa Abdulazeez who won the Z’axis + Bridge Connect Giveaway Contest
Etudaye Musa Abdulazeez is a social activist, writer, public speaker, and a social development worker who won the Z’axis + Bridge Connect Africa Giveaway Contest
She almost lost without first trying! | Meet Emmanuel Chika Z’axis + Bridge Connect Contest Winner
“Last year, I contested in so many writing competitions, shortlisted for some, but didn’t win any. I felt like I wasn’t doing enough.” Meet Emmanuel Chika who won the Z’axis + Bridge Connect Africa Giveaway Contest
iKapture 25 Under 25 Awards: “It’s time we end boardroom meetings for women and go to the villages and see the inequality there” – Haji
Pretty weird in my community for a man to look up to a woman but who cares, I’m on a journey to get rid of patriarchy and toxic masculinity. I look up to and I’m always inspired by Ilwad Elman.
iKapture 25 Under 25 Awards: Failure is an event not a person – Hellena Sailas
I understand that it’s okay to fail but it’s the only way to learn that failure is an event, not a person.
iKapture 25 Under 25 Awards: Mumbe Mwangangi
I may not have everything figured out right now. One thing I am sure of right now is that I am happy helping children achieve their dreams through improving their literacy
iKapture 25 Under 25 Awards: Do more with care and love – Aloyce Paul Urassa
As a Christian, I believe in God who directs me in all. He shows me the way to live by serving his people
iKapture 25 Under 25 Awards: Remember the value humility brings, says Alli Ajagbe
I have always known you’d do great. Remember the value humility brings. I want you to reflect on this day and be happy you wrote this advice.
iKapture 25 Under 25 Awards: Meet Ndisha Beatrice Mwanjala overcoming all her fears
never feel like you have to be silent. Shout if it is possible, overcome your fears and take hold of your mind because it’s where the real battle happens
iKapture 25 Under 25 Awards: Here’s Sedera Lalason the women’s rights defender
You are your priority. Invest in your well-being, then in others. Never forget God