Ibs Writes Ibukun
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Inspiring others through compelling poems and short stories written from a British Nigerian perspective. All short stories and poems can be found at https://ibs-writes.com/blog/
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Femi's Hairline: A Short Story
A Short Story: Femi's Hairline Femi is coming to terms with losing a vital part of his youth: his hair. Can he find solace in realising that his hair alone does not define his identity?
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There is Something About Nífẹ́mi: A Fictional Letter
There is Something about Nifemi: A fictional letter from a wife (Kemi) to her husband Nífẹ́mi. Love is a beautiful thing, and it's very clear that love is at the centre of this relationship.
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You Will Not Disgrace Me - A Short Story
You Will Not Disgrace Me - A Short story: This is a flash fiction piece about a teenager trying to fit in at her secondary school and a Nigerian mother who simply won't allow it.
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Part 4: Morónfólú’s Plight
A fictional letter from Morónfólú to her mother. In the final fictional letter of the series, we finally hear from Morónfólú, herself! Will she forgive her mother or not?
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The Problem With Morónfólú
The Problem with Morónfólú is Part 3 of the Fictional letter series of a Nigerian Mother who has a toxic- tumultuous relationship with her daughter.
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Poem: The Changing
A Poem about a teenager who is going through mental health changes and overcomes them. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ibs-writes.com/2021/01/08/poem-the-changing/