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The murky days when feet sticky with duty
Dig deep into the saucer-shaped moon river,
Her already creased craters are rippled towards
An infolding…
Prior to the day of my departure, I had requested to leave earlier, but the patron of the small family of three that would host me advised me not to come yet – for our mutual safety. The Covid-19 lockdown was still very much in place and the virus was surging in Nigeria: Lagos as the epicentre, Oyo followed suit, and Ogun came third on the chart updated daily by…
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Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún is a Nigerian linguist and travel writer born and raised in Ibadan, Nigeria. His writings and language advocacy have earned him a variety of recognitions including the 2009 Fulbright Scholarship, which initiated the experience that formed the backdrop of his new book, Edwardsville by Heart (2018); the 2016 Premio Ostana Prize, becoming the first African to be so-honoured, and recently, the 2018 Miles Morland Scholarship. Apart from KTravula.com,…
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Dawn in Istanbul. The skyline, save for a few domes and minarets, could have been that of any old European city. Going through Immigration, I felt a bit overdressed but was grateful for the warmth of the jacket. During my last trip abroad, I wore a scruffy top and faded pair of jeans. I felt my identity was constantly being questioned. This time I chose to wear a smart grey…
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