Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 3m
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Since May 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2025

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Don't mess with Jùmọ̀kẹ́ - Flash Fiction

Mar 20, 2025 2m

Don't mess with Jùmọ̀kẹ́ is a flash fiction story that vividly portrays the cruelty of school bullying and the bystander effect. Visit Ibs-writes.com/blog/ for the full blog post.

S3E1 Lọ́ládé, This too shall pass: A Fictional Letter

Sep 27, 2024 2m

A fictional letter written from the point of view of a mother who is concerned about her daughter’s mental state. Inspired by Simone Biles Netflix documentary. This episode is also available as a…

S2E2 Femi's Hairline: A Short Story

Feb 27, 2024 3m

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?

There is Something About Nífẹ́mi: A Fictional Letter

Feb 14, 2024 3m

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.

S2E1 You Will Not Disgrace Me - A Short Story

Feb 06, 2024 5m

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.

S1E15 Part 4: Morónfólú’s Plight

Dec 14, 2023 4m

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?

S2E1 The Problem With Morónfólú

Nov 13, 2023 2m

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.

S2E2 Poem: The Changing

Feb 04, 2022 1m

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/

Poem: The Numbing Ritual

Jan 28, 2022 1m

A poem about numbing to avoid complex emotions. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ibs-writes.com/2020/12/23/poem-the-numbing-ritual/

S1E13 The Problem With Mama Morónfólú

Jan 07, 2022 3m

The problem with Mama Morónfólú is a fictional letter of a husband who is worried about his wife's eating disorder caused by unresolved childhood trauma. This is also available as a blog post at:…

S1E12 Poem: Finding Myself

Jan 01, 2022 0m

Poem about finding myself. Based on the belief that in life the journey to finding ourselves (self-discovery) is a continual process. This episode is also available as a blog post:…

S1E11 Poem: Remember When

Dec 22, 2021 1m

Remember when is a poem about a long distance relationship. Its also a love story with a happy ending. This episode is also available as a blog post at:…

S1E10 Poem: The Slap

Oct 09, 2021 1m

A poem about being slapped in public inspired by a scene from a netflix tv show called Sisters. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ibs-writes.com/2021/01/04/poem-the-slap/

S1E10 Dear Fear - Free Verse Poem

May 27, 2021 3m

Dear Fear is a poem written in the voice of a Nigerian mother who worries about her 19-year old daughter.  It deals with a number of themes including parental fears of letting go and so much more.

S1E9 Poem: Lately

May 20, 2021 1m

A poem about working at a stressful organisation during the pandemic. This episode is also available as a blog post at: https://medium.com/illumination/lately-4f28f3755d17

S1E7 Poem: The Happening

May 20, 2021 1m

This is a poem about the impact of nature after a year of being stuck indoors as a result of the pandemic we have all learned how important it is to get fresh air and do basic exercise. The episode…

S1E6 Poem: Sunset

May 18, 2021 2m

A poem exploring self-love, self-esteem and growth. It addresses colorism within the black community. This is also available as a blog post at: https://ibs-writes.com/2021/03/01/poem-sunset/

S1E5 The problem with Báyọ̀

May 14, 2021 4m

A strongly worded letter from a Nigerian mother to her married daughter (Morónfólú), who has recently complained that her husband is not romantic enough. Ironically, throughout the letter, it is…

Poem: Delay is Not Denial

May 13, 2021 1m

Delay is Not Denial was inspired by a bible verse about waiting from Isaiah 46:16. We all have to wait for something. That's just life.

S1E3 Poem: When did you lose your innocence

May 13, 2021 1m

Poem about innocence lost during the adolescent years. We cannot turn back the time but we can surely look back with fondness and laugh at how naive and innocent we once were.

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