Enoobong Akpan
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Enoobong here,
I write reflective stories exploring identity, childhood, social observation, and history. My work examines how everyday moments, community influences, and historical events shape our individual perspective and understanding.
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The Gaze
Photo by McBarth Obeya on Pexels My dearest M, Picture this, you're in a not-so-secluded village in the only primary school around that would entertain your boredom. The school, with its open field separated by a path in the middle that leads down to the bungalow of classrooms. You enter a class, led by the hand of a teacher who's not known for her patience, acting all shy and unknowing. In a faint whisper, you introduce yourself to the class, stating your name, age, family, and so on. No one hears you so you become shyer and withdrawn. Unbeknownst to you, the barrier isn't in the people not wanting to listen but because they simply don't understand you. You and your foreign language. So, you proceed to your sit while the whole class continues to stare at you like a fish in a fishbowl.
By Enoobong Akpan4 years ago in Confessions
Poop, Goes the Weasel
At a very young age, I realized sooner than later that I wouldn't always get my way. Life has proven consistent in this aspect. The little things, you see. Anyway, the story I am about to tell you is a particularly humiliating one. I trust you, so, you must promise never to tell a soul. This is a story of how my dream of being a shy over-achiever came tumbling down in nursery 3.
By Enoobong Akpan5 years ago in Confessions
Love at Independence
Lagos, Nigeria Oct. 1, 1960 Isasere is my name, and today is Nigeria's Independence Day. The excitement in the atmosphere is palpable. Today is the day! Earlier, we all parched in front of the TV to watch in humble witness as Nigeria finally becomes a free and sovereign country. To celebrate this milestone with us, Princess Alexandra of Kent served as a representative of Her Majesty, the Queen. That's how a country that has fought wars, slaved, and literally died because the crown is honored. It wasn't unexpected, yet still disappointing. The British "visited" Nigeria over 100 years ago and have refused to leave! Incompetent lots. The relinquishing of Nigeria's Constitution signifies the exchange of sovereignty between Her Royal Highness and Balewa from Great Britain... the moment when that piece of paper was exchanged, the desperate exhalation of relief shared by every Nigerian was a feat I never witnessed. A moment so intimate yet public. I only wish mother could have seen it. I have sat here for hours replaying this day, afraid that things may return to normal by daybreak. Yes, I have consumed an unhealthy amount of Tv, sue me! "Are you ready yet?" My husband called out from the bedroom. He is the most remarkable man I have ever known. We have been married fifteen years and he's still as erratic. You'd think he'd learn.
By Enoobong Akpan5 years ago in Humans
Through the Looking Glass
Nine movies/shows to binge on if you are a fan of Bridgerton, time travel, and oldies but a goody! Poster design by IMDb Before Bridgerton, it was called 'The Duke and I" (okay fine, I know it still falls under the Bridgerton family series but that is not the point). Moving on, months before the official announcement of the Netflix adaptation of "Bridgertons series book #1:The Duke and I", I read or rather listened to the book after I saw on the cover that it was going to be adapted into a Netflix Original Series. It felt especially thrilling when I also discovered that it was going to be written for screenplay by Shonda Rhimes and Chris Van Dusen. Ahhh. As you can see, I am not only a sucker for everything Shondaland, but an enthusiast of historical drama (period drama), and/or Classic drama. Moreover, there is something enthralling about seeing the past through the eyes of those that have lived it or otherwise. Obviously, this obsession has earned me numerous carefully crafted nicknames from family/friends, and yes, my personal favorites will always be: fossil, and Smithy as in Smithsonian. History teaches lessons to those that wish to learn them, and what best way to do that than with visual simulations? Directors, Producers, Screenwriters, cast, and many other crew members have assembled pieces of history together to present them in the most delectable manner possible for the entertainment, and intellectual appreciation of the audiences. Cool, right? No? Okay.
By Enoobong Akpan5 years ago in Geeks
