It is 4pm
Ubong settles on the couch
as the theme song of his favourite
cartoon fills the living room.
The doorbell rings
Ubong’s chest rises in a panic
as he quietly cranes
his neck through the curtains.
His eyes begin to form tears,
all the air sucked out of the room
as the unwanted figure of his lesson teacher*
rings the bell again.
* A teacher who provides pupils with educational support after school hours
Writer’s Bio
Muyiwa Adesokun is an author and filmmaker. His debut, ‘The Taxi Driver and Other Poems,’ explores contemporary realities and humorously draws attention to neglected conversations.
His work has appeared in notable publications such as Afritondo, the Nigerian Tribune, the anthology To Borrow Screams from the Atmosphere, Bookish Reflections, BellaNaija, and more.
Through the Sprinng writing fellowship, he mentors aspiring writers. In addition to writing, Muyiwa wrote and directed his first feature film, SHINA, which is out on Netflix.
He is recognised as an ‘Exceptional Talent’ writer/creative by the Arts Council of England. He enjoys nature and wildlife photography. You can find Muyiwa on Instagram @muyiwaadesokun
