Satire Archives

Long road to hell

Is it not enough that we have to board a rickety bus to wherever, why does the road have to be bumpy too? The dust...

Precious Adetunji in Tell! African Internship
Apr 13 - 1 min read

A DEAD MAN’S VERSE

Down.Down. Down.Down. Down. Down.Deep into the belly of the earth. Wrapped up like gifts I received on my birthdaysnow, the truth about them reminds meof...

Qudus Adebayo in Punography
Apr 11 - 1 min read

Reports From the Nigerian Sherlock Holmes

One thing I hate about this generation is how they think they know it all. How the possession of an android phone and internet connection...

OgoOluwa Ajiboso in Tell! African Internship
Nov 30 - 2 min read

How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19 – The Smart Nigerian’s Guide

More than seven months ago, the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus disease a pandemic. Personally, I think that’s incredibly strange. I mean, who gave...

Oluwasegun Oyebode in Tell! African Internship
Nov 30 - 2 min read

20, Going on 21: What Have We Learnt?

It was the year of our Lord 2019. There was joy and there was sorrow. Some stood on the shoulders of that year and reached...

Karolos in Tell! African Internship
Nov 30 - 2 min read

My COVID 19 Satirical encounter

“Brother Kunle , Mr Chima, Mr Audu; come out oo, one million boys are at the third street from us and we have to start...

Kareem Hannah Olayinka in Tell! African Internship
Nov 29 - 1 min read

WAHALA BE LIKE TREADMILL

“Kò sí kòró níbí! Ẹ lẹ̀ mọ́ ara yín dáadáa. Ẹ sì di ara yín mú. Hallelujah! “There is no corona here. Hold each other...

Irawooluwa Dare in Tell! African Internship
Nov 29 - 2 min read

THE COVIDIOT

The morning air is delicious. I can taste happiness and love on it. Something great is going to happen today. Don’t ask me how...

Damilola Uthman in Tell! African Internship
Nov 29 - 2 min read

Disease Nor Dey Kill African Man: A Satire

Covid 19 is real, but only to White people. Backs are immune, especially Blacks from Africa. Know this and know peace. Blacks outside Africa can...

osamudiamen ekhator in Tell! African Internship
Nov 28 - 1 min read

HOW TO STAY CHRISTIAN IN A PANDEMIC

When a pandemic comes, it is important that you uphold your faith. Remember what the Bible said. What shall separate us from the love of...

Arekpitan Ikhenaode in Tell! African Internship
Nov 28 - 2 min read

3 Thoughts

As I lay upon my bed by the window pane, thoughts began to trickle in my mind, two things disquieted me, and the third I...

Toluwani Oluwamuyiwa in Tell! African Internship
Nov 28 - 1 min read

ON DECORONIZATION

First Of All, Introduction. In recent times, you humans – as you always do – have dubbed me one too many monikers that, I’m...

Winifred Odunoku in Tell! African Internship
Nov 28 - 2 min read

The Hand That Giveth

The sun is setting somewhere on the horizon. He wonders what is so romantic about it, the one they can’t stop posting with romantic captions...

Hellen Njoroge in Tell! African Internship
Nov 27 - 2 min read

To Covid or Not To Covid

“This whole covid nonsense is a hoax. A scheme for our greedy politicians to siphon our already repleted resources” Everyone else listened keenly as Prof...

Samuel Ogoegbu in Tell! African Internship
Nov 25 - 2 min read

THE COVID 19 BUSINESS.

What was a virus in Wuhan , China landed in Italy and Spain as pandemic and later to our Africa as a business plan. In...

Harry_Garry _ke. in Tell! African Internship
Nov 25 - 1 min read

COVID WANTED MORE THAN 19 ANYWAY

I mean, it’s a virus. Do you know how fast those things replicate? This one is now highly contagious. You could actually get COVID by...

Erioluwadamiloju Shodayo in Tell! African Internship
Nov 24 - 2 min read

On Becoming A Covid-19 Expert: 5 Proven Steps

Distinguished, this article is to help you rise above the fear coronavirus has brought to us all this year. You see, a lot of people...

Olawunmi Olaniyi in Tell! African Internship
Nov 24 - 2 min read

PARENTING 101: RESPONSIBLE PARENTING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

What children(of nowadays) would not see when they climb a ladder, the adults would see even if they are myopic”- Ancient Nigerian Proverb It is...

AKINMOYEJE TIMILEYIN in Article
Nov 3 - 5 min read

We Don Craze Be Dat!

When they spoke about us they said it in condescending terms. We were the destined failed generation. Behind my desk in my well ironed ajebota...

Emmanuella James in Article
Oct 14 - 2 min read

Faces in Phases

So many facesI could be smiling while there’s an infernal rage burning me from the inside, having a conversation about politics and still laughing about...

Eseoise Egbokhare in Impressions, Memoir Series
Dec 18 - 1 min read

ÒGÚNDÁBÈDÉ

ÒgúndábèdéYou no longer come at the dead of the night (when Jinns walk upon the earth)To prove your horror and terror And plunder treasureAway, on...

Qudus Adebayo in Article
Oct 25 - 1 min read

Satire: Kudos To Our Yahoo Boys

This is arguably one of the best times to be a Nigerian, a very proud one at that. My countrymen, you should know that great...

Agbaje Ayomide in Article
Sep 2 - 5 min read

BLUES FOR MY NEW LOVER

May 30, 2019 About 6:30 GMT On Transit Yesterday we met and you captured my heart. As a graduate waiting for a job offer, I’ve...

Oluwatobiloba in Article
May 30 - 4 min read

LET ME CONCENTRATE

(Warnings from the Ghostly Voice) My head is a faraway mountainCovered in grey clouds of the evening time,Covered in hair strands with fading vigour:Give me...

Uthman Yusuff in Article
Jan 10 - 1 min read

The Beginner’s Guide to Winning Elections in Nigeria

It is the best of times. It is the worst of times. It is election period in Nigeria. Here are a few things to expect:...

Modupe Abidakun in Cornerpiece
Oct 18 - 4 min read

Satire

Latest posts