A brochure of my best stuff. — I was telling a friend the other day that I was an emotional writer. While I thought she wouldn’t understand what I meant, she said, “Oh! Just like Adele.” “What?” I said, confused. “Adele has claimed she wrote her best works during a heartbreak.” “Oh!… Yeah exactly like that.” In…

In Defence of Education — I gaze into the familiar darkness of my room. I must have sat there for an eternity, staring, contemplating, and wondering “How long?” Enveloped by a feeling of defeat and sadness—feelings I know well and acutely. “Oga you’re up?” Larry calls from the other room. “He’s up early.” I thought…

What we’re looking for — I may be the one to blame for this one. It’d seem so far that something crucial is missing from the article, Will you write for us? I don’t think I was specific, or clear enough on what exactly Real is about or what exactly we won't publish. Will You Write For us? A publication for real people and real stories.medium.com It’s either…

When an Italian says a black man is “buono,” this is what they mean — La Corte dei Mangioni is a charming locale for a wonderful dining experience, located in the heart of Marsala, on a tiny road that barely fits the size of a Fiat Panda. If you do not look carefully, you’d mistake its brown polished mahogany door for a home, as many…

Short humor — Akpos dashed passed the corner of the house, laughing devilishly. One could tell he’s done something mischievous again with the two hefty guys chasing after him, barking threats of what they’ll do once they lay their hands on him. Akpos is notorious for crazy stunts and pranks. Labeled the village…

Approximately 5 children die every day because of child abuse — Via Child Protect — It was past 5 am, the moon still up, and the air misty, when Ochuko, a young mother of one stepped out of the house, with her three-year-old son clutched in one hand, and a bag containing garri, water and a wrapper, in the other. With her door shut behind…

When you see this sign, walk. — There was a time in my life I boasted about how easily I’ll walk if respect and appreciation weren't served. But in the process of time, I found myself in a relationship where I was lied to, cheated on and continually disrespected, yet I stayed and tried to make it…

A publication for real people and real stories. — At Real, we’re interested in the human experience. What’s your story? What have you been through? What happened to you that changed a major part of your character? What have you learned from your life experiences? We publish only real-life stories. That means we don’t allow fictional pieces. The goal…

Kill the ego — you kill the man — 9 years ago, like Santiago, I embarked on a journey that’ll change my life forever. For a chance at not being a nobody. ‘Cause deep within me sat a strangling dread of dying full of my dreams. Arriving in Italy, in the summer of 2015, my eyes shun with hope…