It is 2023.
But the world is still recovering from the pandemic and Africa is not left out. The pandemic, the lock downs, and the fight for survival may be long gone but the memories of those moments still linger. The pandemic was a defining moment for the world and, indeed, for Africa as well. Today, our narratives remind us that we are still alive. That we survived, and that we have stories to tell. Stories we can imagine, write, and document.
The Contributing Writers To This Issue Have Distilled Their Creativity, And Though They Paint Different Pictures, Itโs Undeniable That The Fabrics Of Their Writings Are Sewn With Yarns Drawn From The Society. Fatimaโs โAs Brave As His Ownโ Explores Several Facets Of The Hard Talks In Our Society โ Young Love, Betrayals, Reconciliations, And Self-Discovery. And In โCicatrixโ, Olalekan Takes The Reader On A Sojourn Through Pain And Darkness. In โBaptism,โ He Did Not Let Up As He Painted, Still, A Picture Of Pain, Hope And Trust.
โAubade with Lavender Rushโ, a poem written by Fatihah, tells a story of joy and redemption, a sharp contrast, pulling the reader into a beautiful โโฆhandshakes with dews.โ Ben Nardolilliโs โBiblical Episodesโ then goes ahead to espouse dreams of purpose and ideas. While โInto Ashes,โ Salim Yakubu Akko reminds readers how terror and war devastates and ruins joyful families. โTo be the Shape of my Prayersโ by Muhammed Sanni Olowonjoyin takes us on a journey of self-discovery. And finally, Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaetoโs โOdinakaโ takes us through a riveting narrative of loneliness, friendship, mental health, and family.
Each contributor painted a vivid picture, and they are giving readers the opportunity to appreciate their distinct artistry. This #16 of Lunaris Review would help you reflect on life, pain, and survival.
Happy reading.
Chidum Obinwa
Lagos, Nigeria
