Archive - Small Mouth, Sweet Words

About Turning 30

Over the last few weeks, I’ve consistently been asked two questions by my close friends:

Jul 4 •

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June 2025

You Can Be Anything You Want To Be

...And Other Half-Truths We Tell Children

Jun 12 •

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March 2025

Who Takes The Blame? God, The Devil or Me?

Mar 15 •

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The Best Parents Are Villain

When you think of your parents, what comes to mind?

Mar 8 •

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February 2025

Raw, Real, Relentless: The Story of Daddy Showkey's The Name

John Odafe Asiemo has lived many lives.

Feb 8 •

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January 2025

Before the Pulpit: The Funky Love Songs of Chris Okotie

In January, my favourite podcast, Loose Talk, introduced me to Majek Fashek’s Spirit of Love album.

Jan 23 •

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November 2024

Nothing Beats Sibling Love

Sometime last year, I was out shopping for clothes when a mother showed up with her two children.

Nov 24, 2024 •

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Someday (A Poem)

Some days you bleed

Nov 16, 2024 •

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Yoruba Men: A Heritage of Sweet Words

A few weeks ago, my friend was on a call, and from the tone of his voice, I could tell it was with a lady.

Nov 9, 2024 •

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The Man Who Sued God 3

The Man Who Sued God 3

Nov 2, 2024 •

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October 2024

The Man Who Sued God 2

Part 2: Job & Friends

Oct 5, 2024 •

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September 2024

The Man Who Sued God 1

Part 1: God On Trial

Sep 28, 2024 •

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