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Keyukemi Ubi

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Ebbs and Flows of Serendipity

My 2023 in Review

Dec 28, 2023

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Dec 28, 2023

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Black, White and Specks of Colors

My 2022 in review

Jan 2, 2023

Black, White and Specks of Colors

Jan 2, 2023

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Love, Lights and Prisms of Change

On love, growth and breaking points.

Jan 31

A picture of third mainland bridge lagos nigera at night

Jan 31

Diary entries from Anhedonia

My 2024 in Review

Dec 15, 2024

Diary entries from Anhedonia

Dec 15, 2024

It’s been 1095 days

This is a love story, But like every great love story, it must end at some point, for whatever reason.

Oct 4, 2024

It’s been 1095 days

Oct 4, 2024

I just want you to leave me alone.

As a man, the most you can get from a woman who hates you is denial. As a woman, you are at risk of being harmed, assaulted, raped or…

Sep 6, 2024

A black and white picture of the author-Keyukemi, staring at the camera intently with a straight face, her hair partially covering her eyes.

Sep 6, 2024

Season 8, Episode 7: The one where Keyu turns 27.

I try to give out as much love as possible because I have decided that my love is infinite. I always have room for one more

Aug 11, 2024

Season 8, Episode 7: The one where Keyu turns 27.

Aug 11, 2024

I didn’t know what to title this since it’s been six months…

But in all it hasn’t felt like me doing all these things…I have simply sat in the back seat watching everything marinating in ennui.

Jun 23, 2024

I didn’t know what to title this since it’s been six months…

Jun 23, 2024

How to be a Loser

Take the hit! It’s part of the game! Take the hit!

Dec 8, 2023

A picture of a girl throwing a jab at her coach during boxing training

Dec 8, 2023

The Gallery of Self

Welcome! Today, you shall bear witness to many shades of colour weaved beautifully to tell stories that may or may not entertain.

Nov 12, 2023

A picture of the Author, Keyukemi at art exhibition. The picture has been edited to highlight her red jacket amidst the darkness around

Nov 12, 2023

Forgive me, I have sinned.

The problem with sin is that repentance takes a while. I am humble enough to recognise that I will sin again. Change is an arduous process

Oct 10, 2023

A picture of the Author- Keyu, Facing the wall in prayer position as she seeks the forgiveness from self

Oct 10, 2023

To Infinity and Beyond

Death is a topic I often find that people refuse to talk about. I guess the finality and uncertainty around it boggles and scares people…

Sep 1, 2023

A black and white picture of Buzz lightyear from Toy Story flying

Sep 1, 2023

A girl has gone around the sun again.

It does sound counterintuitive that joy isn’t something that just happens. It is one that you have to plan, create and actively curate.

Aug 7, 2023

A picture of Keyukemi Ubi

Aug 7, 2023

Into the Deep End

One of the weirdest instructions I constantly heard during swim classes was, “Don’t fight the water; flow with it.” Bruh! What do you mean?

Jul 20, 2023

A picture of Keyukemi swimming

Jul 20, 2023

In the throes of Solitude

The problem is, we are ashamed to admit that we are lonely. I can understand why, no one wants to be perceived as desperate and pathetic…

Jun 25, 2023

A picture of two people holding hands

Jun 25, 2023

In defense of the Hermits

How I came to be this? I don’t know, either. Is my current character or disposition a product of nature or nurture? I am on a journey…

Jun 4, 2023

A picture of Keyukemi Ubi, the Author

Jun 4, 2023

In pursuit of happiness, sorry, Capitalism

The truth is the grind is a life-long task, but you can only hope that the grinding is enjoyable. Because when it eventually stops…

May 16, 2023

In pursuit of happiness, sorry, Capitalism

May 16, 2023

I lost my face but found peace

A personal essay on religion and faith

Apr 20, 2023

I lost my face but found peace

Apr 20, 2023

I like you, but I like me more.

But for a minute, I considered it, whose suffering was worse. And it made me see how we can only view the world from our coloured lenses.

Apr 10, 2023

A picture of Keyu taking a walk through a garden with many trees

Apr 10, 2023

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The indelibility of romance

I think that people either leave you with Marks or Scars. Everyone talks about healing, but in all fairness, you can’t go back to who you…

Mar 29, 2023

A random picture of a cut on my middle finger.

Mar 29, 2023

Keyukemi Ubi

Keyukemi Ubi

Je te laisserai des mots. Write to me: almostvintagebykeyu@gmail.com.

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