Halimah Adisa @leemah_deesah Twitter profile

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Halimah Adisa

1 year

Did you know that the most important part about writing is to have people read you. They get to know what you think, what you are like, your ideals and what resonates with you. My work is live on Lolwe. Read me today. It's free.99.

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1 year

Nonfiction: ‘Teach Me So I Don’t Wither’ by Halimah Adisa

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2 years

Happy birthday, Halimah. ❤🎉

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3 years

I'm glad. I, Halimah Adisa. Vice President, Editorial-elect, @UCJ_UNILORIN Amazing grace!!!

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10 months

You asked for one. I'm giving you three.

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10 months

Post a picture of yourself in blue.

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9 months

Class of '21. Alhamdulilah. B.A(ed) bagged.

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4 years

@ADoseOfStella Here you go

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3 years

L & L❤

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11 months

I will be speaking at the Africa's Literary World Event come September. A big win for me. Let's go!

Tapatsidwa Writers Program

@tapawriters

11 months

Our first speaker for the Africa’s Literary World event Halimah Adisa ( @leemah_deesah ) is a Nigerian poet and essayist. Sometimes, a satirist. She believes in the reflection and existence of human growth. Find her full bio on our pages and save the date!

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

Hello, Halimah's IN LIGHT, FEARS AND LOVE is now available. You can click on the link below to get a copy. Enjoy!!!🤗🤗

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

10 months

"There are years that ask questions and years that answer." I'm walking towards the latter.

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

1 year

Went from serving Iftar to serving looks. Hahaha!!! Eid Mubarak ☪️

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

Happy birthday, Halimah.🥳🥳❤

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

10 months

Well, done!

Adedayo Agarau

@adedayo_agarau

10 months

Writers that know they are fine should indulge me with photos 🫠 Do it! 👀

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

Owoseni has promised all students generator on campus. Isn't that wonderful!!! 🤣🤣🤣 #unilorindecides21 @Unilorindecides @UCJ_UNILORIN

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

#top4of2020

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

Today at TEDx Unilorin.🥰 🥳🥳

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

Happy birthday Halimah, Halimah loves you. Tada! 🎉🎉😍

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@leemah_deesah

3 years

Eid Mubarak!!!🥳🥳🥳

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

Love and light!❤

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

For the soul. 💿

Ibe

@maziibe_

3 years

Stop and drop a pic of you that looks like an album cover

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

8 months

It's amazing to see my essay, Teach me, so I don't wither published in @Lolwe_ listed in @afrocritik as one of the 18 notable essays from Nigeria in 2023. This is a great deal for the course I believe in and working towards to. I'm glad this essay is recognized. I'm excited!

Afrocritik

@afrocritik

8 months

🚨Afrocritik sets out 18 Notable Essays from Nigeria in 2023✨ Click the link below for more⬇️:

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

1 year

This work published in Lolwe. I took my time and it turned out great.

Adedayo Agarau

@adedayo_agarau

1 year

Writers don't give their work enough visibility. Use this tweet to announce/promote your book, your new story, your new poems, and your forthcoming book.

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

2 years

I can carry you. I can carry you. I may be little or small, but I can carry you in my heart, and it depends on how much you weigh.

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

11 months

August 🗑

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@mvccido_szn

11 months

august dump 🗑️ ?

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

This one.

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

2 years

Dropped. 🙂

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

#WorldHijabDay

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

Few days ago my name was longlisted. Today is 11th September, and my work is published. September has really been good to me and I'm grateful. I will be more thankful if you can find it in your leisure time to read my work on Punocracy. Tada!!!🤗🤗

Punocracy

@punocracy

4 years

Inside the police station are some officers having Alomo to start their day. There are lots of complaints filed and the officers at the counter are taking orders. Beside the counter are some wooden chairs. They must have been there since independence.

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

Happy birthday, girl. You are amazing. 🥰🥰🥰😊

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

I'm supper happy I made it to the shortlist. 💃💃🎉🎉

Punocracy

@punocracy

4 years

We are excited to announce the following as the shortlisted entries for this year’s edition of the prize for #satire competition. Winners will be awarded at the World Satire Day event scheduled to take place in November. Congratulations!🍻🎉

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

Words within the eyes that can't be expressed, but the smile is an expression, still.

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

5 years

#NewProfilePic

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

2 years

@JustQeeZ @dammiedammie35 I heard, "I be hot Amala. Thank you oh lord" 😌

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

I tried the #influencerchallange with my mum and sister. 😂😂

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

God dey create. 😎😎

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

I remember when I don't perform my solat regularly that if a plate falls I become scared. I became more scared in the dark that my conscience hits me into thinking my time was near. That was my Iman warning me. Alhamdulilah for Ramadan. A new seed sprout...

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

TAQALALLAHU MINNA WA MINKUM. Eid Mubarak 🎉🎉

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

This is my overview of the Twitter accounts I had the most interactions with recently. Via

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

11 months

10 days left. Let's go!

Tapatsidwa Writers Program

@tapawriters

11 months

🇳🇬Our speaker, Nigerian poet and essayist, @leemah_deesah 🗓️Event: Africa’s literary world: Inkspire and Empower Date: 9th September Time: 17:00 - 18:00 Event link:

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

11 months

Serving in Ogun State. 🤗

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

I'm not going to be stingy with this because @theprincelyx asked us to share.🤗 Are you going to learn something new? Yes, of course!!! You can subscribe too. "You Did Not Make The Wrong Decision" by @notanewsletter

You Did Not Make The Wrong Decision

We are all smarter in hindsight, learn to deal with results

theprincelyx.substack.com

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

I wrote this Yesterday: Different types of people in a Virtual Class. It's Sunday and I believe you need to shake it off as you read this article!!! Hulala!!!

DIFFERENT TYPES OF PEOPLE IN A VIRTUAL CLASS

It has been a year away from schooling. I mean, Going to school, knowing how it feels to be a student again, feeling the warmth of the…

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

Mic testing! Mic testing!! Mic testing!!! 🎤🎤🎤 Hafak online radio is set and ready. We will be back on Air starting from the 15th, June and your girl is supper happy!!! Always tune in, guys...❤️🤗🤗 Follow @hafakonlineFM

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

2 years

Thank you, @agbowoart for giving me an opportunity to do better. ❤

Agbowó

@agbowoart

2 years

Welcome Halimah. 😊

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

Omo. What can I say? Please read my work on Punocracy. Tada!!!!

Punocracy

@punocracy

4 years

As the chairman of this community, I’ll ask everybody to contribute twenty naira for you — ha! It’s a big money to us o — so we can transport you to Abuja to start your profession properly. #SatireNG by @leemah_deesah

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

English: I'll let him know... Ibadan people: Incase

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

Burna boy's "twice as tall" is unique same as Fireboy's "Apollo." They are both unique in their own styles. Burna boy gives me the vibe to know WHO I AM while Fireboy gives me the vibes to try love again... Jamming to both and I'm overwhelmed. 😍😍

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

10 months

When I use punctuations in chats, note that it doesn't imply that I'm rude or mad at you. I'm just practicing the use of punctuation. Don't take it to heart, it's just freestyle. dhuuurrr!

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

Thank you, UCJ Unilorin. I am glad to take this position. I'll make sure I do my best in uplifting the union and my office.

Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ), UNILORIN

@UCJ_UNILORIN

3 years

We congratulate our incoming Vice President, Editorial & Editor-in-Chief, @leemah_deesah , on her emergence. We heartily wish her all the best in her editorship of our Union. And her endeavour of solidifying the editorial operations & journalistic output of our campus media. 📰✍️

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

5 years

#SUpressnight19 This anchor is a savage ooo.🤣🤣 He said:"Thank you for re-tweeting" to Mr blue tag who copied what Mr intellect said.

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

😍😍

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@leemah_deesah

5 years

#SUpressnight19 Anchor:why did you sit? Lanky:I did not sit Anchor:So what did you do? Lanky:I was about to sit... This guy!😂

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

Indomitable noodles makers would be like, "let's change the branding and call it onion flavor. Them still gonna add onions when cooking it, anyway."

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

Burn me, With my feelings, too. So, let me stretch. Let me puff like the chimney And set ablaze my weakness.

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

Brethren! Welcome to Nigeria, the blessed country chosen by God. I am your tutor and I'll teach you what you ought to know. Remember, Nigeria is the only nation God chose his assistant from. And they are called "the assistant God."

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

It's an honour having a poem here. I'm glad!!!🤗🤗

AfroRep

@AfroRep_

3 years

“They come in their normal way. Chatting and making jokes for you – an avenue to please you of the stories that molded your grandfather into having your father and then you.” A poem by @leemah_deesah

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@leemah_deesah

2 years

🌹🌹

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐀 🥷🇫🇷

@tumelomohotji

2 years

You as a baby and now thread

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

I believe you will like what is being published here. Okay, my work is being published on writenowlit, guys!!!!!!!!!

WriteNowLit

@WriteNowLit

4 years

Three Poems by Halima Adisa @leemah_deesah

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@leemah_deesah

1 year

A gallant lady by the sea.

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@TomiwaTegbe

1 year

Quote with a photo that looks like an album cover

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

Let's try!🤭

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@leemah_deesah

5 years

At last I got this!!! Read my story on Fragbit and share with the world. Retweet!

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@leemah_deesah

3 years

Welldone Mubarak!!! You made the Union proud.

Mubarak🙈

@Mb_Hunt

3 years

My team pulled this off man. #SUPressNight21 😭

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

It's Monday and my new work published on the @thelagosreview has brighten my day. I reviewed the movie "Citation" directed by @kunleafolayan . Read my work, my people. I love you!

"Citation’s" Moremi Oluwa and the legendary Moremi Ajasoro – Halima Adisa - The Lagos Review

When affliction hits us, we should sit back, trace the trajectory and fight it off. Ones courage and bravery are key to overcoming affliction. The movie, Citation, which was released on Netflix on...

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

I stumbled upon this yesterday. It's been two years I wrote this... See what's happening. It's been years of this manipulation. But the youths are not stupid. We are the illumination. Let's put a stop to #BadGovernanceInNigeria and #EndSARS

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

"If you would not be forgotten As soon as you are dead and rotten Either write things worth reading Or do things worth the writing." - Benjamin Franklin

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

Greatness come when we actully do not expect it, and waking up to life, success, etc is what we at least expect. You may think otherwise.

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

10 months

It was Ileya. I was downstairs w/ my father where the ram was slaughtered. I saw how the butchers shave the ram's fur. I was fascinated. I went to my dad's room, took a shaving stick from the drawer, hid in the bathroom, and shaved my hair — just as they had done on the ram.

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10 months

What’s the dumbest thing you did as a child?

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@leemah_deesah

3 years

My new piece is up on Punocracy🤭. Please read. Edakun!🙏

Punocracy

@punocracy

3 years

And how do you rescue a dead officer? By going the traditional way — calling his spirit to fight for his country against terrorism. #SatireNG by @leemah_deesah

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

Read my first music review. 🤗💃💃 Monsters You Made by @burnaboy

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2 years

@DevTobs Hi

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@leemah_deesah

3 years

If you have ever been bullied or still being bullied, I suggest you read this. It's helpful. And do not forget to subscribe too. Fighting Bullies, Beating Bullies by @notanewsletter

Fighting Bullies, Beating Bullies

How to overcome bullying effectively; from a former bully who has also been bullied.

theprincelyx.substack.com

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

If they don't ask them cogent questions how do we know what they have for the students? So you mean their answers should be taken with levity because they are being questioned by a woman(panelist)? #SUPressNight21

EFFICIENCY

@Efficiency48

3 years

Fear woman o (sọra fún obìnrin) These panelist girls no dey pity these AGS aspirant o and na same gender o #SUPressNight21

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

3 years

Have you read this fine work yet? 🤔 @theprincelyx serving us his hot tea. Creamy!!! Stop Apologising Like This by @notanewsletter

Stop Apologising Like This

How not to make an apology

theprincelyx.substack.com

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

11 months

You have to figure things out on your own if noone shows you. That will take a long process, but you'll still get there. That, I know.

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

Me running away from my problems.😂😂😂

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

My sister started dating a bartender, but she got served.

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

Mesopotamia, a historical region of western Asia is the site of the earliest developments of the Neolithic revolution from around 10,000 BC. I just got to know. I think you should know that too.😉

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

Social distancing brought out a new talent in me. I've been taking drawing/sketching classes on YouTube for some days now and yippee, here we go!!!🤗🤗

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

4 years

Reading about witch craft gives me joy.🤗🤗

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@leemah_deesah

3 years

Oprah🤝water. Aquaman! #SUPressNight21

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

Unilorin drivers be shouting "PS1" like they are trying to advertise Play station1

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

I'm always scared of this man speeding till I see other cars over take us then I'm like "he isn't going to sleep on the road, anyway."

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@leemah_deesah

3 years

Unilorites on the time-line. You can register using that link if you would like to attend the Press night organized by the @UCJ_UNILORIN Don't miss out on this one!!!

Mubarak🙈

@Mb_Hunt

3 years

Unilorites in the block. My team and I got something you’d be interested in. As per usual, the UCJ is in charge of organizing a “Press Night” but this year’s event would be in a grander way Please register via this link if you’d love to be a participant

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@leemah_deesah

3 years

Read @theprincelyx 's newsletter. It's insightful. Trust me. You will do good for yourself. "How One Action Can Affect Your Life" by @notanewsletter

How One Action Can Affect Your Life

Lessons from the snowball effect

theprincelyx.substack.com

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Halimah Adisa

@leemah_deesah

2 years

This is what I picture in chapter 262 of TJ Benson's book, The Madhouse where he wrote, "A fat woman with an indeterminable complexion and rollers in her hair came out from the beer parlour with a frown."

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@leemah_deesah

5 years

If Thor was to get a loan, I'd stand as his guaranTHOR.

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@KantyBoii

5 years

If THOR was a writer, he'd be an au-THOR

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3 years

"Mr Joshua spell miscellaneous." Mr Joshua: #Supressnight21

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

Happy birthday, Qing @mrwaduud 🎉🎉🎉

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

I remembered when I joined I was in Ss3. One of my friends taught me the basics of chatting on the app. She will say "don't type thanks use 'fenks' instead. Use 'fyn' instead of fine and when someone holla at you use 'elo' and to end any convo always type KK."😂😂

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4 years

Bomboclaat

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

We shouldn't be scared to live in our own country. Imagine getting off a phone a call with becareful of SARS. Imagine protecting yourself against those that should be protecting You. It's so sad to witness this brutality. #EndSarsNow #ShutItAllDown

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@leemah_deesah

5 years

The height of a camel doesn't determine the level of its sense. So, if you are being compared to a camel, It means you are tall but thoughtless. Think about it. - Halimah 2019

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

Children have an extrinsic value to be greedy and it would be so hard curbing it if they grow with it. I want to teach this girl how to finish her food and not come for mine. "I'll give you if I want to, baby girl. Don't aunty Halimah me!" I like such purity.

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@leemah_deesah

10 months

I don't know, but for some reasons, "In Dependence" made me emotional when I first read it. Even when I think about it now, I still get the same feeling.

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@Cryptoscipher

10 months

Which of these jamb novels is the best?

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

You can now enjoy the rest of the show till I'm back on Sunday... It's so toxic to watch...😔

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

I literally read "wbu" as who be You instead of "what about you."

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

"God made us. He made them magical beings It's important how you look at yourself And you view yourself. How you look at your brother, how you look at your sister. We are from the same tribe. It's Black love. It's that real love Wake up!"

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@leemah_deesah

3 years

The only reason you have a fixed mindset that you always make the wrong decisions is that you have allowed your hindsight bias to take the wheels of your cognitive reactions. – @notanewsletter

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@leemah_deesah

4 years

@BrymOlawale having a conversation with his woman using his Yellow album. He begins: 👇👇

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@leemah_deesah

5 years

#BBNaija #TeamSeyi all the way... They lightened up my mood...😎😎

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