Author: Mariam Shittu

Hi, my name is Mariam Shittu and I live in Lagos, Nigeria. I’m a poet, but I also write about my travels, places in Lagos, my lifestyle and things that inspire me. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with the world and nurturing the human mind. Thanks for stopping by!

Places in Lagos| Spice Route

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Spice Route is an Asian restaurant located in Victoria Island. I stopped by recently for some Indian food and here’s how it went.

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Places in Lagos| Posh Cafe

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Posh Cafe is a new restaurant in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. It’s on Admiralty Way at the same building where Warehouse Kitchen used to be. In December, I stopped by Posh Cafe with my younger sister, Lateefah, and here’s what we thought of the space.

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Short Poems About Love – VOL #5

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It’s almost February 14th, and love is definitely in the air. Are you excited for Valentine’s Day or tired of the noise already?

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POEM| I am Black

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I am black
Black is me
It’s my root and ancestry
It’s the darkness of my skin

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If We Were Having Tea #6

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If we were having tea, I’d choose a seat in the private part of the café and stare into your eyes for about ten minutes before placing my order.

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Places in Lagos| Cactus Restaurant

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Cactus Restaurant has been around for many years, almost 23 years if you’re counting. I stopped by Cactus in December 2020 with my friend, Anu for lunch, and here’s a recap of how it went.

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