The Visionary's Walk by Isioma Jemimah Okonicha

011 of 1001 Stories of Greatness, Series 4: When Pita Learned to Live

It was an eventful Sunday morning, just before the grand thanksgiving ceremony for the graduating students. They were in high spirits; the morning was full of bliss and laughter as they dressed up, ready to step onto the ceremony floor held in their honor.

04 of 1001 Stories of Greatness, Series 4: The Boy on the Bicycle

It was indeed an eventful day when Treny went out as usual with her new neighbors, who had quickly become close friends. The girls were non-identical twins, the same height and age as Treny, and spoke loudly as they walked along the pedestrian pathway, animatedly recounting stories about their former school.

02 of 1001 Stories of Greatness, Series 4: In Search of Father

Chalky struggled to focus in class; the holiday season was approaching, and the excitement was palpable—everyone was eagerly counting down the days. But that morning had been anything but joyful for her. She had reluctantly dragged herself out of bed, her mother’s sharp voice still ringing in her ears, angry for reasons Chalky couldn’t understand.

01 of 1001 Stories of Greatness, Series 4: The Prank That Went Too Far

Disappointed by the news that the school resumption date had been brought forward, Benson and his cousin Kiton found their plans for a grand exploration abruptly cut short. The two eight-year-olds had envisioned a summer full of adventures, even though they weren’t quite sure what they wanted to explore.

09 of 1001 Stories of Greatness, Series 4: Dusk of Disclosure

It was late afternoon when Isaac arrived at the event where Taley was disclosing her health status. Isaac could see how perplexed most of the crowd were, that someone with her social status would publicly announce her HIV status. He could hear some groups already forming, criticizing her, while others applauded Taley.

07 of 1001 Stories of Greatness, Series 4: Knife in the Room

Dentrick, Aisha’s oldest child, was just nine years old. Despite his young age, Dentrick possessed an outgoing and sociable nature, often captivating the attention of both children and adults alike. Aisha frequently boasted to her friends about his ability to effortlessly connect with others.

08 of 1001 Stories of Greatness, Series 4: Turning Wheels

Hade had stopped her car frustratedly as it hit a sharp nail, emitting a distressing sound; her tire had just burst. Confused, she sat in her car unsure of what to do next.

06 of 1001 Stories of Greatness, Series 4: A Resolution to Act

Mr. Bijon attempted to use his eyeglasses on New Year’s Eve, only to spot a moving object. Alarmed, he quickly shone a light on the it, discovering a small scorpion. Startled, he fetched a sturdy object to hit it, but hesitated, realizing the scorpion was still on his eyeglasses.

05 of 1001 Stories of Greatness, Series 4: Lucy’s Helping Hand

It was evening when April returned from work, a single mother to twin boys, Kimso and Threshy, eight years old. As she exited the taxi, she noticed her front door wide open. Annoyed, she wondered why the kids would leave it that way. Upon entering, she saw a broken glass on the floor, sparking fear…

03 of 1001 Stories of Greatness, Series 4: Sugar Girl

Aduke, the revered “sugar girl” in her neighborhood, was renowned for her unwavering kindness. At the tender age of fifteen, she had earned the affection of many in her community due to her compassionate nature. Her reputation as a helpful and caring individual had spread far and wide.