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OOPS!: A collection of short stories
We've had embarrassing moments which we save to tell far-reaching people or maybe never will. It's almost school holidays and there's so much we want to leave behind. These embarrassing moments, real and conceived, is the inspiration behind the JUVENILE 2022 theme OOPS! These stories were emotionally rewarding, gritty and humourous.
The
HOW I GOT OUT OF MY MOTHER’S GRIP by Esther Eiyegbeni
A LETTER FROM THE FUTURE by Jeffrey Pope
THE GOLDEN GIRL by Oluwabusayo Madariola
LANES by Nina M
HOOK UP IN THE MUD by Eboh Miracle
SCARLET WHITE by Oluwatomisin O. Ilesanmi
TITO by Adeboye Kanyinsola
ACCIDENTS ARE BOUND TO HAPPEN by Dzifianu Afi Edoh-Torgah
SUNSET WARRIOR by Realeboga Mmethi
BOUQUETS AND BUSINESS PLANS by Treasure of God
And also, the highly commended
THE ROMANTIC IMBROGLIO by Dalitso Banda
SLEEP by Oluwasewa Blessing
The
HOW I GOT OUT OF MY MOTHER’S GRIP by Esther Eiyegbeni
A LETTER FROM THE FUTURE by Jeffrey Pope
THE GOLDEN GIRL by Oluwabusayo Madariola
LANES by Nina M
HOOK UP IN THE MUD by Eboh Miracle
SCARLET WHITE by Oluwatomisin O. Ilesanmi
TITO by Adeboye Kanyinsola
ACCIDENTS ARE BOUND TO HAPPEN by Dzifianu Afi Edoh-Torgah
SUNSET WARRIOR by Realeboga Mmethi
BOUQUETS AND BUSINESS PLANS by Treasure of God
And also, the highly commended
THE ROMANTIC IMBROGLIO by Dalitso Banda
SLEEP by Oluwasewa Blessing
264 pages, Paperback
Published September 30, 2022
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October 28, 2025
We’ve all had those mortifying moments — the ones that make us cringe years later, laugh when we least expect it, or swear we’ll never tell anyone. JUVENILE 2022: OOPS! turns those awkward, hilarious, and deeply human experiences into a collection that’s equal parts funny, raw, and emotionally rewarding.
Inspired by real and imagined “oops” moments, this anthology blends gritty honesty with laugh-out-loud humour. From the loud and unforgettable to the quietly life-changing, each story hits home.
How I Got Out of My Mother’s Grip — a young woman caves under her mother’s pressure to marry, only to be freed by one unforgettable accident.
A Letter from the Future — a proud boy wakes up convinced he’s missed the rapture on his birthday.
The Golden Girl — a moving story on colourism and albinism that sparks healing.
Lanes — purity, disappointment, and the delicate dance between expectation and reality.
Hook Up in the Mud — a pre-wedding fling gone hilariously wrong.
Scarlet White — a tender tale showing that embarrassment sometimes hides affection.
Sunset Warrior — forbidden love in a society that criminalises it.
Bouquets and Business Plans — ambition and misunderstandings blossom in unexpected ways.
Highly commended:
The Romantic Imbroglio — miscommunication turns dinner into chaos.
Sleep — a sermon nap leads to public exposure and laughter.
Inspired by real and imagined “oops” moments, this anthology blends gritty honesty with laugh-out-loud humour. From the loud and unforgettable to the quietly life-changing, each story hits home.
How I Got Out of My Mother’s Grip — a young woman caves under her mother’s pressure to marry, only to be freed by one unforgettable accident.
A Letter from the Future — a proud boy wakes up convinced he’s missed the rapture on his birthday.
The Golden Girl — a moving story on colourism and albinism that sparks healing.
Lanes — purity, disappointment, and the delicate dance between expectation and reality.
Hook Up in the Mud — a pre-wedding fling gone hilariously wrong.
Scarlet White — a tender tale showing that embarrassment sometimes hides affection.
Sunset Warrior — forbidden love in a society that criminalises it.
Bouquets and Business Plans — ambition and misunderstandings blossom in unexpected ways.
Highly commended:
The Romantic Imbroglio — miscommunication turns dinner into chaos.
Sleep — a sermon nap leads to public exposure and laughter.
Displaying 1 of 1 review