Editor's Corner: A problem with names and naming

Dear ,  Today, it is Abasiama Udom writing you. I am the first editor for Stripes Literary Magazine and it has been so beautiful here with you.  Can I share a secret? Yes, I can and you want to hear it! I fail at names and na...

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Jan 10, 2024
Greetings Strippy Family, we need to talk!

Hey , Did we make you feel like a man approached by his lover for the talk? Many Nigerian men shiver when they hear those words. Don't worry, you are safe.   With the new year now old, we want to lay out our schedule to keep you informed on...

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Jan 03, 2024
Meet Ode to class of 2024 <3

,It is beautiful is it not? We cannot keep our emotions in check because this chap rounds out our publishing cycle for 2023.  Give us a minute to dry our eyes and find the courage to sniff our happiness like a well-mixed bottle of perfume. For n...

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Dec 12, 2023
How about a Strippy December?

Oh la la… its almost here!Dear Strippy ,Allow us to introduce you to something so beautiful. Meet Ode to Class of 2024. You are seeing this first. What do you think?Stay Strippy <3P.S: Publication is set for 12/12/2023 and Author Interview will be...

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Dec 07, 2023
Please, help us reach other writers.

Help us reach other writersDear family, this is a call. Yes, this is a call It is an SOS. We want to reach other writers and creative. We want to reach more readers.Can you send any issue of your choice to your top ten best friends? You can but...

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Nov 27, 2023
Dull? There are no dull moments.

2023 has been good. We are counting our achievements and squealing with gratitude here. Have you visited the store lately? Go now! But that is not all. Something beautiful is coming . Watch out!Stay Strippy <3

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Nov 15, 2023
What’s good family?

  Granted you are the best thing to happen to us. Thank you for your presence at Stripes.So, what’s up with you? What have you been up to?We are lounging here with a glass of wine in hand and waiting for your reviews from Happy Memories....

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Nov 08, 2023
Raise a glass, To All Our Happy Memories…

,We are dancing, shouting, crying over here. We almost felt this issue would flop. True story? Many writers do not know how to write about joy. Is it because we have become too used to grief? Have we began to celebrate pain so much we can no longer d...

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Nov 02, 2023
Happy Memories Season, Phase 1 initiated!

Phase 1 initiated ! We are excited to be off to a great start of our experimentation with this Issue. We want to publish in phases before bringing you the full version of the magazine.That said, go check out phase 1. Our interview with Africa's fines...

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Oct 27, 2023