The Audacity.

The Audacity.

Haphephobia by Olly Nze

Emerging Writer Series

Mar 24, 2021
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Every two weeks, I will be publishing an essay from an emerging writer. This week’s essay is “Haphephobia” by Olly Nze. Olly is a freelance writer living in Lagos, Nigeria. When he isn't trying to navigate the madness of the city, he tends to his cacti and writes perfectly acceptable poetry and decent prose.

This essay was edited by Meg Pillow.

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