Remain Dead is the story of a father who, though physically present, is emotionally and functionally absent — a man who lives a lie, largely discovered after his death.
This story uncovers the harsh reality of several African families whose fathers and husbands shirk responsibility while society perpetuates the myth of men being the sole providers.
Being published in the maiden edition of Naira Stories means my work reaches its very first audience — the readers, who may see their truths reflected in this story.
It’s an opportunity to connect with those who understand these unspoken realities, and to have my voice stand among the bold narratives that launch this new literary space.
Chikosoro Chiziterem Mefor doesn’t just love helping lives through her nursing profession; she’s also passionate about touching lives as a writer through compelling words she puts together in the form of short stories and screenplays from her imagination and people’s experiences. Whether at a patient’s bedside or behind the pages of her narratives, Chikosoro’s mission remains the same — to touch lives, one with care, the other with words. Her works have been published in The Panacea and in an induction magazine themed ‘Advocacy through unionism: A strategy and overcoming restrictive policies in the nursing profession’.
