Story By Onyebuchi Martins
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Onyebuchi Martins

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I’m Onyebuchi Martins, a 39-year-old choreographer based in Portharcourt. I focus on blending contemporary African dance with cinematic storytelling. My recent work explores identity and movement in urban spaces, particularly through rain-themed performances. I’m currently developing a visual project that merges dance with digital art, and I’m always excited to collaborate across disciplines.
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My Boyfriend's wife is an extortionist
Updated at Jul 23, 2025, 08:36
A lie for survival. A love worth fighting for. A woman who won’t let go.David has it all — wealth, respect, and the kind of love people dream about. But in a society where same-gender relationships are taboo, his happiness comes with a price. At 22, he paid Tina — a beautiful, ambitious woman — eight million cedis to pose as his wife. The deal was simple: play the part, keep the secret, and disappear once they adopted a child to seal the illusion.Ten years later, Tina is still in his house.She’s no longer pretending. She’s thriving — using his name, draining his finances, controlling the narrative, and dragging her lover into the mess. Franklin, David’s real partner, is slowly pushed to the margins of his own home. The child they adopted begins to ask dangerous questions. And Tina? She’s ready to burn it all if her grip on power slips.What began as a desperate attempt to protect love has become a hostage situation in disguise.Now, with blackmail, betrayal, and threats piling high, David and Franklin must fight not just for each other, but for their freedom — and their future.A gripping, emotional LGBTQ+ drama packed with suspense, social tension, and unrelenting twists — My Boyfriend’s Contract Wife is an extortionist is a story about secrets too heavy to carry and the courage to break free from your lie.
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The Sudden Muse
Updated at Jul 20, 2025, 10:10
The Sudden Muse is a fictional, queer love story, detailing the evolving relationship between Lory, a graphics novelist, and Walker, an experimental dancer. The story begins with Lory's artistic block and his encounter with Walker at the Cauldron, a local coffee shop. Walker, with vibrant energy and expressive movements, becomes Lory's "Sudden muse," reigniting his creative spark and inspiring a new direction for his graphic novel. The connection deepens through a shared artistic discussion and mutual appreciation of each other's craft. Lory observes Walker's dancing rehearsal, finding inspiration for dynamic character movement. While Walker gains a new perspective on visual storytelling from Lory's sketches. This leads to their first collaborative "fight choreography" session, where their artistic energy truly shines. The story progresses to the confession of their feelings, a quiet "I love you ". Marking a pivotal shift from artistic partnership to a romantic relationship. This love leads to the decision to move in together, transforming Lory's apartment into their shared home, a space filled with creative energy and domestic intimacy. A significant artistic milestone is the creation of "synapse", a groundbreaking collaborative project merging dance with an animated projection of Lory's art, which receives critical acclaim and tours. This project solidifies their professional bond and demonstrates the power of their combined talents.
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