The writer’s place as a component in the social structure may be procative, reactive or both. His musings while being reactions to happenstance in society, can also be foothills upon which society can catch a Read More
May 202013
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May 152013
The shortlist for the 2013 Caine Prize for African Writing has been announced today (Wednesday 15 May) – and among the five stories chosen are an unprecedented four Nigerian entries. The Chair of judges, art Read More
May 132013
The Association of Nigerian Authors [ANA] hereby calls for entries for its 2013 Annual Literary Prizes. Nigerian writers, home and abroad, desirous of entering their works for the Annual Literary Prizes, may now do so. Read More
May 092013
The third serialization of my booklet on the Nigerian conflict between 1966-1970.
May 082013
The first day, 8th April 2013 was more of fanfare, with media houses like NTA covering the kick start of the Creative Writing workshop organized by Exodus for art Group hosted in the Golden Gate Read More
May 082013
Trends are quick to catch on in Nigeria. Once somebody does a thing and it’s successful or gets a favourable response, a lot of people tend to follow suit. It happens with business, religion, politics, Read More
May 032013
I usually approach Layrite’s poems with some caution. I know if I read them in a hurry I will come back to the first line understanding little. In order words, the poet tries to ensconce Read More
May 022013
Dear fellow writer-colleagues, I have pleasure in informing you that I have just won the first prize in the coveted John Dale 24Hours in World Journalism contest. Please feel free to felicitate with me and Read More
Apr 292013
Yasmin El-Rufai (April 14th, 2013) Introductions. All protocols observed… The Chairman of the occasion, Hakeem Belo-Osagie didn’t joke about his knowledge of literature which he admitted was little. Well, actually, he did! He said Read More
Apr 282013
Despite all you’ve heard, or been taught, the truth is that all men are not equal. I will base my arguments on three incidents that happened recently. The first incident happened on Monday, 15th April Read More
Apr 252013
Writing is a craft, in the hands of a master it becomes an art. – N. B. Cole Just because you can speak English doesn’t mean you can write. It is as difficult as learning Read More
Apr 222013
The second part of my serialization on the Nigerian conflict between 1966-1970.
Apr 162013
Now I had no intention of writing anything today but I am so mad that I have to vent. I was strolling through Facebook where I came across an article about a girl being harassed Read More
Apr 142013
The first of a serialization from my booklet on Nigeria from 1966-1970.
Apr 102013
To His Excellency, The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Dear Mr. President, I have been following the events of your administration so closely and I have come to the realisation that no other Read More
Apr 072013
One of the good things about the internet, social networks, BBM et al is that it helps us realise how nice offline ‘dates’ can be. So when there was a very big chance for an Read More
Apr 072013
The love visits I am very thrilled to show a very green side of the past which the reader probably never thought existed. What we commonly hear as the excuse for dating from testosterone Read More
Apr 042013
Yoruba culture is very colorful and beautiful. One of the aspects of culture that are usually of interest to many people is Marriage, the way it is done, the steps and the manner by Read More
Mar 292013
‘Let’s sex chat’ those were the words the fifteen year old law undergraduate typed into the blackberry bold 5 device she held in her hand on that fateful night. ‘Okay. Send me your nude pics’ Read More
Mar 262013
(Chinua Achebe 1930-2013 and on in our hearts) Chinua Achebe is one of those epically unique individuals whose lives have been so full, so purposive and so impactful that we begin to pray that they Read More