(I did this review as an academic exercise a while back, and I’d love to share it because I think it is relevant to today’s Nigeria.) The words on the cover page tug at the Read More
Feb 172013
change
Dec 202012
a young lady’s struggles in encountering, and attempting to reconcile, perspectives different from hers. In the end, they both wept…it was a night of tears… As she sprayed her perfume, all she could think Read More
Nov 142012
Like a misled adventurer in search of the Golden Fleece, On this path, Nigeria was made to venture As concocted by the pleasure of her colonial masters. As the hey days of tribulation beckoned, She Read More
Apr 222012
Author: Chinua Achebe Publisher: Fourth Dimension Publishing Co. Ltd Year of Publication: 1983 Chapters: 10 In presenting a review of The Trouble with Nigeria by Chinua Achebe, I do not imply that I have more Read More
Jun 222011
I am proudly Nigerian, and I believe that no matter what, no other country will ever be like ours. We are essentially happy people. Where else do people smile at a camera when their homes Read More
Mar 012011
THEN My mother told me I was a trouble maker when I was little, and I spoke to my elders like I was on their level. With no shame, no fear, no restrictions- an audacious Read More
Dec 142010
Many times the road is the same
But in haste we fail listening
We run onward noting no blame
Saying our time will come reigning
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Nov 182010
…Swayed by greed and nepotism
That breeds insatiable corruption…
I am Nigeria…
You and I can make change possible…