I had no idea of what to expect from Chimamanda Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus. However, there was one thing I was clear about after reading her two later works: Half of [...]
Adura Ojo
May 092011
Apr 182011
I recently had the opportunity to chat with Jude Dibia, author of new novel Blackbird. His previous books are Walking with Shadows (2005) and Unbridled (2007). Unbridled won the Ken [...]
Lola Shoneyin and the Price of Patriarchy: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives
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Book Reviews
Apr 112011
When I get hold of a book to read, I usually read the synopsis on the back cover and quotes from literary reviews. The brief synopsis of The Secret Lives [...]
Dirt Off The Shoulder
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Poetry
Jun 122010
Shoulders above Boom boom echoes. Close shutters Wide Open. Majestic Olumo On which I stand Far away from you. Many answers No questions To an open trap. Dirt off the [...]
For ‘Rosemary’ Afternoon quiet and sunny Excited gist all the way Dome to staff quarters The cause of our excitement Party out of this world It was out of this [...]
We Do Not Forget (Updated)
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Poetry
May 062010
We do not forget pain, our scars keep scoreThe poor suffer freelyThe rich imprisoned by lack of want The wicked never forget,Thirst for bad deeds never quenchedThe kind are never [...]
Darkness At Dawn
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Novel Excerpts, Website Launch
Mar 262010
It’s now well past midnight. Ayo can still see Jare scowling at her across the room, with a sneer that belies his chiselled masculine features. She tries to shut out [...]
