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Beyond Borders: The Uncharted Odyssey of Noo Saro-Wiwa

The paraphrase of an interview by Olatoun Gabi-Williams Noo Saro-Wiwa, the daughter of the renowned activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, emerges as a distinctive figure whose life is interwoven with the cultural arras of Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Her narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a remarkable familial legacy, a tale of struggle Read More…

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Neighbours of the Soul: The Woman Next Door

The Woman Next Door is Yewande Omotoso’s comically dark second novel published in 2016 by Random House, South Africa and by Farafina in Nigeria. The story unfolds in what appears to be the first decade of the 21st century against a backdrop of a South Africa in the throes of being re-imagined through this contemporary Read More…

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The Meursault Investigation: A Bold Literary Response to Camus’ ‘L’Etranger

The Meursault Investigation” is the dark wonderland Kamel Daoud has created as a searing rejoinder to L’Etranger”, probably the most famous of Albert Camus’ novels. If Camus rejected the word “existentialism” to define his novels, Daoud surely does not. Dealing extravagantly in the currency of existentialism, “The Meursault Investigation” must be its great, latter-day exponent Read More…

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Celebrities and Fans Join Candlelight Procession for Late Singer Mohbad as Investigation Continues

Nigerian music stars Davido, Zlatan, and Falz, along with a multitude of fans, joined a poignant candlelight procession in honour of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, on Thursday evening in Lekki, Lagos. The event also saw the participation of the Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende. The Read More…

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Lagos Government shuts eight nightclubs for safety violations

The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action by sealing eight nightclubs and event centres in both Ikeja and Victoria Island. This move is a response to various safety violations and is in alignment with the government’s commitment to public safety, as articulated by Mr. Lanre Mojola, Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission. Read More…

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‘A Sunday Affair’ – A messy love triangle drama with mixed results

“A Sunday Affair” is a film that’s best described as a mixed bag. It embraces chaos in its storytelling, which can be both its charm and its downfall. The narrative revolves around a web of infidelity and complex relationships, where cheating is the central theme, and moral dilemmas take a back seat. This approach adds Read More…

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Exploring the Dark Heart of Lagos: A Review of “Lagos Noir”

Lagos Noir, meticulously edited by Chris Abani and published by Akashic Books in June 2018, is a captivating anthology of thirteen stories that takes readers on a literary journey into the heart of Lagos, Nigeria. With 224 pages of evocative prose, this anthology introduces readers to a city with a population of over 21 million, Read More…

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Infiltration of the Blues: A Vibrant Celebration of African Artistry with Sachi Hani-Okoroafor

The brilliant curator and artist Sachi Hani-Okoroafor’s exhibition “Infiltration of the Blues” is a testament to the life and variety of contemporary African art. This collection of over 70 paintings and sculptures, brought to life by 13 dynamic young artists, offers a fresh perspective on the multifaceted nature of the African experience. The exhibition, which Read More…

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Courage & Character: A colourful and rich narrative of Osun State history

By Chido Nwakanma History in exciting colours is one of the main attractions of Courage & Character: The Definitive History of Osun State.  The 460-page tome comes in an arresting coffee table format, enabling it to incorporate valuable and rich primary and secondary sources in books, articles, and letters that provide a comprehensive overview. The Read More…

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Two transformative books of faith: Abisola Gabi-Williams’ spiritual journey

By Olatoun Gabi-Williams To view it as beautifully written prayer guidelines would be to undersell its 249 pages. From the Acknowledgements, Preface, foreword, and Introduction, through the 14 chapters, epilogue, references, and End notes, what the author, Abisola Gabi-Williams, has produced is an inspired tapestry of doctrine combined with a prayer manual and fused with Read More…