He was tall—as tall as I can remember. He was handsome—as handsome as I can remember. He was a dark-eyed, swarthy man with killer looks that sucked people in and left them as breathless as Chimamanda Adichie’s... Continue reading
The documentation and expression of sexuality has been proven to be in existence for as long as humans have been able to communicate. From the etching of drawings depicting sexual activity on the walls of caves by... Continue reading
Feminism is the belief in the social, economic and cultural equality of the sexes. Feminism entails giving everyone an equal chance and opportunity to do whatever they want. If a woman wants to do labour jobs ‘meant... Continue reading
The year my father murdered a man, a plot of land had been allocated to him by the newly constituted democratic government. Democracy had returned two years prior, and governors were granting certificates of occupancy to anyone... Continue reading
Cancer is defined as an abnormal growth of cells, which divide and proliferate in an uncontrolled manner, and in some cases, metastasize (spread) and invade other nearby tissues. A common misconception is that cancer is a disease,... Continue reading
Introducing our new program ‘D I S T I L L Series’ where we communicate research in style. A monthly Facebook live chat with researchers and non-fiction authors who talk about their research in simplest and informal... Continue reading
In most African countries, it is generally believed that the act of burial ensures that the soul of a person rests after death. A funeral is seen as an official rite of passage from the world of... Continue reading
All around the world, book banning has been an art that has existed as long as the art of writing books. For reasons such as: obscenity, blasphemy, depiction of homosexuality, politics, several educative and enlightening books have... Continue reading
Literature is a mirror which reflects our world, and it increases our understanding of our identities as individuals and as communities. It shows us how to change our world or adapt to new challenges which may threaten our... Continue reading
I get quite a number of emails from budding authors who want to know the advantage of publishing an e-book over the usual hard/softback; how e-books are marketed and its financial implications. So, I have decided to... Continue reading
When allies betray you And your god remains silent When sadness takes a seat beside you And she weeps from hunger; The one who calls you father When you’re too weary to be anything Be angry Let ... Continue reading
Africa has given me a choice To choose between time and happiness So tell me my dear Which one leads to you As you haunt my dreams Should I choose time As the creator seems unperturbed ... Continue reading
This short story was compiled in honour of Prof. Chinualumogu Achebe. #TFADay2020 It was MORNING YET ON CREATION DAY when the ARROW OF GOD fell on the people at HOME AND EXILE. The people were NO... Continue reading
A Professor recently asked, “Are we the children of a lesser god?”. If the question is an object, I believe it would be one of those shiny smooth pebbles at the beach, a benign question that has... Continue reading
At a younger age, in a momentary epiphany from judicious thoughts, I wrote that I wanted neither love nor friendship, nor the mindless chatters of future past with kindred spirits; the intrinsic jewelries of the common man. ... Continue reading
I love super heroes and heroines, most especially accidental ones (think Peter Parker and Hulk). There is something gratifying about a fellow regular folk who suddenly comes into supernatural power and uses it for the good of... Continue reading
Sometime in September 1959, an advert in a faded edition of the Daily Times announced the following: Adult Women Technical Evening Classes, 1959: Call for admission can be made by letter or personal interview with the Woman... Continue reading
The journey towards achieving voting rights for Nigerian women was long and arduous; it was driven by rounds of constitutional talks and protests; there were piecemeal electoral regulations whereby limited adult female suffrage, based on ownership of... Continue reading
In the 1940s, the Colony of Lagos was a hub of political activities. This was the height of nationalism, and Nigeria’s journey towards Independence from the British was in full swing. A male dominated political class and... Continue reading
“One bulb at a time. There was no other way to do it. No shortcuts ― simply loving the slow process of planting. Loving the work as it unfolded. Loving an achievement that grew slowly and bloomed... Continue reading