Some readers are pissed at the eclecticism of my essays. Others are perturbed at my analysis and conclusion. A few others think I have taken to the quicksand. For me, …
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As a beginning author like me with zero name recognition in the publishing or author circuits, getting a reputable publisher to sign you on is like asking for Zuma Rock …
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The Academy Awards have really come a long way in recognizing the talents of African-Americans…
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In the long run, rap grows into a cult where drugs are sold and scores are settled. It’s not just words anymore, people start to live out those words…
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For every outstanding Nigerian youth there seem to be too many nincompoops. And sadly, these are people who have dedicated years pursuing a degree or diploma in higher institutions, yet …
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The legendary Harvard Professor of African and African American Studies and Romance Languages and Literatures, Abiola Irele, recently turned 70. Wumi Raji reports…
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Concerned as he is with the issue of female genital mutilation, Sembene Ousmane still makes sure not to confine himself only to it in Molaade. Rather, he transcends it in …
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Skido had never bought a Ram in all his life. Each Christmas he watched with envy how his neighbours slit the throats of animals in preparation for the great feast. …
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Skido had never bought a Ram in all his life. Each Christmas he watched with envy how his neighbours slit the throats of animals in preparation for the great feast. …
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The African Model for decades has and is still viewed as an ugly duckling. The rationale is that she is “too tall” and “too skinny” for a woman. Africa and …
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The African Model for decades has and is still viewed as an ugly duckling. The rationale is that she is “too tall” and “too skinny” for a woman. Africa and …
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My father’s only moment of embarrassment arose when I asked him about a near miss gun shot at my mother. He stated that it was never meant for my mother …
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Out of the seething, smoldering ruins of our collective horrid judgment, a giant Phoenix is born, worthy prodigy of the master Phoenix Chinua Achebe. Achebe lives! Adichie lives! Hurrah for …
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Out of the seething, smoldering ruins of our collective horrid judgment, a giant Phoenix is born, worthy prodigy of the master Phoenix Chinua Achebe. Achebe lives! Adichie lives! Hurrah for …
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It is very important to determine how many “slaps” and “slumpings” will feature in the Nollywood movie. The more the slaps and slumpings, the merrier. A Nollywood flick without slaps …
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Toronto is abuzz as twenty four thousand delegates from all over the world congregate for the opening of the 16th International AIDS Conference…