'Jamin Ohwovoriole

A journalist, Jamin Ohwovoriole has contributed to several of the major newspapers in Nigeria, including The Guardian, Daily Times, Quality and Classique. He has been Assistant or Deputy Editor at Thisday and Editor, ThisdayStyle. He was in South Africa as the Bureau Chief of Thisday before he was moved to the US where he currently resides (as the US Bureau Chief). This self-confessed "scattered poet" is of the opinion theatre, literature, film and music are "instruments of truth which humanity needs to refine its soul." He has an unpublished play and a novel in the works.
Arts & Books

I Have Nothing to Hide – Lagbaja

'Jamin Ohwovoriole -
“The sax happens to be the instrument that is nearest to the human voice in that you can intone as the human voice will sing. You can growl, you can moan, you can sigh, you can express things that will be difficult to express on the piano, just with notes. That is why it seems to communicate the human feelings in a way in people faster than several other instruments.”
Life Abroad

Election in South Africa

'Jamin Ohwovoriole -
“Politics is business. If we vote somebody in today, tomorrow he will be driving a posh car whereas the people are suffering. My one vote can’t make a difference. So, why bother?”
Life Abroad

Dilemma of a Texan

'Jamin Ohwovoriole -
What has the new global power structure done to America? The American ego has been deflated despite the fact that the most powerful nation may still profit economically from Bush’s adventures in Iraq...
Life Abroad

Chaos Made Sovereign

'Jamin Ohwovoriole -
It is our bestiality that matters to the civilised world, not our determination to overcome. Who is to blame?
Interviews & Profiles

Conversation with Jane Hodges

'Jamin Ohwovoriole -
"Each time I earned a new degree I believe I possessed a few more skills to better live in the world..."

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