Segun Oguntola

Me: Born in Lagos, reside in New York City; read International Studies, was a World Affairs Fellow of the Ralph Bunche Institute on the United Nations, chose Literature as a medium to engage the world in thought; been published in, among others, Ictus Review, QBR the Black Book Review and the African; my collection of poems, essays and stories, In Celebration of All that Burdens Us, is now published, visit Amazon, or my site for details: www.segunoguntola.com.
Interviews & Profiles

Isaach De Bankolé: A Flower of the Tribe

Segun Oguntola -
At a canopied table we sit, black coffee and double Espresso steaming, to have a chat about his life, his work, the prolific international actor: Isaach De Bankolé...
Arts & Books

Notes on 'Notes from the Underground'

Segun Oguntola -
My maiden voyage to the illuminating world of Literature was via a small, big book...
Arts & Books

Ben Okri: A Rousing Bard

Segun Oguntola -
Ben Okri is one of those extant writers who aim to and do rouse social consciousness, impart knowledge; one of those writers whose work is of cosmic proportion...
Africa

The March of History in Africa

Segun Oguntola -
All thinking, critically thinking, persons know that since the beginning of time civilizations have come and gone. They know that Western civilization will one day end in accordance with the historical phenomenon of the rise and fall of civilizations...
Nigeria Matters

Inside The Thoughts of A Man Who Recently Reunited With His Destiny

Segun Oguntola -
It is true I am cunning and ruthless in my dealings with our people, be they civilians, or civic-minded members of the Military. How else is one to ensure obedience, and preserve one's rule? How else is one to deal with opponents who refuse the riches one is willing to bestow them?
Nigeria Matters

Inside The Thoughts of A Man Who Recently Reunited With His Destiny

Segun Oguntola -
It is true I am cunning and ruthless in my dealings with our people, be they civilians, or civic-minded members of the Military. How else is one to ensure obedience, and preserve one's rule? How else is one to deal with opponents who refuse the riches one is willing to bestow them?

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