Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu is the author of God of Poetry, Satan's Story, A Play of Ghosts and The Missing Link. A 2008 Caine Prize for African Writing nominee, he wrote the text for Scottish photographer Owen Logan's caricature of Michael Jackson's visit to Nigeria entitled Masquerade. He lives in Lagos and is married with children.
Interviews & Profiles

Legend of the Son of a Reverend Father: Odili Tony Ujubuonu

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When he writes his novels, he bears the name Odili Ujubuonu. When he wants to make money, he tells you his name is Tony,...
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Guerrilla Editorial Board Unrecognized by June 12 Inheritors

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Going to work could mean your death. It was indeed a bad time. The June 12, 1993 election won by Bashorun MKO Abiola had just been...
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Democracy Day: Electricity Bill Is Larger Than My Salary

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Today has been declared a public holiday by the Nigerian Government to mark Democracy Day. May 29 used to be the Democracy Day until the...
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My Mourned Soulmate, Pita Okute

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I am in tears as I write the words here. It has been shattering for me on hearing of the passing away of my ever...
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Children Have the Potential to Be Great – Cakasa Foundation

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Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation on Tuesday, May 28, said that children have the potential to be great and achieve their highest dreams. The Executive Director, CEF,...
Faith & Philosophy

That $90 Billion Hajj Subsidy

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Let’s get serious for once in this country. The government gleefully announced that the subsidy on fuel had been removed and made bold to stress...
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Target Me No Banker

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The Naira is so worthless these days that putting the currency in a bank is a bloody waste of everybody’s time. Who even wants to...
Arts & Books

It’s Bob Marley All Over The World 43 Years After

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May 11 is globally known as “The Bob Marley Day”. It is now 43 long years since the lionized music legend Bob Marley died. Robert Nesta...
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