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.
Man & Woman

A Toast to Womanhood

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu -
I am an expert at ignorance. I do not know why just one day should be set aside as the so-called International Women’s Day or...
Arts & Books

Prof Iyahen: One Tree That Made The Forest

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu -
God Has Done Me Well: Sunday Osarumwense Iyahen (A Renowned Mathematics Professor and Senator); Published by West Africa Resources Management Global, Lagos, Nigeria; 2022;...
Sports

Exploits of Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Federation President Ezenwanne

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu -
The President of the Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Federation, Ichie Chiemeka Charles Ezenwanne is an all-conquering enigma. He has completely turned around the fortunes of the hitherto...
Education

High-Octane Inaugural Lecture of Prof Ernest Igwe at UNIZIK

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu -
It was an Inaugural Lecture with a difference. The 80th Inaugural Lecture of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, delivered by Prof Ernest Chukwusoro Igwe on...
Nigeria Matters

Vote My Tribe Or I Kill You

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu -
Democracy has been turned into coup at the polls – and the result is announced in the darkest wee hours when robbers are wont...
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Policing the Police for the People

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu -
Nigerian policemen and women can be more dangerous than armed robbers and bandits any day of the week for sure. The latest charge is that...
Arts & Books

Ace Economist Uka Ezenwe As The People’s Professor

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu -
A Diary of God’s Grace: Autobiography of an Academic by Uka Iwuchukwu Ezenwe; Tamaza Publishing Company Ltd, Zaria, Nigeria; 2022; 246pp Prof Uka Iwuchukwu Ezenwe...
Nigeria Matters

Federal Republic of Thuggery

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu -
Shamelessness is the vilest disease of the Nigerian establishment. The shameless mode of the leaders of Nigeria was activated in full force on February 25...
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