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.
Arts & Books

Aftermath of Revolution and War

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The Nigerian Revolution and the Biafran War…The Aftermath by Alexander A. Madiebo; ArtRelated Limited, Lagos; 2022; 495pp When this book, The Nigerian Revolution and the...
Miscellaneous

Like The Queen, Like Zik Of Africa

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I am yet to learn Queen’s English and now they have changed to King’s English. The Queen is dead; long live the King! The burial of...
Arts & Books

A Special Plea on Nigeria Prize for Literature

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The celebrated season of the Nigeria Prize for Literature always ends on the note of winner-takes-all. It is incumbent on me to plead now...
Arts & Books

Queen Omoni of Nollywood

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Nigeria is celebrated in the world because Nollywood ranks as the third largest moviemaking enterprise after America’s Hollywood and India’s Bollywood. It’s indeed remarkable...
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Victory for the Vanquished

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It Is A Goal! No! – The Necessity of Biafra by Hanum Mary Chioke; ISBN: 978-978-977-670-2; 2018; 259pp   Man’s existence on earth can be...
Nigeria Matters

Once Upon A Fight Between Obasanjo And Babangida

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The two generals are seen as the best of friends across the political spectrum of the Nigerian nation. In many informed circles, General Matthew Okikiola...
Interviews & Profiles

Honorary Doctorate for Bob-Manuel Udokwu

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It was a day to cherish as the esteemed actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, was honoured with a Doctorate Degree in Arts and Culture by Institut...
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The Fire This Time

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The presidency of Nigeria is so highly coveted that even expired players want to grab it “by fire, by force”, as the Pentecostals would...
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