Elegy of the Charred Gazelle – A Poem By Fortune Omosola
*sic* Don’t sow the seeds of a tree on the war path, Where missiles dance above the shrubs, A charred gazelle, what purpose shall it serve? A poignant reminder of lessons unlearned, As men propel their rockets of ego, Lying within the same breath,…
Nigerian Nail Art: A Vibrant Canvas of Culture, Colors, and Creativity
Most ladies are usually over the moon when they newly fix their nails. It comes with an air of confidence and sophistication. But, there is an art side to it that often reflects more beauty. Nigerian nail art has evolved into a captivating phase of…
And The Madmann Of The Year 2023 Is…
MADDTIMES is one of the trendy magazines in Nigeria as favoured by J.Edgar one of the columnists on jollofmash. This list catalogues the good, the bad and ugly in Nigeria as against the wind of popular events for the year 2023. Who will emerge top on the…
Distant Mirages – A Poem By Fortune Omosola
When I gaze into the night sky, the moon weaves a tale of years traversing their wilderness, of men long forgotten yet brave, of lyrics from historic songs triumphed in deviant battles. The gods, concealed within the stars, their carved light an…
The Spiritual Side Of Arts
It could be music, poetry, film, painting, sculpture, a photograph or a medieval weave; it could be ananything. Art transcends generations and leaves behind a cryptic message for inquisitive hearts and mind to find out. How can a person understand the…
The ills Of Wagering In a Dying Société – Rólawe
Knave Fortune Omosola Kowope, Ijoba is dying—restless, Young hands, freckled with poverty, stumbling. The iron gates are succumbing to dross, End-time sermons can’t heal this loss. Who would tell of it when the mouth refuses to close? When shadows…
Cornucopia – A poem by Fortune Omosola
Cornucopia I have seen these hills bend and bounce, whispering to the trees in earthly languages; the sun kissing the temple of the Olota hills, spirits foraging for ancient footprints. I have been air, romancing the air, paying homage. When time takes a…
Creativity Meets Sustainability At The TotalEnergies Art Exhibition
The TotalEnergies art house exhibition that was organized recently was such a spectacle for atistic expression and environmental consciousness. It was one to behold. This three-day event provided a canvas to celebrate the innate talent of budding artists…
Nigeria King Of Street Music Emerges
Olamide, that’s his name – the newly crowned King of Street music. The crown was given by popular online music streaming service – Spotify. The platform acknowledged Olamide Adedeji, the Nigerian rapper and singer commonly known as…
Meet The Ghanaian Toddler Planning To Ace Guinness Record
The Guinness World Records has given its nod to Ace-Liam, a one-year-old Ghanaian art prodigy, as he embarks on a mission to break the existing record for the Youngest Male Artist. From wielding a paintbrush at the tender age of six months, this…