Rapid Thoughts – G.Carlin
I want to live it backwards ‐— I want to live my next life backwards. You know, you start out dead, you get this out of the way. You wake up in a nursing home, but you’re feeling better every day. You get kicked out for being too healthy. You…
Exclusive Interview: Palmwine Sounds Unveiled—Music, Life, and the Art of Keeping the World Guessing
Palmwine Sounds, a poet and instrumentalist, remains an enigma in the creative world with eight published books to his name. He is known for his deep connection to music, an obsession with Fela Kuti’s sound, and a unique take on poetry that…
Life and Death: The Palmwine Poetry that Mirrors Existence
“Life and Death” by Palmwine Sounds featuring Daniel Enebe is more than just a collection of poetry; it’s an artistic manifesto that digs into the contradictions of human existence. The raw emotion, bold commentary, and existential…
Love, Betrayal, and Strength in Chioma Onyekaba’s Wives are for Rainy Days, Side Chicks are for Best Days – A Review
Chioma Rosemary Onyekaba’s “Wives are for Rainy Days, Side Chicks are for Best Days” offers a profound exploration of the complexities of marital relationships, tackling the heavy themes of infidelity, emotional trauma, and self-worth. This…
“Music and Life”: An interplay of poetry and Pictures by Palmwine Sounds
Music is more than just a collection of sounds; it is a vessel for emotion, culture, and connection. In Nigeria, music is a way of life that taps into its streams of endless rhythm and melody. These indigenous sounds from way, way back, are raw,…
Amputation – A Poem by Fortune Omosola
You’ll think Nigerians are poor, until you see them in nightclubs—swallowing decibels. They stack bottles on the derrieres of jezebels, chanting ad hominems. In the crush of morning, they drift on complaints, curse the devil, Crying till their…
Oyo’s Artistic Revival: How Ese Brume is Transforming Ibadan’s Cultural Landscape through Theater
Ibadan, a city steeped in history, has long been a hub for creativity in Nigeria. However, recent years have seen a decline in the maintenance of its cultural landmarks. In a bid to reignite the city’s creative flame, Ese Brume, the executive director of…
Kofi Awoonor: Remembering One of Africa’s Powerful Poets
Kofi Awoonor, born on March 13, 1935, in the Gold Coast (now Ghana), was a poet whose works beautifully wove together the oral traditions of his Ewe people with contemporary and religious themes, reflecting the complexities of Africa during…
Condé Nast Partners with OpenAI: Paving the Way for AI-Driven News Discovery
OpenAI and media titan Condé Nast have joined forces to integrate content from renowned publications like Vogue, The New Yorker, and GQ into AI platforms, including ChatGPT and the newly launched SearchGPT. This multi-year partnership marks a significant…
Embattled Miss South Africa Contestant Chidimma Adetshina Accepts Invitation to Compete in Miss Universe Nigeria 2024
She is back, in it. Chidimma Adetshina, a contestant who recently faced controversy in the Miss South Africa pageant, has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria pageant. Adetshina, who made headlines last month due to…