Answer by Chinua Achebe and Other Poems
There is no better time than this to be inspired by a piece of poetry. Within the free reins of words and mental pictures, poetry can redefine your mind space. Glitch What have you done to yourself? You don’t rest, you don’t sleep, You never…
Discover New Worlds with These Captivating Reads
Good books transcend boundaries and captivate readers no matter where they originate. If you love indulging in movies and social media, why not pair your entertainment with fiction that can broaden your horizons and enrich your mind? Here are some…
Ekiti to Celebrate Wole Soyinka at 90 in Grand Style
Ekiti State is set to celebrate Nigerian Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, as he turns ninety on July 13th. The event is organized by the Ekiti Book Club, the Association of Nigerian Authors and the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria. The…
Christopher Okigbo: The Harmony of Depths
Poems are the diamonds of imagination; they take you deeper without drowning. In his lifetime of art, popular Nigerian poet, Christopher Okigbo surfed through the depth of human vicissitudes to harmonize his works. Jollofmash shares with you a few of his…
The Endless Dynamism of Yorùbá Proverbs
Yorùbá Proverbs come as axioms or sayings that have been shaped by experience and passed through generations to teach historical lessons, highlight good morals, and instil social values. The use of a Yorùbá Proverb by a younger person is prohibited in…
EKIFEST 2024: Date Announced for Art Exhibition
An Arts Exhibition will take place from August 6th to August 10th, 2024 in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Are you excited to come for it? The commissioner for Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy in the state, Prof. Rasaki Ojo Bakare has confirmed this. During a…
EKIFEST 2024: A Celebration of Culture and Arts in Ekiti State
Nigeria is a melting pot for many cultures and traditions. There is no endpoint to the interplay and exciting. Ekiti State, the land of honour is up next with an exciting festival that the world should be part of! The Ekiti-State Festival of Culture and…
Robert Frost is on The Road Not Taken
Writing a poem is one thing, making it stand out – iconic – is another. An iconic poem stands out due to its universal themes, memorable language, cultural impact, emotional depth, and enduring relevance. These qualities enable it to resonate…
A Hymn of Shame – A Poem by Fortune Omosola
There is nothing here that you haven’t seen before: The eyes of children garnished with hunger, Firmer hands lounging later on their carcasses, Middlemen shaking hands with vultures inside their rampart, An army of slaves led by a blind few— Your…
African Fiction: Four Artistic Works For This Holiday
If you are looking for something beyond movies to spark your holiday spirit, these four African novels are your perfect guide. The profound depth and individual artistic brilliance of the writers will transport you through space and time, revealing the…