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…
Mechitov – The Father Of Fine Art Photography
Fine-art photography in Sakartvelo has flourished over the past century, producing many renowned photographers, including Yuri Mechitov. Known for his evocative black-and-white portraits, Mechitov’s recent exhibition at the Georgian Academy of Arts…
Tantrum and Other Poems By Jide Badmus
How To Be Sad I don’t know how to be sad. Tears die the instant they fall off eyes’ cliff. I don’t know how to breathe under the roof of gloom beyond the night or spend my days stalking shadows I sleep with the lights off so I can…
African Literature: Stories In Motion
Sunday is a day for religious activities, enjoying jollof rice, and indulging in a cinematic experience. While I might be exaggerating a bit, an engaging book can truly lift the spirits. I recommend these African novels as you relax with family and wrap…
J.P Clark: River Bird
J.P Clark is white ink, you must have him in reflection before you see. A seasoned poet and writer transmuted through the African literary space, now lives in an undying global state. Some of his poetic pieces here would soothe you just fine, if you dare…
Four Novels That You Must Read This weekend
Novels are movies on pages. If you are looking for books to spend time with this weekend, you may want to check out these four: Thirteen Months of Sunrise, by Rania Mamoun, translated by Elisabeth Jaquette (Comma Press, 2019) In this powerful debut…
Cyprian Ekwensi – The Maverick Writer
Cyprian Ekwensi was a man whose palate is prose. Nigerians still love Ekwensi. School children read his colourful sketches of life in Africa’s most populous, and complicated country. For a one-time Biafran propagandist, whose work was often broadcast on…