Kunle Onime loves Lagos. It is because he is ‘not a Lagos man but he is a Lagos man’. If you have lived in Lagos all your life like him, you will know what he means. But if you still…
Simon Grindrod is Lagos oyinbo with swag
Simon Grindrod is the general manager of the Wheatbaker hotel in Lagos. To encounter him is to come in contact with his swag, which is unique as it is special. Find out for yourself in the video.
Nigerian development tragedy: the affliction of image deficit and the way out -Magnus Onyibe
Our dear country seems doomed to remain mired in negative publicity. That is even as headlines heralding horrific events like gruesome murders of civilians by herdsmen , suicide bombings by religious insurgents like Boko Haram and mind-boggling sums of public…
Sesor announces Survivor Series
Sesor is set to introduce a new programme called Sesor Survivor Series. Making the announcement in a statement Thursday, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) said it will be doing special features on some of the resilient women they have been working…
Noirledge releases ‘locomotifs and other songs’
Noirledge has announced the release of locomotifs and other songs, the widely anticipated second poetry collection by poet and scholar, Tosin Gbogi. A statement by Servio Gbadamosi for Noirledge Limited said the collection is a brilliant adventure in lyricism and…
Perpie Soul to release album August 5
Meditation, Perpie Soul’s album is ready for release on Sunday, August 5. A creative collaboration that features highly creative musicians and producers such as Jerry Gozie, Timothy Ogunbiyi, Philip Uzo, Tombrapade Robert and Samson Ita, it will be available on…
Politicians must serve the people despite party differences, says Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday evening urged lawmakers across the country to eschew all acts that can constitute clogs in the wheel of progress based on party differences, saying the whole essence of politics is to serve the…
Victor Uwaifo: Guitar boy for life
It was recently reported that Sir Victor Uwaifo was planning to sue the songstress Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye a.k.a. Simi over her popular song ‘Joromi’ allegedly for contravention of his copyright. He was even quoted as saying, “she is in trouble”.…
Influence and anxiety in Iquo Eke’s ‘Symphony of Becoming’ -Toni Kan
Iquo Eke, Symphony of Becoming, Image Books,2013, 73 Pages Every young writer, except for a very exceptional few, labours under a cloud as he sets out on a literary career. This cloud is one of anxiety and influence. Respected academic…
Cynthia is back -Oshoko Bushushu
Some women own you; body, heart and soul. Yes, they flutter their lashes and you melt, they take off their clothes and you die. They don’t need to speak or make a fuss, they got you whipped. I have known…