Prof Peju Layiwola of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) says she loves Lagos because of the character of the city. She goes on to explain the said character of Lagos. Find out in the video.
I love the consciousness of arts in Lagos, says Ngozi Omeje
Ngozi Omeje, a teacher and ceramist recently held an awe inspiring exhibition in the city she titled, ‘Digging Deep’. She who teaches art at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) but has lived in Lagos and frequently visits the city…
Kanye says he’s teaching at Chicago Art Institute; nope, says school (HuffPost)
Kanye West announced on Twitter that he’ll be teaching at the prestigious School of the Art Institute of Chicago. But he actually won’t be. The art school issued a polite statement Monday saying administrators were “flattered that Mr. West would…
Eli Lechame wants to come back to Lagos
It is Eli Lechame’s first day in Lagos but he knows that he want to come back. The school head teacher and actor is in Lags to take part in a drama production at the National Theatre during the Eko…
Meet the bravest teacher in Nigeria
Few people talk openly about Boko Haram in northern Nigeria. Even fewer talk tothem. But in her motherly way, the simple-looking Hamsatu Allamin is fearless and unapologetic. “I talk with Boko Haram even today, and they are open to [a] peace…
When you have nothing better to say, “keep kwayet!” Peju Akande.
Two Sundays ago, I saw a woman I had held a secret grudge against for some six or seven years, I think. I hadn’t seen her in years, which accounted for the length of the grudge. As usual after service,…
Toni Kan celebrates birthday
Toni Kan, writer, editor, public relations senior management executive, teacher, jolly good fellow and so much more turned 47 on June 11. (Yeah, we didn’t know he was that old too). Anyway, as it is tradition with mayors, the self-acclaimed…
Olivier Alfonsi is Lagos Oyinbo
Olivier Alfonsi came to Lagos in the 1990s just as a very significant event took place. He is a French teacher who has a lot to say about the city. Find out the amazing things he has to say in…
Will our actions ever match our words – Adetola Salau
“Measure a man’s worth by his actions alone. For the devil also promises the moon!” ― Avijeet Das I read about the Teacher strikes in America with a great amount of trepidation and anxiety the past two weeks. Of recent, I…
