Deji Toye, lawyer, writer and culture advocate loves Lagos because it is a city that thrives on a lot of things. All you need, he says, is the drive to plug into the culture, energy, commerce and so much more.…
Lagos is such a vibrant city -Julian Huen
Julian Huen, a poet, writer and comedian from Germany, who performed at the Lagos International Poetry Festival (LIPFEST2018) this year in the city of Aquatic Splendour, had barely spent one night in the city but could feel the energy. His…
Emeka Okereke awarded France’s prestigious art insignia
Nigerian photographer, filmmaker, writer and visual artist, Emeka Okereke, was on Saturday, October 27, 2018 conferred with France’s prestigious insignia of Chevalier de l’Ordre Des Arts et Des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the Ministry…
Lagos is the only Nigerian city alive –Joe Agbro
Writer and journalist Joe Agbro loves Lagos he says because it is the only Nigerian city that is alive. Arguable as his assertion may be, there are definitely those who will hold a contrary view. But he should know, he…
Toni Kan and partner sell sabinews.com in landmark deal
Writer, journalist, teacher, Toni Kan and his partner Peju Akande have announced the sale of their news website sabinews.com, which was launched in May 2014. The site quickly established itself as an ethical and professionally well run news website featuring…
Another person lost in Lagos
Ororo pata 20km has a name that when uttered has you listening hard. But he insists that is his name. The writer, producer and director though from Edo State, was born and bred in Lagos. He has also been working…
Yejide Kilanko loves Lagos
Yejide Kilanko, writer and social worker loves the city of Lagos for its vibrant culture and a lot more. Although she is now based in Canada, she speaks fondly of Lagos even if there is something she hates about the…
Gbenga Adeyinka: Laughter in different languages
Gbenga Adeyinka has this routine where he mounts the stage and says hello in countless languages. He has done it many times but those who love his comedy, and they are many hence his numerous MC engagements, lap it all…
Is Emeka Keazor really lost in Lagos?
Emeka Keazor, lawyer, writer, journalist and historian has lived in Lagos for over five decades. But as an Igbo man who has been recognised by his community with a chieftaincy title, he is never far from his hometown. Where does…
Is Aye-Ola Mabiaku lost in Lagos?
Aye-Ola Mabiaku, writer and performance poet lives in Lagos but travels to her home state of Delta often. For this she says that she is not lost in Lagos. Find out for yourself in the video.
