My father left me everything: his library, his Christian Women Mirror magazines, his face and the memory of his disappointment the first time I told him I wanted to be a writer. I remember the evening well.
You had tried to picture what Sylt life would be like, but it seemed so different from what you knew that you could not summon a proper mental image of the island, nor island life. Even the googled images did not help
This first year feels like a new child in school. New shoes. New uniforms. New everything. Everything she thought would win her new friends. But she gets to the playground and realises to her shock: all the cliques are already formed. All that she is left with is her ‘newness’. She has to get used to, and enjoy the smell of her new shoes.
n a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, Nelson Mandela Gardens is a gentle reminder for us to pause, appreciate the beauty around us, and connect with our roots. It’s a place where time seems to stand still, allowing guests to savor each moment, much like fine wine.
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Tall, hulking with a distinctive voice, he was a kind hearted gentle giant with a warm heart and genuine smile who lived to extend the boundaries of literature without seeking profit or self-aggrandizement. Nnorom was always reaching out, always welcoming, always hosting. Every visit to London was an opportunity to share and commune with Nnorom.
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The glitz and glamour of Nollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, often mask a harsh reality for many of its actors. While some stars bask in fame and sometimes, even fortune,...
Though not well education, TB Joshua had the innate intelligence common to conmen. He could read and anticipate situations correctly, a point made by Paul Agomoh who was his second in command for many years. “He was a genius at making things happen the way he wanted,” Agomoh said in the BBC documentary.
Our literary essays are a showcase of exegeses, analyses, investigation, tributes, grand-standing,...
I have never given serious thought to how writers of crime and mafia novels fared with safety. The books were a delight for me—from Mario Puzo and Tom Clancy to...
