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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They no longer make creative masters like the personable wonder simply called El Anatsui. El Anatsui came from Ghana to Nigeria and then conquered the world. It is no mean...
The glitz and glamour of Nollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, often mask...
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, provocation and book excerpts. As home to the best writing in these parts, we present our audience informative,...
I have never given serious thought to how writers of crime and...
I met Benjamin Zephaniah, once, in Lagos... He was tall, dreadlocked, animated and charming. His British accent had a tinge of the Caribbean twang and as a young poet and writer; it was as always a pleasure to meet a celebrated writer.
Jamie Foxx emerged from months of seclusion after facing a mysterious medical emergency on a film set in April. The Academy Award-winning actor made an unannounced appearance at the Critics...
A Little Light Nthikeng Mohlele Fiction – Short Stories March 1,...
After a lavish puff of perfume at home, I made it for...
George Orwell’s 1984 (1949) is a dystopian novel set in the year of its title. It is set in a fictional country called Oceania, where the citizens are brainwashed into...
