Cory Booker Archives - The Lagos Review

·May 19, 2024·3 min read

Sarah Ladipo Manyika’s “Between Starshine and Clay” is a rare and important book – Toni Kan

But through the litany of doom and gloom shines the bright light of hope as Cory Booker insists on “resurrecting hope” while Michelle Obama riffs on the imperative of not shrinking to fit stereotypes.

A review of Bella Shmurda’s “Sanity” – Michael Kolawole

ODUMODUBLVCK’S The Machine: A Defiant and Unruly Statement – Michael Kolawole

“Protect Sarz At All Costs” and the Importance of being Sarz – Michael Kolawole

A review of “Cursed Daughters”, Oyinkan Braithwaite’s compelling sophomore novel – Olukorede S Yishau

Things We Do for Flesh: A review of David Szalay’s Booker novel- Olukorede S Yishau

Food Is Served: A Review of “A Meal Is A Meal” by Nnamdi Anyadu – Akumbu Uche

My Father’s Shadow Review: The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same – Michael Kolawole

“My Father’s Shadow” Explores the Personal Within Nigeria’s Political Memory – Joseph Jonathan

A dodgy romance and uneven storytelling mar “Devil is a Liar” – Chinonso Nzeakor

“Dear Kaffy” is a riot of laughter and a river of tears – Peju Akande

LAMDA’s production of James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner” interrogates Christian charity – Toni Kan

Intriguing Insights into Reincarnation: A review of Cheta Igbokwe’s “Awele” — Nenye Okoye

Orchestra of Fishermen of the Country: The compelling oeuvre of Chigozie Obioma — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

The Lasting Legacy of Evelyn Osagie: A tribute to a cultural champion — Terh Agbedeh

The ghastly murder of musician Israel Njemanze in Lagos — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

Mourning Ngugi wa Thiong’o in Peace; A response to Prof Indagasi — Andrew Maina

Elsie Is Bringing Music Conversations to Our Doorsteps From Lagos to Toronto to the World – Onyema Dike

Adrien Brody’s “Red Chip” revolution beyond the box office

I try to find that sweet spot between substance and form — Michael Afenfia

Cynthia Erivo & “KPop Demon Hunters” lead Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade line-up

50 Cent”s Netflix docuseries to chronicle Diddy’s dramatic downfall

Ice-T confirms reduced role on “Law & Order: SVU” season 27

Cory Booker

Sarah Ladipo Manyika’s “Between Starshine and Clay” is a rare and important book – Toni Kan

Cynthia Erivo & “KPop Demon Hunters” lead Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade line-up

50 Cent”s Netflix docuseries to chronicle Diddy’s dramatic downfall

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