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DecemberIssaVybe

·December 19, 2021·2 min read

FirstBank unveils 2021 DecemberIssaVybe calendar, reinforces commitment to enabling dreams

In the spirit of providing enabling opportunities for families of its customers and other stakeholders to come together to celebrate,...

Essays

·December 27, 2024·2 min read

FirstBank’s DecemberIssaVybe lights up Lagos with Davido concert — Farouk Mohammed

Once again, FirstBank has reaffirmed its position as a champion of arts, culture, and entertainment through its annual DecemberIssaVybe initiative....

‘Olamide’: Olamide’s self-titled album is a playlist of half-hearted songs — Michael Kolawole

The Feast – Falz’s Most Intimate Offering Yet – Michael Kolawole

Femi Kuti’s “Journey Through Life” Is a Bitter but Repetitive Reflection on Nigeria’s Woes

Of Tradition & Transition: Review of ‘The Village Priest’ by Remmy Nweke — ‘Gbenga Sesan

Love, Interrupted: A review of ‘These Letters End In Tears’ by Musih Tedji Xaviere — Akumbu Uche

Will Affliction Arise a Second Time?: A Review of Lola Akinmade’s ‘Bitter Honey’— Olukorede S Yishau

Red herrings and misdirections in Yemi Morafa’s ‘The Party’ – Chinonso Nzeakor

‘Landline’ Review: A bold, promising, yet flawed film – Precious Nzeakor

RMD’s Radio Voice Finds Strength in Subtlety and Social Insight – Michael Kolawole

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

With “Wedlock of the Gods,” professor brings Nigerian storytelling and culture to USC main stage — Chinyere Amobi

Tribute to Ngugi wa Thiong’o, my literary hero — Andrew Maina

I Thought I Could Speak French Until I Arrived in France – Odueh Dorathy Ngozi

Chimamanda’s male characters: A parade of villains and “thieves of time” – Chinonso Nzeakor

Africa’s brave new ancestor called Ngugi — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

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

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

Toni Kan in Conversation with Nels Abbey who says – My favourite book would be The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah.

Jurors reach verdict in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial after 7 weeks of testimony

Durban FilmMart 2025 reveals dynamic programme to unite global south storytellers

Poet Selina Tusitala Marsh named inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate

DecemberIssaVybe

FirstBank unveils 2021 DecemberIssaVybe calendar, reinforces commitment to enabling dreams

FirstBank’s DecemberIssaVybe lights up Lagos with Davido concert — Farouk Mohammed

Cardi B’s ‘Outside’ marks her biggest UK hit in years ahead of new album

Miranda July’s ‘All Fours’ radical erotic novel divides readers

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