Menopause Archives - The Lagos Review

·April 13, 2025·3 min read

Confronting menopause and aging: A review of Miranda July’s All Fours—Olukorede S. Yishau

At its core, All Fours is a humane and sympathetic exploration of aging and menopause, a subject often shrouded in silence and misunderstanding, as if it were something to conceal rather than acknowledge with empathy and honesty.

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

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

On the exceptional “This One Is Personal,” Tiwa Savage cries us a river – Michael Kolawole

When Three Worlds Collide: A Review of Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Theft – Olukorede S. Yishau

“A Blitz In The Haze” Paints A Complex Portrait of Darkness & Light In Northern Nigeria – Sima Essien

Making Learning Fun in ‘Have You Seen Miss Zuri’s Magical Shoes?’ by Oluchi – Akumbu Uche

“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

“Freedom Way” Review: A quietly devastating portrayal of struggle, survival & systemic madness — Joseph Jonathan

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

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

Victor Ehikhamenor, Angels and Muse launch inaugural Black Muse Art Festival in Benin City

Missy Elliott, Madison Beer & Karol G electrify the runway at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Ben Okri, Yinka Shonibare and other leading British-Nigerian figures on their heritage’s profound and growing influence.

Menopause

Confronting menopause and aging: A review of Miranda July’s All Fours—Olukorede S. Yishau

Victor Ehikhamenor, Angels and Muse launch inaugural Black Muse Art Festival in Benin City

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

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