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·June 29, 2025·4 min read

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

The Village Priest by Remmy Nweke is a powerful narrative that weaves together history, tradition, resistance, reconciliation, and innovation—set within...

Burna Boy’s “No Sign of Weakness”: A Soundtrack of Swagger, Struggles, and Sweet Wahala – TKO

No Sign of Weakness: Burna Boy’s personal but less purposeful album – Michael Kolawole

Ayọ Maff’s “Prince of the Street” is a Missed Coronation – Michael Kolawole

Stuck between Faith and Frustration: A Review of Hail Mary by Funmi Fetto -Akumbu Uche

A Different Kind of Memoir: A review of Oluwatomiloba Ademokun’s “Wellness Wahala” – Olukorede S Yishau

Can science fully account for the mysteries of human life?: A Review of Ayo Deforge’s Grips of Grief— Olukorede S Yishau

Tense and Emotionally Charged: Kemi Adetiba’s “To Kill a Monkey” is a pulsating crime thriller – Chinonso Nzeakor

Taiwo Egunjobi’s “The Fire and the Moth” sacrifices plot for visuals – Precious Nzeakor

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

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

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

Poetry and the subconscious: A personal essay on Kwesi Brew’s “The Mesh” – Star Zahra

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

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.

Nigerians Hussain Ahmed, Theresa Lola & Ajibola Tolase on shortlist for 2025 Derek Walcott Prize

Nigerian poet Maryam Bukar named UN Global Advocate for Peace

Kunle Afolayan crowned tourism entrepreneur

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

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