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·May 19, 2020·2 min read

Chimamanda Adichie Becomes First Black Female To Give UPenn Speech Since 1978

After Tuesday’s announcement that Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will deliver the 2020 commencement address, Penn students expressed excitement and praised the...

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

Wizkid’s “Long Live Lagos” documentary lands on HBO

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

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