Photo credit: Grammy I’m often amused when artistes in ‘third’ world countries get annoyed when they are not given elite awards by ‘first’ world institutions. A lot of dust was raised by some Nigerians who felt Angelina Kodjo didn’t deserve the Grammy. They would have preferred some Nigerian singer to clinch the award. Quite another…
The movie Olomowewe is a must-watch for people who’re interested in educating not only children but the whole community It starts with the introduction of a new headmaster to a village school. The man is surprised at the meagre number of pupils in the school. So, he goes about campaigning for more pupils. He goes…
Photo credit: Daily Post These are rather interesting times in the space called Nigeria! We had a presidential election which has further shown the divisive tendencies in the nation. As far as I am concerned, it was not an election. But then, as a Democrat, I should follow what the law says. That is resorting…
I used to think three places must be visited by those consciously and unconsciously seeking the end of mankind by their sadistic actions. They are the mortuary, the graveyard and the “point of no return” dotting various coasts of Africa where slaves said the final goodbye to their fatherland during the transatlantic slave trade. I’ll…
Addiction is the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing or activity. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance behaviour, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon…
It’s sad – grievous – not to have had mothering. Completely sacrificing a child’s needs to one’s own interests runs counter to the very meaning of “mother,” which can make it difficult for outsiders to understand her actions to say nothing of yourself. It’s not clear why you feel you have to explain anything to third…
Ori yeye ni m’ogun! Marketplaces exist; Even inside cooler; You may not know; Since a gentleman you are! Tai see lo po There, futures are sold; Yes! If you did nothing; And you get sent there; Is your future not sold? Ori yeye ni m’ogun You’re protected for free, though; You get free food; Accommodation…
