Agbada! – Adewale Sobowale

There’s no way to exactly translate agbada to the English language. I have deliberately chosen not to translate it as a flowing gown. But most Africans understand what I mean by agbada. For those who do not know, I give you an assignment to look for its meaning. When we examine our world critically, we’ll…

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Review: Greater Reunion by Adewale Sobowale

Adewale Sobowale’s Greater Reunion is a tender, gripping story of love, identity, and the bonds that span divides. Set in the storied halls of the old University of Ife, Sobowale draws two hearts together—one from Eastern Nigeria and one from elsewhere—across cultural, emotional, and personal landscapes that test the durability of love.  From the first page, Greater Reunion invites…

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Orisa Boo Le Gbe Mi! – Adewale Sobowale

Photo credit: Caixin Global There’s no doubting the fact that, as far as sexual harassment is concerned, most Nigerian higher institutions could not be said to be the safest places. In fact, one would emerge with a sad feeling after seeing happenings in our universities, polytechnics and even colleges of education. It’s a very worrisome…

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