The Immutable Design
Lo, I am wrought in the furnace of divinity, Molded by hands unseen, chiseled by celestial decree. Before the sun knew its own rising, before...
Category : ARTS & CULTURE
The Power of a Choice: Ride a Donkey or Fly on Eagle’s Wings
The Road Beneath Our Feet Once, our ancestors walked barefoot on red clay roads,Burdened backs bent like wilted plantain leaves,Chains like iron vines wrapped their...
Yoruba Culture Comes Alive at Lisabi 2 Premiere**
The premiere of Lisabi 2 recently brought a vibrant display of Yoruba culture to the forefront, captivating audiences with its rich heritage and traditional performances....
The Fortress of Vision: A Declaration of Self-Love and Unyielding Purpose
To protect oneself is not an act of selfishness; it is the purest form of self-love a declaration that the sanctity of one’s vision supersedes...
When Trust is Broken, Sorry Means Nothing
When trust is broken, sorry means nothing,A hollow echo in the chambers of the heart.Like the ancient cocoa uprooted, its roots undone,Promises decay, drifting as...
Christmas in Lagos
Netflix’s Christmas in Lagos is a compelling Nollywood drama that weaves together the vibrant energy of Lagos’ festive season with the emotional intricacies of love,...
Triple Six Eight film by Tyler Perry
The film Triple Six Eight is a profound narrative that delves into the complex interplay of race, gender, and societal roles during a transformative period...
Don’t Call me a Negro “ I am black and beautiful”
Speak not of me as Negro, bound to shame, For I am black, a man of pride, my name. Birthed from the soil where sun...
Book Review : The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation delves into the cultural, social, and psychological dynamics shaping today’s youth. Haidt examines the rise in anxiety, depression, and fragility...
Critical Analysis and Reinterpretation of My Lord, Tell Me Where to Keep Your Bribe By Prof. Niyi Osundare
Prof. Niyi Osundare’s “My Lord, Tell Me Where to Keep Your Bribe” is a piercing indictment of systemic corruption in Nigeria’s judicial system. The poem...
Echoes of Innocence: A Nation’s Plea for Redemption
The echoes of children’s laughter, once pure and boundless, have now been silenced by the cruel hands of tragedy. The funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State,...
Critical Analysis and Reinterpretation of My Lord, Tell Me Where to Keep Your Bribe
Prof. Niyi Osundare’s My Lord, Tell Me Where to Keep Your Bribe is a piercing indictment of systemic corruption in Nigeria’s judicial system. The poem...
Sometimes You Have to Play the Fool
There are moments in life when wisdom wears the mask of folly. Times when the sharpest mind must dull its edge, when knowing too much...
Christmas Then and Now By Jide Adesina
Christmas of Old Oh, how the bells of memory chime, Calling back a gentler time When Christmas lived in hearths aglow, And love fell soft...
Ẹni tó Rẹrin Kì Í Ṣe Ọrẹ (The One Who Smiles Is Not Always a Friend)
Ancestral Call Hark! The winds of Ọyọ chant in twilight’s breath, A thousand drums throb ’neath igi gedu shade. Moonlight carves tales where truth wrestles...
Cape Town Rolls Out the Carpet for Visitors This Festive Season
Cape Town, South Africa’s jewel of the Western Cape, is pulling out all the stops to ensure a memorable festive season for both locals and...
South Africa Unveils First Television Museum in Cape Town, Showcasing Broadcasting Heritage
South Africa has made history once again with the opening of its first-ever television museum in Cape Town, a tribute to the country’s rich broadcasting...
Mahmoud Ahmed Bids Farewell: A Legendary Era in Ethiopian Music Ends
As Mahmoud Ahmed’s legendary six-decade career nears its conclusion, fans across the globe await the final notes of an extraordinary chapter in Ethiopian music. Set...
Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Passes Away at 91
Quincy Jones, the celebrated US musician and producer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and many others, has died at the age...
Nyege Nyege Festival 2024: Jinja’s Premier Music Festival Gears Up for an Epic Event
The Nyege Nyege Festival, one of Africa’s most exciting music and arts festivals, is set to return to Jinja, Uganda, in 2024, promising an unforgettable...