Niyi Osundare

Niyi Osundare : The Poet as a Masquerade

If you have ever witnessed the Ede masquerade, the Aladoko, or the Alamudu perform, you…

The journalist as public intellectual

 In this tribute, Professor Niyi Osundare uses the life and career of Professor Olatunji Dare…

For Jimi Solanke

Niyi Osundare, Professor of Literature, University of New Orleans, writes this poem as a tribute…

Lola Shoneyin at 50: A Festival

The 50th birthday celebration of Ms Lola Shoneyin, Nigerian writer, poet, novelist, publisher, bookseller and…

For Frank Kokori

Professor Niyi Osundare writes this poem in honour of the late Frank Kokori, former secretary…

Night of Horror*

In the evening hours of January 16, 2024, there was a massive explosion caused by…

Korea is a country that  takes matters matters relating to literature, culture seriously – Osundare

Poet Laureate and Emeritus Distinguished Professor Niyi Osundare has just had some of his poems…

President Tinubu: There is need to abort the suicide mission to Niger

It all began as a roadside rumour before blasting its way to the front pages…

Japa syndrome:  Why African rulers  are to blame for mass migrations to Europe, America – Osundare

Professor Niyi Osundare, multiple award-winning poet, scholar and distinguished Professor of English at the University…

Eco-Musings: Writing Our Planet Back to Equitable Health

First and foremost, my resounding congratulations to Nnimmo Bassey, founder and nurturer of Health of…