Obasanjo, Obadide and Obajoko: A Tale of Tradition, Attrition and Perdition
[Obasanjo] can display the characteristics of a peasant on Monday, a successful farmer on Tuesday,…
7 months ago
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Kole Omotoso (1943-2023): A Chemistry of Fiction and Faction
Within the field of African literature, the famous figure of Professor Kole Omotoso stands out…
9 months ago
Professor Kole Omotoso at 80: A man of immense intellect, honour, kindness
Toyin Falola, Bobapitan of Ibadanland, a professor of History, University Distinguished Teaching Professor, and Jacob…
1 year ago
An Encounter with Toyin Falola: Between Celebration and Canonization of Intellectuals
As is to be expected in any gathering of intellectuals, the recent special event to…
1 year ago
Tunde Odunlade and the Evolution of Nigeria’s Contemporary Art Scene
By Toyin Falola Nigeria boasts of a considerably old and long history of art tradition–painting,…
2 years ago
Femi Osofisan at 75: A literary luminary and statesman
By Toyin Falola I am often saddened by one fact: Nigeria is one of…
3 years ago
Tunde Kelani: The Man Exceeds the Frame
Toyin Falola The extraordinary announcement, coming from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, that ace…
5 years ago
Celebrating Iyalode Bolanle Awe: The Matriarch of Feminist History
By Toyin Falola At the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the…
5 years ago
Ali Mazrui, 1933-2014: A Tribute
By Toyin Falola Laa ilaaha illal-lahuu Muhammadur Rasuulullah ["There is no good example except Allah…
10 years ago