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Reminiscences: My journey to Kirikiri prisons
WELCOME to the new year (2024) – with fervent hope that it will turn out to be more prosperous and less tumultuous than 2023. In furtherance of our current mood for…
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A new home for the Master Carver, Olowe of Ise
In conjunction with Olowe's grandson, Mr. Olajide Ologbon Olowe, and the Director General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Wale Ojo-Lanre, I am starting a movement…
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An evening with the President
As he spoke, I was touched by the genuineness of his speech. It was a thing of joy to see the Head of an African country throwing his weight behind Literature and Culture, a sector…
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Body, Blue and Beyond… A phenomenal opening
Lead Photo: Body Blue performance with Mitchel Adegbola and Taiye Erewele
BODY, Blue and Beyond opened with a big bang yesterday. Thanks to the diplomatic community in Lagos…
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From wheel barrow pushing to shoe mending to a professor
I have no doubt that becoming a Professor is an important achievement, but I am also convinced that what one does with one’s Professorship is much more important than one becoming a…
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A tribute to Pat Nebo
Pat, you were not only a talented Production Designer and Art Director, but you were also a cherished friend. Your passion, dedication, and creative spirit will continue to inspire us…
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Pat Nebo and I used NMA to change the face of entertainment in Nigeria
Before the NMA, most shows in Nigeria were done on bare stages which were just platforms with musical instruments on them. For most of the editions of the NMA, the very creative Pat…
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The Library Card
IT has been thirty-seven years since I borrowed a library card
At the Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library at UNIFE (OAU)
From a shy, handsome, gap-toothed classmate
He came to my…
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From passion to profit: Dance entrepreneurship in Nigeria
'The story of the African dance renaissance is only just beginning, and we think that our unique experience and formula are something very significant we can offer. Despite!-->!-->!-->…
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Dudu@70… All I wanted was quiet prayers…
I DIDN'T want a social party .
I wanted to have quiet prayers and kill a ram, share with friends in my compound .
One bc I hardly go out and I'm a recluse . Those close will!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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