By Toyin Falola Let me begin with a lesson on history! Non-professional historians lack the expertise to differentiate history from fiction, not necessarily because they do not have the requisite
By Toyin Falola Ẹmọ́ kú, ojú òpó dí Àfèrèmọ̀jò kú, ẹnu ìṣà ń ṣọ̀fọ̀ Ọ́pálámbá ọtí eèbọ̀ fọ́, Onígbàsọ ò ri sọ̀ Olukotun lọ, n ò ri mọ́. Ìwọ Òrẹ́
By Toyin Falola Though they have always been defining aspects of human civilization, power and privilege have quite different expressions depending on the time, location, and situation. In Africa, the
‘Never again’ is the rallying cry for all who believe that mankind must speak out…. – Jon Corzine (A Review of Adventures of a Guerrilla Journalist, Babafemi Ojudu, 2024)
The world is like a Mask dancing. If you want to see it well, you do not stand in one place ― Chinua Achebe (A review of Chinua Achebe Narrating
By Toyin Falola Wetin Musa no go see for gate! The true hallmark of a successful government is not limited to the grand policies it drafts or the eloquent
One of Arise Television’s popular anchor men, Rufai Oseni is to interview controversial lawyer and writer Dele Farotimi on Sunday February 16, 2025. The programme which is to hold
By Toyin Falola In every democratic society, having free voices is not just crucial; it is necessary. These voices, often bold and unafraid, are needed to challenge and question the
By Toyin Falola It is a pleasure to witness the fruits of the long labor of Professor Ngom and his fellow researchers, recently released in three volumes, African Ajami Readers,
By Toyin Falola I went in search of Professor Ogot, as I looked for Professors Jacob Ade Ajayi and Adu Boahen. I traveled to Kenya and Ghana to meet both
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