The Oloja of Lagos, Prince Abiola Olojo-Kosoko, on Wednesday urged Nigerians to continue to uphold the legacies of his progenitor, the late Morounfolu Eshinlokun, popularly called “Kosoko”. He
By Yinka Agbetuyi Toyin Falola’s “Obasanjo, Obadide and Obajoko” is a timely article that captures the complexities and contradictions of a Yoruba (even Nigerian) in transition. It reframes
Four memorials to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda of more than 800,000 people, mainly Tutsi, were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list, the UN cultural body said. The sites
By Toyin Falola Western deception has been with Africa forever: 1493: Pope Alexander VI issued a papal bull, “Inter Caetera,” proclaiming the right of Spain and Portugal to enslave
By Toyin Falola Numerous people have graced the academic system but not many made indelible marks while in service. It is not the case that those in the latter category
By Toyin Falola On September 29 and 30, 2023, some of the most prominent names in the field of African literature will present papers at the Chinua Achebe
By Toyin Falola This is a new dance Called open and close We’re going to sing and tell you About open and close I want to tell you a story
By Toyin Falola Nigeria is a country of meddlers. Joy is derived from intruding. The busybodies are happy. If you tell your Pastor, the snooper, something in private on Saturday
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tems, has been named as a leading voice in the international music industry by TIME Magazine. Born Temilade Openiyi, the music star was
By Toyin Falola Attempting to translate many African words into English wastes time, as in the silly translation of a Yorùbá Oba to His Imperial Majesty. Why not
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