By Toyin Falola Explosive—that’s one word that aptly describes Simisola Bolatito Kosoko’s latest single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udnkr-pMRa8 Better known by her stage name, Simi, this amazon of an African musician has yet
The administrators of the Toyin Falola short stories prize have announced the names of six writers from the 11 earlier shortlisted. A statement today said, “Following the feedback of our
By Toyin Falola October 12 has been declared “Ali A. Mazrui Memorial Day” by his friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. This year’s observance is very unique as it coincides with
Molefi Asante: On Reimagining Africa and Africans By Toyin Falola What is Africa? Who are Africans? What is African history? What do you make of Africa in tracing its
By Toyin Falola No literary work is divorced from the society in which it is created. Whether covertly or overtly, literature is usually influenced by the society in which it
Molefi Asante: Breathing Africa, Living Blackness By Toyin Falola Em hotep nefer weret! I have listened to his lectures. I have served on committees with
By Dele Jegede There could hardly have been a more lugubrious day for me and, I guess, countless others, than August 23rd, when I learned of the passing of Mr.
Kunle Afolayan’s new feature film is to be released on Netflix on October 1. The celebrated filmmaker’s new film is an adaptation of Sefi Atta’s best-selling novel, Swallow, which he
By Toyin Falola The story of Jacob’s family is a popular tale among religious families, but there is an aspect of the Biblical story of Joseph to which
By Professor Olu Obafemi Many would agree that when the core principles and values inherent in humanism–rationality, reason, compassion, human dignity, fellow-feeling, freedom, love, and kindness–are in deficit in society,
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