By Toyin Falola Samia Nkrumah is a prime example of the nexus between “leaders are born” and “leaders are made”. Born to one of Africa’s most patriotic and visionary leaders,
By Toyin Falola My life is a long story. People think I am wealthy. They get angry if I don’t give them money when they ask. People think I am
By Toyin Falola As stated in the preceding part of this piece, culture changes as perceptions evolve or get replaced over the years, and, as such, African conceptualization of
By Toyin Falola Nothing is far worse than the tyranny of the majority, and if one hides under the primacy of the majority, it will not always be
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has denied endorsing former Abia State Governor, Sen. Kalu Uzor Kalu as its preferred candidate for the Senate Presidency of the 10th National Assembly. Alhaji
BY DARE ADEJUMO The month of June is a significant month in the annal of Synagogue Church Of All Nations SCOAN. It is the birth and passing of its
By Toyin Falola Our encounters were not limited to knowledge sharing. Yes, this is important, as Ama Ata Aidoo and Ngugi wa Thiong’o were among those who read
By Olusola Ogunnubi On Wednesday, May 31st, 2023, US-based Nigerian renowned historian, Professor Toyin Falola, was awarded the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS)
By Toyin Falola “Idán no dey read but Idán de pass.” “Idán no dey work but Idán dey eat.” “Idán no dey stress himself.” “Idán no dey talk but
The Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS) has awarded a ‘Life Time Achievement Award’ to Prof Toyin Falola of the University of Texas at Austin, USA. The award was bestowed
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