Lifestyle
COVID-19 Lock down: Philanthropist gives lifeline to widows in Osun
A philanthropist, Mr Success Ogunkolade, has given lifeline to a total of 100 widows in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun state by distributing food items as well as hand sanitizers amongst them. Ogunkolade made
ANIKULAPO: A POUCH THAT NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
On Monday October 3, 2022, I wrote a small piece on my Facebook page, reviewing Mr. Kunle Afolayan’s movie, Anikulapo, which I watched the previous evening. As I noted in the piece, I watched the
Alade Aromire: The Father of Nollywood
The tracing of the origins of theatrical practice in Nigeria to a specific ethnic group or location is a complex task, often veiled in the rich tapestry of the country’s diverse cultures. Various ethnic groups
Christianity is a European Invention and a Lie: Challenging Cultural Identity and Exploring the Origins of Jesus and His Disciples’ Names
As Kolington Ayinla, a fuji maestro from Kwara State, notably sang: “Ko di gba ti e juwe-juwe, emi ko tanna webi.” This can be roughly translated as I know my origin and do not need
Immigration, Tolerance, and the Politics of Belonging in Yorubaland
In a recent post by Joe Igbokwe, Yorubaland was highlighted as a haven of tolerance for immigrants from other parts of Nigeria. While this might appear as praise on the surface, the underlying sarcasm should
All Hats Off for Baba Iresi!
Professor Michael Oladejo Afolayan, a distinguished scholar, mentor, and pillar of strength, is celebrating a remarkable milestone—his 70th birthday this week. This moment not only marks the celebration of his academic achievements but also honors
TCI’s Intervention Increases Family Planning Uptake In Osogbo Local Government
The intervention of a reproductive health solutions group, The Challenge Initiative (TCI), has significantly impacted family planning in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, records have shown, increasing uptake by about 55 percent since
The Role of USAID in Africa: Insights from White Malice
Introduction A few years ago, I stumbled on a copy of White Malice: The CIA and the Covert Recolonization, a book written by Susan Williams. The book challenged my belief about both the United States
“Sex Sells”- The Commodification of Women’s Bodies
Introduction: Embracing the Language of the Body I’ve always been fascinated by how we express ourselves through our bodies. In fact, I went so far as to earn a doctorate in African expressive culture
Diplomatic Overreach: Assessing the Expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool
Introduction The expulsion of South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from the United States has sparked significant debate about the boundaries of diplomatic engagement and the role of free speech in international relations. His speech,
The Death of Intellectual Courage: OAU’s Cowardly Cancellation of Moyo Okediji
According to Professor Moyo Okediji’s public account, Obafemi Awolowo University cancelled his lecture and book launch, and withdrew his book from the press. If that account is accurate—and OAU has a duty to tell the
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