Locking the back door of the soul, by Muyiwa Adetiba
Everyone knew he was a ‘born again’. Looking back now, I suspect he wanted everyone to know. It was something he wanted to wear on his sleeve. He didn’t have the flamboyance of a guy whose job brought him in contact with Advertising Agencies and Marketing Executives of big companies. His dressing was neat but understated. He […]
My generation of Nigerians could be heading for a poorer, lonelier old age
The economic stats for Nigeria haven’t been good for quite a while and the consequent quality of life of an average Nigerian has been on the decline. The situation predated this administration. In fact, arresting the societal rot and improving the quality of life and living were among the campaign issues of this administration. Unfortunately, while […]
Religion as an instrument for either national unity or division
There is a lady I consider a lifelong friend. My thoughts go to her from time to time. I wonder how she is faring these days with her two children married and living abroad on two different continents
Religion as an instrument for either national unity or division
By Muyiwa Adetiba There is a lady I consider a lifelong friend. My thoughts go to her from time to time. I wonder how she is faring these days with her two children married and living abroad in two different continents. It is not easy to face the sunset years with your loved ones strewn […]
The President’s interviews
By Muyiwa Adetiba Like many Nigerians, I watched the two television interviews with the President. But unlike many, I also watched as a professional interviewer. I do that with many interviews. It is instinctive. So while many concentrated on the President’s answers, I found myself focusing on the framing of the questions and the comportment […]
Little acts of kindness
By Muyiwa Adetiba The car screeched to a halt.The driver peered out of thewindow at what caught her eyes. And then she felt the pull to come out of the car. It was not the safest of places – nowhere is these days for a man, let alone a woman – but daylight was just […]
My response to the vice President’s media address
By Muyiwa Adetiba The Nigerian Press Organisation honoured its own last Friday in an afternoon of tributes to some of its veterans who departed in the past year. It was the first of its kind. Hopefully, it will not be the last of such a thoughtful gesture. Journalism has over the years, played such decisive […]
When will we ‘say it loud, I am black and proud’?
By Muyiwa Adetiba Those who came into this world from the 80s upwards and are not into music, may not know who James Brown was. He was the quintessential musician and showman; one of the best performers of his generation. I can almost imagine the nostalgic smiles on the faces of those of my generation […]
50 years on, it’s still ‘what’s 50 years on, it’s still ‘what’s going on?’
CNN did a documentary on one of Marvin Gaye’s iconic songs last weekend – he had three blockbuster songs which transcended age, gender and race. It was the only protest song – if you could call it that – of the three. The other two, ‘Let’s Get It On’ and ‘Sexual Healing’ were love songs. […]
The growing list of Nigerians who are licensed to kill
I will remember the scene untilI die because scars don’t goaway and this was a scar on thesoul. The soul of a young boy. It wasshortly before the Civil War
We created this monster. It’s up to us to tame it
By Muyiwa Adetiba Her maiden name was Dayo Akin-Williams. Her friends and many acquaintances called her D-Willie. She was a likable but feisty woman who stood up for causes she believed in. One of those causes was Nigeria. She was petit in stature but very tall in intellect. She came on my radar when she […]
