Israel: The scales are falling off, by Muyiwa Adetiba
Theirs was a classic Father/Daughter story. She was the apple of his eyes. His Miss Nigeria if not Miss Universe. He was her knight in shining armor. The one person who could do no wrong. She sat on his knees into her teens – much longer than many puritans would deem acceptable. He was putty in […]
Of humanity and humaneness, By Muyiwa Adetiba
The most notable similarity is about human beings. No matter the part of the globe you are visiting, you are going to meet the good, the bad and the ugly
Nigeria, the land of our birth, By Muyiwa Adetiba
I recently met with a young lady over a group lunch. Although I had not seen her in over a decade at least, I had no trouble recognizing her. Her small, almost delicate physique and her smiling face gave her away. Particularly her smiling face which struck me the first time I saw her. I […]
Of fuel and other subsidies, By Muyiwa Adetiba
A few years ago,I had a dinner date with a former colleague and friend at Ikoyi Club Lagos. It was supposed to be a private, cozy affair. To my surprise, she came with a companion who was unknown to me. I made up my mind to tread carefully until his identity could be ascertained. I […]
As the baton changes…
By Muyiwa Adetiba On Inauguration Day, the rains came early, preceded by gutsy winds in many parts of Lagos. The optimistic would call them showers of blessings. The pessimistic would however, read ominous signs to the early morning downpour. According to folk lore, rains signify birth. They signify renewal. They signify cleansing. Many people would […]
May 29: A review and a preview in brief
By Muyiwa Adetiba Most people in the Arts and Literary world often get asked to do book reviews either during public presentations (launch) or for publication. It goes with the territory. It is not my scene but I get asked too; perhaps too often for my liking. I had a request early this month for […]
