Other People’s Sundays
By Nasirudeen Muritala I have watched families eat togetherthrough windows I was never invited behind,a father stealing meat from his child’s plate,a mother complaining about the messwhile secretly smiling at it. They make ordinary things look sacred,school runs, arguments, birthdays,someone shouting from upstairs,“Have you seen my keys?” and another voice answering from the kitchen.I used […]
Mega concert graces 2015 Lagos Int’l Jazz Festival
With plans in top gear, Inspiro Productions organizers of Nigeria’s premier Jazz festival – The Lagos International Jazz Festival have given an April 30th to May 2nd 2015 date for the much awaited annual Jazz Tourism and entertainment extravaganza.
VOTC 2015: Kids display dexterity in visual and literary contest
It was a great touring experience across the jungle in the Nigeria Conservative Foundation Park, (NCF) Lekki, the arena of the event, as 2015 edition of “Vision of the Child” (VoTC) arts contest ends with the 60 finalists drawn from 35 primary and secondary schools within Lagos State, participated in the live Painting and Literary Arts Competition.
I see myself as Nigeria’s cultural ambassador — The Venus Bushfires
The Venus Bushfires with real name Helen Parker-Jayne Isibor was born in Ibadan and grew up in Benin City. At 7, her father, a senior medical consultant and mother, a storybook author, moved to London where she spent much of her childhood, adolescent and adult years.
Pathfinder chronicles the life and politics of Tinubu
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been given all sorts of names, but one thing that remains sacrosanct is that he is a man of many colours with fascinating feats credited to his transitory journey from childhood to the current time.
Twisted celebrates Nigeria’s exploits in print
One of the greatest discoveries about the country Nigeria is that despite the challenges facing Nigeria, it is reported that they are the happiest people in the world. This was arrived at, following the results of a scientific survey carried out in 65 nations in 1999-2001.
