Reimagining reality from Yusuf Durodola’s New Gaze
Durodola explains his motivation in framing perception as both a subject of interest and method, saying, “While the eyes allow us to see, it is perception that enables us to negotiate the presence of our reality.”
Intrigues, politics in Achebe’s burial
It would have been difficult if the burial of Chinua Achebe had passed without any controversy.
Apart from the fact that the dust his autobiography, There was a Country raised was yet to settle, the announcement of his death started another round of controversy.
Obalende youths in concert
A TOTAL of 35 youths aged 15-25 last weekend, at Obalende, Ikoyi Lagos, thrilled a mammoth crowd which gathered at the venue of the 6th edition of BornTroWay project.
62 seasons of Nike Okundaye’s brush
In this report, adire fabric design exponent, Chief Mrs Nike Okundaye gives an account of her 62 seasons of life as an artist and art promoter, even as she looks back in gratitude to God that she never failed in the duties she owes humanity.
Daniel Bankole wins Amila Painting contest
In line with its corporate responsibility to the people, Promasidor Nigeria Limited, makers of Amila powdered soft drink organised a painting competition for young ones in primary schools in Lagos State tagged Amila Painting Challenge.
Achebe’s Bequest to the Nigerian Child
In 1965, the BBC accepted and broadcast my short story, Strange Encounter, on the Writers’ Club Programme. It was read by Tonie Tucker and discussed, with high commendation, by Edward Blishen. Little did 1 know that the warm reception of my work was facilitated by the seminal book of the great Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, published in 1958!
