BY  DOKI GODWIN JEFF IYORWUESE Hagher is undeniably a household name in the African literary establishment because his writings (especially the plays) are curiously and quintessentially rich both in terms of aesthetics and thematic preoccupations. In most of his writings, Hagher is passionately concerned with the issue of leadership and  in play after play the […]

BY EKANPOU ENEWARIDIDEKE POETRY is said to be a method  of expression that thrives on   spontaneity of powerful emotions that are given distinct artistic colour and flavour through the use of appropriate literary devices and diction. By practical extension of this perception,  poetry should be characterised by grace and beauty of language through the use […]

In the last few weeks, the serial documentary has focussed on such African legends as Patrice Lumumba of the Congo, Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, and Wangari Maathai the environmental rights crusader and Nobel Peace Prize winner from Kenya. Soyinka is the only writer so far featured.