By Olubukola Omowaye History repeats itself So the saying goes yet men daft repeats same foible Which ancients passed as route Liberalism and its many woes Visits man in the summit of his height And bends his knees to those same slave master he each times submits On self same rock be stumbled Even as […]
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What does a woman do with her love for and frustration at a beloved country living below its potential of being a global force? Resort to armed insurrection as did revolutionaries like Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, John Jerry Rawlings and Thomas Sankara to force a change? Or join compatriots with radical views, fiery pens and […]
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By Kahlil Gibran Today, and on this same day of each year, man is startled from his deep slumber and stands before the phantoms of the Ages, looking with tearful eyes toward Mount Calvary to witness Jesus the Nazarene nailed on the Cross…. But when the day is over and eventide comes, humankind returns and […]
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© Pacifique Akilimali/Maryam Abu Hassan – Poet Pacifique Akilimali of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigerian peace activist and poet Maryam Abu Hassan New York, USA, 21 March 2023-/African Media Agency(AMA)/“Across identities and differences… over countries and continents… it is not hard to choose peace.” These lines are from a new poem created […]
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Dike Chukwumerije is a famed poet and writer who uses the stage to present his art in spoken words. Being one of Nigeria’s prolific performance poets, his public remarks and poems have inspired discussions about nationalism and identity across the nation. He speaks with Guardian Life about life and work. Kindly tell us about yourself […]
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By Victor Emmanuel Uwah Cry for me while I am yet on earth, Before I depart from it in death, That the Lord may perchance for your sake My earthly sojourn rewarding make. Cry, and the Lord may possibly hear, That naught will I hold on earth so dear Which may entangle my soul therein […]
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Olusunle, Osundare and Nyitse By Tunde Olusunle Typical of the extremely organised personality that he is, the multiple award-winning poet, Niyi Osundare, had already “served notice” of his imminent visit to Nigeria, weeks before he came. He had been invited by the organisers of the “Nigerian National Order of Merit,” (NNOM), to deliver a lecture […]
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By Charles Ayo Dada In many circles And for reasons perplexing and inexplicable It is said That many are the men Who are intimidated by “successful” women. Pray tell, who is the successful woman? What does she radiate, embody, and represent? Would you deem her successful based on her material worth Her position at work […]
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By Yinka Fabowale Title: The Songs of the Pipit Author: Malcom Little Black’s Reviewer: Yinka Fabowale […]
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By Oluwaseun Akingboye This is a blow too many to bear, Though all in the wake strive to put it at bay, Even like a gallant soldier he fought on to cheat it, As the deep rallied round the deep to make him stay; Yet he chose to rest, Which is sweet after all labours […]
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