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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iStock Photos By Ben Ezeohagwu I At last let the awakening arise, Out of wave of evils as slave, then to crave as genuine human being, becoming free from the chains of darkness. II No longer ask What to gain by giving up evils and changing for better! It’s not a business deal, but ennoblement […]
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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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By Victor Emmanuel Uwah If Christ were to be for money sold, His price would have been much more than gold, That if few men could afford to buy Most would in their sins and darkness die. But God in His Omniscience had known That if men must for their sins atone, He had to […]
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By Ben Ezeohagwu I Final Prayer! trapped under rubbles, bent position several hours of rumbles, so weak at that point, dead bodies everywhere, bricks had fallen on workers, struggling to breathe, cloudy and dark everywhere, as if end had come without bubbles. II Immense tragedy, wrapped in karmic debts, paving way for credits, figures of […]
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