What started as a distinguished literary gathering to honour veteran journalist and author Chief Tola Adeniyi quickly evolved into a memorable intellectual event, as jurist, political economist, and public intellectual Prof. Anthony Kila delivered a book review that many attendees regarded as the highlight of the occasion. The event, organised to present Adeniyi’s latest work,…
The protest that recently took place in Lagos was said to be against the war involving Israel, Iran and the United States. But for many of us who grew up believing that the soil of Oduduwa represents reason, enlightenment and intellectual courage, that protest raised a deeper and more disturbing question. The unexpected has happened….
They are two elderstatemen. One, a former Nigerian President and the other the current President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Both are not political friends but they respect each other while fighting their political battle. Tinubu had the premonition that Obasanjọ would not support him in 2023 but he still went ahead to visit…
It was pure pleasure and privilege to join the world to celebrate High Chief Tola Adeniyì at the unveiling of his Autobiography “Chapters of Destiny” and this is what I had to say: “The Irumole and His Fountain Pens” When I discovered that Chief Tola Adeniyi loves fountain pens, I smiled. I smiled because somehow,…
I spent the better part of Tuesday exploring what stands today as one of the largest privately owned and independently promoted cultural centres in Nigeria — majestically perched on Sobande Hill, Ibadan. The cultural edifice, a masterpiece of artistic vision and architectural philosophy, is owned by Professor Demas Nwoko, the undisputed legend of modern African…
Have you noticed how betting and gaming brands now seem to dominate media space? From TV to outdoor to radio, digital to sponsorships, their presence is loud, visible and relentless. In many media plans today, they are among the most aggressive spenders. Some observers argue that the tough economic climate is partly fuelling this surge….
I am a full blooded Igbo man but I believe the Yoruba’s need to rise up and defend their identity, land, and culture. It’s unfortunate to say this but the truth needs to be said by someone. We the Igbo’s can no longer continue to be territorial in another mans land. We go to a…
Tola Adeniyi’s Chapters of Destiny is no sleepy elder’s memoir. It reads like a Nollywood epic scripted by fate—complete with prophecies, cult scares, riots, near-death encounters and delicious mischief. From the Dedication to the Prologue, one theme rings clear: this life was not random. It was authored in the invisible ink of Olodumare, shaped by…
In the sacred architecture of Nigeria’s democratic journey, Richard Akinnola stands as a pillar ensuring the foundation remains unshaken. His life is an enduring dialogue between the ink of a Journalist and the heart of an activist, mapping the struggle for truth in a nation where silence was once the safest currency. At CIKDAS, the…
It was sometime in the middle of 1968, during the civil war years. Despite everything happening in the country, music still brought people together and gave them moments of relief. Around that time, a young and energetic promoter from Lagos, Chris Okolie, came up to Kaduna with an idea — to take “The Expensives” beyond…
