In the late 1950s and early 1960s, there was Julius Araba, who, with his wife, became a household name for his unique musical performance. His uniqueness came from the fact that he and his wife often collaborated together in providing music with Julius on the guitar and his wife on the ‘sekere’. Julins Araba was…
I have watched the interview conducted by Mehdi Hassan of Al Jazeera with Daniel Bwala, one of the media aides to Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The video is now trending widely across social media platforms. Whoever approved that interview on behalf of the Presidency must bear responsibility for the outcome. The encounter unfortunately became uncomfortable viewing….
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….
In the last 24 hours, social media has exploded over my interview with Mehdi Hassan, albeit with varied opinions. Let me set the record straight. When I signed on to the privileged job granted to me by Mr. President, I was well aware of its implications. Selling ice cream, looking fine, and seeking the praises…
Veteran Nollywood star and preacher, Eucharia Anunobi, firmly corrected the hosts of the The Honest Bunch Podcast after she was introduced with a name she says no longer belongs to her. During the interview, the host attempted to welcome her as “Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu,” but the actress immediately set the record straight, insisting she must…
People often ask why many actresses seem to be doing better than their male colleagues. The truth is complex. First, women naturally attract more empathy and favour in our society. A man and a woman can carry the same proposal, yet the woman is more likely to hear, come back next week, let us see…
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…
Chiwetalu Agu, a Nollywood veteran, is celebrating his birthday today, marking another milestone for one of the most iconic figures in the industry. Born in 1956 in Enugu State, Nigeria, Agu has grown into one of the most recognizable actors in the Nigerian film industry, widely loved for his comic roles and his unique delivery…
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,…
