10 Superstitions that Could Get You Killed as a Child
Growing up in the late 70s and early 80s, our parents and elders had different ways and measures of putting us in check. Tradition had devised a ways of curtailing our excess and making sure we grow up having the right morals and values. The…
Akooda,A Village Guarded by the gods
A very long time ago, long before civilization, before the first white man appeared on our shores. Before we ever heard the first shot of the big iron guns in our lands. It was a peaceful time, most of the gods loved us and we…
Chris Ofili and the Big Bang Art. Part 1
Every majestic oak tree was once a nut that stood its ground – Old proverb To be a classic, one must have all the gifts and all the needs, but one must force them under the same yoke. Chris Ofili was born in Manchester in…
Ifesinachi Okpagu’s Book Tour Hits Lagos
Patabah, a leading bookstore located at Adeniran Ogunsanya Surulere, will play host to Ifesinachi Okpagu, author of the novella, Domestication of Munachi. The event concludes her book blog tour across the country and it would give the city’s book lovers a chance to meet with…
BrymO talks about his forth-coming 6th Album “Klitoris” and why he chose the title.
Known for deep thoughts and wide imagination especially as reflected in his consciously chosen lyrics at all times, earlier in the week, BrymO piqued the curiosity of his fans on social media when he officially announced the title of his imminent album to be released…
iREP 2016: A Beautiful Ending to An Awesome Festival
The internationally acclaimed documentary film festival iREPRESENT has finally come to an end leaving with it fond memories in the cool and serene atmosphere of Freedom Park, Lagos. According to the theme of the festival #Change- Documentary Films as Agent Provocateur, the festival lived up…
Ogunwusi Emerges As New Ooni Of Ile-Ife
After much deliberation and pain staking process of finding the right candidate to fit in into the position of the ruler of Yoruba’s cradle land,the council of Chiefs in ife has finally elected Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi ruling house as the new…
The Coronation of OBA EREDIAUWA Of Benin Kingdom
The coronation ceremonies of an Oba of Benin usually last about 10 days. They begin from Egua-Edaiken, the traditional residence of the heir-apparent to the Benin Throne. On a day fixed by the Edaiken, he is escorted by his Uselu people on his journey back…
Exclusive “Day in, day out, I’m improving and I’m still on the journey to finding that universal culture”-BrymO
The connection we find with music, culture and identity is one that cannot be overlooked or said not to exist. They all work in hand, one way or the other, in defining the other but how exactly is this connection formed? Who better than, Olawale…
The Tortoise and Orumhonhi Bird
The first bout in the series of fight ensued when Mr. Tortoise was at the riverbank. Mr. Orumhonhi bird swooped on him from the blue and almost drowned him in the nearby fast-pacing river. The following day, on the great road to the farm, while…