Who Eats Who: The Sweetness of Nigeria?
Who Eats Who: The Sweetness of Nigeria? That Nigeria is gripped by unrelenting mass poverty, despair, and desperation is not in doubt. Yet, the most common claim made by Nigerians…
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In Search of the Mufugbens
Search of the Mufugbens The search for the meaning of the Mufugbens takes an unlikely turn. No longer content with their meaning, the linguistic origins of the words need investigation.
Nigeria – A Society of Extremes
Nigeria – A Society of Extremes Nigeria is living proof that in the absence of enforceable institutions and the rule of law, extreme social behaviour becomes permissible and commonplace especially…
The Lure of Collecting Jazz Albums
The Lure of Collecting Jazz Albums I am often asked by newer jazz fans for advice on collecting good or classic jazz records. My answer; “only you can decide what…
What Is Academic Jazz, Does It matter?
What Is Academic Jazz, Does It matter? “Academic jazz” is a phrase that startles me. What does it mean? Today, jazz music, jazz dance and jazz poetry are mainstream academic…
Ayo Odebisi’s Embrace: Words of Henry Miller
Ayo Odebisi’s Embrace: Words of Henry Miller Ayo Odebisi, also known as Paramole, would have turned sixty-five on Wednesday, 28th of April. He was not a man you could forget.…