Urhobo by Spirit
Urhobo by Spirit A Tale Sejife stands in his backyard plucking bitter-leaf leaves by the stalk. He is Urhobo by spirit. He rubs them together like cloth, squeezes the green…
Social Crisis
When Calling for Humanity Is an Insult
When Calling for Humanity Is an Insult PREAMBLE Humanity is the instinct and fibre of morality in society. They tell us what is right and wrong and how to evaluate…
Ancestors: No Friend No Foe
Ancestors: No Friend No Foe No Friend No Foe (NFNF) is a brave-faced fraternal claim someone hears just before they receive a punishment. It implies no matter how good you…
Traore or Rape?
Traore or Rape? The Problem The title Traore or Rape? may sound odd or outrageous to readers in many senses. Well, I don’t think considering the subject matter. First, The…
#FelaForDele
#FelaForDele Over forty years a ago, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti sang the song Power Show in 1981 to critique the inequalities in Nigeria between those who have and those that don’t. The…
Yankius: Seun Leave Igbo?
Yankius: Seun Leave Igbo? Tafia Hallelujah: Yankpikpi which ones? Long time no face to face. Yankius: You only come here with gist that leads to fight. Tafia Hallelujah: This time…