Buhari’s House and the “Pacts” that Hold It Together
President Muhammadu Buhari has a political “house” he heads and it is the recently emerged All Progressives Congress (APC). New houses either collapse or withstand whatever the elements throw at…
Social Relations
When My People Personalise the Truth
When My People Personalise the Truth Turning and turning in the widening gyre; The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed…
Michal Lyons: An Angel We Will Never Forget
How could I or any of the people who had the privilege of knowing (Prof) Michal Lyons ever forgot her for the wonderful and inspiring person and personality she truly…
Monkey Tail, a Date-Rape Drug in Nigeria
Monkey Tail, a Date-Rape Drug in Nigeria “Monkey Tail,” is an unlikely-sounding moniker. It is a drink made of ogogoro (local gin) left to brew in igbo (marijuana leaves, stems,…
Response: Culture is Not Costume
Response: Culture is Not Costume: Why Non-Africans Should Not Wear African Clothing http://www.mycoloures.com/2014/10/culture-is-not-costume-why-non-africans.html?m=1 Nneka Okona’s piece on the “wrongful appropriation” of female African dress is an interesting, challenging and well-written…
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