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The Ontology of the African VII: Play and Wound

Grimot Nane Zine 07/05/2015 No Comments

If a leader or intellectual is not articulating the values and necessities of robust human pride to his people, he or she is a dangerous traitor unworthy of the position…

Musings Social Crisis Social Relations

Origins of an Opintar

Grimot Nane Zine 05/05/2015 No Comments

Origins of an Opintar “Birds got something to teach us all; About being free, yeah; Be no rain… Be no rain…” – Gil Scott-Heron, from the lyrics, I Think I’ll…

Culture as Institution Short Stories Social Relations

One-Time Train Encounter

Grimot Nane Zine 01/05/2015 4 Comments

One-Time Train Encounter Victoria Station has always been an underrated masterpiece of London. Imagine London without it; I won’t. The sun was glaring outside the station that morning, but not…

Culture as Institution Short Stories Social Relations

The Near Death Experience of a Petite Man

Grimot Nane Zine 10/04/2015 1 Comment

The Near Death Experience of a Petite Man ITomos was a petite man in his 40s and could easily pass for a young teenager sometimes. His physical size, clothing size,…

Musings Social Relations

How Does “Fuck” Relate To “Christ”?

Grimot Nane Zine 25/02/2015 No Comments

How Does “Fuck” Relate To “Christ”? Common to social media, we are witnessing a tidal wave of swear words as ‘acceptable’ reactions. Reactions of disbelief, anger, disappointment or shock at…

Social Relations

President Jonathan’s Boko Haram Excuse Is Inadequate

Grimot Nane Zine 23/02/2015 2 Comments

When President Goodluck Jonathan claimed he had “underestimated” the Boko Haram insurgency it was the latest in a long series of things he should not have said, another public relations…