Month: April 2018

Tanure Ojaide, the poet-advocate of the homeland, @ 70

The poetry written by Tanure Ojaide is connected with the Nigerian Civil War and its aftermath. The vents that led to the civil war brought poetry to the fore, for new events were taking place, new situations that needed a poetical view to describe the depths of the circumstances and emotions. Ojaide is one of … Continue reading Tanure Ojaide, the poet-advocate of the homeland, @ 70

Britain’s hostile environment has been a century in the making

Throughout the ages people have travelled from one place to another. Sometimes one person on his own. Sometimes larger family groups. Sometimes even larger groups bound by language or culture or religion. People movements have a long history. People left for a reason and hoped to be accepted elsewhere even without a reason. The writer … Continue reading Britain’s hostile environment has been a century in the making

‘This could be the beginning of a revolution’

It is hard for her to stay at of the spotlights, like it or not. She writes, she speeches, she is being interviewed, she interviews, she appears, she makes statements. She has the strength and the courage to continue.   In this article you will find an interview with the Nigerian (or global?) writer Chimamanda … Continue reading ‘This could be the beginning of a revolution’

These 5 little known Kenyan authors will transform your boring Sunday morning with their captivating novels

All countries are equal but some are more equal than others. Well, some African countries have more writers than other countries. In Kenya we will find some famous names, but there are others as well, who have the ability to follow in the footsteps of the giants. In this article you will find some names … Continue reading These 5 little known Kenyan authors will transform your boring Sunday morning with their captivating novels

‘Wife’ controversy: I stand by my question, Adichie replies ‘outrage-mongers’

Maybe this will be my last post on the minor controversy surrounding Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. An an interview with the former First Lady Hillary Clinton. Adichie asked a question about the primacy of ‘wife’ on the twitter account of Clinton. This question caused a small uproar. Adichie now makes clear she still does not shy … Continue reading ‘Wife’ controversy: I stand by my question, Adichie replies ‘outrage-mongers’