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