History ● Conjectures ● Insights
In the midst of all the items that have dominated national discourse lately, time delivers Pastor Ituah Ighodalo to his 60th year today. With the loss of his beloved wife nine months ago still hanging as a strong fragrance, time yet delivers him to the shore of his 60th year. Like the rest of us, he’s drawn by time. It’s always been time. The insignia…
If Kunle did not sit in the rickety chair most of the young persons around him would not have noticed his greying hair. They would not have seen the evidence of the passage of time. Perhaps, they would not have been concerned about the wider implications of their mentor getting old and bidding them goodbye anytime in the foreseeable future. It was only patches here…
“There are six, not five. There is no us without him.” Bruce Wayne Instead of entangling ourselves in the controversy as how appropriate or otherwise the attempt to situate Jack Snyder’s 6 Justice League Superheroes in Nigeria’s 6 Geopolitical Zones, shouldn’t the bigger issue be the uniting of forces to confront Nigeria’s version of Darkseid’s existential threat? And instead of misreading the intent of Bruce…
How many noticed the plants that were so much a part of the recent Oprah, Meghan and Harry interview? Without question, the interview brought so much to the fore, but if you did not notice, please look at the plants once more and see if you can hear their contributions to the interview. What was their primary message? We are all plants after all. Some…
Who did Toyin Lawani’s recent displays incense and who did it please? Who did it appall and who applauded? Who did it astonish and who didn’t bother? Who were ‘inspired’ and who were infuriated? Who wished for a gracious pushback or who preferred something harsh? Who wept and who laughed? Who wished she was ignored and who wished she was addressed? For those who saw…
There are many things to admire about Lagos Danfo drivers. Their ability to administer comic relief, despite all the odds they confront daily, must be one of their top assets. Combining with their conductors, their capacity to provide amusing respites for commuters is almost legendary. Along many routes across the city of Lagos, they provide free comedy that is of top quality. Mostly unscripted and…
I’ve been waiting for your post on Burna Boy since he won the Grammy Award but as usual you would add your own drama What are you talking about? What’s wrong with Odogwu’s really Coming in Hot? There’s nothing wrong with it But you are not satisfied until you knock the head of his fans with those of Andy Mineo and Lecrae knowing the position…
1:32:34 “This doesn’t feel right” (Commentary: Speak up when it doesn’t feel right, be convincing)
1:32:11 “What you need is to start this ceremony before I come up there and beat your …” (Commentary: Express your capabilities in your speech)
1:29:47 “Do I have your attention?” (Commentary: Consolidate your gains using more questions)