I smile to think I have been following Saraba since their very first edition some few years back. It has always proved an interesting read, even when the busyness of life makes reading e-works an issue. Sometimes. I have tried all means with Saraba from reading on my system directly to downloading and printing. The … Continue reading »
Posted in April 2012 …
Colourful Threads in the Nigerian Literary Fabric: A Review of Naija Stories by Unoma Azuah
Naija Stories makes a rewarding read because a sizable number of the stories in the anthology beam beyond the imperfections of the weaker stories. This collection adds a unique design to the tapestry that makes up the layout of the Nigerian literary fabric. The stories renew our plush tradition of yarning and knitting of anecdotes. … Continue reading »
new poem "BROKEN"
Reblogged from Poetry by Barry Mowles: BROKEN Bullies have dragged so many lives through hell, some of our children chose to rather take their chances up in heaven; These news reports are breaking my heart, and I am not just talking about 15, 16 year olds, I am talking about kids as young as 7. … Continue reading »
PAINTINGS (A Poem)
Muted looks stare while captured smiles lie with poses fooling like the several residual notes left… Now is a subtle toy played on by the Masters plying footnotes to belie the lies their woes inflict Tell them: Remember Remember paintings would fade lies to crumble and tumble benevolent Monsters When the … Continue reading »
Ibadan’s ‘Artmosphere’ Charged with Hyginus Ekwuazi, DTone, Su’eddie Agema and others at the City of Words
It was March 31, 2012, the place was Chrysalis Place, an exclusive restaurant in Old Bodija while the event was the ‘Artmosphere’: an avant-garde literary event with the March theme ‘City of Words’. The event started with general introductions by everyone. To get things rolling, co-anchor, Olukayode Servio Gbadamosi (a performance poet) read from the … Continue reading »
