By Anthony Bobori Kakistocracy is defined as “government by the least suitable or competent citizens of a state”.This is most widely practiced in the African continent....
By Toyin Falola As stated in the preceding part of this piece, culture changes as perceptions evolve or get replaced over the years, and, as...
By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) is deeply concerned over a You Tube video, Modernization of Witchcraft, by one Stephanie Ike Okafor. This...
By Toyin Falola Nothing is far worse than the tyranny of the majority, and if one hides under the primacy of the majority, it will not...
By Olusola Ogunnubi On Wednesday, May 31st, 2023, US-based Nigerian renowned historian, Professor Toyin Falola, was awarded the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Association...
By Toyin Falola Our encounters were not limited to knowledge sharing. Yes, this is important, as Ama Ata Aidoo and Ngugi wa Thiong’o were among those...
By Toyin Falola Africa, a continent full of diverse peoples and fascinating history, has struggled with several social, economic, and political problems during its existence. Despite...
By Toyin Falola Paul Lovejoy has approached African history by studying commodities: kola nuts, salt, tobacco, and cowries, among others. My dialogue with him will reveal...
By Toyin Falola The existence of some strata has been societal norms from time immemorial. People have been defined by the circumstances around their birth, social...
By Toyin Falola There is a saying that “fiction” is fictitious — as there is no pure work of fiction devoid of insights and influences from...