By Tunji Olaopa Wole Soyinka has been hoary since I came to the knowledge of his works and his activism many years ago. Hoariness, for me,...
The shortlist for the 2024 Toyin Falola Prize, celebrating the vibrant voices across the continent, has been announced. A statement by the Toyin Falola Prize on...
By Ifeanyi Igwebike Mbanefo Ayodeji Ladipo Banjo, Emeritus Professor of English Language who passed on recently belongs in Nigeria’s Hall of Fame. A gifted teacher and...
By Toyin Falola Within the intricate fabric of global historical narratives, the indelible impact of Islamic scholarship serves as a compelling testament to the formidable potency...
By Toyin Falola Within the field of African literature, the famous figure of Professor Kole Omotoso stands out as a luminary, exemplifying extraordinary intellectual acumen, firm...
By Ivor Agyeman-Duah Ama Ata Aidoo’s literary capital was social justice. Even in an imperfect state, she believed that moral fiats and laws were essential human...
By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid The relationship between East and West, and the conflict between Eastern values and Western values, have been – and will remain – a...
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...