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The Gods Are Not To Blame

In this play, the theme of Sopocles' "Oedipus Rex" is skillfully transplanted to African soil. King Odewale's progress towards knowledge of the murder and incest that must be expiated before his kingdom can be restored to ealth is unfolded with a dramatic intensity heightened by the richness of the play's Nigerian setting. It had its first performance in Nigeria at the Ife Festival of the Arts in 1968, has since been staged with great success in other West African countries, and was awarded the first prize in the African Arts/Arts d'Afrique playwriting contest in 1969.

The Word Is An Egg By Niyi Osundare

Osundare advocates the poetry of performance- performance instructions and musical effects are part of the poems - as at once creative and deeply political. The present collection testifies, wholly convincingly, to the poet's belief that language - the Word - defines personal and social history, expression and identity. 'In the Beginning was not the Word/In the Word was the Beginning', launches the volume and is its constant refrain. Language may sometimes be impotent or illusory - the middle section, 'Silence', reflects upon political censorship, the struggle of illiteracy, and the agonies and ambivalence of writing in the colonial language. But words which commit to 'truth and dream', and preferably, 'throw bridges/Across gulfs of indifferent ears, are the poet's only tool of communication for change.

Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous By Ngozi Okonjo-iweala

A frontline account of how to fight corruption, from Nigeria's former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has written a primer for those working to root out corruption and disrupt vested interests. Drawing on her experience as Nigeria's finance minister and that of her team, she describes dangers, pitfalls, and successes in fighting corruption. She provides practical lessons learned and tells how anti-corruption advocates need to equip themselves. Okonjo Iweala details the numerous ways in which corruption can divert resources away from development, rewarding the unscrupulous and depriving poor people of services. Okonjo-Iweala discovered just how dangerous fighting corruption could be when her 83 year old mother was kidnapped in 2012 by forces who objected to some of the government's efforts at reforms led by Okonjo-Iweala in particular a crackdown on fraudulent claims for oil subsidy payments, a huge drain on the country's finances. The kidnappers' first demand was that Okonjo-Iweala resign from her position on live television and leave the country. Okonjo-Iweala did not resign, her mother escaped, and the program of economic reforms continued. "Telling my story is risky," Okonjo-Iweala writes. "But not telling it is also dangerous." Her book ultimately leaves us with hope, showing that victories are possible in the fight against corruption

Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmole By D.o. Fagunwa

(English title The Forest of a Thousand Daemons - A Hunter's Saga Literal translation: A Brave Hunter in the Forest of Demons) is a 1938 novel by D.O FAGUNWA. It was the first full-length novel in yoruba, and was one of the first novels to be written in any African language. It contains the tales of a Yoruba hunter whose name is Akara-ogun (Compound-of-spells) and one of the formidable hunters of a bygone age, who encountered folklore elements, such as magic, monsters, ghommids, spirits, and gods. It was followed by a sequel, igbo irumole which was actually a prequel to the book and discusses the tales of Olowo-Aiye, father of Akara-Ogun.

We Should All Be Feminists

ABOUT WE SHOULD ALL BE FEMINISTS The highly acclaimed, provocative New York Times bestseller & mdash;a personal, eloquently-argued essay, adapted from the much-admired TEDx talk of the same name & mdash;from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, award-winning author of Americanah. Here she offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century, one rooted in inclusion and awareness. Drawing extensively on her own experiences and her deep understanding of the often masked realities of sexual politics, here is one remarkable author & rsquo;s exploration of what it means to be a woman now & mdash;and an of-the-moment rallying cry for why we should all be feminists.

The Man Fagunwa

Much had been said, written and even dramatized about Fagunwa's works in respect of creative adventures of brave hunters through the forests. His interesting stories had given so much joy to the readers and had thought them a lot of morals. His carefully imagined fiction had made people to believe that the man, Fagunwa had lived and communed with weird creatures in the forests, having forgotten everything about his "person".It would be seen that Fagunwa's works had so much survived him though dead, yet still alive.

In The Name Of Our Father By Olukorede Yishua And A Person Of Heft By Bolaji Olatunde

In the Name of Our Father by Olukorede Yishau The desire to become a novelist suddenly seizes Justus Omoeko. He wants another title other than a journalist for which thousands know him. He is soon inspired by the story of a popular prophet in town and decides to write a thriller out of the dark patch that is the life of this renowned man of God, who has the Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Force, General Sani Idoti, as one of his clients.Prophet T.C. Jeremiah hits the jackpot when the military usurper in power recruits him to help ensure his longevity in office. Money begins to fall into his accounts as though he has a cash tree at the back of his house. But, the more money he makes, his family falls apart. He performs miracles. Yet, his ex-prostitute wife finds it hard to conceive. It has been shortlisted for the NLNG Literature Prize 2021. A Person of Heft by Bolaji Olatunde It is 2015. Nigeria has a new president who has promised change and prosperity for Nigerians. Tomi Makinde is a young Nigerian professional woman struggling to get a foothold in corporate Nigeria. As her marketing career grows, she finds herself catapulted fast to unexpected heights due to a chance encounter. As she climbs the corporate ladder, she contends with intense power play and betrayal. Despite her professional success, she is haunted by the memories of her parents & rsquo; failed marriage. She is afraid of letting her guard down to allow love in.Demola Gbolahan is a young accountant in who seems to have it made.His colleagues, family and friends are mystified by his unmarried status. They continually pile pressure on him to get hitched. As tries to fix his marital status, he has to battle with high stakes workplace corruption.Wayne Crawly, young, successful British engineer, is keen on making the most of the Nigerian business environment, and enjoying the various cultures on offer. From all appearances, he is the quintessential expatriate, a gentleman who can do no harm, until push comes to shove.What do these three individuals have in common, apart from their youth? They all live in Abuja when their paths cross.Their lives intertwine and intersect in more ways than they bargain for in this story of sleaze, cut-throat corporate competition, malfeasance and romance set in Nigeria & rsquo;s capital city. With a supporting cast of wily and eccentric characters, the reader is certain to live the Abuja life through various eyes.

Mandela Nelson Com Long Walk To Freedom - The Autobiography

Nelson Mandela is one of the great moral and political leaders of our time: an international hero whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of his country. Since his triumphant release in 1990 from more than a quarter-century of imprisonment, Mandela has been at the center of the most compelling and inspiring political drama in the world. As president of the African National Congress and head of South Africa's antiapartheid movement, he was instrumental in moving the nation toward multiracial government and majority rule. He is revered everywhere as a vital force in the fight for human rights...

Afrobeat! Fela And The Imagined Continent By Sola Olorunyomi

In the seventies, as signs of decay began to show in the capitalist experiment of the newly independent African countries, a "bard of the misrule" emerged on the streets of Lagos. Often shirtless and armed with his trademark saxophone, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti tore his way into popular culture with Afrobeat music. Blending ethno-traditional forms with the reigning highlife and jazz rhythms, Afrobeat drew lyrics from the flip side of neo-colonial society and Fela's London and American experience in the sixties. In the two decades that followed, Fela ruled the nights from Afrika Shrine, his signature nightclub, and the days from the turntables of the restless city dwellers along the Atlantic coastline. Fela's Afrobeat became a dynamic mode of expression in the social history of post-independent West Africa. It generated a counterculture that bonded through music, drugs, resistance politics & mdash;and ultimately, the nascence of an Afrocentric contemporary global culture. In AFROBEAT! FELA AND THE IMAGINED CONTINENT a popular artist, a counter-hegemonic activist of the hardest grain, meets his most cerebral, disquisitional interpreter. & mdash; ODIA OFFIMUN, former President, Association of Nigerian Authors. This is not just another addition to a growing Fela scholarship but a fascinating and frequently insightful study. It is both a celebration of Fela's uncommon virtuosity and an exploration of his mystique. & mdash; NIYI OSUNDARE, Professor of English, University of New Orleans. A major contribution to Fela scholarship in particular, and African popular culture studies in general; it explores Afrobeat as musical practice and cultural politics. & mdash; TEJUMOLA OLANIYAN, Associate Professor of English, University of Virginia An original effort. Like Fela's life, this account of it is not only a wild ride but a magical African musical mystery tour. & mdash; DAVID COPLAN, Professor of Social Anthropology, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.

August Lust By Chioma Rosemary Onyekaba

August Lust delves into the bittersweet intensity of young love, the fragile bonds of friendship, and the life-altering decisions that shape our destiny. Nathan and Sophia's connection is undeniable, but as shadows from their future loom large and those closest to them wield unexpected influence, they must ask themselves: can they truly overcome the obstacles that lie ahead, or will the burden of their future tear them apart? With every page, August Lust pulls you deeper into a world where the seductive allure of darkness vies with the enduring hope that even the faintest light can pierce through the darkest corners of the soul. Perfect for fans of supernatural thrillers and passionate romance, this book will keep you perched on the edge of your seat, breathless, and craving more. In this tale, every twist unravels a chilling truth: nothing is ever truly over, and the past has an uncanny way of haunting us when we least expect it.

Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmole By D.o. Fagunwa

Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmole By D.O. Fagunwa Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmole By D.o. Fagunwa (English title The Forest of a Thousand Daemons - A Hunter's Saga Literal translation: A Brave Hunter in the Forest of Demons) is a 1938 novel by D.O FAGUNWA. It was the first full-length novel in yoruba, and was one of the first novels to be written in any African language. It contains the tales of a Yoruba hunter whose name is Akara-ogun (Compound-of-spells) and one of the formidable hunters of a bygone age, who encountered folklore elements, such as magic, monsters, ghommids, spirits, and gods. It was followed by a sequel, igbo irumole which was actually a prequel to the book and discusses the tales of Olowo-Aiye, father of Akara-Ogun. FEATURES: Paper Back Yoruba Language Author D.O. FAGUNWA

Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmole By D.O. Fagunwa

Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmole By D.o. Fagunwa (English title The Forest of a Thousand Daemons - A Hunter's Saga Literal translation: A Brave Hunter in the Forest of Demons) is a 1938 novel by D.O FAGUNWA. It was the first full-length novel in yoruba, and was one of the first novels to be written in any African language. It contains the tales of a Yoruba hunter whose name is Akara-ogun (Compound-of-spells) and one of the formidable hunters of a bygone age, who encountered folklore elements, such as magic, monsters, ghommids, spirits, and gods. It was followed by a sequel, igbo irumole which was actually a prequel to the book and discusses the tales of Olowo-Aiye, father of Akara-Ogun. FEATURES: Paper Back Yoruba Language Author D.O. FAGUNWA

Oil Politics And Violence - Nigeria Military Coup Culture - 1966-1976

This is a ground breaking book by historian Max Siollun about the relationship between oil and military rule in Nigeria. Modern Nigeria cannot be understood without reference to its era of military rule. Military rule and oil wealth effected cataclysmic changes in Nigeria that nearly tore the country apart on several occasions. 40 years after the end of the Nigeria-Biafra civil war, Max Siollun answers the key questions that go to the root of the Nigerian nation:*Who were the key personalities and events that caused the Nigeria/Biafra civil war?*What is the root of the Niger Delta oil conflict and the "curse of oil"?*How has Nigeria managed to endure successive military coups, civil war, ethnic violence and still remain united?*The role of Babangida, Ojukwu, Abacha, Obasanjo, Yar'Adua and Buhari in previous military coup plots and Nigerian governments.The book's style is that of a fast paced dramatised narrative that will bring the characters and the story to life in a manner that will engage the casual, journalistic or academic reader. Those who have read the book have described it as the most detailed published analysis of the major events and controversies of Nigeria from independence until the 1976 assassination of its then Head of State General Murtala Muhammed. These include the traumatic January and July coups of 1966, the unprecedented magnanimity of the federal leader General Gowon after Nigeria's civil war, the post war stewardship of Gowon, and an hour by hour reconstruction of the events leading up to the 1976 Dimka coup in which Gowon's successor General Murtala Muhammed was killed.The book is the definitive reference point for Nigeria's political life between 1960 and 1976. It examines the controversies of that era with the encyclopaedic detail and penetrating analysis that is Max Siollun's trademark. No previous text has exhaustively analysed these events or this period in Nigeria's history. What lessons can be learned from the events and mistakes of this period? How can Nigeria avoid repeating those mistakes? Max Siollun answers these questions and many more.

Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous By Ngozi Okonjo-iweala

A frontline account of how to fight corruption, from Nigeria's former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo Iweala. In Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has written a primer for those working to root out corruption and disrupt vested interests. Drawing on her experience as Nigeria's finance minister and that of her team, she describes the dangers, pitfalls, and successes in fighting corruption. She provides practical lessons learned and tells how anti-corruption advocates need to equip themselves. Okonjo-Iweala details the numerous ways in which corruption can divert resources away from development, rewarding the unscrupulous and depriving poor people of services. Okonjo Iweala discovered just how dangerous fighting corruption could be when her 83-year-old mother was kidnapped in 2012 by forces who objected to some of the government's efforts at reforms led by Okonjo-Iweala in particular a crackdown on fraudulent claims for oil subsidy payments, a huge drain on the country's finances. The kidnappers' first demand was that Okonjo-Iweala resign from her position on live television and leave the country. Okonjo Iweala did not resign, her mother escaped, and the program of economic reforms continued. "Telling my story is risky," Okonjo-Iweala writes. "But not telling it is also dangerous." Her book ultimately leaves us with hope, showing that victories are possible in the fight against corruption.

Nigeria Hotchpotch By Noma Sodipo

The giant has been asleep for a long time. Now it is time to rise and shine. There is only one problem though... He cannot remember his name! Through an adventure-packed journey, wandering North, South, East and West, he comes to discover who he really is! Join him in his adventure-packed journey, learning about Nigeria & rsquo;s states, slogans, geography, culture and more! Social Studies lesson the fun way! Recommend ages: 3-10 years ----- ABOUT THE AUTHOR Noma Sodipo writes for children and creates content for children's television, radio and other media. Her passion for children and early childhood education led her to s tart a nursery school which she successfully ran for twenty years. From the award-winning TV programme, Story Time with Auntie Noma, she went on to host and produce other notable children's TV, radio, documentaries and live shows aired across Africa and Europe. She is happily married and blessed with three children.

The Meaning Of Life: A Collection Of Poems

THE MEANING OF LIFE By Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Over the ages, determining the true meaning of life has preoccupied the attention of so many people. Many things happen in life that we yet do not fully understand. Some people go to sleep and dream while sleeping. When they wake up, they remember exactly what they had dreamt. A short time later, which may be hours or days, those dreams come true. Events occur exactly as they had dreamt of them. Some others even while they are awake, see visions that may appear before them in flashes as in watching a movie. These scenes may appear within so short a time, say, seconds or perhaps minutes. Shortly after, such events as seen in those visions occur in real life. Many people wonder why for some people things of this nature happen on a regular basis. How and from what source do these people get advance information of events which are yet to occur? Why are some people not all so favoured? When misfortune comes to people, some emerge from it stronger and better human beings. But for others, the heavy weight of misfortune crushes them, never to rise again. For them, they grow weaker with time, until they completely fade away. In life & rsquo;s journey, there are many thigns beyond our control. Natural events, with far-reaching consequences, may impose smile on our faces or bring tears to our eyes. Some people have an unfair share of living almost perpetually in pain and sorrow. Why should this be so? As I travel in the journey of life, I have had some experiences that throw light on the meaning of life. I feel that is I should share these experiences with others, both near and far, as a contribution in the search for the true meaning of life. I chose to condense these experiences in poems. I have tried using few words to examine many aspects of human nature. I am convinced that if we can truly understand the meaning of life, the world will be a better place. Many people may reconsider doing some of the things that they do to get temporary satisfaction but end up hurting others and even hurting our cherished environment. The search for the true meaning of life should continue. When we succeed, it will be very helpful in building a new world where love of self and of neighbor will thrive and people will live in peace and be happy.

Wives Are For Rainy Days, Side Chicks Are For Best Days By Chioma Rosemary Madumere

"WIVES ARE FOR RAINY DAYS; SIDE CHICKS ARE FOR BEST DAYS" is a captivating tale that explores the intricate dynamics of a marriage tested by ego, betrayal, and unforeseen challenges. Set against the backdrop of Nigeria, this poignant story delves into the depths of human emotions, resilience, and the transformative power of love. Ekene and Uche, once deeply in love, find themselves grappling with their own demons and the cracks that have formed in their relationship. Uche, consumed by ego and narcissistic behaviors, unintentionally inflicts emotional wounds upon Ekene, pushing her away and leaving her feeling isolated and hurt. This book takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster as Ekene and Uche navigate the complexities of their circumstances. With vivid storytelling, rich character development, and a narrative that explores universal themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships, it is a captivating novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate heartfelt stories of love, growth, and the triumph of the human spirit.

1999 Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria

1999 Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria Nigeria has had a series of constitutions. The current constitution was enacted on 29 May 1999. Nigeria's first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered as a Crown Colony. The constitutions enacted during this period were those of 1913 (which came into effect on 1 January 1914), 1922, 1946, 1951 and 1954.Nigeria has had a series of constitutions. The current constitution was enacted on 29 May 1999. Nigeria has had a series of constitutions. The current constitution was enacted on 29 May 1999. Nigeria's first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered as a Crown Colony. The constitutions enacted during this period were those of 1913 (which came into effect on 1 January 1914), 1922, 1946, 1951 and 1954.

1999 Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria

Nigeria has had a series of constitutions. The current constitution was enacted on 29 May 1999. Nigeria's first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered as a Crown Colony. The constitutions enacted during this period were those of 1913 (which came into effect on 1 January 1914), 1922, 1946, 1951 and 1954.Nigeria has had a series of constitutions. The current constitution was enacted on 29 May 1999. Nigeria has had a series of constitutions. The current constitution was enacted on 29 May 1999. Nigeria's first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered as a Crown Colony. The constitutions enacted during this period were those of 1913 (which came into effect on 1 January 1914), 1922, 1946, 1951 and 1954.

Americanah Paperback By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The bestselling novel from the award-winning author of We Should All Be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele. & ldquo;From one of the world & rsquo;s great contemporary writers comes the story of two Nigerians making their way in the U.S. and the UK, raising universal questions of race and belonging, the overseas experience for the African diaspora, and the search for identity and a home. & rdquo; & mdash;Barack ObamaIfemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze had hoped to join her, but with post-9/11 America closed to him, he instead plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, they reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria, and reignite their passion & mdash;for each other and for their homeland.

Half Of A Yellow Sun

A haunting story of love and war from & ldquo;one of the world & rsquo;s great contemporary writers & rdquo; (Barack Obama), the best-selling author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists.With effortless grace, celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie illuminates a seminal moment in modern African history: Biafra's impassioned struggle to establish an independent republic in southeastern Nigeria during the late 1960s. We experience this tumultuous decade alongside five unforgettable characters: Ugwu, a thirteen-year-old houseboy who works for Odenigbo, a university professor full of revolutionary zeal; Olanna, the professor & rsquo;s beautiful young mistress who has abandoned her life in Lagos for a dusty town and her lover & rsquo;s charm; and Richard, a shy young Englishman infatuated with Olanna & rsquo;s willful twin sister Kainene. Half of a Yellow Sun is a tremendously evocative novel of the promise, hope, and disappointment of the Biafran war.

My Talking Igbo Book

Have you ever wanted to teach your kids Igbo? Well, now you can with My Talking Igbo Book! The first of its kind & ndash; a fantastic resource for learning the Igbo language with Audio! My Talking Igbo Book is filled with eye-catching and colorful illustrations, a soothing voiceover, alphabets, numbers, folktales like & ndash; Why the Tortoise has a Cracked Shell and more! This book is a must for every Igbo family that wants children to learn Igbo and understand some of our Igbo traditions. This book is primarily designed for Igbo language beginners. It can also serve as a useful refresher for parents and adults.

1999 Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria

Nigeria has had a series of constitutions. The current constitution was enacted on 29 May 1999. Nigeria's first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered as a Crown Colony. The constitutions enacted during this period were those of 1913 (which came into effect on 1 January 1914), 1922, 1946, 1951 and 1954.Nigeria has had a series of constitutions. The current constitution was enacted on 29 May 1999.

Ibrahim Babangida - The Military, Politics & Power in Nigeria

To borrow a hackneyed phrase, Nigeria has had a chequered political history before and since independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960. Two sets of actors - the civilian politicians and the military politicians - have been on the national political stage since January 15, 1966. General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida was one of them. In his eight years in power as president, or perhaps more correctly as military president, he affected the course of Nigeria's events, for better or for worse, in a way that few, if any, before him did. It is not possible to tell Nigeria's story without Babangida's part in it. The book is the story of IBB, the little orphan from Minna, Niger State and his meticulous rise to the top of his profession and the leadership of his country. Perhaps, more importantly, it is the story of Nigeria, its post-independence politics and power, told from the perspective of the actions and decisions of one of the main actors on the country's political stage. The events that shaped the Babangida era did not begin on August 27, 1985, the day he staged a palace coup against General Muhammadu Buhari. They began long before that. This book is the definitive story of the military, politics and power in Nigeria. Dan Agbese holds degrees in mass communications and journalism from the University of Lagos and Columbia University, New York, respectively. He is a former editor of The Nigeria Standard, the New Nigerian as well as former general manager of Radio Benue. Agbese was one of the founders of the trail-blazing weekly newsmagazine in Nigeria, Newswatch. He was until April 2010 the Editor-in-Chief of the magazine. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including Nigeria their Nigeria, Fellow Nigerians, The Reporter's Companion, Style: A Guide to Good Writing and The Columnist's Companion: The Art and Craft of Column Writing. Agbese is also a highly-regarded newspaper columnist.

Celebrated: Nigerian Women In Development By Ayona Aguele-trimnell

The problems relating to the social worth of a woman, her ability to contribute to social development, the political, economic and social roles she is allowed to play, her pains and travails are issue that haunt all societies. These problems usually arise from the way society sees the woman and the way the woman sees herself. Perhaps because of these problems, despite the past achievements of Nigerian women, the number of prominent contemporary Nigerian women remains negligible compared to that of men. Ayona Aguele-Trimnell profiles here a few contemporary Nigerian women who, through thier own initiatives are playing laudable roles in society and yet remain larhely uncelebrated. Women like Doctors Okonjo-Iweala, Obiageli Ezekwesili and Professor Dora Akunyili to name a few, who have performed as well as any, and better than most of thier male contemporaries amd predecessors. This is the sense in which this book become important.

Wahala Poems By Kunle Shittu

Words, sensitive and exquistely well-chosen, are the hallmarks of Kunle Shittu & rsquo;s poetry. Narrative Landscape Press presents the first of many collections from this new voice. & ldquo;Kunle Shittu uses imagery, economy of words, ornamented language and prosody as strategies in his poetry; the essence is to represent the realities of life. & rdquo;Obari Gomba, Author, Thunder Protocol & ldquo;Here is sensitive poetry that feels and fills. Kunle Shittu in his debut offering, Wahala, plumbs the inner spaces of humankind with pithy lyricism, shearing old power of its crude haughtiness while courageously probing the worth, or lack thereof, of a so-called country that provides nada. Bearing witness to the lines on these pages makes one cry to laugh. Like the avant-garde poet Charles Bukowski, Kunle Shittu rends the cosmos with the weapon of words. & rdquo;Uzor Maxim Uzoatu, Author, God of Poetry & ldquo;With Wahala, Kunle Shittu & rsquo;s vigilant poetic intelligence assembles portraits of society, personas and states of mind in an accessible yet pithy galleria. The poems blur the lines between remembrance and nostalgia, between satire and chastisement. The plumb of the poetry is true, and the reach of waters from its fountain towers. This is a collection for those who know. & rdquo;Tade Ipadeola, author, The Sahara Testaments

The Candescent Child By Oyewole Akinola

ABOUT THE BOOK As an unfulfilled 18-year-old without a mother, Lucia Madu & rsquo;s dreams of acquiring tertiary education was hanging in the balance. Alhaji Rasaki Oseni, a wealthy man wants to help her achieve her dreams and in exchange, make her his third wife. Her eventual decision sets the tone for this book. Enjoy it!

Half Of A Yellow Sun - Nlp Edition With Vlisco Ankara Design

Ugwu, a boy from a poor village, works as a houseboy for a university professor. Olanna, a young woman, has abandoned her life of privilege in Lagos to live with her charismatic new lover, the professor. And Richard, a shy English writer, is enthralled to Olanna & rsquo;s enigmatic twin sister. As the horrific Biafran war engulfs them, they are thrown together and pulled apart in ways they had never imagined. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie & rsquo;s masterpiece, winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction, is a novel about Africa in a wider sense: about the end of colonialism, ethnic allegiances, class and race & ndash; and about the ways in which love can complicate all of those things. This new edition by Narrative Landscape Press was designed in collaboration with Vlisco, the wax print textile company.

Alapata Apata By Wole Soyinka

Alapata Apata is a satirical play by the Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, which makes a mockery of politics and power play in Nigeria, using the circumstances surrounding the newfound, idle lifestyle of a newly-retired butcher, Alaba.

The Gods Are Not To Blame

In this play the theme of Sophocles' Oedipus Rex is skillfully transplanted to African soil.King Odewale's progress towards a full knowledge of the murder and incest that must be expiated before his kingdom can be restored to health is unfolded with a dramatic intensity heightened by the richness of the play's Nigerian setting

The Poet Of Dust

Sidi is magical, unpretentious and radical in his conceptualization of poetry. It celebrates the allure of the poem. It equally teaches, elicits and mocks the philistine inquisitor. Through the employment of different poetic forms and styles such allusion, lyric, metaphor, imagery, allegory, symbolism, witticism, amplified by a sturdy narrative technique that sometimes calls to mind elegant prose. The Poet of Dust manifests varied influences drawing largely from Arabic, Greek and unapologetically imitates loosely classical English epics poetry such as Iliad, Odyssey, Beowulf, especially with its intricate metaphorization of the poet as & ldquo;man and dust & rdquo;. And in conclusion, it suffices to posit that Umar Abubakar Sidi & rsquo;s The Poet of Dust belongs to the neoclassical class of Tade Ipadeola & rsquo;s Sahara Testaments, Ikeogu Oke & rsquo;s The Heresaid, Amu Nnadi & rsquo;s A Field of Echoes, and Ahmed Maiwada & rsquo;s We Are Fish whose experiment with form, craft and style is grand. They are energetic in their bold re-invocation of the classical tradition of European form and aesthetics. Of course, if we have no tradition of our own to advance, emulate, or perhaps, cannot create our own, there is absolutely no wrong in impressing on the tradition that gave rise to our modern written literature. Sidi & rsquo;s work deserves to be read for its own merit, because it is good. --Syncity Therefore, for the poet, the creation process is fluid, yet permanent, a combination of the solid and the liquid, a union of the permanent and the impermanent. More importantly it is organic, and has a beginning and an end. On one level, Umar Sidi sees himself as a poet of dust in that, he is the one that takes a basic ingredient of creation and adds it to another element to create a work of art. On another level, we can say that Sidi is on a quest to understand the true nature of poetry, but he will never understand it because good poetry is like dust, impermanent and non-solid, a symbol of emptiness and desolation. Thus Sidi & rsquo;s poet persona, much the King persona in Ecclesiastes who after spending his lifetime searching for happiness, decides that everything & ldquo;is vanity, and chasing the wind & rdquo;, continually quests after the meaning of poetry, but he never manages to find it, instead ending up with nothing but dust. It is this feeling that is captured in the Peninsula of Poets II (pp 13-18): ---Thoughtivity Umar Abubakar Sidi is most certainly not your everyday Nigerian poet for he has not only shown his dexterity,he has also shown a propensity for profound thoughts by tackling universal subject. I like his style of poetry, and appreciate his penchant for diction (except the salacious ones of coursewhere he seems to begiving the & lsquo;middle finger & rsquo;). His uncommonness as a Nigerian poet stems from his adoption of salacious lingual cum innuendos and imageries in discussing and analysing serious issues. A scatological study of the work will surely leave the analyst with enough material to work on. It is quite evident that the poet is well-read for aside from featuring names of great poets in his poems, his language also makescleara long period of traversing in Islamic, Judeo-Christian, and philosophical spheres, which his writing profits from immensely. I noticed his inability to control his lines in certain instances where he allowed himself a forgetful basking in the poetic aura. However, this does not do much damage to his poems, neither do they hinder understanding. These can be understood as quirks, forwho truly is more human than a poet? I comprehend the poet & rsquo;s yearning to break tradition, but he must thread softly so as not to bastardise the art of poetry. We could surely make do with less prosaic lines and bombast. Also, I would advise the poet to stick to single and striking titles, rather than reflecting confusion by using double titles for his poems. Umar Abubakar Sidi & rsquo;s The Poet of Dust is a collection I think will pass the test of time as most of its poems are tied to universal themes rather than epochal or societal related themes. Here we meet a young bard attempts to understand questions related to poetry, existence, creation, and of course dust (death). May this stunning collection be a rite de passage for thispoet,the world cannot wait to see what he turns his erudition and abilities to next. --- Ubaji Isiaka Abubakar Eazy, Memorilla.com

Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous: The Story Behind The Headlines

A frontline account of how to fight corruption, from Nigeria's former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has written a primer for those working to root out corruption and disrupt vested interests. Drawing on her experience as Nigeria's finance minister and that of her team, she describes dangers, pitfalls, and successes in fighting corruption. She provides practical lessons learned and tells how anti-corruption advocates need to equip themselves. Okonjo-Iweala details the numerous ways in which corruption can divert resources away from development, rewarding the unscrupulous and depriving poor people of services.

Americanah - Nlp Edition With Vlisco Ankara Design

As teenagers in Lagos, Ifemelu and Obinze fall in love. Their Nigeria is under military dictatorship, and people are fleeing the country if they can. The self-assured Ifemelu departs for America. There she suffers defeats and triumphs, finds and loses relationships, all the while feeling the weight of something she never thought of back home: race. Obinze had hoped to join her, but post 9/11 America will not let him in, and he plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Thirteen years later, Obinze is a wealthy man in a newly democratic Nigeria, while Ifemelu has achieved success as a blogger. But after so long apart and so many changes, will they find the courage to meet again, face to face? Fearless, gripping, spanning three continents and numerous lives, the National Book Critics Circle Award-winning Americanah is a richly told story of love and expectation set in today & rsquo;s globalized world. This new edition by Narrative Landscape Press was designed in collaboration with Vlisco, the wax print textile company.

Write Me A Poem Volume 2 By Mark Nwagwu

Write Me a Poem by Mark Nwagwu, is a three-volume collection of poems written daily to God. The collection spans a whole year & ndash; Volume I (January-April), Volume II (May-August) and Volume III (September-December) & ndash; from January to December 2020. Nwagwu & rsquo;s Write Me a Poem is an excellent example of poetry written in the Catholic tradition of mystical poetry that has achieved especial accomplishment in the works of the Spanish Carmelite mystics like John of the Cross, but also in the life of his spiritual heir, Therese of Lisieux. As such, the poems are painfully aware of Good, Evil, and the deep connection a penitent soul could have with the creator. In the Divine, the poet has found both himself and all whom he has loved, and they remain steadfast. "The three-volume collection by Mark Nwagwu titled Write Me a Poem is a good example of poetry written in the Catholic tradition of mystical poetry, that has achieved especial accomplishment in the works of the Spanish Carmelite mystics like John of the Cross, but also in the life of his spiritual heir, Therese of Lisieux. As such, the poems are painfully aware of Good, of Evil, and the deep connection a penitent soul could have with the creator." Richard Anyah, writer, editor and African diaspora researcher "Mark Nwagwu, unapologetically Catholic Christian, takes readers to the very peak of contemplative prayer in the three volumes of Write Me a Poem. The poet paints riveting images that depict his vulnerability as a human person, yet, equally conscious of his intimate relationship with the Divine. Hence, this child-man that converses with so much candor with his Creator about everything and anything, melts into delectable tenderness when he speaks to the Madonna. The poet & rsquo;s identity as a child in the presence of Divinity is the groundwork of this three-volume collection. The humanity and sublime transcendence of Write Me a Poem leaves you with a soothing authenticity that lingers long after you have turned the last page." Nwachukwu Egbunike, poet and author of Blazing Moon and Nka & ldquo;Come, follow me, & rdquo; Jesus told them. And the disciples started a divine adventure. As Pope Francis never tires of repeating, & ldquo;we have heard many times that Christianity is not only a doctrine, it is not only a behaviour, it is not just a culture. Yes, it's all that, but first and foremost it's an encounter. A person is a Christian because he has met Jesus Christ, he has let himself to be met by Him. & rdquo; Professor Nwagwu has had that encounter, but like all love stories it cannot be conveyed in prose: it needs the poetic language. Only poetry can give voice to the reasons of the heart that reason cannot understand." Revd. Fr. Diego de Jodar, Doctor of Sacred Theology (STD) ABOUT THE AUTHOR MARK NWAGWU, a professor of cell and molecular biology, lived an unforgettable life as an undergraduate at University College, Ibadan, 1957-61. He took his Ph.D. at the University of Stock-holm, Sweden, did landmark research at the University of Connecticut, USA and Brock University, Canada as Associate Professor of Biological Sciences before his return to the University of Ibadan in 1976 from which he retired in 2002. A Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Professor Nwagwu revolutionized parasitological research in the basic sciences with the Cellular Parasitology Programme, at the cutting edge of research, not available anywhere in tropical Africa at its inception in 1987. A scientist of honour, Professor Nwagwu turned to literary works in retirement. An exciting writer of repute, he has published three novels, Forever Chimes (2008), My Eyes Dance (2010) and I Am Kagara (2016). He has also published four works of poetry, all dedicated to his dear wife, Professor Helen Onyemazuwa Nwagwu: Helen not of Troy (2008), Cat Man Dew (2010), HelenaVenus, (2013) and Time Came Upon Me (2019) written in her memory after her departure in 2018. Professor Nwagwu received the Lifetime Achievement Award by the University of Ibadan, in 2018, in celebration of her 70th anniversary.

An Image Of Africa And The Trouble With Nigeria By Chinua Achebe

An Image of Africa and the Trouble with Nigeria by Chinua Achebe Beautifully written yet highly controversial, An Image of Africa asserts Achebe's belief in Joseph Conrad as a 'bloody racist' and his conviction that Conrad's novel Heart of Darkness only serves to perpetuate damaging stereotypes of black people. Also included is The Trouble with Nigeria, Achebe's searing outpouring of his frustrations with his country.GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

A Person Of Heft And Hang No Clothes Here

A Person of Heft It is 2015. Nigeria has a new president who has promised change and prosperity for Nigerians. Tomi Makinde is a young Nigerian professional woman struggling to get a foothold in corporate Nigeria. As her marketing career grows, she finds herself catapulted fast to unexpected heights due to a chance encounter. As she climbs the corporate ladder, she contends with intense power play and betrayal. Despite her professional success, she is haunted by the memories of her parents & rsquo; failed marriage, she is afraid of letting her guard down to allow love in.Demola Gbolahan is a young accountant in who seems to have it made.His colleagues, family and friends are mystified by his unmarried status. They continually pile the pressure for him to get hitched. As tries to fix his marital status, he has to battle with high stakes workplace corruption.Wayne Crawly, young, successful British engineer, is keen on making the most of the Nigerian business environment, and enjoying the various cultures on offer. From all appearances, he is the quintessential expatriate, a gentleman who can do no harm, until push comes to shove.What do these three individuals have in common, apart from their youth? They all live in Abuja when their paths cross.Their lives intertwine and intersect in more ways than they bargain for in this story of sleaze, cut-throat corporate competition, malfeasance and romance set in Nigeria & rsquo;s capital city. With a supporting cast of wily and eccentric characters, the reader is certain to live the Abuja life through various eyes. This absorbing stirring novel is a fun, enjoyable read filled with characters who make mistakes and also triumph. The pages drip with witty lines that will induce smiles. With adequate suspense, Olatunde succeeds in telling a compelling tale of unrequited love, betrayal, and corruption in high places. Olukorede S Yishua, author of Vault Of Secrets, In The Name Of Our Father Hang No Clothes Here John Braimoh, an assistant superintendent of the Nigerian police, becomes involved in a seemingly noble cause corruption case & mdash;the killing of five apparently deviant youths in Abuja, a situation in which his closest friend and colleague, and four other officers are deeply embroiled. The killings attract the attention of Nigeria & rsquo;s human rights and civil society organisations. John is summoned to testify before police & rsquo;s investigating panel, the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC). As the date of his testimony approaches, unknown elements issue death threats to John and his family, intent on goading him to reveal the truth to the FDC. At the FDC, Braimoh doesn & rsquo;t come clean & mdash;which leads to dire consequences. As he tries to untangle himself from the resultant web, John is drawn even deeper into the murkier world of Nigerian politics and international espionage. He unwittingly finds himself in the middle of a turf war between two major international drug cartels engaged in a bloody battle to dominate the Nigerian market and route for peddling illegal narcotics to Europe and Asia. Set in Abuja, Nigeria & rsquo;s Federal Capital Territory, Hang No ClothesHere takes you through the city, its history, its peoples and the sociopoliticallandscape of Nigeria as a country. Literary Everything About the Author Bolaji Olatunde is a Nigerian author who lives and works in Abuja. His second novel, Hang No Clothes Here, was published in August 2017 by Parresia Publishers, Lagos, under its imprint Origami Books. One of his plays, Sacking the Potter, was among the three shortlisted plays for the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Drama Prize 2016. Hang No Clothes Here was shortlisted for the 2018 Association of Nigerian Authors Prose Fiction Prize.

Heritage Africa: Tales Of Freed Slaves

Africa is rich in cultural heritage, and this ranges from the tangible heritage to the intangible heritage. The various elements of heritage provide communities with the opportunity to establish an active relationship between the present and the past. Africa's heritage provides clues to the past and how our society has evolved. It helps examine history and traditions and enable develop an awareness about Africa. It helps understand and explain why Africa are the way it is. This book provides lots about the heritage of Africa including the anquish of the past and a better tommoro.

Ibrahim Babangida - The Military, Politics & Power in Nigeria

To borrow a hackneyed phrase, Nigeria has had a chequered political history before and since independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960. Two sets of actors - the civilian politicians and the military politicians - have been on the national political stage since January 15, 1966. General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida was one of them. In his eight years in power as president, or perhaps more correctly as military president, he affected the course of Nigeria's events, for better or for worse, in a way that few, if any, before him did. It is not possible to tell Nigeria's story without Babangida's part in it. The book is the story of IBB, the little orphan from Minna, Niger State and his meticulous rise to the top of his profession and the leadership of his country. Perhaps, more importantly, it is the story of Nigeria, its post-independence politics and power, told from the perspective of the actions and decisions of one of the main actors on the country's political stage. The events that shaped the Babangida era did not begin on August 27, 1985, the day he staged a palace coup against General Muhammadu Buhari. They began long before that. This book is the definitive story of the military, politics and power in Nigeria. Dan Agbese holds degrees in mass communications and journalism from the University of Lagos and Columbia University, New York, respectively. He is a former editor of The Nigeria Standard, the New Nigerian as well as former general manager of Radio Benue. Agbese was one of the founders of the trail-blazing weekly newsmagazine in Nigeria, Newswatch. He was until April 2010 the Editor-in-Chief of the magazine. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including Nigeria their Nigeria, Fellow Nigerians, The Reporter's Companion, Style: A Guide to Good Writing and The Columnist's Companion: The Art and Craft of Column Writing. Agbese is also a highly-regarded newspaper columnist.

Lockdown By Kunle Wizeman Ajayi

A bold and expansive voyage of verse that captures the joys and absurdities of the 'Great Lockdown' and the impossibility in Nigeria whilst weaving threads of the global situation into this distinctively Naija fabric of defiance. Blazing with a restless creativity, searching, and daring, Kunle lives p to his name in the five moments of his iconoclastic social commentary that his poetry is--the thing full house'

Americanah

Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze had hoped to join her, but with post-9/11 America closed to him, he instead plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, they reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria, and reignite their passion & mdash;for each other and for their homeland

Wanderer Cantos By Remi Raji

& ldquo;It is always a delight to read a work by Remi Raji. Master craftsman, with a unique gift for the magical feel of tone and trope, word and cadence, melody and meaning, Raji has certainly established himself now as one of our finest poets. This new collection from his stable does not disappoint. Plucked out of the poet's numerous journeys through different lands and diverse encounters, and of his triumph over the trauma of a raging epidemic, the songs of Wanderer Cantos celebrate and re-affirm the eloquent and indomitable essence of our human spirit. & rdquo; & mdash;Okinba Launko [Femi Osofisan], poet-playwright and essayist, winner of the Fonlon-Nichols Prize, 2006 and the Thalia Prize, 2016. & ldquo;In Wanderer Cantos, we encounter a troubadour traversing the vast landscapes of our hearts and minds, our shared commonalities of lives saved and lost, promises betrayed, stunted national histories, hope reaffirmed and the gratitude we now compulsorily feel for daily breath in these times of the coronavirus. Wanderer Cantos leaves us affected and educated in its sheer length and range of what is possible to achieve with poetry. In this collection, Raji affirms his patriotism and passion for our native land with a time-tested tour de force that has rightfully earned him a place in the corpus #BestofNigeria. & rdquo; & mdash;Toyin Adewale-Gabriel, author of Naked Testimonies, 1995; Breaking the Silence, 1996; and 25 New Nigerian Poets, 2000. & ldquo;The poetic eloquence and social tenor, the intimate tone and tender rhythm make Wanderer Cantos a significant booster to a Rajian aesthetics long marked by heightened sensitivity to the contradictions of life. As in his earlier collections, Wanderer Cantos marries the public and the private in measured craft that renders poetry more human than we ever thought. & rdquo; & mdash;Emman Egya Sule, author of What the Sea Told Me, 2009 winner of ANA/Gabriel Okara Prize. & ldquo;A wag once wrote that & ldquo;when you leave home, home leaves you & rdquo;. Remi Raji debunks that because, like the tortoise and its shell, the farther our poet sojourns, the closer he is bound to the land of his birth. The poems in this collection are jeremiads for a benighted nation and incantations of hope for a new dawn. These are personal testaments garbed in the language of the griot and the poet's word-play is often devastating. & rdquo; & mdash;Toni Kan, author of Songs of Absence and Despair, 2009; and The Carnivorous City, 2016.

Noirledge - A Woman Has Many Names By Karimot Olabisi Odebode

How many names does a woman bear? a woman has many names is a voice to women, and all others who care to listen. It is a finely-knitted thread of poems that focus on issues some women are too scared to share. The poems allay their fears by turning their reverberating sobs into reinvigorating songs while equally reassuring them of their innate abilities to triumph over travails. The poet deploys her craft in the service of humanity by celebrating and championing the cause of the downtrodden whose essence are perennially punctured. She also deftly navigates other issues such as nationhood, inept governance and the universal subjects of love, hope, persistence and self-worth. Every poem in this collection is a name thirsting for sunlight & mdash;an undying essence embodying beauty, courage and strength in ways that enliven our world. Ultimately, the poems present a broad range of answers to the question, does a woman have many names? Author & rsquo;s Profile: Karimot Olabisi Odebode is a poet, writer and advocate from Ibadan, Nigeria. She is a graduate of Law from Obafemi Awolowo University. Karimot is an award-winning poet who has performed at several high-level meetings and conferences. She uses her poetry to advocate for gender equality and a sustainable world. Karimot created the Transform Education anthem for the United Nation & rsquo;s Girl & rsquo;s Edcation Initiative (UNGEI), and her poetry has been featured by the Global Education Summit, Plan International, BBC Media Africa, UNICEF, International Telecommunications Union, DARE Conference amongst many others. Karimot is the founder and project lead at the Black Girl & rsquo;s Dream Initiative & mdash;a youth-led organisation that works to end female genital mutilation; promote education and leadership through arts, advocacy, research, technology and sports. a woman has many times is her debut poetry collection. She can be found on Instagram via @kaimotodebode, Twitter via @lady_karimah and her website, www.karimotodebode.com

The Burden Of Memory The Muse Of Forgiveness By Wole Soyinka

The nation that is Sudan belongs to two families of the world community Arab and African. These are structured, with global recognition, as the Arab League, and the Africa Union. It is depressing to observe the studied indifference of one the Arab family - to the criminality of one of its members, a nation historically placed as a cultural bridge between two races... The African family, for its part, manifests a pathetic impotence which permits a re-enactment of a history that forged the chains of colonial bondage... First published in 1999, this edition of The Burden of Memory, has been updated with a new chapter on the ongoing crises in Darfur.

The Adichie Collection - 6 Books

A package of 6 books: The novels: Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun, and Americanah The short story collection, The Thing Around Your Neck. The Essays: We Should All be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele

Oxford Street, Accra By Ato Quayson

Ato Quayson is a professor of English and Director of the Centre for Diaspora and Transnational Studies at the University of Toronto. Oxford Street Accra is a refreshing and fresh look at the dynamics of African metropolis. This book is deeply researched in terms of scope, detail and analysis of the growing African urbanism. It enriches the dialogue of urban theory and how it relates to the people and its influence on the society at large. A much needed addition to both personal and academic literary.

God's Words To Singles

This gift book offers scriptures and words of encouragement on various issues, to help unmarried men and women understand and walk in gods plans for their lives.

Dialogue With My Country By Niyi Osundare

With his fiery command of the English Language, the pen does for Osundare what artillery pieces do for soldiers -- serve the enemy poorly. His "bullets" are lodged in the ribs of many of our public officers, serving, retired or those in the lonely crowd.

Nigeria: The Challenge Of Biafra By Arthur A. Nwankwo

Igbo Nation: History, Challenges of Rebirth and Development is a chronicle of the Igbo past, the challenges Ndi Igbo have faced across the centuries, how Igbos have survived discrimination, pogrom, genocide and how now they stand on the threshold of a new renaissance that will make their numbers and business, intellectual and scientific acumen manifest the world over.

Facts Versus Fiction: The True Story of the Jonathan Years, Chibok, 2015 & Conspiracies

'The inability to marshal his own side of the story has always been a bane of the Jonathan Presidency and has resulted in a vacuum in contemporary political history accounting of Nigerian. This is the vacuum to which Reno Omokri has admirably responded.' -Akin Osuntokun ThisDay columnist, former Political Adviser to President Obasanjo, former MD of NAN. 'In this book, at once incisive, polemical and brimming with powerful insider details, Mr. Omokri tries to persuade the reader that the former president was a victim of a strange conspiracy by forces within and outside Nigeria determined to torpedo his government. Whether you're a Jonathan foe or fan, this book will surprise and enlighten you.' -Okey Ndibe, Writer and Activist Reno Omokri is a Christian TV talk show host and founder of the Mind of Christ Christian Center and the Helen and Bemigho Sanctuary for orphans. He is the author of three books, Shunpiking: No Shortcuts to God, Why Jesus Wept and Apples of Gold: A Book of Godly Wisdom. He was one of three spokesmen for President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and is a columnist for ThisDay newspaper. Reno Omokri is a Christian TV talk show host and founder of the Mind of Christ Christian Center and the Helen and Bemigho Sanctuary for orphans. He is the author of three books, Shunpiking: No Shortcuts to God, Why Jesus Wept and Apples of Gold: A Book of Godly Wisdom. He was one of three spokesmen for President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and is a columnist for This Day newspaper.

Fagunwa Yoruba Novels

In 1938, entering a literary contest of the Nigerian education ministry, Fagunwa wrote his & Ograve;gb & oacute;j & uacute; ?d? n & iacute;n & uacute; Igb & oacute; Ir & uacute;nmal, widely considered the first novel written in the Yoruba language and one of the first to be written in any African language. Wole Soyinka translated the book into English in 1968 as The Forest of A Thousand Daemons, first published by Random House and again by City Lights in September 2013 (ISBN 9780872866300). Fagunwa's later works include Igbo Olodumare (The Forest of God, 1949), Ireke Onibudo (1949), Irinkerindo ninu Igbo Elegbeje (Expedition to the Mount of Thought, 1954), and Adiitu Olodumare (1961). Fagunwa's novels draw heavily on folktale traditions and idioms, including many supernatural elements. His heroes are usually Yoruba hunters, who interact with kings, sages, and even gods in their quests. Thematically, his novels also explore the divide between the Christian beliefs of Africa's colonizers and the continent's traditional religions. Fagunwa remains the most widely read Yor & ugrave;b & aacute;-language author, and a major influence on such contemporary writers as Amos Tutuola.[2][3] D. O. Fagunwa was the first Nigerian writer to employ folk philosophy in telling his stories. Fagunwa was awarded the Margaret Wrong Prize in 1955 and was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1959. He died in a river in 1963; the ground by the bank of the river apparently gave way under his feet and he fell into the river. He tried to swim out of the water but sank because the canoe by the river also fell and collapsed on him.

The Thing Around Your Neck

A dazzling story collection from the best-selling author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists, & ldquo;one of the world & rsquo;s great contemporary writers & rdquo; (Barack Obama).In these twelve riveting stories, the award-winning Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores the ties that bind men and women, parents and children, Africa and the United States. Searing and profound, suffused with beauty, sorrow, and longing, these stories map, with Adichie's signature emotional wisdom, the collision of two cultures and the deeply human struggle to reconcile them.

The Anguish And Vigilance Of Things

The Anguish And Vigilance Of Things

The Full Adichie Collection

Narrative Landscape Press presents the writings of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. A package of 6 books: The novels: Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun, and Americanah The short story collection, The Thing Around Your Neck. The Essays: We Should All be Feminists, Dear Ijeawele and Notes on Grief These new editions were designed in collaboration with Vlisco, the wax print textile company.

Wreaths For A Wayfarer

Wreaths for a Wayfarer: An Anthology in Honour of Pius Adesanmi is an assemblage of original poems by established and emerging writers from Africa and other parts of the world. While some of the poets celebrate Pius Adesanmi, who died in the doomed Ethiopian Airline flight on March 10, 2019, others philosophically reflect on existence, mortality, immortality and/or offer hope for the living. In this memorably textured collection, the poets & mdash;who knew (or did not know the poet) & mdash;exorcise the pains of loss through provocative poems that pour out their beating hearts with passion. Wreaths for a Wayfarer is written in divinely eloquent verses & mdash;to drums, gongs, flutes and songs & mdash;by many of the people of the world of words, in whose hearts the Wayfarer lives forever. It is a mammoth assemblage of kindred tongues & mdash;a commune of words & mdash;creating and recreating a new future from an unrelieved past and denounced present & mdash;around the archetypical wayfarer, whom in the plural singularity of 165 voices and singular plurality poetic form, they find themselves in organic oneness. I may have, but I cannot recall it, of a single volume thrust upon my hapless laps, by who else but Nduka Otiono, with such a climate of paradoxes & mdash;a synthetic Mass of threnody, elegy, requiems and hope, rebirth and redemption around a single living- dead & mdash;Pius Adebola Adesanmi & mdash;Igi dag bara j & rsquo;eno otin,a lone log that brews a pot of corn wine to intoxicating ferment.Olu Obafemi Pius Adesanmi was restless, waging intellectual war against the kind of ignorance that makes oppressed citizens worship their oppressors. Wreaths for a Wayfarer is both a poetic tribute and a remarkable contribution, to that all-important war through beautiful poetry. It is the fight for the enlightenment of all minds that are trapped in caves so they can hear and join the selfless battle for freedom from fiefdoms.Obiageli Ezekwesili, former vice president of World Bank (Africa Region)

Nigeria Dancing On The Brink - John Campbell

Nigeria Dancing on the Brink - John Campbell & ldquo;This lucidly written book will appeal to scholars, policymakers, and general readers. John Campbell explores key political, economic, and social issues and frankly evaluates U.S. policies in helping or inhibiting the building of a stable, democratic, and less corrupt Nigeria. It is essential reading for all concerned about the unfulfilled potential, and uncertain future, of this complex nation. & rdquo; & mdash;Richard Joseph, Northwestern University & ldquo;A fascinating work. With the detail Ambassador Campbell provides based on his Abuja assignment, the book is a lucid and valuable contribution to understanding contemporary Nigeria. Campbell writes with unusual candor, and with his initial academic training as a historian, he brings analytical discipline to his writing. This is much more than a mere memoir. & rdquo; & mdash;Crawford Young, University of Wisconsin, Madison Campbell argues that the breakdown of elite consensus, the lingering problems in the Niger-Delta, the crisis in the Middle Belt and the religious extremism that has made the North combustible, are all the key fault lines that could make the result of the forthcoming elections problematic. ...He has captured our stasis in the following words: & ldquo;Nigeria's top political personalities have largely remained the same since the end of the civil war; they have merely aged in place... & rdquo; Campbell comes across as one who loves Nigeria and wants her to succeed. & ndash; Fr. Matthew H. Kukah & ldquo;Nigeria, the united States & rsquo; most important strategic partner in West Africa, is in trouble. While Nigerians often claim they are masters of dancing on the brink without falling off, the recent vacuum in government authority, the upcoming 2011 elections, and escalating violence in the Niger Delta and the north may finally provide the impetus that pushes it into the abyss of state failure. & rdquo; John Campbell explores Nigeria & rsquo;s postcolonial history and presents a nuanced explanation of the events and conditions that have carried this complex, dynamic, and very troubled giant to the edge. Central to his analysis are the oil wealth, endemic corruption, and elite competition that have undermined Nigeria & rsquo;s nascent democratic institutions and alienated an increasingly impoverished population. State failure would damage the interest of the United States, but it is not inevitable. Campbell suggests concretepolicy options that would allow the United States to help Nigeria avoid state failure and promote political, social, and economic development.

There Is An Elephant In My Wardrobe By Yejide Kilanko

Have you ever wished for someone who will listen to your worries? Adun does. When an elephant arrives at her home, Adun is happy to have a new friend with big ears. Adun & rsquo;s happy feelings go away when Erin the elephant begins to eat her clothes. Friends should be kind to one another. How will Adun make the elephant leave her wardrobe when it is stronger than her?

Things Fall Apart

By Chinua Achebe winner of 2007 Man Booker International Prize. This Edition of Things Fall Apart Includes Introduction by Dr Mpalive-Hangson Msiska, Senoir Lecturer in English and humanities at Birkbeck College Univeristy of London

Do Something Before You Die By Nigel Henry

Do Something Before You Die chronicles the life of a young and promising academic, Cundeipuss, who leaves Britain to pursue a career as a lecturer at the University of Iloso, Iperia, a country in Africa. Cundeipuss had divorced his young wife who sees no logic in his decision to leave the prospects Britain offers for the uncertainties in Iperia. Cundeipuss would soon become a friend to disappointments but relishes each moment with bottles of Stella, a popular beer brand in Iperia. Like the average academic at the University, Cundeipuss spends most of his leisure periods at the University Staff Club where he meets the good, bad and ugly of the academic community. At the time of Cundeipuss' arrival, Iperia witnessed a large influx of expatriates, especially at the University of Ilosho. However, an economic downtown in the fortune of the country will not spare Cundeipuss and his fellow expatriates from misery. "Hector Cundiepuss, expatriate academic and diligent barfly, is the most intriguing of creations. And Nigel Henry's sure-handed chronicling of his memorable experiences is a luminous achievement. This wry and poignant novel will linger long in your mind. & rdquo; & mdash;Rotimi Babatunde, Caine Prize Winner & ldquo;The author's promise of a fictional space and fictional personages is an almost failure to a certain circle of readers to whom both the space of the novel and the characters that people it may begin to seem quite easily recognizable, and the narrative voice becomes the brilliant subterfuge of a knowing alter ego. This voice and the obtrusive eye guide us through the biting cynicism, the voyages, and the watering holes of the cypher of Cundiepuss's 'somewhere in Africa'. & rdquo; & mdash;Sola Olorunyomi, author, Afrobeat! Fela and the Imagined Continent

Give Me A Word By Hader Otaki

This is a collection of poems from a poet that sees beyond his years. In the collection, there are reflections on moments, thrusts in naturalness, provoked by relatable triggers, and sung through neatly quilted notes.

Family Law In Nigeria By E. I. Nwogugu

This is the third edition of an established and leading book on family law in Nigeria. Since the last edition in 1990 significant judicial and statutory enactments have taken place in the area of study. The new edition incorporates these changes and explains their implications. The chapters have been comprehensively re-written to reflect the changes in the law and to update all relevant information including the Same Sex Bill and the Nigerian Law Reform Commissions draft Marriage Act. New chapters have been included on domestic violence and widowhood respectively to reflect the continuing developments in Nigerian family law. The new Child's Right Act of 2003 and the similar state legislations have been analysed in the three new chapters. The non-customary law rules in the intestate succession have been extensively recast to reflect the provisions of the Marriage act as contained in the Lawa of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. This edition has devoted considerable attention to the applicable customary laws on the family and provides extensive treatment of Islamic Law Rules and their interpretations and application by the superior court. Familu law in Nigeria presents a fresh view not only on the applicable rules on Nigerian family law but also suggest new directions and underlines the socio-economic implications.