An article was recently forwarded to me focused on how much the UK and France spend annually on 'propaganda' in Africa. The commentary within the article diminished BBC's services in Africa, reducing them to mere propaganda and brainwashing. If only it were that simple. For me, this issue is not binary. As a child, my… Continue reading Foreign Stations in Africa Before the Internet Era
Author: Tade Oyebode
A Glimpse of Leo Tolstoy’s faith in His Book, Anna Karenina
Tolstoy's display of encyclopeadic knowledge in Anna Karenina is simply breath taking. Forestry, Horse Racing and Breeding, Farming, Philosophy, Theology, Suffering, Child Birth, Political Economy are some of the topics he covered in depth. How did one man accumulate such knowledge across disparate fields? In this brief post, I share his musings on his faith… Continue reading A Glimpse of Leo Tolstoy’s faith in His Book, Anna Karenina
People of the City by Cyprian Ekwensi
"People of the City" was written by Cyprian Ekwensi in 1953. Despite studying Pharmacy, Ekwensi became a prolific author with several critically acclaimed books to his name. It's said that his father was a storyteller, which may have inspired Ekwensi's love for writing. After working in broadcasting, he eventually started his own business, showcasing his… Continue reading People of the City by Cyprian Ekwensi
Weep Not Child by James Nguigi (NgÅ©gÄ© wa Thiong’o)
Weep Not Child was written in 1964 by Nguigi Wa Thiong'o (using James Nguigi as pen name). The title comes from a poem called "On the Beach at Night" written by Walt Whitman: ...Weep not, child, Weep not, my darling, With these kisses let me remove your tears, The ravening clouds shall not long be… Continue reading Weep Not Child by James Nguigi (NgÅ©gÄ© wa Thiong’o)
To Hell With The Prophecy (Weep Not Child by James Ngugi)
This story comes from the second chapter of Weep Not Child by James Nguigi. I think it is pertinent to attitude of some Christians in Nigeria to voting in elections. As you read, please note I am angry abouta particular mindset. This post allows me to dissipate that anger so I don’t go to sleep… Continue reading To Hell With The Prophecy (Weep Not Child by James Ngugi)
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