Living in the Nexus of Several Meaning Systems

On 5 September 2026, I sat down to write this so that I would not forget a discussion I witnessed earlier in July. At the end, it became a reflection on my own identity. I completely forgot about this until a discussion I had on 19 September 2026 at a party to celebrate one of… Continue reading Living in the Nexus of Several Meaning Systems

Reflections on Aging: Lessons from the South West Believers’ Convention

I was in Nigeria in 2019 when I learnt that an old schoolmate, who lived in another country, was also visiting. I contacted him to see whether we could meet. Our friendship went back many years. Our fathers had attended the same school, something we discovered when I went to sit the entrance examination for… Continue reading Reflections on Aging: Lessons from the South West Believers’ Convention

Pentecostalism and Controversy: The Story of Dr Sunday Adelaja

Whenever I wanted to cancel my subscription to the Economist, an article comes up that makes me change my mind. I first became aware of Dr Sunday Adelaja through Charisma Magazine, which covered events in the Pentecostal Movement. Charisma is based in America but its coverage was across the globe. I am no longer sure… Continue reading Pentecostalism and Controversy: The Story of Dr Sunday Adelaja

The Musical Heritage of Fela Anikulapo Ransome Kuti

This post is all about Rev Canon Josiah Jesse Ransome Kuti, Fela Anikulapo Kuti's grandfather. Earlier this year, I read for the second time a book written in Yoruba titled "Lojo Ojoun" (in the olden days) by Isaac Delano. I am not sure the book is any longer in print anywhere but I found copies… Continue reading The Musical Heritage of Fela Anikulapo Ransome Kuti