Tag: Colonialism

Weep Not Child by James Nguigi (Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o)

Tade Oyebode

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 (Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o)

To Hell With The Prophecy (Weep Not Child by James Ngugi)

Tade Oyebode

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)

An Incident at Bere Farm in Adebayo Faleti’s Omo Olokun Esin (Son of the King’s Horseman)

Tade Oyebode

In the Wikipedia entry for Kwasi Kwarteng, there is a quote about Black Lives Matter attributed to him that caught my attention: So within that time and geography there's a huge amount of variety, different cultures and different time periods and getting a sensitivity to that is hugely important and I think a lot of… Continue reading An Incident at Bere Farm in Adebayo Faleti’s Omo Olokun Esin (Son of the King’s Horseman)

Mine Boy by Peter Abrahams, Review – Part 1

Tade Oyebode

The first time I read "Mine Boy" by Peter Abrahams, it was one of the English Literature texts at high school. My enduring memory was the love triangle between Xuma, Eliza and Maisy. Re-reading as an adult, there are other dimensions to the book that are fascinating. I start this review with an introduction to… Continue reading Mine Boy by Peter Abrahams, Review – Part 1