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

August 1, 2026August 1, 2026 Tade Oyebode

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

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

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 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)

Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again by Ola Rotimi

February 20, 2023 Tade Oyebode

Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again by Ola Rotimi is a short play, about 85 pages. It should not take more than 2 hours to read. The book was written in 1977, just before the second republic. Nevertheless, there are quotable quotes that sounded prescient. For example, hear out the main character of the play:… Continue reading Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again by Ola Rotimi

Oluwa Lo Mejo Da (God is the fair and wise judge) – Act 1 Scene 1

September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 Tade Oyebode

This is an old book, written in 1966. The last reprint was in 1971. Admittedly, my copy is very worn and rugged. One of the main characters in the book is depicted on the cover. Please meet "Dr" Raimi Ewedogbon. By the way, he is a native doctor and also a priest of one of… Continue reading Oluwa Lo Mejo Da (God is the fair and wise judge) – Act 1 Scene 1

First Look at Ireke Onibudo (a book written by D.O. Fagunwa)

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 Tade Oyebode

Ireke Onibudo delivering a princess from a flying Snake Ireke Onibudo was the fourth book written by D.O. Fagunwa, a pioneering author from the South West of Nigeria. There is a pattern to most of Fagunwa's books. There is a narrator, who had a very fascinating story to tell about his adventures in life, who… Continue reading First Look at Ireke Onibudo (a book written by D.O. Fagunwa)