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

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)

Nigeria in 1963: Kingsway

My previous blog was about a magazine - Nigeria Magazine - which I rescued recently while visiting home. This one is not any different. I am back with another advert from the same magazine and it took me down memory lane. A supermarket, called Kingsway had this advert: Although I was not alive in 1963,… Continue reading Nigeria in 1963: Kingsway

Nigeria Airways – March 1963

I found a magazine titled "Nigeria Magazine" in my father's shelf recently on a visit home. Wait for this, it was published in March 1963. That was before my parents were married. One of the things that caught my attention in the magazine was this advert by Nigeria Airways, which advertised its LONDON-NIGERIA service. From… Continue reading Nigeria Airways – March 1963

A Jar of Clay, Part 1:Made In Nigeria

I am giving away the first chapter of my book A Jar of Clay Part 1: Made In Nigeria for free.All you need to do is request a copy by providing your emails details here. While here, you may want to explore my recent blog posts.  

Bashorun Gaa’s House And Notre Dame

As I followed the news about Notre Dame's recent misfortune, I eventually started to reflect on Basorun Gaa. Notre Dame has been in the news and needs no introduction.  Notre Dam's construction started  in 1160 and was reportedly completed in 1260. According to Wikipedia, Notre Dame is one of the finest example of the French… Continue reading Bashorun Gaa’s House And Notre Dame