The Peace of God, and Other Poems by Lukman Nurudeen Adeniyi
So That We Can Breathe Terrorism, a continued threat to humanity, Must be combated, must be precluded We want peace, don’t want violence. Man horrified of the intrinsic ferocity, Why…
The Quill
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Viewpoints, stories, essays, and poems.
The Evolution of the Harp in African and American Music
The harp is one of the oldest and most widespread musical instruments in the world. It has a long and rich history that spans across continents and cultures. In this…
This is Why I Still Chew Sticks
Growing up, my grandmother introduced me to the tradition of using a chewing stick. Despite the availability of toothbrushes in the house, it was amusing to watch her chew on…
It’s Giving Spoilt Brat: Are Gen-Z and Millennials Fuelling a Decline in Traditional Moral Values?
A coworker and I recently had a conversation about the moral values of younger generations, Gen Z and Millennials. As a baby boomer, he emphasised the importance of traditional values…
Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: An Overview on Using T-shirts as a Tool for Expression
The t-shirt as we know it today first appeared in the late 1800s. It was initially created as an undershirt for members of the US Navy. It was comprised of…
Bacardi Dance: The Choreographic Seduction of South African Rhythm
If you haven’t yet heard of the Bacardi dance, it’s time to crawl out from under that rock you’ve been living in and join the rest of us on the…
Here is Why Anikulapo Might Have Missed the Oscar Committee Selection
From a director and a scriptwriter, here is my honest review of why Anikulapo, the movie, might have missed the Nigerian Oscar selection committee’s selection. We are talking about the…
An open letter to Nkrumah, Mandela & co
I passed by and saw an ugly sight: The ones whose names we chanted in the streets Sitting on Chinese chairs in the government house Eating our dreams like pounded…
Growth in Dark Times
Change is constant, so they say. I’ve been taught to expect change and to evolve as a person, but there are some changes in my life that I wish should…