For Fathers That Are Present by Lanre Apata

Finding a Fine Balance Water was her first word. Clenching her lips to palatalize the word’s second sound with her soft voice, she would reach for a bottle

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Nelson Mandela remains one of the most enduring narratives Africa has produced. When he was released from Victor Verster Prison in 1990, after 27 years behind bars,

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Phage and A Billion Laughs: Nigerian Dream

It was a packed night in Allianz Francais, Ikoyi when the comedian Fejiro “Phage” Omu hosted his evening long comedy special, titled “The Nigerian Dream.” The show

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BACK GOES THE HUMMINGBIRD   The eagle glided and screeched to a halt Deserting prey to find another course Alas! King of Aves Why do you retreat in such haste? Why do you

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