Culture is a people’s way of life, and Sasi Miet Jaja’s Native Foreigners is a book that embraces culture in every way. For far too long, the Ijaw, Ibibio, Kalabari and many other minority ethnic groups in Nigeria have had their stories infused or appropriated by that of the major tribes. But this time, it […]
Sasi Miet Jaja’s ‘Native Foreigners’ is Like an Ode to the Oil-rich Niger Delta: a Perfect Tribute for the People of the South-South – Book Review
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Bunmi Oyinsan’s ‘Adventures of Anansi and Sewa Spider’ Reminds Us of the Joys of Childhood
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Bunmi Oyinsan’s Adventures of Anansi and Sewa Spider – A Rainy Day breaks through labels and norms in the gentlest of ways. It is many things, but most importantly, it’s a children’s book that’s filled with the joys, delights, and simplicity of childhood. With colourful pictures and an easy-to-read language, the pages carry every child […]
‘Foreboding’ by Debra Erikz: A Fantastic Literary Piece – Book Review
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As a lover of mystery and intrigue, I enjoyed reading Foreboding by Debra Erikz. It was really thrilling and captivating. With serial murder on the menu, it was interesting to see how the mystery was unraveled, eventually revealing a very unlikely serial killer. I think Debra did a good job with this one. First of […]
Intriguing, Exciting, and Riveting are the Words to Describe ‘Underworld Heaven’ by Amadak Ubeng
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Intriguing, exciting, and riveting are the words to describe Underworld Heaven by Amadak Ubeng. If you are a lover of fantasy fiction, then Underworld Heaven is your must-read. It is a terrific storytelling masterpiece by Amadak. From the setting to the plot to character conceptualization, everything just blends perfectly to create a captivating work of […]
Blurry Lines: A Riveting Tale About The Challenges Of Single Parenting – A Book Review
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It is always a pleasure to read a book that is well written, especially a work of fiction that is enthralling and that tells a story that the reader can easily relate to. Blurry Lines by Tayo Emmanuel is one such book. It is a very riveting story, which is a mix of tragedy and […]
Fehintolu Adeleye’s ‘Fear To Fall’ Isn’t Shy To Talk About Life’s Brutality, And That’s A Good Thing – A Book Review
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I must say I really did enjoy reading Fear to Fall by Fehintolu Adeleye. The setting, plot, and conclusion of the story made it very intriguing and riveting. It was hard not to want to see how the drama in the principal character’s life would play out and eventually be resolved. Although a work of […]
Lika’s Lifestyle Shift: A Lifestyle Coach For A Bargain Price
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If you are like me, when you think about needing a lifestyle change (and I go through this phase a lot), the first place you think to look for advice is a search engine. And this helps, but for a short while. Why? Well, they all offer advice on what to do, without addressing the […]