On Hilda Baci’s Jollof world record, a viral post mocked Nigerians: while other countries were winning Nobel Prizes, it claimed, Nigerians were “cooking rice.” On the surface, it sounded like clever social critique. Look closer, and it was a lazy contrast that reduced a country of 220 million into a caricature. The Illusion of Nobel Parity […]
In a landmark celebration of creativity and spoken word, Poets in Nigeria (PIN) marked its 10th anniversary with a National Poetry Slam, drawing poets from across the nation and setting a new milestone for Nigeria’s growing performance poetry community. Over the years, PIN has championed the art of poetry by mentoring young writers and giving […]
“The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.”— Leonardo da Vinci IntroductionAppeal to authority is one of the fallacies we were introduced to in philosophy. The concept is straightforward: instead of presenting a clear, logical argument with premises leading to a conclusion, someone simply makes a statement and expects us to accept it […]
Of Gaza’s bonesAnd Syria’s marrows,I would tell you their talesLike folktales with nursery rhymes,To form parts of yourChildhood memories Of the blood I suckedThrough my trigger’s mouthAnd of the flesh roastedWith my feral mind,I would tell you stories of love,Of hatred, and pity, and livesRuined while I obey deadly orders See my smiles,They are reciprocal […]