by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Nigeria, at independence from British rule in 1960, was called the Giant of Africa. With a large population, an educated elite and many natural resources, especially oil, Nigeria was supposed to fly the flag of democratic success. It did not, and it is clear now, in retrospect, that it could... Read More
by Chinua Achebe The persecution of the Igbos didn’t end with the Biafran conflict. Until the nation faces up to this, its mediocrity will continue. Almost 30 years before Rwanda, before Darfur, more than 2 million people – mothers, children, babies, civilians – lost their lives as a result of the blatantly callous and unnecessary... Read More
by Isi Esene Chinua Achebe, one of Africa’s most legendary writer, has published his long-awaited memoir about his experience during the Nigerian Civil War which broke out in 1967. The world renowned writer has been silent about the war for over 40 years during which he acted as a roving cultural ambassador for Biafra when... Read More
by Simon Obinna Nwachuya It is sunset in the land of the rising sun. Today with gloom, the sun shines as our smiles are soured with grief. We go to the history books and read nostalgia, reading through chapters of proud, foresight, royalty, stubborn, folly, honour, anger, pain, and more often, bravery. We shall see an... Read More
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