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Monthly Archives: May 2012
#NaijaPoetrySlam
Guess you have heard of #NaijaPoetrySlam hosted by Bassey Ikpi going on. If you haven’t, check the video announcement Bassey Ikpi … Continue reading
Who Lied? Men Are Evil
by feyisayo anthony adeyemi Men are evil, yes you are right. Nigerian men are shameless cheats… Men are the same. This has found a way of becoming the mantra in every female circle these … Continue reading
‘the tongues of a shattered s-k-y’ by Tosin Gbogi
We are excited to annouce that our contributor Tosin Gbogi's the tongues of a shattered s-k-y is now avaible for sale. He is a former Senior Arts Editor with Kraft Books, Ibadan. Tosin Gbogi lectures in English at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba … Continue reading
Short Film: NKIRU
37th State's short film, NKIRU centers around a group of friends who disappear from a beach party under mysterious circumstances. Shot in a style reminiscent of the Hollywood urban legend genre and scored by award winning Hollywood music composer Austin Wintory, NKIRU … Continue reading
Ailing Earth
by Olajide Ojedokun I see the trees cut into piece I smell the air, it smells of dirt the waters are dead the land is a mess the creatures are dying our planet is crying what have we done; what have … Continue reading
OPEN MIC MUSIC and POETRY
Caste of the Lead Dynasty presents a night of Spoken Word, Live Music and Expression Friday 25th May, 2012 – 7pm-9pm INFO – 0703 403 0683 Interested performers please kindly contact us on the information phone number to be a … Continue reading
CELEBRATING CHRISTOPHER OKIGBO: POETRY NIGHT
CELEBRATING CHRISTOPHER OKIGBO:POETRY NIGHT anchored by acclaimed poet Odia Ofeimun The Life House with the support of Ayaka Magazine will host readings and discussions of Christopher Okigbo's Poetry. Christopher Okigbo is widely acknowledged as the outstanding postcolonial … Continue reading
Crossing The Line
CROSSING THE LINE by acclaimed artist Victor Ehikhamenor Crossing the Line", a salon art exhibition of works by acclaimed multi-artist Victor Ehikhamenor. From 18th May 2012 to 30th May 2012, Victor will present a selection of pen and ink drawings for us to ponder on and through the … Continue reading
Call for Participation: African Road Rally 2012
The African Road Rally Organization is proud to announce a call for Participation in the maiden edition of the road trip project. The ARR team plans to travel from Senegal, through Lagos, Nigeria to South Africa through Ethiopia and Kenya … Continue reading
NAIJ: A History of Nigeria
REEL LIFE celebrates 'REMEMBER FOR TOMORROW" Film in May as part of the historical projects at The Life House will focus on the theme: The History and Politics of Destruction, Reconciliation and Restoration NAIJ: A History of Nigeria (2007) … Continue reading
Arewa
by eDriiz Your beauty bubbles like red palm oil being extracted from the banga fruit Your eyes so bright like the miday sun filled with soft tenderness You stand tall and gracefull amidst the maidens like the iroko stands amidst … Continue reading
Precognition
by Uzuazo Onwah (@OUzuazo) If only I could tell The future very well; Where these footsteps will lead, What’s the fruit of this seed; If I could understand The complicated strand; Beyond where the road bends, Where the journey will end; … Continue reading