Op-ed
Not The President But The Man
Op-ed, West Africa | 05.06.10 By Kingsley Ewetuya
The reactions have begun to pour in. The politicians armed with their penchant for clichés are “greatly saddened and pray that almighty God grant the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
After Madiba: Following in The Footsteps of an Icon
Op-ed, South Africa | 02.14.10 By Thabo Zulu
February 11, 2010 marked 20 years since Nelson Mandela walked free from Victor Verster prison in Cape Town.
Sectarian Violence Tarnishing Nigeria’s Image Even Further
Op-ed, West Africa | 02.04.10 By Adaora Mbelu
Flipping through the daily newspaper, my eyes are having a sad day browsing through pages and pages of heart gripping images, stone cold faces void of emotions, fear of the unknown.
Time For Africa to Put Away Childish Things
Op-ed, West Africa | 02.03.10 By Kingsley Ewetuya
The biblical Paul in his first epistle to the Corinthians said, “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.”
Africa’s Newest Taboo: Homosexuality
East Africa, Op-ed | 01.27.10 By Msia Kibona Clark
For years, Uganda’s population has endured human rights violations at the hands of both government agents and rebel groups.
Obama Owes Nigerians Nothing
Op-ed, West Africa | 01.09.10 By Kingsley Ewetuya
One of my favourite movies is “The Lion King”, the animated Disney production. In it, Simba lived as an outcast after his evil uncle murdered Simba’s father (King Mufasa) and took the throne that was rightfully his. Simba goes on to live a carefree or “Hakuna Matata” life in the idyllic African savannah until he [...]
COP15: The Road to El Dorado
Op-ed | 01.09.10 By Adaora Mbelu
Looking through the history books, there is an unchanging constant, the fact that every new generation ushers in a hectic and complicated global issue – whether social, political, economic, or environmental.
Ending Radicalization and Extremism in Nigeria
Op-ed, West Africa | 01.03.10 By Kingsley Ewetuya
In perhaps his most iconic work, Fela Anikulapo Kuti in the song “Coffin for Head of State” irreverently bemoaned the unseemly encroachment of Christianity and Islam in our politics, commerce and national affairs.
Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab: From Alpha to Terrorist
Op-ed, West Africa | 01.02.10 By Adaora Mbelu
On December 25, 2009 as families gathered in various parts of the world to enjoy the Christmas celebrations, Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab, a 23-year-old Nigerian man who claims to be an al-Qaeda affiliate, allegedly tried to bring down a plane using an improvised explosive device strapped to his genital area.
Nigeria: Rough Seas, No Captain
Op-ed, West Africa | 12.22.09 By Kingsley Ewetuya
I remember a humorous tale I read some time ago. On the eve of a naval battle, a captain and his aide-de-camp were reviewing strategy. It was obvious to both of them that the battle would be lost since they were outgunned and outflanked.
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