When it became clear that then PDP candidate Seyi Makinde was the ultimate shoo-in in the days leading to the last governorship election in Oyo state, a few analysts in Ibadan began to stretch narratives Read More
When the discourse revolves round the genesis of Fuji sounds, especially with focus on creed and ethnic identity, the pendulum swings naturally between two major social classes: Islam and Yoruba. The connection isn’t difficult Read More
Adegoke Adelabu, by far one of Ibadan’s most colourful yet under-celebrated politicians of all time, popularized the word ‘Penkelemesi’. The term was said to be Ibadan locals’ corrupt version of the phrase “peculiar mess”, Read More
Last February, I was in Ibadan the Oyo State capital for a function and a few well-meaning residents demanded I did a story on the plight of young kids littering the streets of the city––Read More
Quick question: Can Fuji act Saidi Osupa earn a Grammy? Somewhat improbable, many respondents may say. But no matter the responses it draws, the above question remains an intriguing one worthy of introspection especially if Read More
