Art and Ideas

Art and Ideas

Five books in remembrance of Ranti Abosede Daudu

The news of Ranti’s death came to me as a huge shock. We had not spoken for a while and I was not aware that she had been ill. Just the sudden n

A day with Wole Soyinka

It is a rarity that anybody catches Professor Wole Soyinka napping with a question. The highly cerebral Nobel laureate was always at home with interro

The art and artistry of double Dutch

The main ingredients? A pair of swirling ropes, two turners to maneuver them and at least one jumper to feel out the rhythm, slip seamlessly in betwee

When Kebbi showcased historical artefacts

From war drums to warriors, from fishing paraphernalia to skills display, the attractions continued. It was an exhibition of historical artefacts from

What is the best time to write? Writers speak

Ayoola Mudasiru writes short stories. He said,“mostly, I write when the inspiration comes. And I usually have to write it then, else I may find