Reading List: Akin Adeṣọkan
The author reflects on books that offer a long-historical perspective on African literature and history.
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Akin Adesokan
Akin Adesokan is author of 'Roots in the Sky' and associate professor of comparative literature at Indiana University, Bloomington.
A matter that defies tears
Wọle Ṣoyinka’s new novel examines a country caught in the crosshairs of unimaginable events.
An oblique public voice
Revisiting the films of Malian-born author and filmmaker Manthia Diawara.
A special type of political personality
Lateef K. Jakande, also known as Baba Kekere, was the first civilian governor of Nigeria’s Lagos State.
Morning yet on another day of indaba
A response to Panashe Chigumadzi’s essay, “Why I’m No Longer Talking To Nigerians About Race.”
Cameroon is Cameroon
On the arrest and detention of Cameroonian writer and scholar, Patrice Nganang.
Biafra and other ghosts
After nearly fifty years, the real impact of the Biafran war on Nigeria remains to be measured, free from political gamesmanship.
Too deep for mere outrage
Anticorruption activist, Chuma Nwokolo, reflects on the pervasive nature of official corruption in Nigeria.
How to Govern Nigeria
The historic change that happened with the election of General Muhammadu Buhari has hopefully set the country on a way to rethink its brand of federalism.
Stephen Keshi is Pure Gold
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi’s understanding of Nigeria and its football politics may be a template to how think Nigeria out of its political leadership crisis.