Author: sanusi

Ah. Mazi. Long time no see. You been travel? Hehe. Egbon, no be summer we dey so? I go summer break naa. Hahaha. Summer break ke? Naija don turn oyibo land? All this August rain no reach your side? Maka Chukwu, Egbon, the thing worse for my village. You know, I escorted my wife home for August meeting. Ahen! Na now you talk true. Welcome wey bread? Wetin Your village people sabi do well sef? Abacha abi na Okpa? Go ask Mama Ada that one. Me I just enjoy fresh pammy that’s all. Hope say you attend village meeting? What are…

Egbon my good friend, how body na? Ah! We thank God ni o. This week plenty things don happen, Mazi. Na so o. You hear about wetin happen between Federal government and the Shiite leader for India okwaya? El-Zakzakky shebi? I hear say he refuse to receive treatment. What happened? He rejected treatment after choosing a hospital in India as his preferred treatment destination. He got there and started acting up. NIA and DSS were watching over him as the court directed. Na wa. I heard they even prevented him from meeting with the Iranian envoy that came to see…

My brother from another kindred. Kee kwanu? The only Igbo man with a Yoruba brother. We just dey push am small small the Naija style. Bawoni? Egbon, the truth be say I no see Baw talk less of oni. Hahaha. Hahaha. See this man o. Na my language you dey murder like this? Haaa. Murder kwa? Na Nigerian Police and Army sabi do that one these days o. Ehen, Mazi, you know the full story? I never still understand that thing. Hmm. Let me kuku tell you what I know. Abeg tell me. So soldiers and police had a collision…

Egbon my friend, how are you this beautiful Nigerian day? Mazi, kosi wahala for my side o. Like you always say, it’s only hunger. True to God, Egbon, there is serious hunger in the land. Didn’t you hear about the whale that washed up on a shore in Bayelsa? Hehehe. I don’t need Ifa to tell me what happened to that unfortunate whale. It will be like they were waiting for it to arrive. NAFDAC even announced that it might be poisonous. But belle need something warm. E don don happen before naa, abi? Next time make the whale avoid…

Perhaps you have heard a lot about how Nigerians are the happiest people on earth. You have probably read accusations about how Nigerians are people who have seen adversity in its various forms yet still manage to thrive. Nigerians are a people who have mastered the art of, to borrow the immortal words of Fela Kuti, “shuffering and shmiling”. What you might be oblivious of is the existence of such a thing known as the Naija Spirit. From music to films, to sports, Nigeria and Nigerians exude a certain amount of dedication that can’t be found anywhere else. All over…

On today’s episode of Nigerians who are going places and making Nigeria proud as they go, Chimamanda is the person of interest. Of course, I know, she has always been a person of interest, but she is on the news again. You see my point? Having written and published six books, mentored and trained about a hundred writers, won several awards, given countless TED talks, keynote and commencement speeches, and bagged over 10 honorary doctorate degrees from prestigious universities across the globe, it is more than safe to say with confidence that Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a force to reckon…

How much do you know about the Nigerian film industry? Do you know how it all began? What was the first film ever made in Nigeria by Nigerians? Who are the pioneers of this big and internationally recognized industry? This article will attempt to answer some of these questions. Since the heady days of Living in Bondage and Things Fall Apart, to this age of Bling Lagosians, 4th Republic, and Wedding Party, Nigeria’s film industry has experienced a lot of change and growth and has acquired a varying amount of reputations in during its existence. Nollywood has gone to excel…

Egbon Jimoh, the ancestral son of Oduduwa, Omo Oduduwa for short! Hahaha. Mazi Okoroafor, the Ogburugburu 1 of Igboland. After you na you still remain. How na? How body? Ah. Mazi my friend we are fine o. Na Oluwa get mouth. How your family? Them dey fine o. At least them see food chop today. So, it’s a good day. Na so o. Wetin dey happen for the country this week? Nigeria as usual. Plenty drama with little or no progress at all. So nothing don change be that? Errr, E be like say Liberia like our president pass us.…

Have you danced Zanku (or attempted to) recently? What about Shaku Shaku? Shoki too? No matter how bougie you consider yourself to be, if you grew up in Nigeria during the early 2000s it means only one thing in this context: you danced or at the very least were familiar with the Galala and Suo dance steps. You were also aware of the propagators of the dance, Daddy Showkey and his ilk that is.  Similarly, if you are a fan of football, or at the very least, a patriotic Nigerian, you must recognize such names as Taribo West, Samson Siasia, Emmanuel…

If you are one those persons who don’t or no longer have faith in Nollywood, this is the best time to rethink your position. And no, I’m not referring to the numerous quality cinematic offerings we have been getting for almost half a decade now. Those ones count, but there is something more convincing right now. Have you heard about the adaptation of Roy Okupe’s epic fantasy graphic novel into an animated series? Malika: Warrior Queen is a project so exciting and new in the Nigerian filmmaking industry, it is hard to hold our collective breaths. It is an adaptation.…

Egbon is it not too early in the day to be looking at NEPA bills? Those guys will give you heart attack with their estimated bills o. Give light for 2 weeks and charge for 2 months. Is that not plain yahoo yahoo in broad daylight? Haha. Mazi it is not NEPA bill. Don’t mind those guys, I now use prepaid. Mi o le wa kú. They can’t use their rubbish bill to kill me. I am just going through my documents to see all my assets, hehe, you know, maybe I will follow the footsteps of my able young…

British-Nigerian actor, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje made a leap in his career with a directorial debut last year. It was a semi-autobiographical movie, Farming, and had its world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. Only recently have we gotten a trailer. Farming is loosely based on the actor’s life. It chronicles the life of Enitan (Damson Idris), a young Nigerian boy who is sent to the UK by his parents in the hopes of giving him a better life, but instead becomes the leader of a white skinhead gang. Similar to the clip released a year ago, the trailer is gripping and scathingly honest about…

With the exception of the really popular ones, many Nigerians (especially young ones) are unaware of many folk artistes that Nigeria has had. A lot of them told beautiful stories in indigenous tongues, pidgin, and English. In this article, I will discuss 5 indigenous Nigerian folk musicians you probably didn’t know, some of whom may no longer be alive. Dan Maraya Jos Full name, Adamu Wayya Maraya, born near Jos, Plateau State. Dan Maraya whose name literally means “The Little Orphan of Jos” was widely known for his use of trademark Kuntigi (a small, single-stringed traditional lute normally oval-shaped sardine…

If you are very familiar with Nigeria’s business landscape, especially the spare parts industry, you would definitely be aware of this renowned business town 30 minutes shy of Onitsha, Anambra state. What you might not be aware of, however, is that Nnewi is the home a long list of Nigeria’s wealthy men. The earliest wealthy richest man from Nnewi that comes to mind is Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu, father to a prominent name in Nigeria’s history, reportedly Nigeria’s first black billionaire, and founding president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II shortly before Nigeria’s independence in 1960.…

Anyone who knows Nadine Ibrahim and the work she does knows that social commentary is a path she is willing to thread over and over again. This is evident with her previous short films such as Tolu and Through Her Eyes. And if you think her most recent work is any different, you are mistaken. I Am Not Corrupt is Nadine’s new film which goes even further into uncharted territory – Nigeria’s political scene. Starring Mofe Duncan and Rita Edwards, we listen in on a conversation that occurs between a politician and a market woman who take turns accusing each other of contributing to the…

Egbon, good morning o. How body? Family kwanu? Mazi my friend, good morning. My people dey fine. How your own? Ah, dem dey quiet o. Na only hunger dey disturb dem. Hahaha. Quiet ke? My own family is making noise up and down like the politician’s convoy that I encountered just now. Chineke, those ones! Hope say you and them no get wahala? Emi ke? No o. Dey just block road for more than 30 minutes. Even when dem pass finish, police still block road like say we no get place to go or something to do. Hmmm. Na Presidential…

There are a number of film series focusing on teenagers and young adults. Perhaps the most popular among them are Grown.ish and 13 Reasons Why. These films beam the spotlight on these really young humans – in high school or college – and their experiences with bullying, drugs, sex, sexual abuse, academics, and even politics. The issues highlighted range from the disturbingly serious to the trivial funny; what is most important is that the experiences of this delicate demographic of the human race are represented. More recently, a new series about teens and young adults is on TV and it…

A few weeks ago, a new web series premiered on Ndani TV to the enthusiasm of many Nigerians. The series, OGA! Pastor, focused the camera lenses on a young and married pastor who confesses to having an affair with a church member. The subject of the film, actors, creators and the series runners all inspired confidence in fans across the continent. This is as a result of the previous works by the same crop of people. However, OGA! Pastor only aired for three episodes before vanishing into thin air without any explanation whatsoever. Already aired episodes were deleted from Ndani…

Mazi, why are you holding that small radio to your ear like that? What happened to your television? Did they steal it last night? Chai. Egbon, it is exactly like they stole it o. My wife and Ada have taken over the TV because of Big Brother Naija. I can’t even watch news on my own TV again. Before it’s Telemundo and Zee World, now it’s BBNaija. Haha. Na so o. Even for my house, Iyawo mi ti take over. They are busy watching people living their lives inside a house. But I like newspaper better anyway. Reminds me of…

Happiness is a fluid concept. What it means varies from individual to individual, and no matter how similar these different meanings might seem, there is no one way to reaching happiness. Life is as complex as the people in it. But a few things are simple and can really work if you pay close attention to them. Here’s a simple guide by which you can attempt to live the happy life you desire. Purpose Every organization or project has a specific set of goals it aims to achieve. It ought to be the same thing for any life worth living.…

After six albums, dozens of collaborations, numerous awards/accolades, and over two decades of making music in the industry, it is safe to say that 2Baba is a veteran in the Nigerian music scene. This is evident in the respect his fans and fellow artists accord him. He has made and is still making music that made us dance, music that that melted our hearts, and the ones that opened our eyes to happenings around us. Since his appearance on the scene – first as a member of the now defunct Plantashun Boiz and subsequently as a solo artist – he…