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The world currently seems gripped in a cycle of violence that is causing death and destruction on a terrifying scale. Africa too is locked into several such cycles across the continent. When the drums of war are being beaten so loudly, it is the peace-makers that the world needs to… Read more »

Chief Obahami Awolowo, serves as a compass for each of us and a guiding light for several generations of leaders in Nigeria. His principles have withstood the tests of time and geography.He stands as a testament to the resilience of his convictions. His life also provides a compelling narrative for… Read more »

Art has always been a powerful medium of expression, evoking a myriad of emotions in its audience. It has often been a refuge during times of turmoil, a handmaiden of revolution and activism and a reflection of society and its norms and values at quieter times. It can capture the… Read more »

A veritable who’s who of Nigerian society as well as international heads of state attended the glittering award ceremony in Lagos held to honour Dr Adesina. The 2023 Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership was formerly presented to Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) during a glittering… Read more »

Dr Adesina to receive prestigious biennial award and join select group including Dr Wole Soyinka and Thabo Mbeki. The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, becomes the fourth winner of the highly prestigious and much sought after Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. The Obafemi Awolowo Prize… Read more »

Nigerien /French Jean-Pierre Olivier de Sardan stood conventional European anthrophony on its head when brought in local researchers to work on projects. The result was a far more realistic portrayal of African societies than had been hitherto the case. The 82 year old anthropologist and writer is Emeritus Professor of… Read more »