Adelabu Adegoke was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic politicians in pre-independence Nigeria. When one day, the press asked him about deliberations in the Western Region House of Assembly, he replied that it was a “peculiar mess”. He pronounced the words with a Yoruba… Nigerians served peculiar mess, a la carte – By Owei … Read more
The Caribbean are one of the most diverse people on earth. Their composition includes indigenous Carib, Taino and Ciboney, integrated with millions violently ripped from Africa, Europeans and migrants mainly of Chinese and Indian origins. They are also some of the most bloodied,… The Caribbean People deliberate on culture, resistance, sovereignty and revolution – By … Read more
I was a teenager when I first met Ayoola Lawrence Oluwole Olukanni, one of the most politically conscious, perceptive, charismatic and efficient African ambassadors I have ever known. I had joined a radical student organisation, the Alliance of Progressive Students, ALPS in the then… Ayo Olukanni: The People’s Ambassador, steps forward – By Owei Lakemfa … Read more
The African labour centre, the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity, OATUU, in April 2013, marked its 40th Anniversary. The anniversary lecture was delivered by then African Union Commission Chair, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. The trade union centre of the newest country in the… The alpha males of South Sudan and Sudan in bloodbath – By … Read more
March has been a celebratory month as President Bola Tinubu turned 73. As the celebrations began, Nigerian Shiites were simultaneously being shot for marching on the streets. March 2025 has also seen an escalation in the unending Fubara-Wike drama. It has now soaked in the… The march of Nigerians in march – By Owei Lakemfa …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
I walked into the Casa de Africa or Africa House in Havana. I wanted to find out what made it uniquely African. But I was in for a surprise. I had not realised that it also housed a unique class for children learning basic subjects like history, geography and African languages,… In a world of shifting … Read more
Nigerian journalists, wearing medals of bravery in fights against colonialists and politicians and, bearing the scars of battles against military dictatorship, are marking the 70th anniversary of their union. No, journalism in the country did not start seven decades ago. It was… Nigerian journalists: Walking from yesterday towards tomorrow – By Owei Lakemfa …C0NTINUE … Read more
I never personally met Fidel Castro Ruz, one of the iconic figures of the 20th Century. I only saw him once in the streets of Havana while he drove and the crowds cheered. On November 25, 2016, this African-Latin American ancestor joined the pantheon. When on Friday, March 14,… Visiting Fidel Castro in Havana – Owei Lakemfa … Read more