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Saturday, December 1, 2012

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Chinua Achebe at 82: We remember differently

Posted by Lanre Olagunju at 4:06 AM – 0 comments
 
I have met Chinua Achebe only three times. The first, at the National Arts Club in Manhattan, I joined the admiring circle around him. A gentle-faced man in a wheelchair. “Good evening, sir. I’m Chimamanda Adichie,” I said, and he replied, mildly, “I thought you were running away from me.” I mumbled, nervous, grateful for the crush of people around us. I had been running away from him. After...
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PREPARING FOR JOB APTITUDE TESTS? THERE’S NOW AN APP FOR THAT

Posted by Lanre Olagunju at 3:55 AM – 0 comments
 
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BURNA BOY COVERS THE SECOND ISSUE OF THE SCENE MAGAZINE

Posted by Lanre Olagunju at 3:31 AM – 0 comments
 
Burna Boy graces the cover of the 2nd Edition of THE SCENE MAGAZINE. The rising afro-hiphop artiste is popularly known for his hit single 'LIKE TO PARTY' which has taken over radio and T.V stations across Nigeria.  Also in the magazine are exclusive interviews with music stars Flowssick, Rilwan and Iyanya. The 'BE INSPIRED' column also features former Presidential candidate and Ovation...
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