TRIBUTES

It was Karl Marx who stated that men make their history, but they do not choose the condition. Outstanding individuals play historical roles, and given the context and the variables of the historical condition, they impact social existence, either positively or negatively. In this section, I have presented my appreciation of historical persons, either locally, or on the pan-African, and international scales.

TRIBUTES

Professor Jamiu Mosobolaje Oyawoye: Father, Friend, Intellectual Giant And Inspiration

Allahu Akbar!!! The news has just broken of the passing of our most illustrious father, friend, intellectual giant, and inspiration extraordinaire, Professor

May 22, 2023

ARTS & LITERATURE·TRIBUTES

“NGUGI WA THIONGO PASSED, A PAGE CLOSED” – Is’haq Modibbo Kawu

I woke up on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, to a tribute to Ngugi wa Thiong’o, written by my California-based friend, Adeyombo Aderinto.

May 30, 2025

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KASHIM SHETTIMA AT 58

Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President, was born 58 years ago, on September 2nd, 1966. And what a year to be born! It

September 1, 2024

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MAIMARTABA, SARKIN ILORIN: 28 YEARS AND COUNTING

On his last night on earth, one of the reminders that my late father shared with me, was that Allah won’t grant

November 11, 2023

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Malam Adamu: Passing Of The Wazirin Fika

When I read a few hours ago, that Malam Adamu, Wazirin Fika, died on a flight, from London, where he had been

October 25, 2023

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GRATEFUL FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY WISHES

On a very rainy night of September 5th, all those decades ago, I was born at the Ilorin maternity hospital. It turned

September 5, 2023

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Vice President Kashim Shettima: Happy 57th Birthday Your Excellency

On this, your 57th Birthday, I will like to join other patriots and well-wishers around Nigeria, to congratulate you. I’ve had more

September 2, 2023

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In Memory of Our Unforgettable Ambure

I’m writing these lines on a damp, rainy morning, this Sunday, July 2nd, 2023, in the Gegele Quarters of the city of

July 2, 2023

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Happy Birthday, Kay Baba

On this your very special day, Kayode, I will like to wish you a most fulfilling celebration in good health, happiness, and

June 18, 2023

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On The Passing Of The Elerin Of Erinle

Ina lilahi wa ina ilaihi raji’un. I’ve just heard of the passing of the Elerin of Erin-Ile, Oba Abdulganiyu Ajibola Olusokun II.

May 21, 2023

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In Memory Of Lucky Omoluwa

Exactly three years ago today, on February 18th, 2020, Lucky Omoluwa tragically died suddenly. It was one of those tragedies that would

February 18, 2023

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