D.O. Fagunwa

Fagunwa is regarded as a foundational figure in African literature, especially for his contributions to indigenous-language writing and the blend of folklore with written fiction.

Q & A: With adequate textual references, discuss the use of irony in Unexpected Joy at Dawn

Irony is a prominent narrative technique in Unexpected Joy at Dawn. Alex Agyei-Agyiri judiciously uses it to drive the narrative in his novel.

Q & A: Discuss the role played by security personnel in Unexpected Joy at Dawn

Discuss the role played by security personnel in Unexpected Joy at Dawn. Security personnel refers to a group of individuals trained to ensure the security...

Themes in Syl Cheney-Coker’s “The Breasts of the Sea”

Prevalent among these messages in “The Breasts of the Sea” are the themes of long-standing wars, slavery and colonialism, disenchantment with the political class, discussed hereunder.

Poem: “A Little Child” by R.E.G. Armattoe

“A Little Child” by R.E.G. Armattoe is written to show how things that matter in every phase of human existence vary.

Poem: “For Niyi Osundare – Kiribiti Kàtàkàtà” by Adeyemi Daramola

“For Niyi Osundare – Kiribiti Kàtàkàtà” is a six-stanza poem about the life journey of Nigeria’s literary icon, Niyi Osundare.

Themes in Syl Cheney-Coker’s “The Breasts of the Sea”

Prevalent among these messages in “The Breasts of the Sea” are the themes of long-standing wars, slavery and colonialism, disenchantment with the political class, discussed hereunder.

Poem: “Africa” by R. E. G. Armattoe

“Africa” by R. E. G. Armattoe is an allegory about the African continent and its people. It uses the story of a woman to talk about Africa.

Poem: “The Way I Would Like to Die” by R. E. G. Armattoe

“The Way I Would Like to Die” by R. E. G. Armattoe is about the poetic persona’s ideal death scenario; how he wants to die.
Elizabeth smiles and says, “Your father reacted in the same fashion when he bumped into me, and so did your brother when he met Debra.”

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