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Okello Oculi (1942-2025): The scholar who lived and breathed Africa, By Yusuf Bangura

Nigeria, July 27 -- I received the shocking news of the passing of Okello Oculi, the Ugandan scholar who lived 48 years of his life in Nigeria, while I was on the train to Ottawa from Kingston-Ontario... Read More


Burna Boy's "Change Your Mind," featuring Shaboozey: A summer hit?, By Yusuf Bangura

Nigeria, July 13 -- Burna Boy has dropped a new single - "Change Your Mind". It looks like it's going to be a Summer hit. He takes his afro-fusion music to new territory in this song. It is the first... Read More


The Club World Cup: Becoming more competitive and entertaining than expected, By Yusuf Bangura

Nigeria, July 1 -- I've been watching the Club World Cup (CWC) in the past couple of days, going to bed at times at 5 a.m. because of the time difference between Europe and the US, where the tournamen... Read More


Remembering Kadi Sesay: Academic, democracy advocate, and politician, By Yusuf Bangura

Nigeria, June 21 -- I am very sad to learn about Kadi's passing. She was not in good health after the massive stroke she suffered about ten years ago. The tribute that is in circulation ("Farewell to... Read More