When you think of love as an organ, you think of the heart. But the journey of attraction usually starts at the intersection of eyes—before a malfunctioning traffic light—flashing emotions. A gaze into the eyes is a probe into the soul. In Mellexy Through Your Eyes, Lanre Sonde holds a steady lens on themes of … Continue reading
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A Swaija Culinary Handshake: A Review of ‘Nigeria Meets Sweden: An Intercultural Cookbook’ by Professor Maria Ajima
Title: Nigeria Meets Sweden: An Intercultural CookbookAuthor: Philippe GlagoYear of Publication: 2024 (First Published 2022)Publishers: SEVHAGEPage Extent: 74 PagesReviewer: Professor Maria Ajima A popular idiom avers that the road to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Through the ages, this has proven true as food has been used in times past to conquer nations … Continue reading
A Review of Eve’s WHO’S THAT GIRL by Namse Udosen
As a young rap fan, I first discovered Eve on the remix of Ruff Ryder’s Anthem. At the time, I was deeply immersed in the music of DMX, but Eve’s unique flow immediately grabbed my attention, and I found myself hooked on her sound. Reading her memoir, Who’s That Girl, was a journey back in … Continue reading
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: SEVHAGE LITERARY PRIZES IN CREATIVE NON-FICTION, SHORT FICTION AND CRITICAL ESSAYS (DEADLINE: 22nd September 2024 23:59)
SEVHAGE is proud to invite entries from the general public in the categories for the 2024 edition: Professor Hyginus Ekwuazi, multiple award-winning multi-genre writer, scholar, Professor of Broadcast Media and former Vice Chancellor of the Dominican University Ibadan, will serve as the Chief Judge for this year’s prizes, ensuring the selection of the highest-quality entries. … Continue reading
ON THE ALTAR OF PAPER: A Review of Peter Okonkwo’s “A Cry for Mercy” by Jide Badmus
A Cry for Mercy is a book of lamentations. A distraught persona navigates mystical terrains with a carnal compass—interrogates pain from a spiritual slant. This 123-paged poetry book is a collection of letters to God. It’s like a diary—frustrated monologues & aching contemplations—mistakenly left in the open. Who writes letters, you wonder, in this age, … Continue reading