The Toyin Falola Interviews

06/07/2024

The Kenyan Mirror, By Toyin Falola

By Toyin Falola

05/07/2024

Shortlist Announcements for 2024 Toyin Falola Prize

We are excited to announce the shortlist for the 2024 Toyin Falola Prize, celebrating the vibrant voices across the continent. Each story, briefly captured below, ushered our judges and readers into their captivating worlds with a profound understanding of life and creative depth. Join us in honoring these remarkable writers and their contributions to African literature.

We praise Divine Inyang Titus’ “Fibers from the deep,” for its probing exploration of its main character’s journey through spiritual questioning, family dynamics, and personal growth amidst turmoil. It delves deep into themes of identity, belief, and connection, culminating in a poignant exploration of love and loss within the family amidst steadfast faith.

“A Place like Here” by Mlilo Mpondo strength lies in its authentic portrayal of marginalised characters navigating Yeoville's gritty streets and the contrasting northern suburbs of Johannesburg. This story weaves together themes of identity, survival, and resilience through vivid storytelling and cultural insights, offering a compelling exploration of human experiences and societal inequities and inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of urban life and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.

“The Harvestor’s Commandment” by Mohammad Haruna intricately weaves themes of privilege, moral dilemma, and spiritual redemption through Tasam's journey from luxury to expulsion and ultimate pilgrimage. It offers a poignant take on the consequences of transgressing sacred duties in pursuit of power and understanding.

Immaculate Halla “The Blood We Tie” captivates with its arresting portrayal of familial loyalty and moral dilemmas amidst profound personal struggles. Through the main character’s harrowing choices and the sisters' unwavering support, the narrative sets the complexities of love, loss, and the haunting repercussions of buried secrets.

“The Recrudescence” by Nwafor Emmanuel enthralls with its vivid depiction of a village upended by the mysterious stranger Mmiri, whose arrival ignites a tumult of greed, envy, and otherworldly repercussions. Through vibrant characters and a compelling storyline, the narrative delves into the clash between human desires and divine intervention, weaving moral quandaries and unforeseen twists that captivate readers until its haunting resolution.

Congratulations again to all the writers!

04/07/2024

Lasisi Olagunju: Styles and Skills, By Toyin Falola

By Toyin Falola

03/07/2024

Between The Morbid and The Criminal: The US 2024 Presidential Election, By Toyin Falola

By Toyin Falola

01/07/2024

Lasisi Olagunju and Nigeria’s Amorphous Problems, By Toyin Falola

By Toyin Falola

28/06/2024

Is Ruto Still the Hustler?, By Toyin Falola

Toyin Falola

24/06/2024

Lasisi Olagunju and Muhammadu Buhari: The Marriage of Water and Palm Oil, By Toyin Falola

By Toyin Falola

23/06/2024

TF Music Playlist for May 2024
https://toyinfalolanetwork.org/tf-music-playlist-for-may-2024/

18/06/2024

Lasisi Olagunju: The Gong of the Masses, By Toyin Falola

By Toyin Falola

17/06/2024

Steeze!, By Toyin Falola

As one who likes to keep up with trends and happenings, I recently came across the words composure and steeze, being the latest slang that have gone viral.

17/06/2024

Lasisi Olagunju: The Restless Pendant on the Necks of Elites, By Toyin Falola

By Toyin Falola

15/06/2024

https://toyinfalolanetwork.org/eid-kabir-music-playlist-2024/

Playlists curated by Dr Toyin Falola Eid Kabir Music Playlist 2024 ỌDUN ILEYA Sabuwar Wakar Barka da Sallah ILEYA SPECIAL Eid kabir BARKA DA SALLA BY ABDU

07/06/2024

Professor Wahab Egbewole: An Illumination of Intellect, By Toyin Falola

By Toyin Falola

06/06/2024

Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheni at 55: His Impact on Africa's Knowledge Systems, By Toyin Falola

By Toyin Falola

04/06/2024

04/06/2024

Professor Amidu Sanni's Academic Trajectory, By Toyin Falola

Professor Amidu Sanni’s Academic Trajectory June 4, 2024 Admin 1 Comment By Toyin Falola People’s contributions to human affairs differ in approach and models, but this does not eliminate the fact that the quality of our additions to conversations of advancement cannot be homogenized or generali...

03/06/2024

Professor Amidu Sanni: A Definition of Discipline and Determination, By Toyin Falola

Professor Amidu Sanni: A Definition of Discipline and Determination June 3, 2024 Admin Leave a comment By Toyin Falola Ideas about concepts and phenomena are commonly generated by very observant people who routinely project replicable information on studied items, topics, or issues. Much as these pe...

03/06/2024

Rethinking University Governance in Nigeria: A Path to Academic Excellence and Global Competitiveness, By Toyin Falola

Rethinking University Governance in Nigeria: A Path to Academic Excellence and Global Competitiveness June 3, 2024 Admin Leave a comment (Excerpt of Keynote Address, Dinner in Honor of Professor Na’Allah, outgoing Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, June 1, 2024) By Toyin Falola The governance o...

30/05/2024

National Anthem or National Issues?, By Toyin Falola

National Anthem or National Issues? May 30, 2024 Admin Leave a comment By Toyin Falola Nostalgic feelings, memory nodes, and reverberations have often spurred me into euphoric celebrations, bursting out to retrace the relics of history resurrected by the Nigerian leaders: The National Anthem of Inde...

29/05/2024

The Blows of Friendship, By Toyin Falola

The Blows of Friendship May 29, 2024 Admin Leave a comment By Toyin Falola “You don’t know who is important to you until you lose them.” – Mahatma Gandhi “Comradeship is not friendship”. – Toyin Falola Life is a vast and ever-evolving journey. However, the connections we forge enrich i...

28/05/2024

Tinubu’s One Year in Office: Will the hope be renewed?, By Toyin Falola

From Olusegun Obasanjo to Musa Yar’adua, Goodluck Jonathan to Muhammadu Buhari, and now to Bola Tinubu, Nigeria

24/05/2024

Death on the Road, By Toyin Falola

The purpose of work is viewed through different lenses, but the consensus is that it is a medium via which humans guarantee survival.

22/05/2024

The Feud, By Toyin Falola

Friendship carries meaning. It is not merely a relationship between neighbours, though it could exist therein;

17/05/2024

Africa Will Never Fail! Acceptance Speech Upon Receiving the D.Phil., University of Pretoria, By Toyin Falola

It is on your behalf—graduates, the youths that will transform us—that I receive this degree. Let me assure you that Africa will never fail!

15/05/2024

NEW BOOK: Writing the History of the African Diaspora, By Toyin Falola
Download Here:

Cambridge Core - Global History - Writing the History of the African Diaspora

14/05/2024

BREAKING: Falola receives an Honorary degree at the University of Pretoria, By Prof Christopher Isike

Another lustrous feather has been added to the cap of the doyen of African History and Humanities, Professor Toyin Falola.

13/05/2024

Colonial Leadership in African Universities and the Need for a Well-structured Reward System, By Toyin Falola

Perhaps six decades are not enough to fully understand the gravity of colonial tribulations, for the enduring existential challenges

09/05/2024

Islam in Africa: Views from West and East Africa, By Toyin Falola

Religions have been a vital part of the existence, evolution, and development of human societies for millennia — from what is now commonly

08/05/2024

Brother Bernard!, By Toyin Falola

Back in the days when I used to stay in a face-me-I-slap-you apartment in Surulere, I used to have a neighbour whom everyone fondly

08/05/2024

https://heartofarts.org/reflections-on-democratization-and-state-security-in-africa/

Africa's journey towards democratization and state security is a complex one, with a long depth of historical lessons, current challenges,