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The classic novel, The Passport of Mallam Ilia by Cyprian Ekwensi is currently being adapted into an animated movie.It was written in 1948 and published in 1960.
Set in 19th century Kano, The Passport of Mallam Ilia focuses on a man, seeking to revenge the death of Zarah his wife.
The 2D feature movie is by the Magic Carpet studios, an Animation,... Read More
By Nkem Egenuka
Plot Summary
Mr. Hardcastle makes arrangement for his daughter Kate to meet Charles Marlow, hoping the pair will marry. Marlow prefers lower-class women, finding them less intimidating than women of high society. On his first acquaintance with Kate, she realises she will have to pretend to be 'common' to get Marlow to woo her. Marlow sets out for... Read More
By Nkem Egenuka
The play She Stoops to Conquer is based on practical jokes, mistaken identities, and miscommunication interwoven into a comedy of manners.
Mrs. Hardcastle wants her ward, Constance to marry Tony Lumpkin who is a drinker and a prankster. Indeed, his pranks lead to confusions and false assumptions. However, there's another suitor, Hastings, who's... Read More
By Nkem Egenuka
Golden Baobab is a Ghana-based arts and culture literary nonprofit organization keen on increasing the representation of Africa in children’s books.
The Golden Baobab Prize offers publishing opportunities and skills development to the most talented children’s writers and illustrators. Its mission is to provide African writers and illustrators... Read More
By Nkem Egenuka
The discovery of the different animal species of Mother Nature is fascinating. There are lots of animals with different shapes and sizes; terrestrial and otherwise. Some of these animals are peculiar to a particular place while others are not. There are so many birds in the world but Cape Gannet, Anambra Waxbill, Marbled Teal, Lappet-faced Vulture... Read More
By Nkem Egenuka
Pupils from Lagos state emerged as winners of the 2018 Lafarge Africa National Literacy Competition (LANLC), winning the cash prize of N500,000 and scholarships for their secondary school education.
The winners defeated others from Nasarawa, Kano, Rivers, Ebonyi and Gombe States who attained second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth position... Read More
By Nkem Egenuka
World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people all around the world to unite in the fight against HIV. This day is important because it reminds the public and Government that HIV is still a pandemic, so as to increase its awareness.
HIV is a virus that infects vital organs and cells of the human immune system. It can be transmitted through blood,... Read More
By Nkem Egenuka
Zaccheus Onumba Dibiaezue Onumba (ZODML) in collaboration with the Nigerian Prison Service (NPS) has established many Prison Libraries in Nigeria. We have set up libraries in prisons in Lagos, Ogun, Anambra, Enugu, Oyo and Osun state respectively. These libraries have helped the prisoners to study and develop themselves. It has particularly helped... Read More
By Nkem Egenuka
There are so many beautiful waterfalls in Nigeria but Agbokim Waterfall stands out as the most captivating. Agbokim waterfall is fed by seven streams that gush loudly into the immense pools below, which is why it is called the ‘seven faced wonder’.
Close to the border between Nigeria and Cameroun lies the breathtaking Agbokim waterfall, situated... Read More
By Nkem Egenuka
Living with a super controlling or abusive partner often causes emotional, physical and psychological drain. Victims are usually isolated from family and friends, and eventually lose their independent thoughts and self-esteem.
The abusive partner blames you for things that are not your fault, things that you did not do, and you become isolated... Read More
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