Ọgọ Ogbata is a writer, public speaker and consultant living in Northamptonshire. She is the author of two books: the training title Creativity and Sense and her historical fiction debut Egg-Lava-Pupa-Woma. Inspired by her novel, she is also creating platforms for the people of her homeland, Nigeria, to reflect and regroup after 50 years of independence.
Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence from British rule and the entire month of October has been dedicated to the celebration of Black History. It is fitting to reflect on the enormous contributions that people of African origin have made to the world of art – for instance soul stirring music (James Brown, [...]
By Ogo Ogbata | Arts - News, notes and quotes on the Arts world -, Eagle Eye - Breaking views from commentators - | Thursday, 30 September 2010 at 11:00 am
1How the Mail Online turned us into misogyny addicts
2It was Bayern who denied the Germans victory in the Champions League final, not Chelsea
3Charitable rape: Peacekeepers’ dirty little secrets
4Islam is not “the enemy” – irrational hatred is
5The next couple of months could shape the future of Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal
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