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A pastor once abused me for not linking him with Governor Fashola –Winifred...
Prof. Winifred Fashola, tells ‘Nonye Ben-Nwankwo and Tunde Ajaja, how she rose to become a professor despite the challenges she encountered during her academic pursuits How easy was it for you to get...
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I was smuggled out of Nigeria when buhari declared me wanted –Prof. Adewole
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Isaac Adewole, tells OLUFEMI ATOYEBI how he was able to piece together his life after dismissal from service and living in exile for 15 months for leading a...
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I inherited 107 wives when I became king – Oba Adekoya
The Legusen of Ode Ule Kingdom, Ogun State, Oba Adedayo Adekoya, doubles as the Oba of Isese Agbaye, which is an umbrella body for traditional worshippers. The monarch, who is also a medical doctor,...
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I am unhappy none of my children is a professor – Prof. Ayo Banjo
Professor Emeritus Ayo Banjo, 80, former vice- chancellor of the University of Ibadan shares his life experiences in this interview with ADEOLA BALOGUN As someone who became a professor in 1975 (about...
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I ran away from thugs for six months to stay alive – Inaolaji
Jimoh Oyedele Ibrahim, popularly known as Inaolaji tells OLUFEMI ATOYEBI that violent politicking in the old Western Region consumed his business and almost cost him his life At 80, what can you...
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Dangote encouraged me to join politics –Isiaka Adeleke
First civilian governor of Osun State, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, shares his experiences in life in this interview with TUNDE ODESOLA What was growing up like? I was born in Enugu. My father was a nursing...
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My only ambition as a kid was to be a wealthy man –Martins Kuye
Senator Jubril Martins Kuye, who became minister twice, shares his life experiences in this interview with ADEOLA BALOGUN and TUNDE AJAJA At 72, you look very agile, what is the secret behind it? It...
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My illness was a blessing in disguise –Kayode Odumosu aka Pa Kasunmu
Veteran actor, Kayode Odumosu, aka Pa Kasunmu, tells Ademola Olonilua about his experiences in life How is your health now? My health is better now, glory be to God. What exactly was the nature of the...
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Girls who chose to marry pastors were mocked in our time –Apostle Paul Okedoyin
Apostle Paul Okedoyin, 89, of Christ Gospel Apostolic Church shares his life experiences in this interview with ADEOLA BALOGUN You are almost 89 years old and still kicking. What’s your secret? There’s...
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My only regret is not becoming UI VC – Professor Lana, Olubadan’s first son
Professor of Microbiology, Allan ‘Femi Lana (69), who is the first child of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Samuel Odulana, tells OLUFEMI ATOYEBI that when he was returning home from decades of...
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I was arrested for wearing admiral uniform in London –Admiral Dele Abiodun
Admiral Dele Abiodun, renowned juju musician, tells ‘Nonye Ben-Nwankwo and Tunde Ajaja about his career and days as the President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria Adawa Super used to...
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I refused to go to the University because I wanted to be a photographer...
Foremost filmmaker, Tunde Kelani in this interview with Ademola Olonilua and Tunde Ajaja, talks about his life experiences You were one of those who commended Governor Kayode Fayemi for accepting...
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Growing up was too terrible for me to have a dream –Alhaji Ayo Adeyemi
Alhaji Ayo Adeyemi, founder and spiritual leader of Islamic Mission Organisation in this interview with ADEOLA BALOGUN shares his life experiences At 80, why do you still prefer driving yourself to...
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Music intoxicates me –Victor Uwaifo
Sir Victor Uwaifo, the “Guitar Boy,” shares his life experience in this interview with ALEXANDER OKERE How come you are still musically active at over 73? Victor Nwaifo and music are one. Victor Nwaifo...
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My children watched me struggle financially and chose not to be journalists...
Prof. Olatunji Dare, who recently celebrated his 70th birthday, has been honoured both home and abroad for an exemplary life and contribution to journalism and national development. He shares his life...
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I feel like crying each time i think of how Nigeria was-Prof. Niyi Osundare
Prof. Niyi Osundare, a notable poet and activist shares his experiences in this interview with ADEOLA BALOGUN Despite working comfortably in the US, why do you still come back home here to work? Life...
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I would have been disappointed if none of my children became an actor – Jide...
Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, shares his life experience as an actor in this interview with Ademola Olonilua As you are about celebrating 50 years as an actor, what are you grateful for? I thank God for...
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for 34 years, I have never shaved my hair once – Ras Kimono
Ras Kimono, who describes himself simply as a rastaman, in this encounter with ERIC DUMO talks about his growing up years, music, and the state of the nation among other sundry issues We have not heard...
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I wore no shoes until I became a teacher–Felix Adenaike, former Tribune E-I-C.
Felix Adenaike retired as the Editor-in-Chief of the Nigerian Tribune after several arrests and a glorious career in journalism that spanned over four decades. He shares some of his life experiences...
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My friends taught me because I couldn’t go to school –Oga Bello
Veteran actor, Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello, tells Ademola Olonilua how he became an actor How did you get the name Oga Bello? There was a programme we had then on NTV Nigeria...
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