tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72267777469394442622024-03-08T12:30:23.097-08:00ACADEMIA OF EBI ROBERT (ACER)Advocate, Human Right Activist, Poet, playwright, Movie Reviewer, Freelancer Editor, simply an author!Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.comBlogger358125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-61995617709199422592023-11-28T21:12:00.000-08:002023-11-28T21:19:59.896-08:00About Dr. Ebidenyefa Tarila Nikade's New Book, "Diary of a Writer"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVauPvs7VJDjqXgX3VAwhkPRXj5pKBz41XhUmUkC0N76asEaqYFH5lzlQZpfUyq9FJOOXurrzC-Lx9WQ2iaih1Q5OiDMQhXSFtrlVMy_7QyMq0D8UDPxXG25ugqHXc5kklp5uwBIoOzCjs_XEWlUsrIp0WEFaeU0mti-xCej0z-e0tFtp8Fr6y4tS5tr0/s720/Pic_1701233955649.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="720" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVauPvs7VJDjqXgX3VAwhkPRXj5pKBz41XhUmUkC0N76asEaqYFH5lzlQZpfUyq9FJOOXurrzC-Lx9WQ2iaih1Q5OiDMQhXSFtrlVMy_7QyMq0D8UDPxXG25ugqHXc5kklp5uwBIoOzCjs_XEWlUsrIp0WEFaeU0mti-xCej0z-e0tFtp8Fr6y4tS5tr0/s320/Pic_1701233955649.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Finally, Dr. Ebidenyefa Tarila Nikade's new book "Diary of a Writer" is now out in print. The book which is a memoir, has months ago, made some recent updates on the author's Facebook timeline.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The author made an announcement of the arrival of the book in an exciting way to her fans. At the time the announcement was made, the first ten copies sold for N7000; but will eventually go for N8000 in few hours after the release.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">ABOUT THE BOOK </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Welcome to the enchanting world of Diary of a Writer, a literary gem bursting with the unadulterated essence of life's everyday tapestry. This book, authored by the legendary Ebidenyefa Tarila Nikade, combines personal experiences and candid reflections meticulously documented on social media and in a cherished handheld diary.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">With every turn of the page, you'll find yourself immersed in the author's compelling journey as she fearlessly unveils the intricacies of her existence. Diary of a Writer takes you on an intimate exploration of Ebidenyefa's trials, triumphs, and everything in between. Through her heartfelt words, she invites you to share the joys, sorrows, and discoveries that have shaped her life's narrative.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ebidenyefa Tarila Nikade expertly combines tales, observations, and insights that speak to the depths of the human experience, drawing her inspiration from the tapestry of ordinary encounters. Her writings show the fine distinctions between feelings, the beauty discovered in ephemeral moments, and the profound wisdom derived from the commonplace.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The author's authenticity shines through whether she's pouring her heart out on social media platforms or delicately inscribing her thoughts in her trusted diary. Diary of a Writer is a testament to the power of personal expression and the indomitable spirit of a writer unafraid to embrace vulnerability and lay bare the intricacies of her soul.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">As you delve into the pages of Diary of a Writer, be prepared to embark on a moving journey of self-discovery, reflection, and inspiration. It is an invitation to see the world through the eyes of a talented and skilful writer and experience the myriad of emotions that accompany the human quest for meaning and fulfilment.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Diary of a Writer is not simply a compilation of day-to-day activities and personal experiences; it is a testament to the transformative power of storytelling. Through her compelling narratives, Ebidenyefa Tarila Nikade urges you to connect with her on a fundamental level through her fascinating anecdotes, reminding us all that even the tiniest moments in life can be filled with beauty.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Immerse yourself in Diary of a Writer and let the words on these pages touch your heart, inspire your imagination, and unearth your hidden reserves of creativity and self-expression.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Interested buyers are expected to call Ibrahim Omo Otokiti, 08077316489 to order their copies.</p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-86480185145499963642023-11-12T12:21:00.000-08:002023-11-12T12:21:55.373-08:00Theorising Nikade’s Ebiama: The Gloryland With The Freytag’s Pyramid Lens<div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg657vGYvdVkwl3ajDCFcnRS4X6CtPXoy7zN53PpjFFWW8PEKmHdWpxsKSqzgah1sZ1eoqWcGDGQxJojKOv05T8io1jmUr_47-yo0lQ8WX0b9n-svkkpdgYgAVw-1jcLv600wh3r-QLlWQKI3lqBWuKPCjkq-tvrGjDpKBbilR4YsQM0MfE-sGFmFQoXS4/s720/1699820167311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg657vGYvdVkwl3ajDCFcnRS4X6CtPXoy7zN53PpjFFWW8PEKmHdWpxsKSqzgah1sZ1eoqWcGDGQxJojKOv05T8io1jmUr_47-yo0lQ8WX0b9n-svkkpdgYgAVw-1jcLv600wh3r-QLlWQKI3lqBWuKPCjkq-tvrGjDpKBbilR4YsQM0MfE-sGFmFQoXS4/s320/1699820167311.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Review by Ebi Robert</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></div>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I had nursed the idea of telling the Niger Delta story from a relatively less explored perspective. Practically, militancy, or the gun-carrying approach, has been at the forefront of the ventilation of the grievances of the Niger Delta people. This is notwithstanding the fact that a few advocates, perhaps, do take advantage of the pen to air their standpoints on a way forward out of the prevailing quagmires. How effective this is, or how people assess it, is a talk for another day. But I’m very certain that creatives who tell the Niger Delta story should employ this approach very much—they are in a better position—and they should understand this approach even better. Ebidenyefa Tarila Nikade (PhD) [herein referred to as Dr. Nikade] has done just that with her play, Ebiama: The Gloryland.</span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">It was precisely on the 16<sup style="color: #252525;">th</sup> day of March, 2023, that I received a copy of the book from Dr. Nikade. The words that accompanied this sisterly gesture were, “Do enjoy the read and let me know your thoughts”. I think those words were prophetic. I enjoyed the read, and here I am giving my thoughts. Given that Dr. Nikade is an academic, I think it is wise to review her work from mainly an academic perspective. I don’t think other reviews are less from this standpoint; I rather think this may be a step further. Therefore, take this analysis for all you care as “warmly theoretical”—a digestion from a sub-framer.</span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I have carefully weighed some literary blueprints, such as Gaston Bachelard’s <em style="color: #252525;">The Poetics of Space</em>, Eugène Scribe’s <em style="color: #252525;">Well-Made Play, and</em> <span style="color: #252525;">Aristotle’s <em style="color: #252525;">Three Unities</em> standpoint. While these blueprints do project some uniqueness in writing techniques and viewpoints, I have resolved to explore</span><strong style="color: #252525;"> </strong>Freytag's Pyramid structure, which was coined by German playwright Gustav Freytag. Basically, Freytag's Pyramid blueprint outlines the five-act structure of a literary work (in this case, a play like Nikade’s). The framework advocates the introduction of the work by exposing the characters, the backstory, the setting, etc. There are also the so-called “complications” in the introductory phase. Other parts include the rising action, the climax, the falling action, and the resolution.</span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Let’s go without necessarily itemising the parts as we analyse on. So the play takes us to the naming ceremony of the main character, who is Ebiama. Ebitimi names his child “Ebiama—The Gloryland”, and exposes the fact that the boy was born <em style="color: #252525;">the same day the Delta got a new state</em>. “You are born for glory” are some of the striking words he utters. The scenes usher us into an Ijaw setting and the yearnings of a people who expect so much from the new state of the Delta. Though the first scene suggests that Ebiama is merely a character, the unfolding of the story shows that Ebiama is a symbol of something bigger—is it Bayelsa State or all other states of the Delta? Or maybe just any of those people who have lost their voices because they speak from the wrong mouths? You can ponder about that. By the way, Nikade’s work has many symbols and thus leaves room for many interpretations.</span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Dr. Nikade then exposes us again to the challenge of division faced by the Izon people. The scene of the two village drunks (characters) reveals this. <em style="color: #252525;">“Abbey, zoy full man bodi like so eh. As gov’ment comman use knife divide we so, give us our own state na…We go drink kill we sef today, eh”</em>. Following their conversations are words of hope by Ebitimi (the father of Ebiama). Were those expectations met? Read the story and find out.</span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The story deepens as Ebiama is introduced to an independent life after his success at the entrance exam. When he gets to school, students exclaim upon hearing his name. But it is more interesting when he names <em style="color: #252525;">birds</em> as one of the natural resources. A student had mentioned “crude oil” before he had the chance to do so. Yebe, the teacher (feeling disappointed), then asks, “Ebiama—Gloryland, can anything good come out of an impossible name?” This is striking. It’s a large question that all of us must answer. Although Act 2, Scene III, attempts to give an answer when Yebe realises that Ebiama comes up first in all his subjects, the question still persists: can anything good come out of Ebiama, who proves to be the first in the class? Can anything come out of the Niger Delta that houses the mainstay of the Nigerian economy?</span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The story goes on and on. In a later part, we see a more mature Ebiama. He discovers oil in their compound and goes to inform his uncle, but is later betrayed by his uncle, who chases him away and subjects his mother to penury. The climax is when Ebiama joins a gang. He agrees to join the group because he feels that is the best way to vent his grievance and get back at his wicked uncle. He feels the opportunity has presented itself when one Chief Dauebi, a supposed rival of his wicked uncle (Chief Ebimo), engages the gang to vandalise the pipeline that runs towards the river from his premises. The mission did not go as planned. I won’t expose what happened in the play thereafter. You should buy the book and read about it. Take this as a teaser. This is not a synopsis of the work after all.</span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">But for resolutions, we find that Ebiama learned about a better approach to fighting the Niger Delta struggle. It is Senitonkumo Dimie, a childhood friend of Ebiama’s father, who convinces him to see it that way. Examining the Senitonkumo character gets me wondering. He is not such a character that should possess such insight, but we see him show the understanding of a civilised man who knows what it means by the pen being mightier than the sword.</span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Dr. Nikade’s play aptly runs into four (4) acts. It is a play of 122 pages (including all preliminaries and post-content pages). The language is simple but very rich. Nikade never disappoints when it comes to that. It is enriched with figures of speech and literary devices. I bet you will have something beyond your expectations. The dialogues are brief but intriguing and mind-captivating. Why not? They address deep-rooted issues that surround the Niger Delta, ranging from oil pollution, marginalisation, brotherly betrayal, and militancy in a sense. Dr. Nikade’s use of local colour, songs, pidgin (where necessary), and stage management is quite commendable. And though she has well utilised many dramatic tools in her play, the delivery of her message is what crowns it all.</span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I do think Dr. Nikade has not only distinguished herself as a successful playwright; she has also made herself one of the voices of Niger Delta literature. I rate the book five out of five stars. It is recommended to all lovers of the Niger Delta and African literature.</span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">By Ebi Robert <br /></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-65543542469133062952023-11-09T09:53:00.002-08:002023-11-09T09:57:37.146-08:00Thoughts on a Literary Masterpiece: A Short Comment on Men of Letters: Litter Letters: The Trial of ANA<div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsz0VIZMlZsi6w8_gZZAARoHDisIAN49aZ3kGS_Y12maQ1axOj095ThgSJl8Ko_8nfL1-pMwLqRh2dlcLl7JsYPY7db-Auw7ayOtp13yjW8P9g9VSRA_KvHVFAEtK68Kz6lL0gYdzoqAdRZ86ab_WOT-cRAeFSYtgZjhj5ZEcT_ib6CPYofwQRH3i73ko/s4160/ANA%20Pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsz0VIZMlZsi6w8_gZZAARoHDisIAN49aZ3kGS_Y12maQ1axOj095ThgSJl8Ko_8nfL1-pMwLqRh2dlcLl7JsYPY7db-Auw7ayOtp13yjW8P9g9VSRA_KvHVFAEtK68Kz6lL0gYdzoqAdRZ86ab_WOT-cRAeFSYtgZjhj5ZEcT_ib6CPYofwQRH3i73ko/s320/ANA%20Pic.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Review By Ebi Robert</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #252525;">Men of Letters: Litter Letters: The Trial of ANA</i>
is a seventy-four-page book (minus preliminary pages). The book is
written by Knight David Suowari. It aptly discusses the travail of the
biggest writers’ body in Nigeria (The Association of Nigerian Authors
[ANA])—the beginning of the crisis and those whose actions deepened the
ruinous crisis. In this book, the author puts different prominent actors
through a juror trial, through which a share of blame is apportioned to
them all. Though the book narrates the ANA national crisis that emerged
at the National Convention a few years ago, it focuses mainly on how
ANA Bayelsa became badly affected by the grievances and interests of the
various actors involved. ‘ David Souwari’s masterpiece, as I call it,
addresses very controversial issues marred by prolonged sentiments. So
this review will not affirm, agree, or disagree with the author’s stance
(if any) on any of the issues raised. Instead, it will comment only on
the literariness of the art.</p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #252525;">Men of Letters: Litter Letters: The Trial of ANA </i>is
a small piece, maybe a novella (I cannot pick the word count). I cannot
be exact on its actual classification. What I read wasn’t a soft copy.
The font size looks fourteen or maybe sixteen, and the characters are
not looking small. So the word count may be around the size of a
novella. But despite the book’s brevity, it distinguishes itself as a
rich piece of literary art, I maintain.</p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;">The author uses a
third-person narrative technique to tell his story. He consciously
represented the major actors in some satirically invented characters.
And because I know about most of the small details, I was able to
decipher a handful of them, even as they made their prosaic appearances.
The storytelling technique of the writer was top-notch. His employment
of literary, biblical, and historical allusions was outstanding,
pointing to how widely read the author is. He made references to local
arts by their titles, such that any book lover who is familiar with the
implied creatives will easily relate to the mentions.</p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;">But because the
book tells the ANA crisis in a literary but somewhat judicial tone, the
author employs a kind of legal approach to his narration. There is the
Juror, and the indicted ones—a form of <i>sui generis</i> proceedings followed
by some sentencing. Late and living creative figures—fathers of the
craft—made up the jury and quizzed the deaths birthed by the
respondents.</p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;">What is interesting
in the narration is how the author easily utilised some legal maxims
and jargon in fixing his uniquely influenced account. Anyone would
easily assume that the knight is a learned cotton or silk—something of
that sort. If not that I knew the knight’s bio, to some extent, at
least, I would've had that sentiment to think about as well. Yet, I may
still fall for that thought. There is nothing extraordinary. The former
registrar of very prestigious institutions may have something he is not
telling us. Who knows!</p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;">And to think about
how he infused local colour into this legal cum literary narrative is
worth the extolment. He beautifully switched from a literary tone to a
legal tone, and then to a local (Ijaw tone)—and back and forth, and
forth and back. Isn’t that interesting?</p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;">The knight has a
very good command of English. His words flow endlessly, like River Nun.
The connection is mind-blowing, intriguing, and engaging. Lovers of good
works of literature would find the book shelf-worthy. It suffices for a
dramaturgic art. No doubt. I could go on and on.</p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;">I am tempted to
give excerpts to buttress my views, as I list them, but for the
controversial subject matter it addresses, I beg to hold my peace.
Recall that I had said that this comment only judges this work from a
literary perspective. But it is noteworthy that, apart from its literary
quality, the work markets the craft of local creatives in a sense. Some
relatively non-sentimental excerpts read:</p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #252525;">Masquerade
dances will soon awaken our spirit of merriment. Contests of trickery
of wit and muscle which is Izon wrestling will dethrone, retain or crown
another champion wrestler for the coming year. I am sure they are
already sharpening wrestling wits.</i> (Ekean Sin, Page 3) [Sic]</p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #252525;">Club;
Association of persons who hold a mirror for society to judge itself.
Watchers standing on the road side watching the traffic of life rich by
noting what the traffic does not see of itself. </i>(Ekean Sin, Page 6) [Sic]</p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #252525;">Well,
the taste of the Poloufiai is in the eating. Let us taste the puloufiai
first and leave our tongue to be judge. You can’t conjecture what
kekefiai other olotus will serve us at the wrestling arena. Hope we have
not dipped our paddle in the wrong waters’.</i> (En Route Newscastle, 13) [Sic]</p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #252525;">Homecoming
was bound in miseries. The LORD OF THE FLIES would not permit some
buttocks a seat on the bus, having been labelled followers of the
opponent camp. Birds of assorted feathers would not flock together. Only
birds of identical plumage congregate the closest proximity…so
squabbles and bickering ‘put a knife’ in the Brotherhood of the pen and
being NO LONGER AT EASE, THINGS ‘FELL’ APART. Thus we returned to
GLORYLAND with no glory, save tempers adorned with garlands of grudges
before and after the Convention.</i> (Epiphany, 23-24) [Sic]</p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;">Just a few excerpts, as promised—<i style="color: #252525;">Men of Letters: Litter Letters: The Trial of ANA—interpret</i> many issues. Truly, readers can see it from different perspectives based on their respective terms of reference.</p><p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="color: #252525; text-align: justify;">By Ebi Robert</p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-52020263262107989632023-09-14T14:44:00.005-07:002023-09-14T14:50:31.669-07:00Mastering the Art of Effective Navigation with Google Maps<p style="text-align: center;"> <img aria-hidden="false" class="r48jcc pT0Scc iPVvYb" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bd/Google_Maps_Logo_2020.svg/2275px-Google_Maps_Logo_2020.svg.png" style="height: 440px; margin: 0px; max-width: 2275px; width: 489px;" /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Introduction</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">In today's digital age, navigation has become an
integral part of our daily lives. Whether you're planning a road trip, looking
for a new restaurant, or trying to find the quickest route to work, Google Maps
has become the go-to tool for navigation and location-based information.
However, merely opening the app and entering your destination isn't enough to
truly harness its power. To use Google Maps effectively, you need to explore
its features and functionalities to enhance your navigation experience. This
comprehensive guide will take you through the process of becoming a Google Maps
expert.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Getting
Started</span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Before we dive into advanced techniques, let's
start with the basics of using Google Maps effectively:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">a. <b>Downloading the App</b>: Ensure you have the
Google Maps app installed on your smartphone. You can download it from the App
Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">b. <b>Signing In</b>: Sign in to your Google
account or create one if you don't have it already. This allows you to save
your favorite places and access personalized recommendations.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">c. <b>Location Services</b>: Make sure your device's
location services are enabled. Google Maps needs access to your location for
accurate navigation.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<ol start="2" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Searching
for Locations</span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Google Maps excels in helping you find places and
businesses. Here's how to search effectively:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">a. <b>Using Voice Commands</b>: Tap the microphone
icon and say "Navigate to [destination]" for a hands-free experience
while driving.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">b. <b>Keywords</b>: Use specific keywords such as
"Italian restaurants near me" or "gas stations along the
route" to refine your search.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">c. <b>Saved Places</b>: Save your home and work
addresses for quick navigation by tapping the "Your places" option in
the app menu.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<ol start="3" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Navigation
Features</span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Google Maps provides several navigation features to
make your journey more comfortable:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">a. <b>Real-Time Traffic Updates</b>: Check
real-time traffic conditions, accidents, and road closures before starting your
trip. Google Maps will suggest alternative routes if necessary.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">b. <b>Offline Maps</b>: Download maps for offline
use to save data and navigate in areas with poor network coverage.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">c. <b>Voice Navigation</b>: Enable voice directions
for a hands-free experience. You can even choose from various voices and
languages.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">d. <b>Street View</b>: Use Street View to see a
360-degree view of your destination, making it easier to recognize landmarks.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<ol start="4" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Customization
and Personalization</span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Google Maps can be tailored to your preferences:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">a. <b>Custom Labels</b>: Create custom labels for
your saved places to make them more descriptive and memorable.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">b. <b>Avoid Tolls and Ferries</b>: Specify
preferences like avoiding toll roads or ferries when planning your route.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">c. <b>Share Location</b>: Share your real-time
location with friends and family, so they can track your progress.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<ol start="5" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Advanced
Features</span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">For the power user, Google Maps offers advanced
features:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">a. <b>Multiple Stops</b>: Plan multi-stop routes by
adding waypoints along your journey. This is useful for road trips or errand
runs.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">b. <b>Public Transportation</b>: Get public transit
schedules and directions for buses, trains, subways, and more in supported
cities.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">c. <b>Live View</b>: Use augmented reality (AR)
navigation with Live View to see arrows and directions overlaid on the real
world through your phone's camera.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">d. <b>Location History</b>: Review your location
history to see where you've been, and use this data to improve your future
travel plans.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<ol start="6" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Safety
Tips</span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Lastly, always prioritize safety when using Google
Maps:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">a. <b>Do Not Disturb Mode</b>: Use Do Not Disturb
mode while driving to prevent distracting notifications.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">b. <b>Voice Commands</b>: If you need to interact
with the app while driving, use voice commands to minimize distractions.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">c. <b>Update Maps</b>: Keep the Google Maps app
updated to access the latest features, improvements, and security updates.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Conclusion</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Google Maps is a versatile tool that goes beyond
basic navigation. By exploring its features and mastering its functionalities,
you can use Google Maps effectively to enhance your travel experience, discover
new places, and make your daily commute smoother. Whether you're an occasional
user or a frequent traveler, there's something for everyone in Google Maps to
make your journey more enjoyable and efficient. So, go ahead, explore, and make
the most of this indispensable navigation app.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Author: Anonynous <br /></span></p>
Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-79576760783542891722023-09-13T03:23:00.000-07:002023-09-13T03:23:02.134-07:00How to Improve Cybersecurity on Your Phone<div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <img aria-hidden="false" class="r48jcc pT0Scc iPVvYb" src="https://www.securitymagazine.com/ext/resources/images/cybersecurity-freepik.jpg?height=418&t=1626304720&width=800" style="height: 378px; margin: 0px; max-width: 684px; width: 619px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">How to Improve Cybersecurity on Your Phone</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full" style="text-align: left;"><div class="min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">In today's hyper-connected world, our smartphones have become an extension of ourselves. From managing our finances to staying connected with loved ones, we entrust our personal and sensitive data to these tiny devices. However, as the digital landscape evolves, so do the threats to our cybersecurity. To safeguard your digital life, here are 10 essential tips to boost cybersecurity on your phone.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>1. Keep Software Updated:</strong> Regularly updating your phone's operating system and apps is a crucial first step. Updates often include security patches to counter known vulnerabilities.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>2. Strong Passwords and Biometrics:</strong> Use complex, unique passwords for your device and apps. Additionally, enable biometric authentication methods like fingerprint or facial recognition for an extra layer of security.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>3. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):</strong> Enable 2FA wherever possible. This adds an additional layer of protection by requiring a second verification step, usually sent to your phone.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>4. App Permissions:</strong> Review and limit app permissions. Apps should only access the information necessary for their function. Deny unnecessary permissions to safeguard your data.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>5. Install Antivirus Software:</strong> Consider installing a reputable antivirus app on your phone. These apps can detect and remove malware, protecting your device from threats.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>6. Avoid Public Wi-Fi:</strong> Be cautious when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your data, making it harder for hackers to intercept.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>7. Beware of Phishing:</strong> Don't click on suspicious links or download attachments from unknown sources. Phishing attacks often trick users into revealing sensitive information.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>8. App Source Verification:</strong> Only download apps from official app stores like Google Play Store (for Android) or the App Store (for iOS). Avoid third-party app sources, as they may host malicious software.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>9. Regular Backups:</strong> Regularly back up your data to a secure, offline location. In case of a breach or data loss, you can restore your phone to a previous state.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>10. Remote Wipe and Tracking:</strong> Enable remote tracking and wipe features. If your phone is lost or stolen, you can remotely locate it, lock it, or erase its data to prevent unauthorized access.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">By following these 10 cybersecurity tips, you can significantly enhance the protection of your smartphone and the sensitive data it holds. Remember, cybersecurity is an ongoing process, and staying vigilant is the key to safeguarding your digital life in an increasingly connected world. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Author: Anonymous </span> <br /></p></div></div></div>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-63778952584271382092023-07-04T03:06:00.001-07:002023-07-04T04:37:36.442-07:00Mockumentary - What Is Mockumentary All About?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH6p9jHkTixBJVw3OsUIKegV2cVymndvyYlWjNW-sxKwZoMmiDAN6kNcTMhofyFr_m-KQHR1axGtuOtAB35azzELhxMQcDifTbXLqTIt-JRS71ah15Sqr2A7vx7n0FuD02aC8-viTjW1XBboyfyAbnM9NHehAICxxpJyulD7DVumB2cAJNRxgCvqNigQ0/s1024/wonder_1677092941596.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH6p9jHkTixBJVw3OsUIKegV2cVymndvyYlWjNW-sxKwZoMmiDAN6kNcTMhofyFr_m-KQHR1axGtuOtAB35azzELhxMQcDifTbXLqTIt-JRS71ah15Sqr2A7vx7n0FuD02aC8-viTjW1XBboyfyAbnM9NHehAICxxpJyulD7DVumB2cAJNRxgCvqNigQ0/s320/wonder_1677092941596.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">So, many might find this strange and wonder, "What exactly is this Mockumentary?" Now, in order to end your curiosity and beat down your questions, I'd be taking us to seeing what Mockumentary is all about.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Firstly, we'll define what Mockumentary is and then go into more details of what it does and how.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mockumentary can be defined as a _portmanteau_ of mock and documentary. It is a type of film that illustrates or depicts fictional events, but presented as a fake documentary. Mockumentary as a subgenre can be closely related to another form of comedic homage; "Parody".</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">So, basically, a Mockumentary is simply a work of fiction that is presented in a style of documentary. And research proves that its linguistic roots originates from the conjunction of the words "Mock" and "documentary" (i.e, mockdocumentary, or fake documentary).</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Now, moving on, another question that might be at the back of our minds will be what really is the essence of Mockumentary, what it does, and possibly how or why it does it. Let's take a dive into that aspect and see what we find. Research confirms that, "the purpose of mockumentaries are often times typically to criticize or mock trending events, and also pop culture trends, modern society, etc.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is also needed most times to analyze or comment on issues by using a fictional setting, or to parody the documentary form itself.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Then, it's key features. The catchy concept about Mockumentary is that it is made to look like actual documentaries, and might include footages shot with hand-held cameras or hidden camera moments. Also note that mockumentaries may not be screenplayed, and so actors are free to improvise and add their comedic aspects.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">What might be considered as an advantage of Mockumentary is that it allows less polished visual style than a show that strives for Cinema grace. It may be faster in some cases, but more importantly, it looks like it was shot faster. Mockumentaries require a televised and culturally literate audience, an audience that understands and recognizes how the target of its satire, whatever form it takes; normally appears and functions.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Now let's look at the types of Mockumentary we can highlight., A few can be listed as thus; (i). Docudrama: a fictional recreation of past events. (ii). Docufiction: a blend of documentary and fiction. (iii). News satire. and, (iv). Pseudo-documentary: a fake documentary, often presented as real, etc.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">An early example of Mockumentary was the "Swiss Spaghetti Harvest" which was displayed on the British television program panorama in 1957. Others include; "A Mighty Wind" (2003), "Borat" (2006), and "I'm Still Here" (2010).</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In summary, we've been able to depict what Mockumentary is all about, it's meaning, features, and the likes of it.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Credit: ACER WRITING HOUSE</p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-82741426053374767112023-03-20T12:12:00.002-07:002023-03-20T12:13:13.890-07:00The Man Who Sailed West By Rachel Quigley <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTsr2w5r-MDcs9ghC41yUUT1xt1SeIaT8RvAAZgfUZPw561dA9lb7XyyidZwcMH7ZEnQXxxwI2zfHd2xclcelltdQKc7Bz72cypK7CzdDB0x3DvWZRbJoshfsmf9OVYCn66tWsRJdDqRsLa2l9ARaJAe6F3EDLfIRx0VPpiJDUOdtVHiDynSYeG81/s1190/1678995567696.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="659" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTsr2w5r-MDcs9ghC41yUUT1xt1SeIaT8RvAAZgfUZPw561dA9lb7XyyidZwcMH7ZEnQXxxwI2zfHd2xclcelltdQKc7Bz72cypK7CzdDB0x3DvWZRbJoshfsmf9OVYCn66tWsRJdDqRsLa2l9ARaJAe6F3EDLfIRx0VPpiJDUOdtVHiDynSYeG81/s320/1678995567696.jpg" width="177" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">So, I decided to get opinions on the Character Ragnar, who sailed West in the popular Vikings series. Here is what Rachel Quigley said:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Provable lots of typos. Roll with it.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">His eyes were filled with mischief, and age danced across his cheeks. A smirk lifted his dusty cheeks, and narrow, bearded chin. From the north, his darker complexion was unexpected, but so were his short locks. The heat of our country did him no favors, so he quickly shorn away the scraggly braids once adorning his crown. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Far be it from me to speculate why he still wears such bulky furs and stiff leathers. Maybe some custom from his people prevents him from discarding such impractical clothing. Under his impish demeanor, when you ask him about home, his eyes, like a mid-day skyline, always sparkle. He misses his homeland, but he's loyal to us.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">For the man who sailed West.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Rate her description. Feel free by dropping your comment.</p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-60978276704649608092023-03-09T09:36:00.001-08:002023-03-09T09:36:23.464-08:00NEW BOOK ALERTS: The multiple award-winning poet Dr. Ebi Yeibo is out again with another inimitable masterpiece—BROKEN TIDE.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19qMl6xPCaCySVLXTWcvwMPmeNWOPN3edlkQmRcud5IzIOkcE6AFxRIhFpUzHvoSo96R4YPtdWijz_lM1ZNa96uebI64FlZgrV9zF35KK5g3PRu80djTduCzpsvi2Ik7b-wP7EMZ9kUanH1mxvGqHdB9IPRS8ZnqyvYg-kME14B6V-ex8ETNb640b/s1080/IMG-20230309-WA0009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="1080" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19qMl6xPCaCySVLXTWcvwMPmeNWOPN3edlkQmRcud5IzIOkcE6AFxRIhFpUzHvoSo96R4YPtdWijz_lM1ZNa96uebI64FlZgrV9zF35KK5g3PRu80djTduCzpsvi2Ik7b-wP7EMZ9kUanH1mxvGqHdB9IPRS8ZnqyvYg-kME14B6V-ex8ETNb640b/s320/IMG-20230309-WA0009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">NEW BOOK ALERTS: The multiple award-winning poet Dr. Ebi Yeibo is out again with another inimitable masterpiece—BROKEN TIDE.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What writers say about Yeibo’s inimitable poetry collection— Broken Tide.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Over the years, with his steady devotion to poetry. Ebi Yeibo's poetics has evolved as a creative phenomenon that compels us to hear the sounds of troubled humanity. Broken Tide continues the Yeiboan tradition of songs about present and future dangers in the Niger Delta, in Nigeria, and in the world. But, more importantly, the collection is a testimony that the poet has come of age – the mastery of metaphors, the ease of elliptical language, and the pyrotechnics of lyrical lines. I invite you to come encounter a vintage Yeibo herein.—</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Professor Egya Sule, IBB University, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">"In their vital and luminescent aspects, the poetry of Ebi Yeibo in this stunning collection continues to cleara swath for African poets of the 21st century. Yeibo's lines imbricate their essence with the prospects and predicament of the people, much as Osundare and Osofisan did at the height of their powers. And yet, Yeibo reminds us of the finest poetic sensibilities from the Niger Delta: J. P. Clark, Gabriel Okara and Harry Garuba -lords of language and song.”—</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Tade Ipadeola, author of The Sahara Testaments. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">"Broken Tide is the voice of a master-craftsman whose message goes beyond the confines of his immediate environment to encompass Africa and the world. The collection is a kaleidoscope of images, memories, and presages that take in their stride the present, the past, and the future of the Niger Delta, Nigeria, Africa, and the world…the poems take a sardonic swipe at environmental issues (which is evident in the title of the collection), as well as political issues such as the minority/majority discourse, the politics of domination and exclusion, the politics of resource allocation and divide-and-rule tactics, underdevelopment of the Niger Delta, and the turgid corruption and leadership failure.— Dr. Friday Okon</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Broken Tide re-define the concept of relationship between man to man, man to Mother Nature and man to God, Ebi Yeibo took us gradually beyond the creeks, beyond the country, into the past, present, future and the neglected memories. The technical brilliance of loss, fears, pains, failures, hope, and dreams are the self-revealing body of truth that can never be separated from the landscape in which they occur.— Umar Yogiza Jr. poet and book reviewer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">“Ebi Yeibo has written a sonically purposeful and impactful volume of poems.”—Uche Nduka, Adjunct Professor, Queen's College, City University of New York, USA.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">One of the finest voices in Nigeria today, Ebi Yeibo has published (8) eight collections of poetry, He has won numerous literary awards, including the ANA poetry prize, ANA Maria Ajima prize for literary criticism and the Isaac Boro prize for Niger Delta literature. Educated at Abraka, Ibadan and Owerri, the poet holds a PhD in English Language and teaches at the Niger Delta University. Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.</p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-11067202059095294162023-02-07T09:42:00.002-08:002023-02-07T22:52:12.698-08:00The Bayelsan Poet Who Invented A US Presidential Campaign and Election Game By Ebi Robert <p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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writers in Nigeria, particularly, in Bayelsa State, know Emmanual A. Frank Opigo
for one thing: that he is Engineer <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">cum</i>
poet. But how many Bayelsans even know him for his bunch of creativity in
writing poetry and of playing board games? A few I guess. But there is more to
him. He is not just a poet; he is an inventor of a board game patented in the
United States of America. Are you game? Then this may be for you.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 6; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Well, by chance, I had few days
ago, stumbled on his invention in the US <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Justia
</i>patents records online. I had searched for some name-keywords so that I might
do some profiling of the poet’s work which I was fortunately reviewing at the
time. In the process I sighted an abstract of his invention which is named as, “</span><a href="https://patents.justia.com/patent/5624120"><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">U.S.
presidential campaign and election game</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">”. </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-outline-level: 6; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">In case you don't know, Emmanuel Frank Opigo, was one-time Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Bayelsa State Chapter. Opigo had filed
for the protection of the invention as per patents on October 10, 1995. A long time ago, right? The
patent, dated the 29<sup>th</sup> of April, 1997, as a grant-type was numbered,
‘5624120’ and covered in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Justia</i> US. <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Abstract of the invention so disclosed captures
a synopsis of the patent, and how the game should run. The abstract reads thus:</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMbWUgIuiD1MTXbFdLD0bvtP3vkqYSCDL4kR7i8fnlJb1EX33-5SluMtlcJZacd-WcxseLwpsUMsT3uIxfwS6-48uD1sKEHVFb96JP8KX3OQDM4TPtFWSrz7AnPxXb5zN9TAXLCvqmlq-2ULCC7mw6jXt2CMozqeWANLRN33cP-vyBv0o2EslFNWk/s1008/IMG-20230129-WA0006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1008" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMbWUgIuiD1MTXbFdLD0bvtP3vkqYSCDL4kR7i8fnlJb1EX33-5SluMtlcJZacd-WcxseLwpsUMsT3uIxfwS6-48uD1sKEHVFb96JP8KX3OQDM4TPtFWSrz7AnPxXb5zN9TAXLCvqmlq-2ULCC7mw6jXt2CMozqeWANLRN33cP-vyBv0o2EslFNWk/s320/IMG-20230129-WA0006.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">“The present invention entails a game and a game
board apparatus. The game board apparatus comprises a game board, a pack of
fifty-one playing cards and two normal six-sided dice. The game board is ruled
into eighty-eight squares made up of eleven columns labelled A to K and eight
rows within the confines of which fifty-one squares represent America's fifty
states and the District of Columbia. The states, this term to include the
District of Columbia whenever not specified, are so arranged that the
boundaries approximate the map of the United States. On each of the fifty
squares is written the name of the state and the state's electoral vote. The
fifty-one cards have the same information as on the squares, but in addition
also display the flag of the state, the letter indicating the state's location,
that is any of the letters A through K, and the state's Trump Number, which is
an indication of the relative ease with which that state can be won.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><br /> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtcG0quF44zZXxcc92JEXibelffmQp-L3fKSAnEJkVUfRRiU1P4WeQYSHpq4543TArobJZpi2Oyfvvz3bS51UpHhII5pNVBjVfcdw_2RB4CjZjMnmEXMTtR8t2cqAfuuNj9sefKHt278Vp2uPZ9hi5btDHmhIlP428jHKpOaOe_XZsKvG0ZpB9iyc/s1008/IMG-20230129-WA0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1008" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtcG0quF44zZXxcc92JEXibelffmQp-L3fKSAnEJkVUfRRiU1P4WeQYSHpq4543TArobJZpi2Oyfvvz3bS51UpHhII5pNVBjVfcdw_2RB4CjZjMnmEXMTtR8t2cqAfuuNj9sefKHt278Vp2uPZ9hi5btDHmhIlP428jHKpOaOe_XZsKvG0ZpB9iyc/s320/IMG-20230129-WA0003.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Easing the gaming process for interested players is
a 59-pages majority book divided into two parts. According to Opigo in the book’s
preface, “</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">this
book tells you in a simple way how you can run for President of the United
States.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The most effective way to learn
is to play the part, hence the book also comes with a board game resource (MAJORITY)
with which family and friends can play and learn.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The book is in two parts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first part takes you through the process
of becoming President, side by side with how the game MAJORITY also simulates
(imitates) this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The author takes you
through the mind of the game’s inventor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In other words, you are made to “invent” the game all over again along
with the inventor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That way you
understand why it is made the way it is and can explain clearly to others.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The second part takes you through
the process of playing one game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then by
playing again and again you get to be an expert in the art of running for U.S.
President – and winning.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">The game has scored about two reviews from the United
States of America, and can be purchased on Amazon. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplwxUFVcO373nyZhRpeqRvOxBasVgkDNp237SfR1gadohd2W3vUqF-tnz1FwtSByxT-paJjaAzhw5b4VLOY97fUoi6QY6DWC5Vv8KUOd5La8_uOZ-UD2zAyl5hUhnJB3YANbN_UOpkEWHvFenAblv_2kp1njpwbPH6xY509w4ocM6cy3Mphse--Ir/s303/Frank%20Opigo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="166" data-original-width="303" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplwxUFVcO373nyZhRpeqRvOxBasVgkDNp237SfR1gadohd2W3vUqF-tnz1FwtSByxT-paJjaAzhw5b4VLOY97fUoi6QY6DWC5Vv8KUOd5La8_uOZ-UD2zAyl5hUhnJB3YANbN_UOpkEWHvFenAblv_2kp1njpwbPH6xY509w4ocM6cy3Mphse--Ir/s1600/Frank%20Opigo.jpg" width="303" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emmanuel A. Frank Opigo<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Hag of the Hills, </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">is the first volume of the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bronze Sword Cycles</i>by J.T.T Ryder. The
book’s genre is centered on Old World Heroism; that is to say in other words,
it’s genre is based on epical medieval adventure.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The story is based on the life of a young lad;
Brennus, who desired to be a warrior, just like his father and other ancestors
were. He desired it so greatly, but he was prevented from having such a life by
his eldest brother; Bodvoc. Bodvoc saw that way of life as a short lived glory
that would profit a man nothing at the end. Fennigus thought otherwise and
seemed to fancy such lifestyle as well.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The writer pulls his readers into a world of
adventure as the story gets twisted. Brennus wants power, fame, and glory of a
warrior. And eventually he gets it, but for a price that was quite gruesome to
pay. The Hag of the Hills—this character is depicted like every villainous
character from the ‘Snow White’ series, down to the ‘Sleeping Beauty’, or the
wicked step mother of ‘Cinderella’. The writer presents her as the being of the
shadows who lives high up in the Slighan Hills, and eats whoever dares to take
those paths. Tales of the Hag frightens anyone who hears it, so therefore the
say goes; “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">BEWARE OF THE HAG OF THE HILLS</i>”.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">After an unsuccessful raid led by Fennigus, which
almost ends the life of Brennus, he fears what the Druids’ judgment would be on
their life. He goes down to the stream to wash off the moose he’s covered in
when, he sees Fennigus with his betrothed wife. Ignoring the sight before him,
he hears the voice which always beckons him to go to the Slighan Hills. He
succumbs to that voice and goes to the Hills. There, he meets the Hag and his
life changes forever. She grants him his desire, and warns him of the
inevitable price behind it.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Brennus returns home to find his village raided by
the Men from the Hills. A band of soldiers he saw on his way from the Slighan
Hills. There, he finds the bodies of his people. But that of Fennigus and his
sister in law, Aunee is missing. He takes up the quest to avenge their death
and decides to go after the Hillmen.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The plot twists get even better when more tragic
episodes uncover and Brennus has no choice but to become a slave, in other to
save Myrnna. And eventually parts ways with his brother and he is now reborn
(renamed) as ‘Vidav’.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The story is told entirely by Brennus himself to a
bard, while he rests on his old bed. How the book ends in this volume only
reveals that there is more to it.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Now, moving to the characterization of the work, the
writer amazes me with his creativity of crazy, funny, manipulative and challenging
characters which intrigue the mind of its readers. Introducing ‘Brennus’, later
known as ‘Vidav’, the writer portrays him as a young lad who desires power and
better, and becomes quite a man he wanted. ‘Fennigus’ is seen as the strong
minded, stubborn, and challenging one. He is the kind who doesn’t like to be
shut off, and his presence in this commendable work of art gives it a beaut
touch. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The ‘Hag of the Hills’ is another intriguing
character that gives the bubbling excitement to its readers. The writer stylish
and creatively portrays her as the bringer of many surprises. In respect to the
‘Druids’, I’d liken them to the ‘Orators’ from the ‘Creed of the Oracles’ by
Ebi Robert. They are portrayed by the writer as the grand chiefs of the people,
the lawyers, and judges who give out the laws and punishments to the people.
But where the difference lies between these two class of characters is; the
‘Orators’ from the ‘Creed of the Oracle’ actually uphold their might. They are
mad thinkers, and creative inkers of the scrolls of knowledge and power. The
writer of that book actually gives his readers the feels of a manipulative body.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">But the ‘Druids’ only appear to be the cunning but
not so manipulative ruling body. Their presence in the book does portray a substance
of how the people are side-lined and easily manipulated to get their deeds
done. The writer does a fine job in their creation.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">As for the narrative skills used by the writer, I’d
say it’s top notch. Though the book seems a bit complex, the use of appendix is
quite helpful to the readers. The book is narrated in a first person narration
method, and the language is a bit dicey and old, but still simple enough for
the readers to understand the flow of it. Each event brings its bowl of
suspense, so that device is also quite creatively implied by the writer.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">All through the read, there was nothing foul for me
to dislike the book. It is an interesting read, and the writer is simply
creative.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">In conclusion to this brief review, I recommend the
book to all literary lovers. Both historical fantasy lovers, and general lovers
of medieval masterpiece.<a name="_GoBack"></a><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> Interested in buying a copy of the Hag of the Hills? Click <span style="background-color: red;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hag-Hills-Bronze-Fantasy-Duology/dp/8269279102"><span style="background-color: white;">here.</span></a><u> </u></span><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">Credit: The Imaginator, ACER Writing House </span></span></p>
<p></p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-56837006594821632072023-01-29T08:12:00.004-08:002023-01-29T23:00:17.400-08:00Download: Towards The Effective Compliance Of The Nigerian Compulsory Treatment And Care For Victims Of Gunshot Act, 2017 By Ebi Robert<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHVyXs5u8fwsSDLe3h2IFaSLfXOBPJ_x9YwVXrhkSOA9KOujNUhDfDOqnmxAcosidAMMlRlVmXDeJN_j5eUvyAPmPtzJMrWLAE25aMRRQYrLpkR0JsN4bL75xzznrqt3dGIog1_fV2y9_7pa3Hh-YbU1aL7t5RZAAKU-nKoUPV_qrlm0QTHaLpaqH/s4160/IMG20230128171150.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHVyXs5u8fwsSDLe3h2IFaSLfXOBPJ_x9YwVXrhkSOA9KOujNUhDfDOqnmxAcosidAMMlRlVmXDeJN_j5eUvyAPmPtzJMrWLAE25aMRRQYrLpkR0JsN4bL75xzznrqt3dGIog1_fV2y9_7pa3Hh-YbU1aL7t5RZAAKU-nKoUPV_qrlm0QTHaLpaqH/s320/IMG20230128171150.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">An article written by Ebi Robert titled, <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">"Towards The Effective Compliance Of The Nigerian Compulsory
Treatment And Care For Victims Of Gunshot Act, 2017" has been published as chapter seventeen of the book, </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Current Issues in Law:
Justice and Society: Essays in Honour of Hon. Justice Sulyman D. Kawu O.F.R,
Chief Judge of Kwara State. </span></i></b></span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></i></b>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i>
</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The article addresses how effective compliance of the Act, can be actualized. See below to read the abstract. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b> Abstract </b></span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b> </b><br /></span></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In 2017, the Compulsory
Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017 was signed by the Nigerian
President. The Act hits the bulls-eye of gunshot victims’ right to human
dignity as it brilliantly spells out the obligations of security agents and
hospitals on the treatment and care of gunshot victims. However, despite the
penalties which combine both imprisonment terms and fines for persons who fail
in their duty to assist, treat, and care for gunshot victims, evidence reveal
that there have been continued reckless breaches of the Act. Consequently, this
article considers some of the challenges facing the implementation of the law.
Considering the question of the validity of the Act, amongst others, it was
claimed that the negative attitude of the Nigerian security agencies fueled by
their misinterpretation of the law, and then coupled with medical
practitioners’ fear of security agencies; and the uncertainty of receiving
payments for treatments given by hospital management, are but the pillared
reasons for the continued breaches of the Act. This article concluded that
addressing these challenges are a panacea for ensuring the effectiveness of the</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
Act.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Interested persons can download the full article by </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">c</span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">licking the link below:</span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://ssrn.com/abstract=4341678" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">https://ssrn.com/abstract=4341678</span></a></span><b style="font-family: georgia; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></span></p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-44559960149823708742023-01-27T15:03:00.006-08:002023-01-27T16:00:32.605-08:00True Poetry, Like Fine Wine Gets Better With Age: A Review of Emmanuel Frank Opigo’s Masks and Facades by Ebi Robert <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2IFiIg9o3AM9i1GCcQCPWVaSFF9c75wZ6N8XbGqcmMHoGLwP3TjezwQ67QzuEzG8NVZBIvzUxMHT5ycWlTXklTE6OyocnHY80LSUwwFfEE9pW2XQRf_00tQnSTJOG85tv9GWmUXLiEZJ7eI7uJ3mlnElJNIiBjBynOK6JRdHKWiKmZmdY4ByxMjE0/s1031/Facades.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1031" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2IFiIg9o3AM9i1GCcQCPWVaSFF9c75wZ6N8XbGqcmMHoGLwP3TjezwQ67QzuEzG8NVZBIvzUxMHT5ycWlTXklTE6OyocnHY80LSUwwFfEE9pW2XQRf_00tQnSTJOG85tv9GWmUXLiEZJ7eI7uJ3mlnElJNIiBjBynOK6JRdHKWiKmZmdY4ByxMjE0/s320/Facades.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">I got to read <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Masks and Facades</i> about thirteen (13)
years after it was published by Emmanuel Frank Opigo, a highly respected
engineer and poet. The name "Opigo" is not unfamiliar to those
involved in literary gatherings of all kinds, at least in Bayelsa State.
Hearing the poet read from the works of other poets, or hearing him quote from
Shakespeare’s <em>Julius Caesar</em>, or any of his classical works, or hearing
him read out quizzes on the works of literary figures, speaks loudly about how
vast or learned he is in the field of literature. But you may understand even
better if you’ve had your hands on <em>The Song of Our Father, </em>wherein the
poet told history through the language of poetry. Only a few writers can take such a bold step -- I mean running lines up and down, steadily, and narrating interestingly, at the length the song was sang.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">Yet </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #252525; font-style: italic;">M</span><span style="color: #252525; font-style: italic;">asks and Facades</span></span><span style="color: #252525;">,
on the other hand, may reveal even more, with a 60-page wrap of words that
includes all necessary preliminaries. The collection contains thirty-two (32)
poems telling different messages in different styles and thoughts. Extensively,
this review opines that this work is a true definition of a book of poetry.
This argument is arguably justified for some reasons. But before laying out a
few, let us see what some bards have said about poetry.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em><span style="color: #252525;">"I have said
that poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its
origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity: the emotion is contemplated
till, by a species of reaction, the tranquilly gradually disappears, and an
emotion, kindred to that which was before the subject of contemplation, is
gradually produced, and does itself actually exists in the mind."</span></em><span style="color: #252525;"> – William Wordsworth.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em><span style="color: #252525;">"Poetry is
when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words."</span></em><span style="color: #252525;"> – Robert Frost.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">The definers have
waged words to describe what they feel the genre portrays. Perhaps, we may pick
some features in them (definitions). This review contends that <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Masks and Facades</i> reflect these and also
contain some crucially identified attributes.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">Firstly, Opigo opens
his selection with a piece titled, ‘Ease, Muse, Thy Reins’ which, by the way,
is my favourite of all the selected pieces. While I struggled to find the
poet's intended message, I nevertheless discovered that it is well versed. In
fact, this is similar in almost all the poems. But even more interesting is how
he maintained the "couplet-stanza" format all through a regular
rhyming scheme from the start to the end. Furthermore, "Ease, Muse, Thy
Reins" demonstrates that a small amount of Elizabethan wordings or touches
in bits can spice up poetic flows. And to know that this work was written since
January 28, 1977, should show how long this Bard has loved poetizing his
emotions.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">Flipping to ‘And into
seedlings too’, one would be tempted to say that Opigo attempts a
"Spenserian standing." You may well ignore the measurements, the
iambics or iambics-whatever, and see how beautifully he flowers those lines
with a few repetitions and some variations—not something boring but something
poetic that flows from the very first line to the end. His use of poetic
standing runs through other works like <em>Ahoy, Football in the Rain</em>, and
others.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">You will also be
pleased to see how he parodied his piece, like "We were a naughty
lot," and how he also used biblical allusions in "Eighth Day of
Creation." What about the acrostics he included and the other literary
devices and tools he deployed in weaving his words? <em>Masks and Facades </em><em><span style="font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">demonstrate Robert Frost's
point</span>. </em>William Wordsworth wouldn’t have regretted describing poetry
with the words he chose. But Opigo’s poetry proves, once again, proverbially,
that fine wine gets better with age.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">This is no gainsaying. There is a wind of freshness any reader would feel going back to each read. Something like: every running shouldn't end, they should just continue, non-stop. I find this very much alive in his poetry. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">It is also evidentiary that poetry is
poetry when it is written as poetry. <em>Masks and Facades </em><em><span style="font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">defines poetry at any time
and on any day.</span> </em>The book is recommended to all those who wish to
read true poetry. This is rated five stars out of five.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">Review by Ebi Robert </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">Author of "The Creed Of The Oracles" <br /></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Obiageli in Kàmbílí</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">has shown us the true definition of emotions, which
is plain and raw. The poems are interwoven in a great process of creation. Simple,
yet it carries a fire of longing and belonging. The language was devoid of any
flowery but rich in aesthetics. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">The collection sounds philosophical with some amused
self-centered declarations from the writer. The writer has successfully wielded
the bridge between feelings and reality. In the first part of the book, we can
see how the writer has detailed the complexities, intricacies, and perils
associated with yearning. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">In the poem “we made magic” we can feel the aggression
of love when she writes:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 72.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span class="fontstyle01"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">“in
your eyes, I saw wildfire.</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">and your rope,
drawing from this honeypot.</span></span><br />
<span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">our souls came
clashing</span></span><br />
<span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">like heaven had
fallen on earth.” </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 72.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="fontstyle01"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">But even with the
aggression, we can feel the soft spot of love in the next line when she wrote:</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="fontstyle01"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 72.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span class="fontstyle01"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">“</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">I watched you ease off tension”<span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> –Page 7</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 72.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">This has shown how a powerful union with
the beloved can alter the mood and psychological well-being of lovers. This particular
poem has justified what AJ Berry said in his translation of the book <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ring of the Dove.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">“</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">I have tested all manner of pleasures, and
known every variety of joy; and I have found that neither intimacy with
princes, nor wealth acquired, nor finding after lacking, nor returning after a long
absence, nor security after fear and repose in a safe refuge none of these
things so powerfully affects the soul as union with the beloved, especially if
it comes after long denial and continual banishment.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">The second part of the book portrays grief in an
inspiring beauty that point to hope at the end. It gives a therapeutic massage
to the reader that despite the pain, hope will always be a moving instinct to
tackle grief. The book has really tried to point out togetherness that no
matter what, you aren’t alone in the fight. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">In this collection, Home is seen with rage and fire,
hope and belonging, healing and vulnerability yet it is not enough to curb the intricacies
of the desire of the author. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 72.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">“This city has become
my home.<br />
every time I talk to mother,<br />
she cries and says she misses me.”<span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> –Page 57</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 72.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span class="fontstyle01"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">In this poem, we can see how a home can be looked
upon both figuratively and metaphorically. Does the home have a definite
answer? What qualifies an entity to be home? The writer has let open the
meaning of home and is left for the readers to decide what is home to them. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Finally, Kàmbílí has shown that there is no vanity
in revealing your weakness and vulnerability because that also is power. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOglpBUINk8GMgmzefq0Rfq5ENleWuMn5YDggR_MynpOnvGX0emA8dTr8u34mmFA8y_rJOT75wbRpgpVYMn7vsY7ZOBu313kLW2NDUq8bkt849bTxkfz-5nxbFeiO5sQ-NNFwEB5v_ipCqBABH-FaPUR9uE9rbEYk5Aor0pHkxfGBq68Igxc1BL4T-/s1800/Reviewer_Usman%20Karofi%20Portrait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOglpBUINk8GMgmzefq0Rfq5ENleWuMn5YDggR_MynpOnvGX0emA8dTr8u34mmFA8y_rJOT75wbRpgpVYMn7vsY7ZOBu313kLW2NDUq8bkt849bTxkfz-5nxbFeiO5sQ-NNFwEB5v_ipCqBABH-FaPUR9uE9rbEYk5Aor0pHkxfGBq68Igxc1BL4T-/s320/Reviewer_Usman%20Karofi%20Portrait.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Reviewer:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Usman karofi</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">
is a Nigerian poet and literary critic, born in Dutsin-Ma Local government of
Katsina state. He had his early and secondary education in kaduna and kano
states respectively. He then proceeds to Bayero University Kano to study
Botany. He is currently the program officer of poetic Wednesday initiative.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p></p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-16141039810821183842023-01-23T01:07:00.001-08:002023-01-23T01:19:00.396-08:00The Creed Of The Oracles: A Review By Joshua Uchenna Omenga <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwPMhXoESmmmkOAjaqvlWCRhRITIuNGDF13NnL3F_ngwLP9r8xBYS6bGQU19fUh57jhhC4PIXqamVtooySuZCandHutp0bcN_2cAACPKSkTvTTlEIg4UrhZMw2ss1J9BFABzGCJsaip4jlVPpn2btKVsilEQ--lwMNXp5-B2uvnZrv0oQSiSqQxsM/s720/1674464606929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwPMhXoESmmmkOAjaqvlWCRhRITIuNGDF13NnL3F_ngwLP9r8xBYS6bGQU19fUh57jhhC4PIXqamVtooySuZCandHutp0bcN_2cAACPKSkTvTTlEIg4UrhZMw2ss1J9BFABzGCJsaip4jlVPpn2btKVsilEQ--lwMNXp5-B2uvnZrv0oQSiSqQxsM/s320/1674464606929.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">By Joshua Uchenna Omenga </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Creed Of The Oracles by Ebi Robert is, at least to me, a novel difficult to classify. And so I will say only a few words on classification, not because it doesn’t deserve the attention, but because classification is distracting.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The very first sentence of the novel introduces the reader to a country by strange name of HEH—in all capitals—and unusual period in time, 000 CAL. The suggestion of invented world gets even easier with the almost Bunyan names of the characters. But just as one settles in classifying the novel as fantasy, it turns literary and the feeling of not just literary but deeply philosophical writing refuses to leave the reader for the rest of the pages. Is it then a fantasy novel, a literary novel, a philosophical novel, a blend of them all, or something uniquely unclassifiable? Distractions! The Creed of the Oracles is quite simply a story of unique characters in unique situations!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Some words of caution: The Creed of the Oracles is not a story for casual reading. It is a story that requires concentration to grasp the intricacies of wordplays necessary to comprehend the nuances of the story. There is, of course, a layer of entertainment for the casual reader; but the reader who intends to get the most of the story must begin by giving it some concentration, for the story starts quite heavily with gathering of oracles speaking in parables and innuendos. And—to worsen the case for casual reading—the story takes quite a significant time to foreshadow the scenes ahead. And only after about the one-sixth of the story does the story emerge and its symmetry becomes clearer. Only then does the reader appreciate the foreshadowing and is rewarded for their patience. From then on, the suspense is dangled just sufficiently to tantalise the reader while he broods on the grave human experiences underlying the story.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">But for all that, the Creed of the Oracles has its moments of humour. With Natt and Fyne, the reader feels the joy of spirits liberated from the shackles of convention. The reader is willing to barter the wisdom of Zucks and the oracles and the gods for the company of Natt and Fyne as they effortlessly hold up the mirror to the all too human frailty of seeking the help of the divine. One cannot help but have sympathy for these free spirits when caught up in their schemes. Their lighthearted mischiefs provide perhaps the most human lesson in the story—the ability of the fool to prey on the wise and get away with slight scuffs.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Creed of the Oracles abounds in symbolisms, some of which may appear simply entertaining on the first read. The mischief of Natt and Fyne in appropriating the prophecy of the chosen one to extort those desperate to have the first ears of the gods may only entertain on casual reading. But laden in that mischief is a telling caution for those who patronise the religious institutions whose self-imposed intercessors, like Natt and Fyne, fleece the congregants in search for messages from God. And what can one say of the conspiracy at the Maggi’s Hill to topple the chosen shepherd, Brighten, because he is perceived too young to lead his bearded fellow disciples? It is all too reminiscent of the refusal of the old order to give way to the new.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">And then, woven as if casually behind it all—though it was in fact the heart of the story—is man’s perpetual desire for immortality. It is once again time in HEH to elevate one human to the plain of immortality and everyone scampers for it, bartering gold and loves. But here, the irony cannot be more pungent. Zucks, the ladder to immortality, has his lifespan reduced by the very god he has devoted his time to. And yet it is he who must conduct the test for the one to be elevated to the immortality he cannot have even as his life totters on the edge of an assured doom. And being relic of the old order, he refuses to fight fate and resigned to his allotted time and function.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Which makes one wonder—what exactly is there to the wisdom of the gods? Or their clemency? In the Creeds of the Oracle, the gods play their devotees like fiddles. They give ambivalent prophecies and aphorisms and laugh as their devotees grapple for their meanings. This is nothing new, of course, for the follies of the gods have always been shielded in cryptic words of their oracles. But in the Creeds of the Oracles, the supposed superiority of the gods is questioned by Erecious when he transcends mortal life to the abode of immortality. In making his wish from the gods, Erecious tricks them into granting him the power to banish them from their abodes. Man, after all, has a fighting chance against the gods even if only in wits. Why keep pandering to the dictates of the gods?</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Rebellion breeds when the establishment is questioned. Lady Magarat questioned the established order of men and gathered similarly aggrieved women to Randigolf and formed her band of deserters (or women of the wild). The freemen questioned the established ruling class and chose to live without laws. These provide fitting contrast to the tenacious old order of the oracles and the country bound by their declarations.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Creed of the Oracles, in its brief pages, offers a story open to many layers of interpretation which, like most classic literature, gets deeper with each reading. The writer has delivered well, but the reader must exert some efforts to enjoy the literary feast therein.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">© Joshua Uchenna Omenga 2023</p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-2458432875142671512023-01-21T02:26:00.001-08:002023-01-21T02:32:29.708-08:00The Creed Of The Oracles Visits William Morris Gallery, London<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2hg6Vbx_4nv1sil7LqiM2FhxMrXrDE9asxJSP_F6SZ3oShrxoDLiKpKruPRYydHQji2nDrrFrgGZ14Z1EISmYcNl0AUJpOD247QQAKN3UOP44uk-Duf3vjCG-8IN_5A39sl_V0tteE6wZEIn-OeiTgk2CkXG5pEygvFcOWNM7F9Hj2ooL_AuQ5_u/s720/FB_IMG_1673853870289.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="720" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2hg6Vbx_4nv1sil7LqiM2FhxMrXrDE9asxJSP_F6SZ3oShrxoDLiKpKruPRYydHQji2nDrrFrgGZ14Z1EISmYcNl0AUJpOD247QQAKN3UOP44uk-Duf3vjCG-8IN_5A39sl_V0tteE6wZEIn-OeiTgk2CkXG5pEygvFcOWNM7F9Hj2ooL_AuQ5_u/s320/FB_IMG_1673853870289.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ebi Robert's debut novel, The Creed Of The Oracles, was taken to the world known British Museum, William Morris Gallery, in London, by British Writer, Mike Chivers. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mike Chivers who gave the book it's first global rating of 5 stars, also left an elaborate and terrific review of the novel which can be read on Amazon.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sharing the photo shot by Eleanor Sopwith, Mike Chivers said: "William Morris was arguably the first modern fantasy writer and he designed the tapestry with Edward Burne Jones. It now belongs to Jimmy Page and is part of a temporary exhibition about King Arthur and the Pre-Raphaelites."</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Creed Of The Oracles is a fantasy novel written by Bayelsan author, Ebi Robert. Since its publication in September it has been lauded in different parts of the world, for its originality and beauty in language.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Note about William Morris:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">William Morris and was born on the 24 March, 1834. He was a British textile designer, poet, artist, novelist, architectural conservationist, printer, translator and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts Movement. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">He is argued as a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. His works contributed heavily to the modern fantasy genre, and is arguably the first modern fantasy writer. Reports have it that he helped win acceptance of socialism in fin de siècle Great Britain.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Interested in buying a copy of the book on Amazon? Click <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Creed-Oracles-Banishment-Six-Forces/dp/B0BFHGNM33/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=19NANW1FAKRVH&keywords=the+creed+of+the+oracles&qid=1674296951&sprefix=%2Caps%2C362&sr=8-1">here</a>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-21478784606518935722023-01-20T23:02:00.000-08:002023-01-20T23:02:48.189-08:00Four Writers In Ilorin For Imodoye Residency <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbneN5rXRsPnbx7f8MlglqtkO81t2Ck_leVMTOOHkxVL9YwWfCDovZySmWurgwL0yLRYB2PM1nXiVx6A2uRi6XXBDVINUmgZXHxVzHmYWNgB2N-vOdecpYwTYtoqLx6iNAvpCSxYpk5CkJBnZQrHaR-kp31wcf-1iCWc-8-XnH6gEvLOdiG7YkZaw3/s1080/IMG-20230118-WA0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbneN5rXRsPnbx7f8MlglqtkO81t2Ck_leVMTOOHkxVL9YwWfCDovZySmWurgwL0yLRYB2PM1nXiVx6A2uRi6XXBDVINUmgZXHxVzHmYWNgB2N-vOdecpYwTYtoqLx6iNAvpCSxYpk5CkJBnZQrHaR-kp31wcf-1iCWc-8-XnH6gEvLOdiG7YkZaw3/s320/IMG-20230118-WA0001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The four writers are Tares Oburumu, Ruth Chidera Echewe, Sadiq Mustafa and Taiye Ojo, they arrived in the ancient town of Ilorin, Kwara State, for the first badge of the 2023 Imodoye Writers Residency programme. A statement issued by the residency manager said the writers were expected to be there for three weeks and an optional one week. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Tares Oburumu is a Bayelsa State-born poet and essayist, based in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. He's the author of 6 published chapbooks. Tares Oburumu is the winner of the GAP poetry prize 2018 and his chapbook 'origin of the syma species' won The Sillerman First Book prize for African poets 2022, to be published by Nebraska University Press, U.S., in fall 2023. Tares had been nominated for the Pushcart prize with Woven Tales Press 2019, and Ice Floes International literary journal 2021. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Tares Oburumu is in Imodoye residency to work and expand his three chapbooks: Erasure, Chatham House and Red: the love story of Annie Ernaux. As a child, Tares heard the nerve-racking stories of how brothers took to the Atlantic Ocean, going oversee, and it broke him to pieces hearing the manner they died in their attempt to escape the bedlam their country has become. His lens' expositions focus on emigration and the attendant trauma not told by those who suffer from it. And to shine the light on how they ended, coffined in the dream of escaping Nigeria.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ruth Chidera Echewe, (Unbreakable) is a writer, editor, media personality and professional blogger. She publishes potpourri of themes in unbreaky.comblog, her personal blog space is called UNBREAKABLE FEATURES. She's a graduate of English and Literary Studies from the Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. An indigene of Abia State, Nigeria, but resides in Enugu State.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ruth, Chidera Echewe is in Imodoye to complete her work: Sisters Series, prose, dealings with humans, certain bonds that sustained our existence and given us a different definition of life. She kindly follows various studies that have proven the strongest bonds emanated from the establishment of relationships. Ruth is motivated by her passion for creativity which has gone ahead to give birth to what she intends to manifest into a publishing, writing and editing firm in the nearest future.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Abubakar Sadiq Mustapha is a poet, art curator, documentary photographer, and community developer. He studied Geology and Mining at Ibrahim Badamadi Babangida University, and currently rounding up his master's program at the same Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State. Sadiq uses books, photography, and arts in driving social change from girl-child education, and gender-based violence to youth participation in politics and believes in the power of photography and how it can be used toward mental health, is in imodoye to complete his manuscript: Home is my Mother's Tongue.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Abubakar Sadiq Mustapha is a photo columnist with Salamander ink magazine and the curator of the Abubakar Gimba literacy campaign. He's the project lead for The Lapai Bookclub's mobile library and school, a project that takes reading and arts to grassroots communities in Northern Nigeria aimed at increasing the literacy rate of the region and creating awareness in governance.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ojo Taiye is a Delta base Nigerian eco-artist and writer who uses poetry as a handy tool to hide his frustration with society. He's the winner of the Hay Writer's Circle poetry prize, US, 2021, Calthalbui poetry prize, Ireland 2021. In 2020 Taiye Ojo was selected to participate in Capital City Film Poetry Festival, in Michigan and Poetry Introductory Series, in Ireland. His commissioned works include Belfast Photo Festival 2021, Winnipeg Fringe Festival and Leeds Poetry Festival.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Taiye’s recent works explore neocolonialism, institutionalized violence and ecological trauma in the oil-rich, polluted Niger Delta. His themes deal with the effects of climate change, </p><p style="text-align: justify;">homelessness, migration, drought and famine, as well as a range of transversal issues arising from </p><p style="text-align: justify;">racism, black identity and mental health. Taiye Ojo is in Imodoye to complete his poetry collection: Scoping Map.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Established by Dr Usman Ladipo Akanbi, the Imodoye Writers Residency is a private initiative for writers and visual artists keen on completing their ongoing work in a conducive environment at no cost. And as part of giving back to the community, during their stay in the residency, the writers are expected to mentor secondary school students in Ilorin in creative art/writing.</p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-82925106418802731232023-01-16T15:11:00.002-08:002023-01-16T15:11:18.058-08:00The Beauty of “Similefying” Lines in Non-versed Poesy: A Review of Oz Hardwick’s ‘a Census of Preconceptions’ By Ebi Robert <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOKCgY3LJQettTEGsFhPgp87BMosUAJo6olKFXDHK220xjSZ7MqDL5olEv_TWeI-3wR9I3VdXEqPUJoE3DJ03Yv8UyNlcZJV4QCPgSPRdVYJwRlu4aAiAH1lUNg88clx9k7fG7dxIGRcHH44v6u9Inq-2oykYd2Xn0MdE9T7BjeEjKiq8hcN1Axkuf/s500/51NW7epIavL._AC_SY780_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="353" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOKCgY3LJQettTEGsFhPgp87BMosUAJo6olKFXDHK220xjSZ7MqDL5olEv_TWeI-3wR9I3VdXEqPUJoE3DJ03Yv8UyNlcZJV4QCPgSPRdVYJwRlu4aAiAH1lUNg88clx9k7fG7dxIGRcHH44v6u9Inq-2oykYd2Xn0MdE9T7BjeEjKiq8hcN1Axkuf/s320/51NW7epIavL._AC_SY780_.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">I first saw copies of
"<em>A Census of Preconceptions" </em>flooding Oz Hardwick’s timeline
in cyberspace. Indeed, I loved the collection at first sight. Despite the fact
that I hadn't been able to obtain a copy, Oz's brief profile served as a sales
pitch. When analyzed, the colourful cover is quite simple but full of deep
messages. But I am not here to visualise the image—that may be for another day.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">I must admit that the
title was the first thing that caught my attention before diving into the
collection's 78 pages. I had tried to find some meaning somewhere in the inked
pages. An introduction like a preface or foreword could have helped a bit. But no,
I was straightaway taken to the first lines in this work of poesy. I must also
admit that seeing the style Oz had adopted was an invitation to doubt. The
lines were not versed or even rhymed. As a result, one would not tick the box
of a free or blank verse. Put differently, simply take out the stanzas. A
question persisted about whether I was reading a poetic collection or some kind
of prosaic work of art.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">In the midst of this,
I realised the poet’s mastery of the use of literary tools, and particularly imagery.
Quite frankly, one of the devices that stood out is the use of <em>simile</em>,
such that the first featured poem opened with the magical use of it: "with
hands like candle stubs…" it says.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">Other lines read:
"It’s that city where serious towers bend clouds into animals like
balloons at kids’ parties…" (In <em>Awayday</em>) "…and passing red
buses glimmer like brass fire dogs." (In <em>The Homing Instinct"</em>)
"…hands raised like the Statue of Liberty or The Light of the World."
(In <em>Routine Maintenance</em>) "There were songs then, like a rainbow
stroking a taut waterfall; like a moistened finger slicked on a chalice’s lip;
like the single pulse from the furthest star,…" (In <em>Horses and Angels</em>)</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">The above-cited
examples are a few of the comparisons made by the poet. In fact, to be exact,
there were ninety-eight mentions of the word "like," excluding the
use of "as" in contexts. Perhaps the so-called <em>preconceptions </em>can
find spaces within the messages enveloped in every featured piece; this review
identifies the <em>similefying</em> of lines in this non-versed poesy. Hey,
don’t bother finding the term in your Oxford or Longman list of words. It’s a
coinage used to explain the act of using simile to paint lines poetically. The
fact is that Oz was able to wittily <em>similefy </em>his thoughts and pass on his
message and ideas in a work of narration—something that makes his prose poetry
not only literary but truly poetic in narration.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">A swift venture into
studying Oz’s project reveals that his poetry is prosaic. Simply put, it is
prose poetry. Well, I was earlier introduced to the reverse placement of the
term—I mean, poetry modifying prose instead. Perhaps the reverse placement may
have different meanings, yet they may very much mean the same thing. However,
for the purpose of emphasis, prose poetry has been defined as ‘…imaginative
poetic writing in prose.’ It qualifies as a literary genre wherein poetry is
written in prose form instead of verse. Robert Hirsch’s <em>A Poet’s Glossary</em>
can suffice as a reference. But even Matsuo Basho and other scholars in literary
scholarship can be citation-worthy.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">Additionally, a
further scholastic drive was at least convincing. In Paul Munden’s <em>Playing
with Time: Prose Poetry and the Elastic Moment</em>, it is stated that
"the prose poem typically presents itself in the guise of a paragraph,
suggesting that readers treat it as such: a narrative fragment." And right
under the sub-topic, <em>The Two-Way Stretch, </em>Paul cited Oz as saying that
his treatment of time is enigmatic, quoting <em>Stepping Stones. </em></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"><em> </em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;">A pointer? Indeed.
What is more? Oz has distinguished himself as an authority in the genre under
review. But what makes A Census of Preconceptions relevant and significant for
readership recommendation is that it has not only reintroduced us to this
under-explored genre of non-versed poetry; it has also well demonstrated how a
primary figure or literary tool can be used to beautify poetry, especially
non-versed poetry. Generally, the book is refreshing. If this isn’t evidentiary enough, a visit to the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Census-Preconceptions-Oz-Hardwick/dp/1912963388/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=A+Census+of+Preconceptions&qid=1673910407&sr=8-1">sales page</a>
may help. The book is rated five out of five stars. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #252525;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Review was written by
Ebi Robert </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span>Oz Hardwick's Profile culled from Amazon <br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghDzcZsk-uq15CNmq0Von5ISl3z0H_bHEtq6xN2NLqhTq90-yRgsORES_-AYKeG_CVILWUO-d7Fh27OsKlnGnW8Rku4AnElysYFSyMxWsKUlkUg0QQUrBBueolTDYE4k5NvSnRomICFxs4OiicFMigWZrzZ4hwCvJO4du_z6peF-O4aWmLIBH1pRh-/s716/1672250914757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="715" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghDzcZsk-uq15CNmq0Von5ISl3z0H_bHEtq6xN2NLqhTq90-yRgsORES_-AYKeG_CVILWUO-d7Fh27OsKlnGnW8Rku4AnElysYFSyMxWsKUlkUg0QQUrBBueolTDYE4k5NvSnRomICFxs4OiicFMigWZrzZ4hwCvJO4du_z6peF-O4aWmLIBH1pRh-/s320/1672250914757.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span>Oz Hardwick lives in York, England. He is a poet, photographer,
musician, and academic, whose work has been widely published in
international journals and anthologies. He has published nine full
collections and chapbooks, including Learning to Have Lost (Canberra:
IPSI, 2018) which won the 2019 Rubery International Book Award for
poetry, and most recently the prose poetry sequence Wolf Planet
(Clevedon: Hedgehog, 2020). He has also edited or co-edited several
anthologies, including The Valley Press Anthology of Prose Poetry
(Scarborough: Valley Press, 2019) with Anne Caldwell. He is Professor of
Creative Writing at Leeds Trinity University.</span></p>
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<![endif]--><p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One common factor that
makes up fantasy novels is the imaginative prowess of the writer. The
sceneries, monsters, abilities, gods and magic-laced objects are requirements
for fantasy novels. The reader is transported to a world where everything is
possible as opposed to real-world events and probability. In his newest book, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Creed of the Oracles</i>, Ebi Robert
follows this same path, where he creates a world and makes impossibilities
possible. However, Robert beautifies this world with another amazing ornament:
“Intelligence”. This is what keeps his world spinning and it’s the currency
that characters in the book use to be able to achieve their goals, good or bad.
What role does Ebi Robert give to intelligence in his novel? Which characters
display this intelligence and what did it get them? Is intelligence a factor
that beats just “fantastic beasts” and abilities?</span></p><p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Merriam-Webster’s
Dictionary defines intelligence as the ability to learn or understand or to
deal with new or trying situations. Maybe by reading the Merriam Webster’s
Dictionary, Ebi Robert created truly trying situations for his characters that
will make passionate readers drop the book, and start clapping for them.
Intelligence is made a currency by the author and the characters that are intelligent
in this world are the only ones that establish themselves as lovable and
achieve their aims. Although Ebi Robert subconsciously does not create dumb
characters, there are does who do not make the mark, and as a result, do not
get to "get" (since it's the currency in the world) whatever it is
they want. Characters like Fainfruil (a lawyer), Lord Zucks (Headman of Maggi’s
Hill), Laina (disciple of Zucks), Brighten (A fifteen-year-old disciple of
Zucks), Natt and Fyne (robbers) and Erecious (the protagonist) are masters of
financial experts in handling this currency as they get what they want
throughout the novel.</span></p><p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So what does
intelligence get these above-listed characters? To begin with, Frainful, your
average “dirty” lawyer is smart enough to “sway the mind of the vector”, break
every moral rule and yet kept advancing his case. What should have been an
outright loss, became a win. His intelligence is at the greatest display when
he cross-examines the victim of a case and gets her to turn on herself. His
carefully selected words display the level of intelligence that Ebi Robert set
as the standard or currency for attaining anything in his fictional fantasy
world.</span></p><p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For Lord Zucks,
intelligence got him his position in Maggi’s Hill. A representation of great philosophical
thinkers, Lord Zucks makes decisions only after thorough analysis. Even in his
causal argument with the blind Olandus, the reader will be drawn into this
intelligent mind of his. Also, for him to pick a temporary successor, he
devises a riddle that seems easy enough but that would take only an intelligent
mind to think up and another intelligent mind to decipher. By presenting such a
riddle, he ensures that his institution would be in safe hands till he returned
from his errands from the gods. </span></p><p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Next is Laina, the
character behind what is easily Ebi Robert's greatest quote in the entire
novel, “...and that was how fifty died”. Laina is a disciple of Lord Zucks and
it is Laina that Zucks chooses to follow him on the journey. Laina's first
display of incredible wisdom is in convincing Olandus that the number “one” is
greater than “fifty”. Sound arguments which can be summarized as the removal of
one causing fifty to become forty-nine, establish Laina as an intelligent
character. Blessed by Ebi Robert, Laina goes on to decipher the riddle of the
gods that even Zucks himself cannot decipher. Laina, till the end of the novel,
is what keeps Zucks going, lending his intelligence constantly and timely to
Zucks on their mission.</span></p><p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Finally, the protagonist
displays ultimate intelligence. Erecious is able to answer the final riddle of
the gods that hundreds of free men (I bet even you the reader) have tried but
failed woefully. His ability to think way outside the box makes him the
champion. Erecious with his intelligence is able to bring a golden age to men,
the world all over.</span></p><p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In conclusion, Ebi
Robert’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Creed of the Oracles</i> is
about a world that has intelligence as its foundation. The intelligence of the
writer seeps into the book as the intelligence of a creator duplicates the
creation. Characters that are not intelligent, find themselves losing, dying
and remaining plain. Ebi Robert’s novel will keep the reader trying to outsmart
characters, and continually keep them in awe of the level of intelligence
displayed in the novel. Without intelligence, the characters cannot achieve
their goals. Intelligence then is more prominent than impossible creations in
Ebi Robert’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Creed of the Oracles</i>. </span></p><p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Profile of Reviewer:</span></b></p><p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b></p>
<p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Alexander Amabebe is a
graduate of the Niger Delta University, where he studied English and Literary
Studies. He is an independent researcher and a content writer at Online Global,
a creative, digital marketing and consultancy agency. He is a poet, and a
reader of Fantasy Genre, being a Fantasy Enthusiast. </span></p><p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0huBnl0vh3V7KyXm4dAiO8aDDM2a8zdiI7MUWCJFLX6XGx1RgIvIDpvuom4A1DvUhcMk5EOGdHpntzMmgda0pUOxxefTtkdB3y15c6bKWi8TkNCBPNLAXksnkIg9nFycjllM1Y4GpCXjLd1NA77CWdcfvDpFb6s_MJk0a-y0rHQkAkag1qFB6oQoK/s816/245518944_1155534131642949_6287986663166840139_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="612" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0huBnl0vh3V7KyXm4dAiO8aDDM2a8zdiI7MUWCJFLX6XGx1RgIvIDpvuom4A1DvUhcMk5EOGdHpntzMmgda0pUOxxefTtkdB3y15c6bKWi8TkNCBPNLAXksnkIg9nFycjllM1Y4GpCXjLd1NA77CWdcfvDpFb6s_MJk0a-y0rHQkAkag1qFB6oQoK/s320/245518944_1155534131642949_6287986663166840139_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="normal" style="border: none; margin-top: 12pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Alexander considers himself
a starter in all things, including literature and writing. He has written many
poems. His work was featured in the 8<sup>th</sup> Edition of the Mariner
Journal. He was a recipient of the Literary Award organized by Ink Potters in
2018. </span></p>
<p></p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-48840805068416588412022-12-30T11:39:00.002-08:002022-12-30T11:59:10.711-08:00New York Based Parrot TV To Hold Interview With Ebi Robert On His Debut Novel, "The Creed Of The Oracles"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzJ0D1IhXmkk_Jlh4Tb9_eNjk0yk0SzZML6D0g0wYZE_ZpM3ISEGeceoNPSl0Yn27A5nKgfPNVo5MZl9vq3jL7mJYBgQGvWhGphK12xUTywxyfG1FWxD8k4L4D5T9InNzjTscqpw3fGsuvNIjOPafnjnaSg5MqlXhNGh4fTGXeL9pV39yQqLxXCEt/s715/1672429030607.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="715" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzJ0D1IhXmkk_Jlh4Tb9_eNjk0yk0SzZML6D0g0wYZE_ZpM3ISEGeceoNPSl0Yn27A5nKgfPNVo5MZl9vq3jL7mJYBgQGvWhGphK12xUTywxyfG1FWxD8k4L4D5T9InNzjTscqpw3fGsuvNIjOPafnjnaSg5MqlXhNGh4fTGXeL9pV39yQqLxXCEt/s320/1672429030607.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">New York based Parrot TV of the World Inkers Network, will be holding an interview session with Ebi Robert, on his debut novel, The Creed Of The Oracles.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The interview is scheduled to hold on the 31st December, 2022. Texas based Dustin Pickering (USA) will be interviewing the author on his fantasy that has been lauded worldwide for its literary quality and beauty in language.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The interview has been fixed for 10:00 am CST, and 5:00 pm Nigerian time. The interview will be live streamed on YouTube. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Interested persons can watch the interview at:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://youtu.be/6Ysu9uVlElU">https://youtu.be/6Ysu9uVlElU</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-47644796813078374002022-12-28T10:27:00.001-08:002022-12-30T11:36:33.026-08:00What Prof. Oz Hardwick said about The Creed Of The Oracles<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhJ2ew3syInyDGWqTXokzAmf_DI9VhFbEnmqCjfwtkC-zjRWr4glY6OAQWwVxhqVfUtQ8uEeKNwEOxt8uwOy60FwJdJgyqk0LUNlYes_ePRD3WotN8GJUhOxlKEeSee5rFD5cg3jhHgxWmhVQsS-IX6tjGkQHtBIApQGzFLm0YdEAyoDDCz4sq2Bx/s720/1672149267919.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="677" data-original-width="720" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhJ2ew3syInyDGWqTXokzAmf_DI9VhFbEnmqCjfwtkC-zjRWr4glY6OAQWwVxhqVfUtQ8uEeKNwEOxt8uwOy60FwJdJgyqk0LUNlYes_ePRD3WotN8GJUhOxlKEeSee5rFD5cg3jhHgxWmhVQsS-IX6tjGkQHtBIApQGzFLm0YdEAyoDDCz4sq2Bx/s320/1672149267919.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Prof. Oz Hardwick said about The Creed Of The Oracles</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"I very much enjoyed
the novel. I like the foregrounding of the complexities of the society, and
indeed the foregrounding of language. It's as if the world's being woven as it's
read. There is, of course, a cumulative narrative energy - and I'm intrigued
concerning the battle to come - but it's the texture of the novel that I
particularly enjoy, as when I'm reading medieval romance (or, somewhat
different, Mervyn Peake). Congratulations and I wish you every success with it." </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Brief profile of Oz Hardwick: </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghFeRo75gAzy_il4N58z1VJxp6NEs8chtFjZiJsnO7cVnD7yeKkV2nu7bGJCGjMLhlc4DNpeTpDFkbM4JyZ9nl4d15rhbtxc66Bf4w-78WJVV21XlgP9VxTt4PxGdOW4mE2riT8LUkGGkjmSyhHRG93OGlDdpQVlGRKMQKK7im8Whm6nxYUDXyYNN/s716/1672250914757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="715" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgghFeRo75gAzy_il4N58z1VJxp6NEs8chtFjZiJsnO7cVnD7yeKkV2nu7bGJCGjMLhlc4DNpeTpDFkbM4JyZ9nl4d15rhbtxc66Bf4w-78WJVV21XlgP9VxTt4PxGdOW4mE2riT8LUkGGkjmSyhHRG93OGlDdpQVlGRKMQKK7im8Whm6nxYUDXyYNN/s320/1672250914757.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">OZ HARDWICK has published nine full poetry
collections and chapbooks, most recently Wolf Planet (Hedgehog, 2020), as well
as countless individual poems in journals and anthologies. He has performed and
held residencies in the UK, US, Europe and Australia. He teaches Creative
Writing at Leeds Trinity University and has also published widely on medieval
art and literature and, and on medievalism. His recent work is, "A Census Of
Preconceptions". </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Oz Hardwick is a Professor of Creative Writing at Leeds Trinity
University, England. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Profile culled from Google books.
</div>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-75616115934346584742022-12-26T07:30:00.003-08:002022-12-26T07:50:14.344-08:00Review of Ebi Robert's The Creed Of The Oracles By Hannah Onoguwe
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_IUxlmIxgzK8Si9isLJriJukgMyDLcP86xeA9MbrO30yvLu5XbkU5-wdmjvk-Q3CXH4sS3OPU5wDg2xKncKwBBvmvWRaONprq79aUe4FNRE8uNzFatnVNUb3szhtvUqZxqqmzvGz7bSLLa3YEJlrg1cNzx_MrDhTGIW8SHiZUjXGl7rE9Gx-xgBA/s1500/creed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_IUxlmIxgzK8Si9isLJriJukgMyDLcP86xeA9MbrO30yvLu5XbkU5-wdmjvk-Q3CXH4sS3OPU5wDg2xKncKwBBvmvWRaONprq79aUe4FNRE8uNzFatnVNUb3szhtvUqZxqqmzvGz7bSLLa3YEJlrg1cNzx_MrDhTGIW8SHiZUjXGl7rE9Gx-xgBA/s320/creed.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">When
Ebi told me that his new novel was a fantasy novel, I was excited because I
write speculative fiction as well. Not many Bayelsans write speculative
fiction, and probably with good reason. In an essay I wrote earlier this year I
mention how African writers are often told that we have an obligation to
showcase social ills with our writing, speak truth to power, do our part in
righting societal wrongs. So literary fiction takes the day most times.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">But
African writers don’t always want to write about societal wrongs, and we don’t
always want to write literary or realist fiction. There are other genres we can
employ to write about prevailing issues in our world, if we so choose. Ebi
Robert has done that, convincingly, with The Creed of the Oracles.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">For
the uninitiated we will define the fantasy genre. According to Wikipedia,
“Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction involving magical elements,
typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and
folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy
literature and drama.” The genre often includes elements or characteristics
such as world building, magical forces, fantastical creatures, a dangerous
quest, and so on.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Popular
stories in our present day that come to mind include Game of Thrones, Lord of
the Rings, the Harry Potter series and many others which have made the jump
from the pages of literature to the big screen. The Creed of the Oracles might
very well soon be added to this list.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The
Creed of the Oracles by Ebi Robert, a fantasy novel, consists of 204 pages
divided into 30 chapters. The chapters are titled, giving an inkling into what
each contains. From the first few sentences of the first chapter, “A Visit to
Koob”, which by the way is the famous library in HEH, three things will strike
you:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">This
is no lightweight novel. It is not fluff, something you can digest over
breakfast and pick your teeth with a belch and put down.</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The
brilliance of the author in building this new world of HEH, located in the
First Earth, complex as most worlds are, with characters of varying
personalities and concerns, both selfish and generous, bearing uncanny resemblance
to our own Earth in many ways.</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The
language of the narration, told in the omnipresent POV. It is the language of
lore, of epic tales told around a fire under a full moon, majestic, deep,
riveting, lyrical in its prose as well as the poetry the author treats us to,
somewhat hidden within these pages.</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The
second chapter, “Tresses of the South, and the Curse of Piercing”, introduces
the reader to the Queen’s Castle in HEH, as well as to the complexity of the
legal system of the Ring and the Brotherhood. You won’t be surprised that
Ebi demonstrates to the reader early in the novel what is more or less a court
proceeding. Oracles “were the chief protectors of the scroll of the Rol, the
foundation of the freeman’s essence.” Replace the word “Oracles” with “Lawyers”,
“The Ring” with “The Courtroom”, “Vectors” with “Judges”, “Cursed” with
“Accused”, “Quizzing” with “Questioning”, “Pegged” with “Found Guilty”, and
“Holding” with “Judgement” or“Ruling”, and you might be better able to follow
what goes on in the Council of the Hat.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Having
broken down a bit of the justice system, I’ll briefly introduce you to other
groups of people you will meet in The Creed of the Oracles:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The
Disciples of Maggi’s Hill, who “crazily craved to meditate on some common
things of life (page 17).” Also called thinkers, we can call them philosophers,
our primary thinker is Lord Zucks, the principal of the Hill, a man of advanced
age who also believes quite strongly in the gods and is later favoured to be
their Crier.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The
Deserters, or Women of the Wild, “willing ladies of HEH who were hurt by their
misters’ betrayals and all those who despised men for no reason…gathered to
build on their own will of self-living, devoid of any interference from the
arrows of men’s loins (page 36).” We can call them feminists of a peculiar
sort.</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The
Zagbars, “fierce warriors, soldiers of self-defense—freemen without conscience
…who only lived for themselves and fought for whatever they collectively
believed in (page 52).”</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The
Right-Hand Votaries who “were the preachers of the principles of the pureness
of the heart; they were considered weird freemen, strangers to First Earth and
ostracized for what they believed (page 91).” Let’s call them missionaries or
evangelists.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The
Six Forces of the Earth: Zend, the goddess of the rain; Tamra, the goddess of
the wind; Eva, the god of the moon; Qoick, the god of lies; Eliana, the goddess
of love; and Zox.</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Capricious,
unpredictable, often giving a gift with one hand and five slaps with the other,
Laina, a Disciple, muses to himself: “The gods are not as beautiful as we laud
them (page 153).”</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The
Mad Men of Daglor, whose origin no one knew, “considered mad and cursed by the
gods for their profanity”, “feared because no sword made by men could slay them
except when their heads were cut off (page 183).”</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-left: 18pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Some of these players are brought together for
various reasons, but beyond that, experience within them conspiracies,
betrayals, conflicts, and transient alliances in the major quest outlined in
this novel.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-left: 18pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">What
is this quest?</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">We
follow Lord Zucks, the principal or shepherd of the Hill, who is visited by
Winterwell, the Short Seer and the chief priest of Tamra, the goddess of the
wind. Winterwell informs Lord Zucks that he has been chosen as the Crier of the
gods. This means he has been given the task to first find the <i>Billet of
single page</i> which only he can read, which will then give him direction as to
the next steps to take in finding the freeman who will be crowned a demigod by
the sextet gods. The journey is rife with obstacles, traps, fake shrines,
disappointments, and plenty of twists and turns as freemen from the ends of HEH
all seek to be crowned the demigod.</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">More
than halfway into the novel, the hero of our story sneaks in, long after the
reader must have despaired of meeting him. His name is Erecious Gar, “a
retired warrior of the Western HEH who served under the Ox command, one of the
best with the spear, sword and bow. He was an Oracle [that is, lawyer] who took
the oracle’s oath and recited their creed (page 121)”, a man who nevertheless
often introduces himself as “the fatherless son of a motherless mother (page
142).” </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">We
then see Erecious shielding or demonstrating for, that is, defending, Brighten
the Disciple after some initial reluctance, before he appears again to answer
the riddle set by the gods, the six forces of the Earth. The riddle goes thus:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“Only
a union can take two to ‘BE’. It is just like one hundred, which is not one
hundred numbers. But do not fall for the deceit of ‘e’.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">What
is the answer to this riddle? You will have to read The Creed of the Oracles to
know the answer and what comes afterward.Whoever answers the riddle correctly,
after passing one final test, will be crowned a demigod by the gods. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">It
can be summed up in a question Thredous the Tiroy asks Sillees the collector, a
wealthy freeman, both of them contenders for the first ear and ultimately the
crown of demigod. Thredous asks, “What should be the greatest desire of man?”
To which Sillees replies eventually, “Hereafter.” Later Thredous expounds, “You
see, not everyone will agree with this as man’s greatest desire, but this is
what we know it is, hereafter. A good one, as I said earlier.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">And
this is the desire, a good hereafter, which, in the name of religion, has
fueled all sorts of atrocities and wars on Planet Earth and continues to be the
reason for diverse manipulations of people in our world today, people who are
seeking answers, solace and strength. It is no different in Ebi Robert’s novel,
as freemen from all walks of life find themselves embroiled in similar
atrocities. In the desire for this “good hereafter” we see trickery and fraud
taking place, an abundance of treachery, and blood flowing from a thousand
swords. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Erecious,
to his credit, nurses the thought of becoming a demigod out of the purest of
motivations. On page 141, Erecious “resolved that if fairness is to be the
victim in the game of truth, then a just man should swing the sword of fairness
and another just man should keep watch on the tower of truth. This,” according
to Erecious, “must be fixed, and a place in the high places of Second Earth was
the only remedy.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">He
thereafter goes on a quest to solve the final test set by the gods, but in
fulfilling his goal, is forced to face some unexpected truths that will change
his life forever as he is told, “The truth is confusing when lies are believed
to be true (page 195).”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I
encourage everyone here to go on this journey with Erecious by purchasing
copies of The Creed of the Oracles. Read it, gift it to your friends, colleagues
and family members. Be entertained, be enlightened, be encouraged to think
about the parallels that exist in our society and the roles we play—whether
with selfish motives or pure. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">And
stay primed for the second instalment of The Creed of the Oracles. In the words
of Prof. Brigitte Poirson who wrote the Introduction: “This is not the end.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Profile of Hannah Onoguwe:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Hannah Onoguwe was born in Ibadan and grew up in Jos where her love for
writing was birthed. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the
University of Ibadan, and a Master’s in Organizational Psychology from the
University of Jos. During the day she represents a software company at the
Nigeria Immigration Service.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Her stories have been published in Adanna, BLACKBERRY: a magazine, The
Kalahari Review, Imagine Africa 500, the Strange Lands Short Stories anthology
by Flame Tree Press, as well as in PerVisions, Litro, The Drum Lit Mag, Eleven
Eleven, Omenana, African Writer, Timeworn Lit Mag, The Missing Slate, Mysterion
Online, midnight & indigo, and in the Mukana Press 2022 Anthology of
African Writing, The Newlywed’s Window. Her essays have appeared in Brittle
Paper, The Stockholm Review, The Single Story Foundation, and forthcoming in
Hydra Press.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Her collection of short stories, Cupid’s Catapult, was one of the ten
titles chosen by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) in 2014 to flag off
the Nigerian Writers Series. Her novellas, Sister Dear and Adesuwa’s Dilemma,
are currently available on the Okadabooks app.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Hannah won the Association of Nigerian Authors Bayelsa State Chapter's
poetry competition in 2016 with the poem, “Pretty Promises.” She was one of ten
finalists that emerged in the 33 Export Lager Beer Pen Down for Friendship
Competition held in 2018. She has been longlisted for the Saraba Manuscript
Prize, longlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, and her story,
“Yellow Means Stay” was shortlisted for the 2020 Afritondo Short Story Prize.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">She is a charter member of the African Speculative Fiction Society and
an Associate member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association
(SFWA). She is the current Secretary of the Bayelsa State chapter of the
Association of Nigerian Authors and was the Editor-in-Chief for the most recent
edition of their literary publication, The Mariner, for which she also served
as Fiction Editor in the previous edition. She has served as a judge for both
the Hysteria Writing Competition, which is run annually by the Hysterectomy
Association in the United Kingdom, and the Bloody Parchment competition
originating in South Africa.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Hannah has taught Creative Writing to primary and secondary school
students in various schools and is currently one of four Climate Imagination
Fellows at the Centre for Science and the Imagination at Arizona State
University. See <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fclimateimagination.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR37ZwE6OImsFORDyovrOWvRw2hO2TA3H5e9kd3TNxpRKSzOW1s3aSI-ExQ&h=AT3Bc_thjNdO0ieVC-3cMn1vWlmpOqp-L0gU4GqwO8sZ49g_FP_tdQSvRwEQrB_oszHK5f6nPqK4CNo37OV8qyrhl3qBNhF_QhgBST0wier_AsCfIrKyI90tjJ5wWpC5gA3Z&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT0VsOwxS-BZSIUMsZlSNVwM7DiWYPrv6ABwBXeA2qmbGrKZreLFtffWY2Csg9xMGnMrc_V3d7I01HI6-Ioc4oXDcyHLQ5erfX9yKHw2BFIBGkO29T05FuMQgQBzVUk7-aSL_8fvd1TO8ocjYJSoYOqI6Eh4oGqraDTSePy--QF6YB5LUm7I" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">climateimagination.org</span></a> for
more information. Wife to one and mother of three, she lives in Yenagoa.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> Click <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Creed-Oracles-Banishment-Six-Forces/dp/B0BFHGNM33/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3O5UJW49LX34Z&keywords=the+creed+of+the+oracles&qid=1672068344&sprefix=the+creed+of+the%2Caps%2C739&sr=8-1" target="_blank">here</a> to buy a copy of "The Creed Of The Oracles" on Amazon. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.ebirobert.com/2022/12/public-presentation-of-ebi-roberts.html" target="_blank">Read the profiles of the panelists and virtual panel session on the public presentation of <i>The Creed Of The Oracles. </i></a><br /></span></p>
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<![endif]-->Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-62222511597042224552022-12-24T13:32:00.005-08:002022-12-24T13:32:50.258-08:00Public Presentation of Ebi Robert's The Creed Of The Oracles: Meet The Panelists And Watch Virtual Panel Session Video<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNpOt_ZHu6H4_1KS48Ekqb4tduKD1SAtrIOVnHJ58bVLDLPWw1A4w-PEGjZYHD3w1uk8bexcqK66cmu0sFfSUwTxTdXwvonw0lko1GA32-9OINUUoDdZbPfORyqIEL4FvNWPoEUcnKtvnXtuQvF7fNhDNpBucewuGejCmFX4i16visijtYdnW43Tf/s1080/IMG-20221128-WA0023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1080" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNpOt_ZHu6H4_1KS48Ekqb4tduKD1SAtrIOVnHJ58bVLDLPWw1A4w-PEGjZYHD3w1uk8bexcqK66cmu0sFfSUwTxTdXwvonw0lko1GA32-9OINUUoDdZbPfORyqIEL4FvNWPoEUcnKtvnXtuQvF7fNhDNpBucewuGejCmFX4i16visijtYdnW43Tf/s320/IMG-20221128-WA0023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">On the 11th day of December, 2022, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Creed-Oracles-Banishment-Six-Forces/dp/B0BFHGNM33/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The+Creed+of+the+Oracles&qid=1671915425&sr=8-1" target="_blank">The Creed of The Oracles</a>, </i>was launched in the city of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. In furtherance of the public presentation of the Book, seven panelists were selected to discuss on the topic, "Worldbuilding in Phantasm and the African Writer's Literary Right to Create Foreign-like Scenes". Four of the panelists joined virtually while three others were present on ground. Below are the panelists and their respective profiles. <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxYxQHaYO2NqwBF4uth422btU1jk6XH6Oy4DlgJAF-CN0j4wicyG39eul3vyxxZoZJddaFkbK3_sIJfP3GdclKO9zqJCj9naRyTLqYzQpAJRAEVZQMsej4iu4nD-baeiMuY06ti67v51GDxYbJ5KLrwlG5NUo5l3zZpSi_46H4r_lR3g-sSfd-e31o/s777/IMG-20221117-WA0012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="683" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxYxQHaYO2NqwBF4uth422btU1jk6XH6Oy4DlgJAF-CN0j4wicyG39eul3vyxxZoZJddaFkbK3_sIJfP3GdclKO9zqJCj9naRyTLqYzQpAJRAEVZQMsej4iu4nD-baeiMuY06ti67v51GDxYbJ5KLrwlG5NUo5l3zZpSi_46H4r_lR3g-sSfd-e31o/s320/IMG-20221117-WA0012.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><br /><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Theresa Ebi Tobuyei </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Theresa Ebi Tobuyei is from Bayelsa <span><a tabindex="-1"></a></span>State of Nigeria. She is a graduate of the Niger Delta University, and called to the Nigerian bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme court of Nigeria; a human rights' apologist, she also has keen interest in advocating for human rights promotion and protection.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="text-align: justify;"><div>Tessy as she is fondly called, works as a Judicial Research Officer at the Bayelsa State Judiciary. Tessy has passion for research and writing and this has been displayed in a number of works she has done. She is the editor-in-chief of S.t. Theresa's Magazine.</div><div> </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="text-align: justify;"><div>Her first book is titled, Gasp, which basically focuses on the aftermath of the Warri crisis, as it particularly affects three main female characters. Akumoere, another novel of hers is currently in the pipeline. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="text-align: justify;"><div> </div><div>Tessy's work has been reviewed in BellaNaija, Vanguard News, Acerblog, etc.</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Vmp5-1IN9icICTLa5INF_ncQiFxfU755nHaxUsbbio2IfJRX3z4kxDrQOyrXbYealHOa3fU2HZkk-IDGQi0KBzDdOXlC8ro082rOrdv73KfeOzT1DJBlh8gTMXbBnYXrw2xXRlLTJMVac-fPDQtqJeHR5z4wUp2N8QCPdGbs7EjfriZPMr2Qd_xi/s378/1668842070468.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="378" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Vmp5-1IN9icICTLa5INF_ncQiFxfU755nHaxUsbbio2IfJRX3z4kxDrQOyrXbYealHOa3fU2HZkk-IDGQi0KBzDdOXlC8ro082rOrdv73KfeOzT1DJBlh8gTMXbBnYXrw2xXRlLTJMVac-fPDQtqJeHR5z4wUp2N8QCPdGbs7EjfriZPMr2Qd_xi/s320/1668842070468.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Zadok Gyesi Kwame</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div style="text-align: justify;">Zadok Kwame Gyesi from Ghana, is an award winning Ghanaian journalist with Graphic Communications Group Limited, Ghana's biggest state-owned print media house. </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div style="text-align: justify;">He has a background in education as, and he has written over 100 feature articles, covering different thematic areas, including fisheries, agriculture, health, science, environment and education. He is a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), University of Cape Coast (UCC), and the University of Education. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div></div></span></div><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div style="text-align: left;">Zadok Kwame Gyesi also has Masters in English.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YCxaJGWEcrRrHNL0KZVVczv4mcoariZSzL1fUcmktU6nbBzAHeZLreX8127WNfQYCeDc7-zPEbI14V-Uhe2c9mGS2TWHhuEClb4t_1ppkM7oEYUfVByaNV-Y-hL7eGr-XgDQxHNyPMjGg3SfrUjVpo5kSNSMEEVnosd_0vQ2oPV2716vuXUBB-9c/s960/1668716267895.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YCxaJGWEcrRrHNL0KZVVczv4mcoariZSzL1fUcmktU6nbBzAHeZLreX8127WNfQYCeDc7-zPEbI14V-Uhe2c9mGS2TWHhuEClb4t_1ppkM7oEYUfVByaNV-Y-hL7eGr-XgDQxHNyPMjGg3SfrUjVpo5kSNSMEEVnosd_0vQ2oPV2716vuXUBB-9c/s320/1668716267895.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Scott Thomas Outlar</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b> </b><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">Scott
Thomas Outlar lives and writes in the suburbs outside of Atlanta,
Georgia. He has been a weekly contributor for the Dissident Voice
newsletter since 2014, and during that time has published poetry,
essays, and articles in more than 300 literary venues around the world.
His work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net.
He was a <span><a tabindex="-1"></a></span>recipient of the 2017 Setu
Magazine Award for Excellence in the field of literature. Selections of
his poetry have been translated into Afrikaans, Albanian, Dutch, French,
Italian, Persian, and Serbian. Of Sand and Sugar is Outlar's sixth
collection of poetry.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMm-oRKhuYgETDYtGTN96kMkDljG3Pb-_XJS2FPTcO9wNefBk6pAI9JPDNoiYPe6KhoMGmOjhBTXgR-6QSgp921J_cjgPFR6ssLAHs3r3asGX3IlcnADLr9HInzRfqGEzAiaLxkGBV7OgHwkhr8kOZcQQfboWY0BKjqhz7-AMdn63pIrdCNVYE2rr/s960/1668718003236.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="528" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMm-oRKhuYgETDYtGTN96kMkDljG3Pb-_XJS2FPTcO9wNefBk6pAI9JPDNoiYPe6KhoMGmOjhBTXgR-6QSgp921J_cjgPFR6ssLAHs3r3asGX3IlcnADLr9HInzRfqGEzAiaLxkGBV7OgHwkhr8kOZcQQfboWY0BKjqhz7-AMdn63pIrdCNVYE2rr/s320/1668718003236.jpg" width="176" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><b> James Dennis Casey IV</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><b> </b></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div style="text-align: justify;">James D. Casey IV is an artist, poet, author of seven poetry collections, and founder/editor-in-chief of Cajun Mutt Press. His work has been published in print and online by several small press venues and literary magazines internationally.</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div></span><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div style="text-align: justify;">La <span></span>Voce Dei Poeti, La Catena Della Pace international poetry contest gave "Warriors of the Rainbow" by J.D.C.IV a critic's choice award in 2016, and his poem "That'll do Pig" was nominated for a Pushcart Prize by New Pop Lit in 2019.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div></div></span></div><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">James was born in Colorado, grew up in Louisiana/Mississippi, and currently resides in Illinois.</div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1osLOdVOVxdQhFVc9CYYdxlaBoOXX0a1b9f0xXQqjDjSVzLgb33IsxP0F0PpiQ-aZ1FyMVSwAADrvxdaU7VZ4j1aed-NtIpnF116s3NBXI3QTOkVi3D7Y0Z4IKswQe0wxKMmLyP7mSqEatq0NDrJ-TnNEwjgpVxPC6TTFqNjE6d2ZF40CZDTf0Ssg/s1087/IMG-20221117-WA0013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1087" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1osLOdVOVxdQhFVc9CYYdxlaBoOXX0a1b9f0xXQqjDjSVzLgb33IsxP0F0PpiQ-aZ1FyMVSwAADrvxdaU7VZ4j1aed-NtIpnF116s3NBXI3QTOkVi3D7Y0Z4IKswQe0wxKMmLyP7mSqEatq0NDrJ-TnNEwjgpVxPC6TTFqNjE6d2ZF40CZDTf0Ssg/s320/IMG-20221117-WA0013.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Dr. Ikiemonye Iniamagha </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dr Ikiemoye Iniamagha hails from Minibie, Akassa, Bayelsa State Nigeria. A UK trained Media and Development Communication expert, Dr Iniamagha holds a BA in Linguistics and Communication Studies from the University of Port-Harcourt, an MA in International Communication and Development, at Swansea University, Wales in 2012, and a PhD in English and <span></span>Communication Art at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div></div></span></div><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div style="text-align: justify;">He is a prolific writer with several academic articles published in local and international journals. His critically acclaimed novels--The Day Heaven Slept, Excuse Me I'm not English, A Night on the Sun, Saprilo: the brave Journalist--have been great delights to book enthusiasts. In fact, 'Excuse Me I'm not English' recently received national recommendation from the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council for its usefulness and contribution to knowledge. Prior to this recognition, it has already been embraced by secondary and tertiary schools in Nigeria. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div style="text-align: justify;">An award winning radio and TV personality of over 10 years experience, he currently teaches Communication Skills in English at the Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Nigeria. He is married and blessed with children.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimsNJgMEYN9A9x7IEmoztiFdwPFoTkHQbPuppD625n5ODgrgGg42Rj1CxBgWr-6OdA26iGscUKhvs8Nparx62QS_pcsOgy5eDbbKJo0ANEnDFbxTWe6em7SMQp-fWy44tlm4tKHGxKXObicr5oLLjon-RD_1_ZhE2tEsPQRJBbicxriFgyBSDXocvB/s715/1669314299759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="715" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimsNJgMEYN9A9x7IEmoztiFdwPFoTkHQbPuppD625n5ODgrgGg42Rj1CxBgWr-6OdA26iGscUKhvs8Nparx62QS_pcsOgy5eDbbKJo0ANEnDFbxTWe6em7SMQp-fWy44tlm4tKHGxKXObicr5oLLjon-RD_1_ZhE2tEsPQRJBbicxriFgyBSDXocvB/s320/1669314299759.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dr. Sophia Obi</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Sophia
Obi is a Civil Servant and currently the Director, New Media Department,
Ministry of Information, Orientation and Strategy, Bayelsa State. She has
served as a Press Secretary to top government functionaries, including Chief
(Senator) Felix Oboro, Prof. Steve Azaiki and Dr. (Amb.) Boladei Igali, some
diplomats and, commissioners, etc. She was the Digital Media Manager in the
office of the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the former
President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Abuja. She also served as a
Rapporteur in the 2014 Nigeria National Conference (Confab), Abuja. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Sophia
Obi was a member of the Staff Personnel Records Revalidation on the Human
Resource Component of the State Integration Financial Management and
Information System (SIFMIS), Bayelsa State. March 2019- February 2020. From
2017 to 2022, she has served as a Panelists/Judge in the National Undergraduate
Oil and Gas Annual Essay Competition, organized by the Nigerian Content
Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">She is
the founder of De Triumphant Sisters (DETRIS) Association, a philanthropic,
non-governmental organization that operates on the tenets of Matthew 6:3 “But
when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth,”
(KJV). Hence, since 2002, DETRIS has been rendering tremendous assistance to
humanity in all sphere of life, to God’s glory. </span></p>
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Obi is a laudable creative, charismatic and determined personality, who aspires
for improvement in all endeavours. She is also endowed with the ability to
motivate others achieve set goals. Her drive is to contribute to the development
of her immediate community, by acquiring and sharing knowledge. She holds
herself to the highest standard of integrity and performance.</span></p>
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Obi, a member of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Bayelsa State
chapter, was the pioneer treasurer for two tenures. She is the author of Tears
in a Basket (poems), Floating Snags (poems), Echoes in the Heart (Poems),
Broken Pearls (Short Stories), Small Madam (Short Stories), Maxims on Marble
101 (Inspirational), amongst other articles, stories and poems published
online, journals, and anthologies. Tears in a Basket won the 2005 ANA, Bayelsa
Poetry Prize, in manuscript and Small Madam (in manuscript) won the 2020 ANA,
Melford Okilo Prize for Short stories, and first runner-up, Patience Ama
Zuofa-Diri Prize for Women Writing. </span></p>
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Obi’s literary forte lies in upholding values, love, environmental issues, etc.
Some of her literary works are being used at the University of Port Harcourt,
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Niger Delta University, Lead
City University, Ibadan and recently Tears in a Basket serves as an
experimental piece, by Professor John Kinsella, at the Faculty of Humanities,
School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, Australia. She is also a
member of the Nigerian Union of Journalist and other organizations.</span></p>
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from Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. </span></p>
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Sophia Obi loves baking, dancing, and travelling, she is a Poet, Educator,
Dramatist, Journalist, Creative Director and Artiste. </span></p>
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to a U.S. Army father, K. Ceres Wright has lived in Anchorage, AK; Chicago, IL;
Baltimore, MD; Frankfurt, Oberursel, and Munich, Germany; Seoul, Korea; and the
Washington Metropolitan Area. She attended undergraduate school at the
University of Maryland, College Park, with a double major in economics and
finance. She then worked for 10 years as a credit and treasury analyst before
deciding to change careers.</span></p>
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Wright received her master’s degree in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill
University and her published cyberpunk novel, Cog, was her thesis for the
program. She is also the founder and president of Diverse Writers and Artists
of Speculative Fiction (DWASF), an educational group for creatives. Her short
stories, poems, and articles have appeared in the DWASF Journal, Chosen
Realities; Luminescent Threads: Connections to Octavia Butler (Locus Award
winner; Hugo Award nominee); Sycorax’s Daughters (Bram Stoker Award nominee);
Emanations: 2+2=5; Diner Stories: Off the Menu; Many Genres, One Craft (Best
Non-Fiction London Book Festival); The City: A Cyberfunk Anthology; The Museum
of All Things Awesome and That Go Boom; among others. She served as the
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a publications manager and writer/editor for a management consulting firm in
Rockville, MD.</span></p>
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<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b> </b>Click <a href="https://web.facebook.com/100000999353070/videos/1204075140462628/" target="_blank">here </a>to watch the visual panel video on the author's facebook page. <br /></p>
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novel, “The Creed of the Oracles” has finally been presented to the general public.
The unveiling of the book which was held on the 11<sup>th</sup> day of
December, 2022, was graced by lovers of literature. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The event featured a
panel session with the topic, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Worldbuilding in Phantasm and the African
Writer’s Literary Right to create Foreign-Like Scenes”</i></b>. The panellists include:
K. Ceres Wright (USA), Dr. Sophia Obi (Nigeria), Zadok Kwame Gyesi (Ghana), Dr.
Ikiemonye Iniamagha (Nigeria), Dennis Casey IV (USA), Tessy Ebi Tuebi
(Nigeria), and Scott Thomas Outlar (USA). </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-0FzxJnxz0hgxwoVJIyaZHL8BN2vbOb_8zbqMV1XwqFZajZ9aF33NpmwbJ_6vlUazSsvCCE7sEw96Gjx90ib2FOahHkHM6o5Svy2IyTcpBY5yvrWJATdGG4nn0yYaEnLZ_moQN3ThRBhU4Q_ZFzSGC5noqrxw5oTXFC2-r5_YAUs4Bc42eIXx1Co/s1024/IMG-20221202-WA0008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-0FzxJnxz0hgxwoVJIyaZHL8BN2vbOb_8zbqMV1XwqFZajZ9aF33NpmwbJ_6vlUazSsvCCE7sEw96Gjx90ib2FOahHkHM6o5Svy2IyTcpBY5yvrWJATdGG4nn0yYaEnLZ_moQN3ThRBhU4Q_ZFzSGC5noqrxw5oTXFC2-r5_YAUs4Bc42eIXx1Co/s320/IMG-20221202-WA0008.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The event also featured
poetry presentation and other interesting activities that spiced up the
gathering. Spec-fic writer, Hannah Onoguwe, gave an impressive and well written
review of the book which will be published soonest.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The author, Ebi Robert
was overwhelmed by the attendance and show of love from the attendance.
Reacting on his Facebook page, he wrote thus: </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The
Creed of the Oracles has finally been presented to the general public. The
attendance was massive. The hall was full to capacity. At a point, I was even
scared whether some persons may end up standing. The love was strong, and I thank
the Almighty God for that.</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I
want to specially thank Chief Seiyefa Koroye (Chairman, Bayelsa State Library
Board) Prof. Solomon T. Ebobrah (Former Dean, Faculty of Law, Niger Delta
University); Frank Nabena Esq., (Principal, FBA Nabena & Co); U. Saiyou
Esq., (Chairman, NBA Yenagoa); Felix T. Okorotei Esq (Former NBA Chairman);
Ebinyu George Aderigha Esq (Former Chairman, NBA Sagbama Branch); Engr.
Emmanuel Frank Opigo (Former Chairman ANA Bayelsa), Doc Ayibanua, etc. You are
all instrumental to the success of the launch.</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Special
thanks to the Nembe-Se Lawyers Forum, the Young Lawyers Forum, Yenagoa Branch,
all staff of the FBA NABENA & CO, the United Pan-Africanist Movement
(UPAM), fellow writers, and friends. To the panellists as a whole, I want to say
I appreciate all your efforts. (Scott Thomas Outlar, K. Ceres Wright, Zadok
Kwame Gyesi, Dr. Sophia Obi, Dennis Casey IV, Dr. Ikiemoye Iniamagha, Tessy Ebi
Tobuyei). You guys did a great job. The reviewer of the book, Hannah Onoguwe
you are appreciated as well. The committee members, you guys are great. I love
you all. Nathaniel Okeke, Arabina Ebizimo, Adus Kawine, Pius Ayama, Derioteidor
Kenneth, Marshall Esinkumo Jos, etc. You guys are great. </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Please
permit me if I didn't mention your name. The list is a long one. I thank you
all, whether present or absent. </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Regards</span></p>
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<p></p><br />Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-65251087304023512942022-08-16T00:32:00.001-07:002022-08-16T09:48:27.172-07:00Casualty-Character in Theresa’s Gasp: A Review of The Novel ‘Gasp’ by Ebi Robert<p><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdgzlMLyrDbu4281BqusTnLtF5TzZ_XJ6QUBm9ZV9cv7TKwi66BHMFdqkIfjinTCZ6dmRn-fz7rzAv9L8Eb7TcVIVT4WtMPxAW2UEf90JIiQ1iAqDS8o3u6mmjMZWlxH6n4v6YYdntkNbj-6OPdesOR3ry8Ckvin98alWkYU-vy0P1tZ9HTkvDIOvu/s720/Gasp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="720" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdgzlMLyrDbu4281BqusTnLtF5TzZ_XJ6QUBm9ZV9cv7TKwi66BHMFdqkIfjinTCZ6dmRn-fz7rzAv9L8Eb7TcVIVT4WtMPxAW2UEf90JIiQ1iAqDS8o3u6mmjMZWlxH6n4v6YYdntkNbj-6OPdesOR3ry8Ckvin98alWkYU-vy0P1tZ9HTkvDIOvu/s320/Gasp.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</span><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Preliminary Information:</span></b></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">Title: </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">Gasp</span></i></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">Author: </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">Theresa Ebi
Tobuyei</span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">Pages: </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">276</span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">Publisher: </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">Parresia
Publishers Ltd</span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">Place of publication</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">: Lagos,
Nigeria</span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">Year of publication</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">:
2021</span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">ISBN</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">: 978-978-983-108-1</span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">Price</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">: Amount not
stated</span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Background:</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The
novel, <i>Gasp, </i>was launched at the Castle Hotel, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State,
on the 16th day of December, 2021. The event was graced by literary giants,
literary enthusiasts, and well-wishers. The one-worded title of this magical
piece is not misplaced as it is carefully chosen to drive the book's readers to
introspection. The cover page flashes hands showing strokes of fire and the
casualties yet to die. Indeed, <i>the casualties are not only those who are
dead</i>. They are well out of it.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A necessary synopsis</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i><b>T</b>he casualties
are not only those who are dead</i>. This is the opening line of J.P. Clark’s
poem, <i>The Casualties</i>. This poetic line assembling these strong words
sends more than a thousand messages about the aftermath of war. Yet, <i>Gasp </i>has
done likewise. But beyond this, it exposes one literary quality worth this
praise.</span></p><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Theresa’s novel tells the
story of three young girls who lived in the same neighbourhood at Lower Erejuwa
in the Warri Local Government Area of Delta State. The book’s first chapter
presents a pinch of what happened in the Warri crisis of 1997. The new group of
mayhem makers, <i>The Hunters, </i>had stormed the St. Theresa International
School premises, leaving the compound in disarray as everyone fled for their
dear lives. However, Mr. Femeiya was struck down, making him one of the
casualties who kissed the earth ‘goodbye’.</span></p><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Subsequent chapters reveal
what became of the lives of the three major characters: Tonye Fameiya, Ivie
Udi, and Imabong Nyang. This trio offers a perfect example of
casualty-characters in a literary piece like Theresa’s. <i>Gasp</i> is not
strictly a war novel like the Marcus Luttrell’s non-fictional <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">lone survivor</i>, or a typical crime
thriller, even though it captures themes such as crime and maybe a bit of war-like
scenes. Here is a fiction that narrates the story of the trio who were forced
to face the heart-breaking aftereffects of war. But for the purpose of this
review, Tonye Fameiya and Ivie Ude will be considered our casualty-characters,
though Imabong can make a good example as well.</span></p><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Tonye and Ivie, as casualty-characters</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Tonye
Fameiya found herself in Italy a few years after her father's demise. She
became a professional prostitute who rode men for a living. At the early stage
of her unfortunate career, she linked up with one Timothy Eze and was involved
emotionally—a romance which metamorphosed into something with an abysmal end.
Her dreams of having a family were cut short when she realised that Timothy Eze
was only a farce well staged to rope in her innocence. After she was pulled off
the hook by chance, she joined the Mafia and eventually rose to the rank of
heiress, second-in-command to the dreaded and very brutal Dmitri. This didn’t
happen by chance; it was well planned. The author clarified this in her
narration.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Tonye mapped out her survival plans in the mafia.
Her strategy was simple; she would date Vadim, the head of the guards, and
climb up the hierarchy until she became Don’s mistress. She smiled as she
imagined herself as the mistress of Don and the power she would command. </span></i></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Gasp, @ page 53. </span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Her life was one stained
with the pleasure of the flesh, skimming, and survival. Though she had the
option of making something good out of life, just as Imabong did, the
experiences she got prove that the casualties are not only those who are dead.
Tonye was exposed to a world of violence and crime. But she couldn’t help to
rescue herself from the way the sight of blood at fourteen affected her psyche.
The fact that she also treasured a man of violence, power, and influence also
evidences the fact that she was a dynamic character whose change was reflective
of what her childhood built.</span></p><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span class="red-underline">Ivie</span>
on the other hand, was an example of a local breed that was forced to stay
quite close to the fresh memories of the crisis. Chapter two of the book takes
us through the story of a teenager who ends up with a man (Ebidou) because she
wasn’t sure if fortune would smile on her. After losing her first child to the
cold hand of death due to medical negligence, she also lost the man who had
shown her love and care as the bread winner of the family. She was shattered.
Her dream of a beautiful home was destroyed. Worse still was that she wasn’t
given the opportunity to even give him a befitting burial. Further details
about her in later parts of the novel reveal the story of a mother with
different children for different fathers.</span></p><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">The story of Ivie
represents the situation of many African women whose dreams were cut short
because society left them with limited choices to make. We can see how the
author aptly sends this point:</span></p><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">She shook off the memories and looked at Ebidou. He
had just offered her accommodation. She knew the implication of that. Many
girls at Ofoni cohabited with men and bore children for them from even the
young age of thirteen. She was eighteen. But what if Ebidou became like her
father?... @page 17.</span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Ivie accepted the offer,
and that marked the beginning of womanhood smeared with grief and regret. Ivie
and Tonye are casualty-characters who were made to make decisions they wouldn’t
have made if life was fair enough. Being exposed to the evil of this world at a
tender age was all that evil needed to consume their dreams and make them
victims of the balefulness of man’s depravities. But Pearl Bailey had said, ‘a
crown, if it hurts us, is not worth wearing’. I leave us with this quote.</span></p><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Concluding with Theresa’s craft</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">The author has not only
given us twenty-four chapters’ masterpiece that speaks of the woes of war. She
has written this prose brilliantly, employing a variety of literary devices and
techniques. Her beautiful use of imagery and language is jaw-dropping. Although
she had painted a foreign scene using the Mafia world to tell her story, her
ability to spice it up with local colour is admirable. For instance, apart from
indigenous places, she named some of her characters with Ijaw and Yoruba names.</span></p><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">This and even more make her
target audience broad, cutting across lovers of crime thrillers, casualty
pieces, war novels, etc. Theresa’s use of simple words makes her narration easy
to appreciate. Every chapter could be made into a flash fiction or a short
story, and the story of each major character was enough to stand tall as a book
of its own. This is how good this author has mastered her craft. Anyone can
pick up her fiction and read to the end without stopping. Without mincing
words, this is indeed a page turner, a work recommended to lovers of good
literature.</span></p><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Is there anyone who wants
to know more about the book? Kindly grab your own copy.</span></p><p class="root-block-node" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"> </span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Review by Ebi Robert </span></b></span></p><span style="font-family: times;">
</span><p></p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226777746939444262.post-56545311004134549132022-07-23T23:07:00.000-07:002022-07-23T23:07:13.142-07:00Tributes To A Bridge Builder: Late Cdre Ibrahim Nurudeen (rtd) By Asiwaju Abiodun Abdul’azeez<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7_xQWDikozfd8kSqabpoeqb6sOAtzNPMBEN-NlDMpK6D-QcDYntSPlTFAa1gKTSNZYsL4C7TqO1Qd40jPPUs2P-CboYcjFhu18xQpS2Z4g9kDDtg-mTKr3UDcs76FAdrongg6-Hg8vmwtPUStkoYavZhV1i_ckD5MFTb8kjmZUGquTAbKJFxRowN/s1062/IMG-20220723-WA0012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7_xQWDikozfd8kSqabpoeqb6sOAtzNPMBEN-NlDMpK6D-QcDYntSPlTFAa1gKTSNZYsL4C7TqO1Qd40jPPUs2P-CboYcjFhu18xQpS2Z4g9kDDtg-mTKr3UDcs76FAdrongg6-Hg8vmwtPUStkoYavZhV1i_ckD5MFTb8kjmZUGquTAbKJFxRowN/s320/IMG-20220723-WA0012.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Tributes To A Bridge Builder: Late Cdre Ibrahim Nurudeen (rtd) By Asiwaju Abiodun Abdul’azeez</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Fellow readers, please do read as you permit me to write, it's no longer a news that Cdre Ibrahim Nurudeen (rtd) is no more, a man who focused on the remarkable structures of the medical branch in the navy during his years in the service, and even after his retirement. Let me put it more frontally, Late Cdre Nurudeen weaved his best in the medical branch of the navy, and I may say that in this 21st century, his name was the most traveled brand due to his utilization of stupendous resources, extensive mindset towards building formidable medical structures, extensive welfare to the officers and men who worked or learned under his watch.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I know some would think it's too much to paint him in golden chambers, but how do one express his love for the man who solely bought one a voiceable future. If you ask me, I'll tell you, unequivocally and repeatedly that he was a qualified and licensed bridge builder, who assembled many stones regardless of religion and tribe to build a tarred career for the future of those that gathered the stones. If you ask me, if he was a saint, I'll reply you no, no human had ever been. Not even the greatest of all scholars among mankind. Humans are governed by their shadows which are virtually moulded by mere mirage—hence, perfection in human community can not be achieved, and this has been one of the recurring theses I usually propagate in my musings and reflections. Nonetheless, he was a father who was careful not to only nurture his tongue but his entire country to unify flesh in all dialects. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtb8uCT8Vfj69VQF6EZKmAkh0lc16vWirgb4alAmK7eiLgmLnCNegYux-wZH9w5C_i596LKujJ_VJ_w-OHkem3q7gRAUVS_W-MOtNBwgKvSp6g0C8uHsKJfJNlpgmHgXfActJadPKIB8k5p2CnuoCoIsOahd_mBHZUSL_AMqxxjkxqLZ3qKIVOIqhD/s320/IMG-20220723-WA0009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="229" data-original-width="320" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtb8uCT8Vfj69VQF6EZKmAkh0lc16vWirgb4alAmK7eiLgmLnCNegYux-wZH9w5C_i596LKujJ_VJ_w-OHkem3q7gRAUVS_W-MOtNBwgKvSp6g0C8uHsKJfJNlpgmHgXfActJadPKIB8k5p2CnuoCoIsOahd_mBHZUSL_AMqxxjkxqLZ3qKIVOIqhD/s1600/IMG-20220723-WA0009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">He was a disciplinarian who frowned at all unnecessary manipulations; perhaps, to expose one to the ladder of growth, his simplicity and appearance were mitigated by several strong and positive qualities. He was generous to a fault, he lifted many souls, officers and ratings of the navy; from penury and affluence, illiteracy to literacy, he was a classic example of a good samaritan, a typical example of sky builder, and till kingdom arrives, his name shall always find a space in the heart of lovelies. He was an exception, too many zeals to travel miles to reframe the welfare of his subordinates, and several comments have showered his departure for his fervour for truthfulness and transparency. In one of the circulating videos, we saw him addressing his subordinates, he said and I quote "A leader is supposed to make sure that he takes care of the welfare of his subordinates, that is one of the traits of a good leader which am imploring all of you to do"—in a combatant space like military, this statement means a lot, depicting the symptoms of humanity spiced by God's love and wisdom, as some leaders care not about the problems of their surbodinates, and that's why he was an exception in every regard.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I followed his mentorship for close to a decade, his story was a functioning tale; punctuated with hardwork, charisma and transparency without sentiments; usually in the eyes of the God. When you had thought he was too strict and mean, he cuddled you with words of hopes concocted with reality— such an avenue to rise again. Truly, I lost a father, we lost a father, a man in whom I'm convinced to have built more men if death had not clumped his lumen. Several people have written tributes to paint him in the public domain, some described him as a person whose passion and influence made some carefree heads to redouble their sprouting strength, truly he was a good man.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In my own relationship with him, I cannot really explain, for his words had always been a path which never stumble me. During his 60th birthday and retirement in february, I was far away that I couldn't celebrate him due to unavailability of network, and after the period spent, I returned to where I had access to network, then I got a message from my friend; Ahmed Nurudeen to remind me of his birthday, I quickly in the spirit of joy called him, he challenged me for not informing him before traveling, and I apologised. Instantly, I wrote an article and sent it to two bloggers, which one of them sent me the link that graced the senior officer, I forwarded it to him, and he replied me "Abdulazeez, thank you, I'm grateful, also with prayers, and after his death, news came to me that he had sent this article to some senior officers to read my talent in ink without notifying me, this was a senior officer who didn't belittle my lights in hopes, who didn't neglect my little efforts in words, who didn't see me as a favour- seeking boy, and I ask; what could I have given to an elder if not fertile words with lovely prints, and truly we lost a rare gem, we lost a citadel of optimism, a tree surrounded with lights of literature, and a definition of togetherness is forever lost.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">His military career was full of glinting remarks, he got to the minaret of his career as an acting director of medical services, he made men and positioned everyone as the service required, he awarded punishment when necessary to incur a reminder against the furtherance—true portrait of a good leader. Even if I didn't witness his achievements in the early days of his career in the military, his achievements as a Commandant of the Nigeria Navy College Of Health Sciences have projected him to be the glint of all in building manpower, drastic reduction in indiscipline amongst personnel, and building of a better system for the navy and the country at large. His indomitable and indefatigable spirit to establish functioning system can never be undermined, then, standing tall as a glinting diamond amongst the virgin stones, truly we lost a legend, we lost a summary of humanity, and the scope of optimism. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sir, you'd be missed for your sincerity, transparency and efficiency to mould human beings with words and sweat, but posterity will never forget your imprints and structures built and documented for the beauty of the service and the nation at large. Farewell Sir, and have a safe landing. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Copyright Asiwaju Abiodun Abdul’azeez</p>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599062839175293513noreply@blogger.com0