Tag: Jide Badmus
WHEN MEN PLAY GOD: a review of Faith Ose Ebhodaghe’s Impunity
Impunity is a fast-paced story of power and corruption—a depiction of the generational impact of violence and the chronic nature of abuse. The story, set in Nigeria, is emotionally charged and socially insightful, exploring a legacy of crime, the frailty of truth and the ethical cost of survival. Divided into two parts, the novel takes […]
CONFRONTING THE BOGEYMAN: a review of Olumide Holloway’s Darkness can be Very Dark
Darkness Can be Very Dark is a collection of twenty-seven poems that attempt a conflux of oral and literary artistry. It’s a gritty collection of spoken-word-style poems that’s unafraid of shadows—exploring an impressive range of personal, social, and spiritual themes. There’s a rawness to the emotions expressed in this work that is both honest and […]
HOPE AS A DREAMSCAPE: a review of Lanre Sonde’s Canvas of Freedom by Jide Badmus
The title of the poem gifts us a subtle paradox, soft on the mind, easy to miss. A canvas traps everything within itself. It hangs on a wall, too. Oddly, a virgin canvas is an invitation to boundless imagination—and a good portrait is a door to dauntless dreams. What a way to welcome the reader […]
The Lust Vault: A Review of Betrayals and Diamonds
Title: Betrayals and Diamonds Author: N. Viktoria Published: 2023 Reviewed by: Jide Badmus Alec Nolan, a retired jewel thief, gets pulled back into the world of high-stakes crime by a former partner for one last job. Alec is on the run and goes into hiding when his attempt to steal the Pemberton Diamonds fails. The […]
What Do I Call My Love For Your Body? Jide Badmus Pays Homage To the Body in this Enchanting Collection of Poems | Creative Titan
Reviewer: Creative Titan From time immemorial, humans have been renowned as sensual beings with intense longing and the human body carries a lot of this responsibility. Jide Badmus’ “What Do I call My Love For Your Body” delves into this sacred realm. The lines in the first stanza of the opening poem Body Language […]
Missionary Might As Well Have Two Meanings – A Review Of Silk Psalms
Authors: Jide Badmus & Alozor Michael Ikechukwu Publisher: Inkspired The topic of passion is often not discussed in Nigeria. We are a nation that does not talk about sex except in hushed tones and with innuendos. This is the status quo that Jide Badmus and Alozor Michael upset with this chapbook and what makes it […]