VIEW: The Accoutrements of Progress and JB’s Virtuous Leadership that Few Choose to ‘Unsee’

By Nurudeen Oshinlaja Progress wears many disguises. Sometimes it looks like a shiny new invention splashed across a glossy magazine cover; other times, it appears as a humble improvement so ordinary we scarcely notice it until it’s gone. In truth, the greatest blessings of progressrarely make noise. Instead, they settle into our routines, smoothing the rough edges of daily life like a patient craftsman polishing a familiar piece of furniture. We often imagine progress as something dramatic — flying cars, colonies on Mars, kitchens that clean themselves (surely someone is…

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Okun Ebi Records Historic Yoruba Cinema Premiere In Texas

Our Reporter OKUN EBI, a Yoruba-language relatable comedy film, has officially set a historic milestone with its cinema premiere at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, Arlington. The event stands as the first Yoruba film to premiere in an actual cinema in Texas, and potentially the first of its kind in the United States. The film was written and produced by Olakanlu Lanre and Dunni Badru, popularly known as Mr and Mrs Kogberegbe. Direction was handled by Seun Olaiya (Black Magic). The prolific director delivered a production that reflects strong creative collaboration and…

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