(JollofNews) – Prof Ali Mazrui defined an intellectual as ‘a person who has the capacity to be fascinated by ideas and has acquired the skill to handle many of them effectively’. He also defined ‘intellectualism’ as ‘an engagement in the realm of ideas, rational discourse and independent enquiry.’ Thus, the[Read More…]
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London Letter With Dida Halake: Observer Must Pay Taxes And Register Properly
(JollofNews) – When I briefly took over as MD of the Daily Observer between November 2007 and June 2008, there was a fight between Amadou Samba and myself from day one about the financial situation at the Observer Company. The issues were as follows:- Tax: I was shown payment for[Read More…]
London Flat Fire: Dead Gambian Girl Was On The Verge Of Recognition
(JollofNews) – The day before she died, Khadija Saye had met an influential gallery director who was blown away by the young artist’s work and wanted to meet her. After years of striving to create her work while studying and holding down a job as a care worker, it felt[Read More…]
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