Obasanjo, Obadide and Obajoko: A Tale of Tradition, Attrition and Perdition, By Toyin Falola

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Olusegun Olopade

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Sep 18, 2023, 6:40:30 AM9/18/23
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Obasanjo, Obadide and Obajoko: A Tale of Tradition, Attrition and Perdition, By Toyin Falola
https://heartofarts.org/obasanjo-obadide-and-obajoko-a-tale-of-tradition-attrition-and-perdition/ 

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Michael Afolayan

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Sep 23, 2023, 4:43:00 AM9/23/23
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Wow, this is an essay for the Pulitzer Prize! For a man even Obasanjo himself often references as a friend (we've been to his penthouse together twice in Abeokuta), this is courageous. For a historian - not a literary critic, this is sensationally beautiful.  I applaud the depth of criticism, the truthfulness of the contents, and the style of crafting the essay. When humor and truth converge at a literary junction, readers have to enjoy a delta of language art, a good essayist's lucidity, and, in this case, a dagger of words that prick collective conscience (and consciousness) of the people.  I hope (and pray) that the man Obasanjo himself avails himself to read this serious treatise from a fearless friend. Ojogbon Agba TF, you did well on this. Seriously, you did!

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Oluwatoyin Adepoju

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Sep 23, 2023, 9:04:48 AM9/23/23
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Magnificent analysis from Michael Afolayan 

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