Its a sad moment, really, when parents first become a bit frightened of their children.
AMA ATA AIDOOIts a sad moment, really, when parents first become a bit frightened of their children.
AMA ATA AIDOONo matter what anybody says, we can’t have it all. Not if you are a woman. Not yet.
AMA ATA AIDOOToyin Falola has given us what is truly rare in modern African writing: a seriously funny, racy, irreverent package of memories, and full of the most wonderful pieces of poetry and ordinary information.
AMA ATA AIDOOHumans, not places, make memories.
AMA ATA AIDOOThere are powerful forces undermining progress in Africa. But one must never underestimate the power of the people to bring about change.
AMA ATA AIDOOLife is inspirational; sometimes it comes from the most unlikely places.
AMA ATA AIDOOSometimes a word or an argument will trigger a poem.
AMA ATA AIDOOAfter all, if we look closer into ourselves, shall we not admit that the warmth from other people comes so sweet to us when it comes, because, we always carry with us the knowledge of the cold loneliness of death?
AMA ATA AIDOOAt the age of 15, a teacher had asked me what I wanted to do for a career, and without knowing why or even how I replied that I wanted to be a poet.
AMA ATA AIDOOIt is a matter of some interest, that the only other volume A Mouth Sweeter Than Salt reminds one of is Ake, by Wole Soyinka. What is it about these Yorubas?
AMA ATA AIDOOIt is understandable why the African artist is utilitarian.
AMA ATA AIDOOTime by itself means nothing, no matter how fast it moves, unless we give it something to carry for us; something we value. Because it is such a precious vehicle, is time.
AMA ATA AIDOOO yes, everyone gets lonely some time or other.
AMA ATA AIDOOFor us Africans, literature must serve a purpose: to expose, embarrass, and fight corruption and authoritarianism.
AMA ATA AIDOOGhana is like a lion without a head
AMA ATA AIDOOThings are working out… towards their dazzling conclusions.
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