What’s in a name? The modus letters are enumerated The way it’s voiced Or to whom it belongs Then, what’s to a name? To the history it belongs Or how larynx fickle with it Is it the way it looks? Appears lazy … fast before the eye? Or is it the way it sounds? handsome, antiquated, oddity or strange? Can it sound positive? Can it sound … [Read more...] about What’s in a name?
German president receives Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and asks country to confront its colonial past
Written by AP “We will only be able to understand and overcome the deeper roots of everyday racism if we shine a light on the blind spots of our memory and if we face our colonial history much more than we have done so far,” German president said. Acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who also spoke at the ceremony, called on Germany and all of Europe to … [Read more...] about German president receives Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and asks country to confront its colonial past
WTO’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to have meeting with Top U.S trade official
Written by REUTERS Top U.S. trade official to have meeting with WTO chief on Wednesday U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will have an online meeting on Wednesday with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director-general of the World Trade Organization, Tai's media office said, weeks before it holds an import ministerial conference. Tai spoke by telephone earlier this … [Read more...] about WTO’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to have meeting with Top U.S trade official
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Makes TIME Magazine’s Photo Cover
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Makes TIME Magazine's Photo Cover, Listed Among 100 Most Influential People Globally World-Economist, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a former Nigerian federal minister who hails from the Eastern region of the country. She has to her name, several global recognitions, and presently heads the World Trade Organisation, WTO. Ngozi has just been listed among 100 most … [Read more...] about Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Makes TIME Magazine’s Photo Cover
Angela Merkel and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in conversation in Germany
Written by DW The German Chancellor and the celebrated Nigerian feminist author discussed politics, and how they are influenced by social media — and fashion.Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Chancellor Angela Merkel were the guest speakers at a panel held at the Düsseldorf's Schauspielhaus theater on Wednesday, alongside journalists and entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about Angela Merkel and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in conversation in Germany