By Nehru Odeh Moyo Okediji, Professor of Art and Art History at the University of Texas, Austin, has explained why his scheduled lecture on Ifa at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, was cancelled, dismissing suggestions that the university acted because of the content of his presentation. Okediji said the cancellation was instead the result of…
BNXN BNXN Responds to OAU Performance Request, Sparks Conversation Online BNXN has responded to a fan who urged him to perform at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), giving a candid and light-hearted explanation for why he may not be able to make the appearance. In his reply, the singer expressed interest in visiting the campus but…
It’s been over 10 years, and the tradition still holds strong — if an artiste is performing at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), they must prostrate before the students. Yes, “Dobale” — right there on stage. From Wizkid in 2014, who famously bowed before his performance at Oduduwa Hall, to more recent names like Laycon in…
The Students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has reacted to the death of a final year student of the university who was on Thursday knocked down to death by a reckless car driver. PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that the student, identified as Esu Ema of the Department of Foreign Languages, was reportedly on…
The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Thursday, announced the death of a final year student of the Department of Foreign Languages, Esu Ema. Ema was reportedly killed by a driver, identified as Lasisi Sodiq, near the campus of the institution. A release by the Public Relations Officer of the university,…
