Michael Oluwagbemi II
Popularly known as Busanga, Michael Oluwagbemi II writes for various electronic and print publications. Some ask him why he writes, others ask him, "why even bother?" Well, to them both he says, "I don't know". "All I know, and am absolutely sure of, is that the written word is an art and a science; and that there is no worse abortion than the destruction of a pregnant idea which is only given birth to in definitive form when such is submitted to the records of posterity. It is my hope that every reader comes away with a refreshing perspective, be it on politics, human interactions or international relations. A world where we all do our part, and strive to leave the earth better than we met it, is one with less not more government. But, more and definitely more, encompassing compassion and empathy: in words, actions and vision". Michael resides in the state of Texas. Visit him at his blog on busanga.com
Articles by this Author
Death by Petrol Tankers: Enough is Enough
- By Michael Oluwagbemi II
- Published Today
- Nigeria Matters
- Unrated
On Sunday, August 15, at the Otedola Millennium Estate end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, no fewer than 40 people lost their lives and about 25 vehicles were damaged in an inferno caused by a petrol tanker...
Tea Party for Africa?
- By Michael Oluwagbemi II
- Published 08/26/2010
- Africa & World
- Unrated
Perhaps as a result of our faltered pre-independence history, or our near preoccupation in post-independence Africa with the inefficiency of our governments, we hardly ask ourselves whatever should be of the role of government in our daily lives...
Jonathan Parties Hard while Nigeria Burns
- By Michael Oluwagbemi II
- Published 07/7/2010
- Nigeria Matters
- Unrated
Can someone spell out disconnected? Here the nation is in the throes of a nationwide doctors’ strike and the best and most imaginative program our president can come up with in quick succession was how to party with ten billion Naira in London?
Fashola for Show…In Lagos
- By Michael Oluwagbemi II
- Published 06/15/2010
- Nigeria Matters
- Unrated
Where does one begin? That this governor does not harass us the citizens with daily wail of sirens like his thirty-five other counterparts cannot wait to do? That this governor always seems to be able to engage Nigerians as adult in a conversation, be it an admonishment to attentive followership or need to enhance education?
Nigerian Big Men & Our Daughters
- By Michael Oluwagbemi II
- Published 06/11/2010
- Nigeria Matters
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When will Nigerian big men stop assaulting our intelligence? When will they stop defiling our land, our daughters and beating up our sisters?
Fela! Lives on Broadway
- By Michael Oluwagbemi II
- Published 05/20/2010
- Arts & Reviews
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In life and six feet below the ground, Fela Anikulapo Kuti remains an enigma to be decoded to many and mystery to be unraveled by both his fans and detractors...
Karma! How Con Men that Plundered Africa now Plunder the West
- By Michael Oluwagbemi II
- Published 05/4/2010
- Africa & World
- Unrated
The stories of municipal or private woes that have led to the worst financial crisis in decades in the West which led to rising debts, failing states like Greece and Iceland mirror the tale of woes that trailed the influx of Western consultants and loan peddlers in newly independent Africa in the 70s and 80s...
Nigeria’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: Just before the Next Scandal
- By Michael Oluwagbemi II
- Published 04/23/2010
- Business & Economy
- Unrated
The National Economic Council made up of State Governors, relevant Ministers and the Presidency came out with a heartwarming resolution to formally create a National Sovereign Wealth Fund...
For Jonathan: “Acting” or “Action” President?
- By Michael Oluwagbemi II
- Published 02/10/2010
- Nigeria Matters
- Unrated
Irrespective of what you think of the man Jonathan, one has to admit that he is indeed a lucky man. Who gets to be Governor, Vice President and now President by an unquestionable streak of luck?
Between Democracy & Development: What Gives?
- By Michael Oluwagbemi II
- Published 01/25/2010
- Life Abroad
- Unrated
In Nigeria, one with the benefit of hindsight may realize the missed opportunities in 1960, 1979, 1993 and 1999 to do the proper thing and bequeath to our country a limited but expandable form of democracy...

