Dele A. Sonubi
Dele Akeem Sonubi, has Masters Degrees in Culture, Peace and Development Studies from Spain & Denmark, as well as in Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies from Austria. A graduate of the Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria, Dele researches mostly on African indigenous initiatives and development drives. Dele believes very strongly in multi-ethnic and cross-cultural plurality. He seeks knowledge at the expense of knowledge and basically for the sake of knowledge. Dele A. Sonubi is the author of 2 published novels; The Grandfather’s Mandate and The Armed Robbers; he is working on his third novel and an anthology of poetry. He lives presently in Lagos, Nigeria.
Articles by this Author
Pounded Yam In Vienna
- By Dele A. Sonubi
- Published 03/27/2008
- Life Abroad
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I descended on the meal as though i had never ever eaten pounded yam before. I pounded the yam in my mouth with the ease of one who had been starved for weeks. Suddenly i was unable to follow or lead any coherent conversation, my concentration and attention were focused on the collapsing structure of the mountainous pounded yam in front of me...
The End Justifies The Means?
- By Dele A. Sonubi
- Published 02/28/2008
- Nigeria Matters
- Unrated
Do I have the right to say the insanity of the political developments at home are better than seeking asylum papers? That it does not matter the nature and manner of the means, the end justifies it?
The Nigerian Phonetic and The Ghanaian’s Prejudice
- By Dele A. Sonubi
- Published 10/23/2007
- Education
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I once encountered a scenario where some fellow Nigerians where joining a Ghanaian to run down Nigerian’s way of speaking. They were busy praising the “Ghanaian English” pronunciation with its nauseating emphasis on words where the English native speakers themselves had never placed emphasis...
What Befitting Epitaph Should We Give Late Hon. Dr. Aminu Safana?
- By Dele A. Sonubi
- Published 10/23/2007
- Nigeria Matters
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Dr. Safana had been trained in some of the best universities of the world. A first class brain, a medical doctor, one with the finest fingers who became the fan, the umbrella-carrying-town crier and chief supporter of a common hair dresser...
A Banner Without Stain
- By Dele A. Sonubi
- Published 05/13/2007
- Nigeria Matters
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What banner is OBJ handing on to "our" children? What brand of banner? Can he stand before Nigeria, holding the flag which is the symbol of our political and sovereign aspirations that he had directly worked to make the banner he will hand over to us that without stain?
The “Obj Complex”
- By Dele A. Sonubi
- Published 02/24/2007
- Nigeria Matters
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I was working when the newsflash came announcing that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had declared in favor of Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his decampment to another party and his clinging to his position as VP. Unconsciously, I jumped up with joy...
For and on Behalf of Nigerians who Appreciate Nigerians...
- By Dele A. Sonubi
- Published 02/14/2007
- Nigeria Matters
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One day, our country will be better. One day, no one will promote mediocrity and failure in this country but reserve kudos for excellence and dedication of service. When that day comes, and Nigeria sings, your names, though unsung now, will be included in the long list of those honored!
What If God Does Not Forgive?
- By Dele A. Sonubi
- Published 10/26/2006
- Nigeria Matters
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No church rebukes Nigerians who do not pay taxes, but they rain curses on those who do not pay the 10% tithe. As a result, the Nigerian government should begin to consider collecting taxes from churches because they make enormous resource just by saying words that both blackmail and brainwash Nigerians...
Who Owns The Church?
- By Dele A. Sonubi
- Published 08/28/2006
- Nigeria Matters
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The churches in Nigeria today are nothing but money collection outlets. In every sitting, in every meeting, generous offerings are solicited and collected. You dare not go to church with nothing in your pocket because you would be embarrassed...
Market Economy Reform In Africa: Case Of Nigeria
- By Dele A. Sonubi
- Published 06/2/2006
- Position Papers
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There is no doubt the continent of Africa needs reform. From one policy to the other, the continent continues to search for a focus that will take it out of the threshold of underdevelopment to the stage of stability and developed economy...
