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Michael Kolawole

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(He/Him)
Lagos
As seen in: Pod À Trois - Um podcast sobre diversidade, Medium, Substack, The Guardian (Nigeria), The Africa Report, The Brooklyn Rail, African Business, Popula, Music In Africa, New Telegraph and
Covers:  Music. Film. Art. Tech. Fashion. Business.
Doesn't Cover: Politic.
Screenwriter. Playwright. Critic. Essayist. Radio Presenter. Poet. Kolawole_m@yahoo.com

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Michael Kolawole’s Biography

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Michael Kolawole is a screenwriter, playwright, poet, and cultural journalist. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication from Kogi State University. As a ghostwriter, he has ghostwritten more than 50 screenplays of different genres for clients around the world. Likewise, as a freelance cultural writer, he has been published in reputable publications.

He has completed his collection of poetry. He is on the lookout for a publisher who is keen on publishing poetry.

Michael Kolawole’s Journalist Portfolio

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Review: Brymo's 9 tells fascinating human stories

Review: Brymo's 9 tells fascinating human stories

The opening track on Harmattan and Winter, the English side of Brymo's latest bipartite album 9, is calm and …

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Blaqbonez delivers lukewarm performance on Mr Boombastic

Blaqbonez delivers lukewarm performance on Mr Boombastic

It is no secret that Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez is lofty in style. His latest offering Mr Boombastic harps on …

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D'banj: An ousted king on a quest to reclaim his throne

D'banj: An ousted king on a quest to reclaim his throne

Once upon a time, D'banj was one of Nigeria's top artists. His sashay, charisma and slang made him stand out …

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Agidigbo: One musical instrument and two songs

Agidigbo: One musical instrument and two songs

A few years ago, I witnessed an agidigbo gig at a buruku joint in my village. It was my first time seeing the…

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Terry tha Rapman returns as Joe Spazm

Terry tha Rapman returns as Joe Spazm

After a long hiatus and a handful of unsuccessful singles, Terry tha Rapman, who once stylized his name as T.…

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One Hit: Cobhams Asuquo's funny prayer for pop success

One Hit: Cobhams Asuquo's funny prayer for pop success

On his first song in 2018, 'One Hit', Cobhams Asuquo blends humour into prayer. An artist seeks that one hit,…

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Articles

Adebola Akinola delivers a Yoruba tale of love, hatred, forgiveness at soap box spotlight

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By Michael Kolawole Verified
| The Guardian (Nigeria) Verified
A woman whose womb carried the village is despised by her own people. Despite that, she still loves them. Her story of unconditional love and forgiveness is what Adebola Akinola carried into the Showroom Cinema in Sheffield at a recent soap box spotlight event. Rightly titled “The Woman Whose Womb Carried The Village,” the story bears a soft, moral tone typical of theological stories, but it is a tale of virtue and valour, typical of Yoruba folklore.
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Rainmakers Documentary: Tradition vs Technology. Who Really Controls The Rain?

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By Michael Kolawole Verified
| Substack
We live in a world where technology aims to predict the unpredictable, and scientists continually advance our understanding of natural phenomena. Still, there’s a stark contrast between science’s precision and the supernatural’s mystique. Official Poster of Rainmakers Documentary This age-old tension between rationality and the supernatural is the subject of the documentary Rainmakers, directed by Nigerian filmmaker Niyi Akinmolayan.
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Abidemi Sax And The Soft Language Of 'Selenkejo'

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By Michael Kolawole Verified
| New Telegraph Nigeria Verified
Abidemi Sax’s “Selenkejo” is a tender, slow-burning performance that rewards close listening. The release, packaged as a two-track single alongside “Ife Osupa,” announces itself with the modest confidence of an artist who trusts the music to speak first. It’s a short offering (just under eight minutes across the two tracks) but one that refuses to be small.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

A music review for Music in Africa, a reputable publication for African music.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

A well-detailed message through my email address.