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Would Olabisi Silva still be alive if she did not choose to live and die for Nigeria?

Would Olabisi Silva still be alive if she did not choose to live and die for Nigeria?

ByMoyo Okediji

Would Olabisi Silva still be alive if she did not choose to live and die for Nigeria?

I asked the same question when my friend, Moyo Ogundipe, died of a cardiac arrest two years ago.

Nigeria lacks basic healthcare facilities for talented, boundary-pushing professionals.

The roads are deathtraps.

a picture showing moyo okediji standingnext to his artwork

Another painting that I just extracted from my garage is this dark work.

ByMoyo Okediji

Another painting that I just extracted from my garage is this dark work.

There is an interesting story behind it.

In the year 2000 or 2001, the British Museum invited me to give a lecture as part of the ceremonies held in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and also to mark the completion of the Great Court built as an extension of the main museum building. They wanted me to address the body as my topic.

a picture showing moyo okediji wearing a customized hoodie poised for the camera and behind him is one of his art piece

The birthday Gift.

ByMoyo Okediji

This birthday gift came well after my birthday. It has my name emblazoned on it. As I wore it, I recalled the conversation with Iya Oyo and Baba Oyo that evening they explained the meaning of my name, Moyo, which literally means “I rejoice.” It is part of a longer name Moyòsọ́rẹtíolúwápèsèfúnmi.