Sonala olumhense biography examples

One of Nigeria’s most celebrated columnists, Sonala Olumhense, turned 60 today, with several writers praising his stellar career as an insightful commentator on Nigerian politics, culture and public affairs.

One of Nigeria’s most celebrated columnists, Sonala Olumhense, turned 60 today, with several writers praising his stellar career as an insightful commentator on Nigerian politics, culture and public affairs.

Mr.

Olumhense, who is fondly called Ess Oh by his friends, has written for close to four decades for a variety of Nigerian and African newspapers, magazines and websites, including a syndicated column that currently appears on SaharaReporters and the Nigerian Guardian newspaper, among others.

In a post on Facebook, fellow columnist Okey Ndibe described Mr.

Olumhense as “the dean of the Nigerian commentariat.” According to Mr. Ndibe, Ess Oh “is an example of patriotic outlook wedded to penetrating analysis and elegant writing. He is the most stimulating and knowledgeable w