It always surprised him when he thought of it later that he did not sink under the load of despair.

Art should be on the side of humanity.

A goat does not eat into a hen's stomach no matter how friendly the two may be.

The writer cannot expect to be excused from the task of reeducation and regeneration that must be done. In fact, he should march right in front.

The rural areas have been deprived by the cities in the past. Development resources and energy should be directed where the people live.

Writing has always been a serious business for me. I felt it was a moral obligation. A major concern of the time was the absence of the African voice. Being part of that dialogue meant not only sitting at the table but effectively telling the African story from an African perspective - in full earshot of the world.

While we do our good works let us not forget that the real solution lies in a world in which charity will have become unnecessary.