I rarely use mythology for its own sake because, as a theatre person, the mythological figures are in fact humanity to the ninth degree and Yoruba mythology in particular has fascination of being one of the most humanised mythologies in the world.

The media must be used effectively to reach the masses. You have to find a new language in which to address the people and demonstrate what is possible.

We do not ask the mountain's aid to crack a walnut.

The youth should come together to challenge the status quo. They must not give up.

It's the place to begin, always -- to return to home, literally.

When I say war, I'm not talking about mental war; I'm talking about totally eliminating the obstacles to transformation of our children.

The British inclined more towards the feudal mentality, the feudal structures rather than the more radical progressive elements who would re-shape society and institute pretty egalitarian systems of governance with opportunity for even disadvantaged people and so I found that decolonisation was not just the end of political struggle in Nigeria.