Books By Niran
Every Journalist Should Write a Book
Every Journalist Should Write a Book is one journalist’s call to arms to his comrades to take up their pens and write a book. Having learned the hard way the disadvantages of not doing so early, in this book, Niran Adedokun succinctly outlines cogent reasons why every journalist must author a book. Going beyond anecdotes, Adedokun shares real examples of dead and living journalists who have juggled journalism and authorship to wide acclaim and satisfactory returns.
While the overarching message in the book is that there is no tenable reason for a journalist not to have a book, the author also spotlights other important areas, including how to decide on what to write and the steps to take in writing your book. Ultimately, by the time you are done reading, you will have not only an idea of what to write but also the motivation and courage to pick up your pen/device and start writing. It is a worthy resource for everyone who has ever dreamt of authoring a book but has found themselves inexplicably held back from accomplishing their passion, an assurance that it is doable.
Ethnicity Eats, Corruption Feasts
Ethnicity Eats, Corruption Feasts: A columnist’s insights on Nigeria is Niran Adedokun’s second captivating collection of essays following the 2020 release of Danfo Driver in All of Us. In this thought-provoking book, the author dissects the complex web of challenges that have long plagued this vibrant nation.
He explores the intricate relationship between ethnicity and politics, and how this dynamic has influenced the country’s socio-economic landscape. The essays unravel the layers of corruption that has infiltrated every aspect of Nigerian society and the devastating consequences they inflict on the country.
Ethnicity Eats; Corruption Feasts offers readers a unique perspective on Nigeria’s past, present, and future. It takes an incisive look into the overt religiousness of Nigerians and why the country remains a cesspool of vices, regardless.
The collection is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Nigeria’s complex socio-political environment and how every citizen can contribute to making the country greater.
An Unusual Biography: Wale Adenuga MFR
A Pencil in the Hands of the Creator, authored by Atim Nkpubre and Niran Adedokun, offers an intimate and richly detailed account of the life and legacy of one of Nigeria’s most influential creative minds.
The book is not your ordinary biography. It explores the spiritual convictions, creative milestones, and enduring impact of Wale Adenuga, the visionary behind some of Nigeria’s most beloved entertainment brands, including Ikebe Super, Papa Ajasco, Super Story, and This Life. It is also flavoured with various jokes, making Adenuga a veteran of Nigeria’s ever-blossoming comedy industry.
Through engaging narrative and thoughtful research, Nkpubre and Adedokun paint a compelling portrait of a man who sees himself merely as “a pencil in the hands of the Creator,” yet whose mark on Nigeria’s cultural and moral consciousness remains indelible.
It bears profound lessons for every entrepreneur in Nigeria and is a must-read for every creative and business owner in Nigeria.
The man, the soldier, the patriot: Biography of Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru
This book is the gripping biography of the Nigerian 21st Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru. General Attahiru died in a plane crash alongside ten other military officers four months into his appointment. This book tells the story of this quintessential soldier and his plans for the Nigerian Army and national security.
The Law is an Ass
The law is an ass is a collection of fictional shorts stories around common human issues like corruption, poverty, deprivation and a combination of other challenges that beset third-world countries like Nigeria. It is Adedokun’s first published work of fiction.
The Danfo Driver in All Of Us
The Danfo Driver in all of us and other essays is a compilation of Niran Adedokun’s personal reflections and interventions on a variety of topical national issues in the space of five years between 2013 and 2018.
Although a few of the articles were published in some other newspapers, most of the articles in this collection were published in The PUNCH and thecable.ng where Adedokun is a weekly columnist.
His largely non-partisan pieces advocate for responsible and responsible governance as well as a dutiful and alert citizen. He argues that these are two non-negotiable characteristics of a progressive society and that unless everyone wakes up to their responsibility Nigeria will remain a dream.
Available at: Amazon, Okada books
Ladies Calling The Shot
Ladies Calling The Shots is the profile of 17 top female film and television directors in Nigeria. Ladies features in the book include: Amaka Igwe, Tope Oshin, Pat Oghre-Imobhio, Omoni Oboli, Adeola Osunkojo and Midred Okwo, Lola Fani Kayode, Ema Edosio, Ola Selhurst, Belinda YangaAgedah, Ronke Macaulay. Funke Fayoyin, Stephanie Linus, Blessing Egbe and Vanessa Nzediegwu.
This book was inspired by the fact that Nollywood is ranked as the 3rd largest movie industry in world, but the contribution of the growing corps of female directors who are literally calling the shots in Africa’s biggest movie industry. The ladies profiled in this book represent different generations of female contributors to the industry, their career trajectory and the impact that they have continued to make.
For instance, in February 2017, the Academy Awards in the United States held for the 89th time. In all those years, only four women have been nominated in the Best Director category and just one has ever won. This was in 2010 when Kathryn Bigelow won the Oscars for directing The Hurt Locker. Nigerian female filmmakers have done much better and Ladies Calling The Shots focuses on these successes and how they were attained.