As I have been gloating about this request to apply for a fully funded PhD programme at King’s College London, I have also been thinking.
They say that I would be a brilliant candidate cos of my body of work, passion for what I do, my writings and, most importantly, my growing influence
The program comes fully funded, with an offer of the best research team they can find and residency if I want.
I threw the question out to my people, and the majority said I should go ahead
But Prof Patrick Okorodudu, a very brilliant American Prof, hit it on the head
…. Edgar, for some people, cos of their experience in life are usually invited as visiting professors…
And this hit me. I don’t have five years to be buried in books and research, Nigeria will miss me – too much work to be done
So this morning, I will write a passionate letter to them, thanking them for their offer and recommending Tolu Fagbure for the position
Tolu is a brilliant theatre art lecturer, who was a Rappatuer at my Ekiti Festival and who came to run a brilliant strategy session for us at Duke of Shomolu recently
His passion, intellect and drive would ensure that he makes a success of this program
Please join me in prayers that they will accept him, cos Nigeria will be better for it
As for me, make we dey hustle dey go. No problem
Thanks
Duke of Shomolu
Last modified: January 24, 2026
