Titles carry weight in every society. They are markers of recognition, symbols of achievement, and sometimes, tokens of vanity. In Nigeria, however, the fascination with titles has too often tipped into obsession. From chieftaincy honours to national awards and now the proliferation of honorary doctorates, the hustle for recognition has become a cultural industry in itself. These titles are not the problem – societies across the world confer distinctions to honour individuals who have contributed meaningfully to the common good. The danger howe
Titles carry weight in every society. They are markers of recognition, symbols of achievement, and sometimes, tokens of vanity. In Nigeria, however, the fascination with titles has too often tipped into obsession. From chieftaincy honours to national awards and now the proliferation of honorary doctorates, the hustle for recognition has become a cultural industry in itself. These titles are not the problem – societies across the world confer distinctions to honour individuals who have contributed meaningfully to the common good. The danger howe
