Nigeria is Failing its Children •
In Nigeria, Shame is the Substance of Things Hoped For •
Dammy Twitch’s “Call of My Life” Meditate on Love, Commitment, and Identity •
“My Father’s Shadow”: Analysing the Identity Crisis of a Nigerian and African Title •
Nigeria is Failing its Children •
In Nigeria, Shame is the Substance of Things Hoped For •
Dammy Twitch’s “Call of My Life” Meditate on Love, Commitment, and Identity •
“My Father’s Shadow”: Analysing the Identity Crisis of a Nigerian and African Title •
My Father’s Shadow dual-citizenship tension isn’t an isolated conversation in African cinema. From the early 2000’s to date, there have been a select number of African titles with similar tension.
4 weeks ago
From the introductory shots in Dammy Twitch‘s Call of My Life, a compendium of details announced itself like a familiar but distant friend. First, it tells you that this is going to be a well-shot and framed picture. The sonic landscape (from sound design to soundtrack) will inspire admiration. Importantly, the lead character, Soluchi (played […]
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My Father’s Shadow dual-citizenship tension isn’t an isolated conversation in African cinema. From the early 2000’s to date, there have been a select number of African titles with similar tension.
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To be a young adult in Lagos is to exist in a perpetual state of motion. Between navigating the relentless economic hustle, the pressures of digital visibility, and the chaotic hum of the city, finding a genuine moment to just breathe is a luxury. For years, Nigerian youth culture has heavily indexed on the turn […]
2 months ago
Earlier this month, CNN’s international correspondent Larry Madowo posted a video from Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, where he had just paid a $80 non-refundable visa fee to enter Nigeria from Nairobi. In the clip, he questioned why Nigeria continues to charge visitors from African countries that, in some cases, have removed similar barriers for […]
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In a recent video, the Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps answered a seemingly straightforward question: “Can you drive with an international driver’s licence in Nigeria?” His answer was equally straightforward. “The answer is simply, no.” To support his position, he cited Section 82 of the National Road Traffic Regulations, which states plainly that: […]
6 hours ago
The recently released teaser for the second season of Blood Sisters has sparked a host of conversations. The most prominent is the debate about creative license and truth in filmmaking. Directed by Daniel Oriahi and Kayode Kasum, the crime thriller follows the adventures of Kemi (Nancy Isime) and Sarah (Ini Dima-Okojie) after Kemi accidentally kills […]
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Nigeria is failing its children. Governance has been reduced to a series of political performances staged for the benefit of those in power, while children, who are the most vulnerable members of society, who cannot vote, protest, or negotiate their own safety bear the consequences most severely. They are growing up in a country that is stripping away structures meant to protect, educate, nourish, and prepare them for the future.
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With minimum wage sitting at just 70,000 Naira a month, car ownership, electric or not, remains financially out of reach for most young Nigerians facing challenging economic conditions. The numbers simply do not add up for a generation already navigating one of Africa’s most punishing economic climates.
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The Namibia Film Commission (NFC) is inviting experienced Namibian filmmakers to submit co-production funding proposals for Short, Feature or Documentary film projects under the N!xau ≠Toma Film Fund for the 2026/2027 Funding Cycle. In 2017 the Namibia Film Commission established an African Film Fund to honour the legacy of the famed The God Must Be […]
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I hate that I don’t know how to just want without shame or strategy
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Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]
1 month ago
I hate that I don’t know how to just want without shame or strategy
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Sade Onabowale has a lot of opinions. Following her on Instagram is characterized by her expression of her thoughts on the topic du jour in long form. That desire to shape discourse has also now resulted in its own media universe of sorts: a Substack newsletter, a podcast, and a recurring event series. This is […]
4 days ago
Ochuko Akpovbovbo runs a Substack which sits at the intersection of culture, branding, and internet trends. as seen on covers business, culture, and Gen Z trends, making her a perfect fit for this column on how your favorite internet figures use the internet. Who are you? What do you do? I’m a writer and brand […]
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Conversely, in mainstream Nollywood, there exist two categories of filmmakers : the ones that make films for intellectuals and for the unthinking masses. There’s a pretension among members of both groups that they are different.
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The recently released teaser for the second season of Blood Sisters has sparked a host of conversations. The most prominent is the debate about creative license and truth in filmmaking. Directed by Daniel Oriahi and Kayode Kasum, the crime thriller follows the adventures of Kemi (Nancy Isime) and Sarah (Ini Dima-Okojie) after Kemi accidentally kills […]
6 hours ago
The Namibia Film Commission (NFC) is inviting experienced Namibian filmmakers to submit co-production funding proposals for Short, Feature or Documentary film projects under the N!xau ≠Toma Film Fund for the 2026/2027 Funding Cycle. In 2017 the Namibia Film Commission established an African Film Fund to honour the legacy of the famed The God Must Be […]
12 hours ago
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) has announced two partnerships in its bid to expand opportunities for filmmakers, film critics, and industry professionals. This strategic international partnership aims to support talent development, industry access, and cross-border collaboration. At the Egyptian Pavilion during the Cannes Film Festival, a new collaboration between the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), […]
4 days ago
In 2019, New Zealand-based director Pietra Brettkelly was reading about the difference between Afrofuturism and African futurism when she stumbled on an article about The Critics. That article, her curiosity, and the need to meet a person and research them “in front of the camera” motivated Brettkelly’s journey to Nigeria. The meeting snowballed into the […]
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Days into 2026, quips about 2026 being the new 2016 began to circulate on social media. In a sense, this gestured at Gen Z’s relentless penchant for nostalgia, a phenomenon that’s as palpable in the music of the day as it is in fashion. It also doubles as a pun, or a meme, if you […]
4 months ago
But for a community like Rap Joint Lagos, NAS’ premonition about the death of Hip-Hop might have come true, leaving us with the “wreckage” of DJs. Founded by Akinwale Irokosu, Rap Joint Lagos began as an online community sometime in 2020 and since then, has become a cultural sanctuary for lovers of Hip-Hop. It is […]
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When she released her eponymous first project, Qing Madi EP, in November 2023, it was to an audience seeking the next set of female Afro-pop stars. The dawn of the 2020s had seen Ayra Starr and Tems emerge into global acclaim, vocal powerhouses whose songwriting and performance abilities raised the ceiling in the house built […]
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History-making British-Nigerian rapper, producer, and songwriter Dave, also known as Santan Dave, will headline his first-ever shows in Nigeria on October 16 and 17 at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Lagos, bringing his acclaimed The Boy Who Played the Harp tour to a close. Presented by Live Nation and MASSIVE, […]
6 days ago
Nigerian-born, London-based artist Greo has released the official music video for his single Wa Do Ghe, a culturally charged migration anthem that bridges the ancient streets of Benin City with the gritty pulse of London. Taken from his EP Benin To London, Wa Do Ghe is a hip‑hop track built on a UK drill foundation. […]
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The Alliance of Sahel States was able to formalize its break from ECOWAS, leaning heavily on the argument that the regional bloc does nothing more than serve Western interests. These military governments have been able to deflect diplomatic isolation through partnerships with Russia, China, and Turkey, creating an alternative network of political cover and military support.
4 months ago
In a recent video, the Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps answered a seemingly straightforward question: “Can you drive with an international driver’s licence in Nigeria?” His answer was equally straightforward. “The answer is simply, no.” To support his position, he cited Section 82 of the National Road Traffic Regulations, which states plainly that: […]
6 hours ago
Nigeria is failing its children. Governance has been reduced to a series of political performances staged for the benefit of those in power, while children, who are the most vulnerable members of society, who cannot vote, protest, or negotiate their own safety bear the consequences most severely. They are growing up in a country that is stripping away structures meant to protect, educate, nourish, and prepare them for the future.
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As the captivity of 46 hostages (39 pupils and 7 teachers) enters its eighteenth day, mass protests across Oyo State have entered their second consecutive day. On Thursday, May 15, 2026, armed men, camouflaged in military uniforms, raided three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State: the Baptist Nursery and Primary School, […]
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Electricity supply in Lagos runs on a visible class system. A building’s power supply is determined by its residents’ economic power. In practice, these bands shape far more than electricity access. They influence where people choose to live, how much they spend on diesel and generators, whether small businesses can survive blackouts, and even how […]
7 days ago
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Sade Onabowale has a lot of opinions. Following her on Instagram is characterized by her expression of her thoughts on the topic du jour in long form. That desire to shape discourse has also now resulted in its own media universe of sorts: a Substack newsletter, a podcast, and a recurring event series. This is […]
4 days ago
Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]
1 month ago
Sade Onabowale has a lot of opinions. Following her on Instagram is characterized by her expression of her thoughts on the topic du jour in long form. That desire to shape discourse has also now resulted in its own media universe of sorts: a Substack newsletter, a podcast, and a recurring event series. This is […]
4 days ago
Ochuko Akpovbovbo runs a Substack which sits at the intersection of culture, branding, and internet trends. as seen on covers business, culture, and Gen Z trends, making her a perfect fit for this column on how your favorite internet figures use the internet. Who are you? What do you do? I’m a writer and brand […]
3 weeks ago
Korede Kaneto Akinsete is the founder of Ko Concepts, a storytelling studio that empowers leaders, impact builders, and creatives to identify, refine, and amplify their unique narratives. She’s also a writer exploring the intersections of arts, culture, and identity across the African diaspora, with sensibilities shaped by Lagos and New York. Here she shares with […]
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Right now, Nigerian social media is hot with arrests. “Defamation” is the word of the hour. Social media users, particularly users on X, are learning in real time how defamation works within Nigeria’s legal system. For years, Nigeria’s online space has operated as an unregulated public square; chaotic, sensationalist and often cruel. But recent arrests […]
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As we look back on the previous year’s releases, debuts, and industry-defining moments in Nigerian Film, it’s time we look forward and embrace what this year might hold for Nigerian Film. Here’s what and who to keep an eye on as the year continues to take shape. I do not come to you by chance […]
1 year ago
Right now, Nigerian social media is hot with arrests. “Defamation” is the word of the hour. Social media users, particularly users on X, are learning in real time how defamation works within Nigeria’s legal system. For years, Nigeria’s online space has operated as an unregulated public square; chaotic, sensationalist and often cruel. But recent arrests […]
1 week ago
Ochuko Akpovbovbo runs a Substack which sits at the intersection of culture, branding, and internet trends. as seen on covers business, culture, and Gen Z trends, making her a perfect fit for this column on how your favorite internet figures use the internet. Who are you? What do you do? I’m a writer and brand […]
3 weeks ago
Abimisola Anibaba is a multimedia storyteller and host of Japa Diaries, a podcast delving into the African immigrant experience, while also creating online content and consulting for social impact and media brands focused on culture, community, and creativity. Her Zillennial habits—Instagram/TikTok splits for work-pleasure blending, no comment fights, and viral lessons from 2020 misinformation or […]
2 months ago
