What Exactly Is All This Sex Doing in Blood Sisters? •
The Biafra Story, Courtesy of Britain •
Nigeria is Failing its Children •
In Nigeria, Shame is the Substance of Things Hoped For •
What Exactly Is All This Sex Doing in Blood Sisters? •
The Biafra Story, Courtesy of Britain •
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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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 […]
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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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Ade Onibada is a freelance journalist, producer, and occasional host/moderator. Cutting her teeth at Buzzfeed at the peak of its internet notoriety forms a distinct POV through which virality and the internet can be understood. For that and more, she’s the perfect subject for this column. Who are you? What do you do? My name […]
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BAFTA-nominated British-Nigerian television screenwriter and producer Yemi Oyefuwa has been named as part of the exclusive 2026 cohort for the European Showrunner Training, a professional development initiative run by the ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln. The European Showrunner Programme was launched in 2022 by the ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln, a German film institution, with vital backing […]
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The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) has announced the lineup of participants for the 19th edition of Talents Durban, taking place during the Durban FilmMart (DFM) in Durban from 9 – 12 October 2026. As the African site of Berlinale Talents, Talents Durban plays a vital role in nurturing emerging African filmmakers, animators, and film critics […]
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Ade Onibada is a freelance journalist, producer, and occasional host/moderator. Cutting her teeth at Buzzfeed at the peak of its internet notoriety forms a distinct POV through which virality and the internet can be understood. For that and more, she’s the perfect subject for this column. Who are you? What do you do? My name […]
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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 […]
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Ade Onibada is a freelance journalist, producer, and occasional host/moderator. Cutting her teeth at Buzzfeed at the peak of its internet notoriety forms a distinct POV through which virality and the internet can be understood. For that and more, she’s the perfect subject for this column. Who are you? What do you do? My name […]
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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 […]
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Blood Sisters Understands That Sex Can Tell a Story. It Just Doesn’t Always Know What Story It’s Telling.
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Blood Sisters Understands That Sex Can Tell a Story. It Just Doesn’t Always Know What Story It’s Telling.
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BAFTA-nominated British-Nigerian television screenwriter and producer Yemi Oyefuwa has been named as part of the exclusive 2026 cohort for the European Showrunner Training, a professional development initiative run by the ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln. The European Showrunner Programme was launched in 2022 by the ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln, a German film institution, with vital backing […]
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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, […]
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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.
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With a few months until the 2027 general election, the political landscape is worth looking at.
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For nearly two decades, xenophobic violence in South Africa has followed the same exhausting script. Immigrant Africans are blamed for crime, unemployment, and pressure on public services. Protests erupt, lives are threatened, people beaten, and in too many cases, killed. Government officials step to the podiums, condemn the violence and issue statements. The international community […]
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On June 1, the BBC released Surviving Biafra: Voices from the Nigerian Civil War, a 75-minute Africa Eye documentary directed by Grammy-winning filmmaker Meji Alabi. Built around the experiences of Alabi’s grandfather, Godwin Alabi-Isama, a former Nigerian army commander who fought on the federal side during the war, the documentary arrives with lofty ambitions. According […]
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Ade Onibada is a freelance journalist, producer, and occasional host/moderator. Cutting her teeth at Buzzfeed at the peak of its internet notoriety forms a distinct POV through which virality and the internet can be understood. For that and more, she’s the perfect subject for this column. Who are you? What do you do? My name […]
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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 […]
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Ade Onibada is a freelance journalist, producer, and occasional host/moderator. Cutting her teeth at Buzzfeed at the peak of its internet notoriety forms a distinct POV through which virality and the internet can be understood. For that and more, she’s the perfect subject for this column. Who are you? What do you do? My name […]
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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 […]
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Ade Onibada is a freelance journalist, producer, and occasional host/moderator. Cutting her teeth at Buzzfeed at the peak of its internet notoriety forms a distinct POV through which virality and the internet can be understood. For that and more, she’s the perfect subject for this column. Who are you? What do you do? My name […]
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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 […]
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Ade Onibada is a freelance journalist, producer, and occasional host/moderator. Cutting her teeth at Buzzfeed at the peak of its internet notoriety forms a distinct POV through which virality and the internet can be understood. For that and more, she’s the perfect subject for this column. Who are you? What do you do? My name […]
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