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 •
“M$NEY”: How Much Does it Cost to Extend A Legacy? •
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.
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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 […]
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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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), […]
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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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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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Sheffield DocFest, the UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects, has announced its 2026 official selection. The selected African documentaries include the Nigerian coming-of-age story Crocodile, the Nigerian-focused political documentary about Moshood Abiola (MKO), and the Nigerian climate-activism documentary Hope is a Word. Additionally, the South African […]
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By Lulu Shabell For a long time, I have asked myself the wrong question. I have spent years placing African designers in Porto, Paris, Dubai, New York, and London for international buyers who arrived with their own frameworks of value, selected what resonated with them, and then departed. The work has been meaningful, and I […]
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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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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 […]
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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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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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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 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), […]
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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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Sheffield DocFest, the UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects, has announced its 2026 official selection. The selected African documentaries include the Nigerian coming-of-age story Crocodile, the Nigerian-focused political documentary about Moshood Abiola (MKO), and the Nigerian climate-activism documentary Hope is a Word. Additionally, the South African […]
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In 2025, the decades-long Locarno Open Door initiative shifted its focus to the continent. This follows a three-year cycle dedicated to Latin America and the Caribbean. Thus, for its next four editions, the initiative will be a dedicated platform for emerging African voices through its Projects, Producers, and Directors programmes. In 2026, the Fondation Botnar […]
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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 […]
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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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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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On 6 April, 2026, X aggregator page, Album Talks, posted promotional content for an event, garnering 7.7k views. Come 11 May, they made a similar promotional post for the same event. Just like before, the engagement was minimal: 2 Quotes, 1.9k views, and a smattering of positive comments. Two days later, when they followed up […]
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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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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 […]
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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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Ghana launched its anticipated national electronic visa (e-visa) portal on May 25, 2026. Speaking at the 63rd African Union (AU) Day celebration held in Gold Coast City, Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, the president of Ghana, revealed this innovation, noting that with this, fellow Africans and visitors from around the world can process their visa, upload […]
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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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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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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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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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 […]
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