A Nation of Fakes: How Counterfeit Culture Became Normal in Nigeria
To solve this problem, we must intersect culture and regulation.
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To solve this problem, we must intersect culture and regulation.
2 weeks ago
Conrad Onyango, bird story agency By rights, Abdullahi Bulle should be in a banking hall making financial transactions and providing financial advice to banking clients. Instead, he’s seated at his desk at Nuria Books, in Nairobi’s Central Business District, advising would-be authors and book buyers, many of whom are buying Nuria’s books online, for […]
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Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Ghana’s introduction of visa-free travel for all African passport holders is the latest shot in the arm for Africa’s push toward seamless cross-border travel and trade integration. According to Henry Osabutey, a Ghanaian human rights, peace and conflict scholar and a Global Goodwill Ambassador of the SDGs by the Global […]
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The Honest Bunch Podcast is a leading Nigerian podcast, popular for its fearless and candid approach to storytelling and discussions. Covering topics ranging from relationships and society to pop culture and personal, captivating audiences with its bold, unfiltered and thought-provoking approach to these conversations and where they intersect.
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What does reproductive justice look like for Black women in America today? Black women have been at the forefront of the fight for reproductive rights. Despite this, they face immense challenges accessing essential healthcare, with staggering statistics highlighting these disparities. In fact, Black women are three times as likely as white women to die from […]
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Martell, the leading luxury cognac brand, set the tone for 2025 with Martell The New Year Experience at Lagos’ iconic hotspot, The Martell Tower. A fusion of music, culture, and bold sophistication, the event held on January 4th redefined New Year celebrations in the heart of Nigeria’s entertainment scene. The night was a sonic spectacle, […]
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by Jojolola Dopamu (Curator at Soto Gallery) In a time where connectivity saturates every corner of life, solitude—when explored with nuance— emerges as both radical and deeply necessary. For Balafaama, solitude was never a choice but a reality she learned to navigate, one brushstroke at a time. Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, Balafaama used art […]
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In the heart of Benue State, Gabriel Orpin, a humble farmer, spends his days tending to rice, cassava, and yam on his small farm. But this Christmas season, Gabriel’s life took an extraordinary turn when he hit the ₦5 million jackpot on BetKing Virtuals. “I’ve always loved farming,” Gabriel shared, his voice brimming with pride. […]
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On Sunday, December 15th, the vibrant streets of Lagos came alive as XII Lagos hosted the fifth edition of its Street Shakara fashion competition at 12 Glover Road, Ikoyi. themed “Our Culture, Our Fashion on the Streets, No Holds Barred”. The event was a kaleidoscope of color, sound, and creativity, celebrating Nigeria’s cultural richness and […]
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