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
From casual freestyling sessions and captivating Instagram posts to a promising future in the music industry, Myron, also known as Benjamin Ayibaifiye Ayibakuro, has swiftly risen to prominence as a rising star in the Afrobeats scene. Garnering attention from popular Nigerian comedian and influencer Sabinus, as well as securing a record deal with White Lux […]
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By Thuku Kariuki, bird story agency Nancy Karigithu, a globally recognised maritime expert with 38 years of experience, began her journey playing with paper boats on puddles in Mwea, a rice-growing region in Kenya. “My dad’s teaching fellow, Edna Oxtoby, introduced me to paper boats that I loved floating on the water puddles. Along with […]
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by Silalei Shani, bird story agency The Basketball Africa League’s Nile Conference which took place between April 26 and May 6 at the Hassan Moustafa Sports Hall in Cairo ended with Petro de Luanda defeating Al Ahly in a game that went to the wire; Gerson Goncalves scored a buzzer-beating tip-in to win the Nile […]
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By Atieno Odera, bird story agency As a young girl growing up in Enoosaen, a rural Maasai village in southwestern Kenya, Kakenya Ntaiya’s fate seemed determined from birth. After undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM) at puberty, she was expected to stop her education and start life as a married woman. In the Maasai community, female […]
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Challenged by alternative banking solutions and disruptions posed by fintechs and telcos, African banks are shedding their caution and showing greater openness to tech solutions in order to diversify operations and enhance the customer experience. This is according to the third edition of the African Banking Digital Transformation Report, published by African Banker Magazine and […]
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When it comes to up-and-coming Afrobeat artists, Omah Lay is and has been one of the hottest names on the Nigerian music scene. The young singer has made waves with his unique sound, blending elements of Afrobeat, highlife, and R&B to create a style all his own. But while his music is undeniably catchy and […]
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adidas, a global leader in sportswear, has opened its Flagship store in Lagos, Nigeria. Located at 624, Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos it is the fourth adidas store to open in Nigeria in partnership with BrandCo. The adidas store is rooted in Lagos, known for its vibrant street culture, dynamic art scene, and enthusiastic […]
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Ogidika Kelvin, a 25-year-old Nigerian photographer and creative director, also known as OK Effect, sees his camera as a “passport to see the world”. His work involves traveling across different countries and documenting the luxurious lifestyle of every day people and celebrities. The EFFECTIVE exhibition is a contemporary art approach to rising through the dust […]
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