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
By Natalia Uval y Marina Santin It is Monday and at Espacio Colabora, in downtown Montevideo, a group of women and representatives of social organizations meet to discuss the impact of having family members in prison on children. Familias Presentes holds these monthly sessions. There are the women who have led the organization’s formation […]
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by Conrad Onyango, bird story agency In early 2023, when Nigeria began rolling out its newly designed currency notes, the country was hit by a cash crisis. The reason? Nigeria’s apex bank had put a cap on the maximum amount of hard cash that individuals and corporations could withdraw as part of wider efforts to […]
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by Esther Musembi, bird story agency When Njeri Wangari walked into the spotlight at an event in Nairobi in May, it was clear she had command of the stage. The DJ cut the house music right on time and Wangari launched into her lines of poetry at the open mic event. With her brightly […]
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by Lerato Mogoatlhe Take a stroll around any city in the continent and you’ll soon discover that the continent loves to eat good food – more so if it fits in your hands, is served on the go, and is packed with flavour, from subtle and spicy to bold and fiery. Here is a list […]
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After enduring a harrowing kidnapping ordeal in the wake of late April, Gnewzy is poised to make a triumphant return to the music scene with the release of his latest single, Maneuver, featuring Native Records’ illustrious Afrobeats rapper and hit-maker, Odumodudu Blvck. News of Gnewzy’s release from his abductors made headlines on May 4th, following […]
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by Seth Onyango Africa’s tech ecosystem is attracting billions of dollars, thanks to dynamic startups whose innovation and creativity are reshaping industries and unlocking new opportunities. Youthful populations and digital connectivity are further fueling growth. From the fintech startups driving financial inclusion to the agri-tech startups improving food security, the impact of these startups is […]
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Major road networks are not merely stretches of asphalt; but vital arteries that boost trade, connect communities, and foster economic growth across the African continent. They represent a commitment to progress and the betterment of interconnectivity within Africa. The Trans-African Highway Network is an ambitious, pan-African road network of major roads aiming to cover 56,683 […]
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By Carl Terver Nigerian photographer and filmmaker Omoregie Osakpolor is an intelligent and brilliant artist, mostly because he defies convention, taking his camera lens to unexplored terrain. Even when he approaches a familiar subject, he does so with the intention of renewing our vision and ways of seeing. In 2020, his documentary Nation Forgotten on […]
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