Meeting life’s vexations with humour is a survival tool Nigerians wield too well. We see it everywhere; from the streets of Twitter, the pages of satiric novels and essay collections,
Say what you will about Nigerian creatives, but one thing you cannot disparage them for is their willingness to put themselves out there, even in the face of scathing criticism,
By Gabriella Opara, bird story agency Growing up, Jide Martin consumed a lot of Western media and comics. Like young consumers across the continent, however, he grew increasingly frustrated with
By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Nigeria’s new energy bill, which updates the Electric Power Sector Reform Act of 2005, crucially encourages greater private sector involvement in power generation. Over
Seth Onyango, bird story agency Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote is touting seamless mobility for Africans as a panacea for the sluggish adoption of the fledging African Continental Free Trade
Sara Gasmi, bird story agency Sherifa Yunus Olokodana developed a love for cooking during her pre-teen years in the 1980s when she and her mother would watch a popular Nigerian
By Edith Magak, bird story agency New evidence by researchers in the Rising Star cave system in South Africa shows that an ancient, small-brained human cousin may have buried its
Patrick Nelle for bird story agency “I announce on this day to the media that Cleopatra was not black. Cleopatra was Greek, similar to the queens and princesses of Macedonia.
Praise Wakulti Illya is a Nigerian nurse who has been critical in assisting expectant mothers safely bring their bundles of joy into the world. Focusing on challenged communities, especially those
By Kate Okorie, bird story agency On Mother’s Day, Xoli Fuyani’s smartphone was flooded with messages from the young girls in her non-profit organisation, Black Girls Rising. Founded in 2021,
Martell is delighted to announce the continuation of their partnership with singer-songwriter and record producer, Davido, as an international ambassador of the House. Started in April 2021, the successful collaboration
In the ever-evolving world of music, an extraordinary force is emerging, 20-year-old Afro Fusion star known as Chips, born Chigoziri Mark-Princewill. Chips represents a rare breed of talent, driven by
By bird story agency Nairobi and Cape Town recently signed a city-to-city cooperation agreement to enhance development collaboration. An event hosted in Nairobi brought together Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and
By Gabriella Opara, bird story agency In 2002, Nigeria’s film industry – widely referred to as Nollywood – presented Africa with a comic relief movie called Aki na Ukwa. The
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