A Nation of Fakes: How Counterfeit Culture Became Normal in Nigeria
To solve this problem, we must intersect culture and regulation.
2 weeks ago
To solve this problem, we must intersect culture and regulation.
2 weeks ago
by Michael Aromolaran and Thelma Ideozu A meme is worth more than a thousand words. Or at least it saves you from using a thousand words. In a space like Twitter where a thousand words are impossible, sometimes you need a shorthand form of getting to the point: a meme. Ubiquitous as they are, hardly […]
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By Toyosi Onabanjo Queen Elizabeth II’s death on 8 September has occasioned many tributes but also many Twitter jokes, some of them about the late Queen’s cherished Pembroke Welsh corgis. Being a former Queen of Nigeria, it is expected that Nigerians have an opinion about the monarch who passed away aged 96 at the Balmoral […]
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Ogranya Jable Osai’s entry into mainstream music took its time coming, but for anyone who followed his progress, it was always a matter of time. For there is only so long that such massive talent can be suppressed, even in Nigeria’s saturated music market. Last year, seeking a catalytic drive for attention to his craft […]
4 years ago
Joel Cicero, a Nigerian actor, talker, writer and theatre research expert, took center stage at the Association for Theatre in Higher Education in Theatre for Social Change debut panel, delivering a compelling presentation on how theatre in the Niger Delta has become a catalyst for environmental and social revolution. The session, titled Theatre & Social Change in […]
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Hats are a great way to change your overall look, boost your confidence, and keep you warm. But with so many different hats, it can be hard to know which one is right for you and your occasion. When you need to grace an occasion, you might be indecisive about which hat is right for […]
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Filmmaking in Africa has revolutionized the world’s view of Africa and Africans as a whole. In comparison to Hollywood’s century-long operation, African cinema has gone through a slower progression since its pre and post-colonial days. The Nigerian Film Industry, famously known as Nollywood, is one of Africa’s thriving film industries and the second-largest globally. The […]
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VVS Lagos Fashion Show for the first time will offer dedicated experiences for both trade and public audiences through one dynamic schedule, keeping different realms of art and culture at its core. The showcase will highlight renowned Nigerian designers in a grandeur fashion show, that will bring forth art, culture, and technology to celebrate creativity […]
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The secret to every good magic trick is the combination of two techniques: the ‘misdirection’ and the ‘sleight of hand’. How good a magician is and how awed the audience is by his tricks comes down to how well he performs these two, simple, but extremely powerful, techniques. Take the classic rabbit-out-of-a-hat magic trick (that […]
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