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Explainers, analyses, and essays on government policies, and political trends and movements around the continent

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

In Starrgirl, Ayra Starr does not ask you to reconsider Ayra Starr. She assumes you already know who she is and expects you to keep up. The title alone sends listeners a message before they press play. Her first two records were titled around age — 19 & Dangerous introduced a fearless, fast-talking teenager; The […]

Anjola Akinmade

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4 days ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

“Support Your Own”: The Clash Between Intellectual Property Rights and Social Expectations in Nigeria

 Mutual support and creative collaboration within creative communities aren’t just beneficial – they are essential for survival. Artists, musicians, fashion designers, and entertainers form tight-knit networks, sharing resources and promoting each other’s work in an environment where formal infrastructure for creatives might be inaccessible, or accessible to only a certain few. This collaborative spirit, while […]

Deborah Oludimu

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2 years ago

“Support Your Own”: The Clash Between Intellectual Property Rights and Social Expectations in Nigeria

7 Nigerian Sci-Fi Movies That Will Make You Question Everything

Fantasy and supernatural movies? Nollywood has them on lock. From ghosts that wear designer wristwatches to gods that are always angry, and sometimes even dragons that pick people up and fly away with them, supernatural dramas have been our bread and butter for the longest time. But there’s one niche we have barely touched; science […]

Deborah Oludimu

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2 years ago

7 Nigerian Sci-Fi Movies That Will Make You Question Everything

Five Personal Finance Podcasts for Nigerians by Nigerians

Financial literacy, as a concept, is sorely needed in many Nigerian households, particularly those in low-to-moderate-income communities. The right personal finance education can be a game-changer for young people ready to take charge of their financial journey. Imagine having a mentor who speaks your language, understands the highs and lows of the Nigerian economy, and […]

Deborah Oludimu

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2 years ago

Five Personal Finance Podcasts for Nigerians by Nigerians

The Nigerian Album Culture is in Dire Need Of A Reset

Albums have become ubiquitous, and indispensable to life in this age. They have become soundtracks to the gentle patter of everyday living, vessels for the joy of music, conjuring it on demand, sometimes with a single tap. They are, for many, bookmarks—cultural artifacts capable of shaping, capturing and summoning the zeitgeist of an era. Their […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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2 years ago

The Nigerian Album Culture is in Dire Need Of A Reset

“Lakatabu”: It’s All Déjà Vu

Odunlade Adekola is the poster boy for star roles in Yoruba films of the home video era. One such archetype, which he has embodied in different so-called Yoruba Nollywood productions over a career spanning decades, is the conceited, “bad boy” protagonist. This protagonist, full of irredeemable pride, is usually a rogue who possesses some form […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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2 years ago

“Lakatabu”: It’s All Déjà Vu

Hijack ‘93 Is Everything A Historical Thriller Should Not Be

Hijack ‘93 begins in an unusual way for what is supposedly a historical drama—with a disclaimer that states that the film is a fictionalized interpretation of real events.  An attempt to ward off some of the criticism  of the film’s handling of real life events, but it wasn’t really necessary: Hijack ‘93’s many problems as […]

Patrick Ezema

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2 years ago

Hijack ‘93 Is Everything A Historical Thriller Should Not Be
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