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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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1 month ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

5 Orijinal Moments From Episode 3 of Mix With Orijin 

Episode 3 of Mix With Orijin gave us another round of flavour, chaos, comedy, and chemistry between Basketmouth and Lara Rawa – and this one came with a cocktail that stole the show. Here are the standout moments that made the episode the perfect blend of sweet, refreshing, and downright Orijinal. When Lara Introduced the […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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10 months ago

5 Orijinal Moments From Episode 3 of Mix With Orijin 

Taye Arimoro vs  Peggy Ovire: What It Reveals About Nollywood’s Troubled Set Culture

Nigerian film enthusiasts weren’t, at first, familiar with Taye Arimoro’s involvement with Peggy Ovire’s Pieces of Love. Guarding details about a film or series production is industry standard. But, on November 11, 2025 that respected secrecy was broken when Arimoro posted a video of an on-set altercation that led to alleged physical assault. Arimoro’s scheduled […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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10 months ago

Taye Arimoro vs  Peggy Ovire: What It Reveals About Nollywood’s Troubled Set Culture

Smirnoff X1: The Spirit Behind Nigeria’s Most Unforgettable Raves

There’s a new pulse running through Nigeria’s rave circuit, and if you’ve been outside lately, you’ve definitely felt it. Smirnoff X1 isn’t just showing up at the biggest parties – it’s shaping the way they feel. Walk into any major rave and there’s this instant sense of freedom: the ease to move how you want, […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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10 months ago

Smirnoff X1: The Spirit Behind Nigeria’s Most Unforgettable Raves

Tomilola Coco Adeyemo Creates A Sanctuary for the Brokenhearted in “A Nollywood Christmas” 

What happens when you mix family trauma, Nollywood glamour, forbidden love, depression, friendship, second chances, and long-awaited reunions? You get Tomilola Coco Adeyemo’s A Nollywood Christmas. The story follows Anu Fashoranti, a woman in her forties who’s content with her carefully built life—until she meets a younger man who turns her entire world upside down. […]

Shalom Tewobola

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10 months ago

Tomilola Coco Adeyemo Creates A Sanctuary for the Brokenhearted in “A Nollywood Christmas” 

Nigeria’s Humor Reflex Is Problematic

Something deeply unsettling is unfolding across Nigerian social media, and most of us are too busy scrolling to notice. Terrorist groups operating within the country’s volatile regions are slowly becoming content creators. Their propaganda videos—once confined to grainy WhatsApp forwards and hushed conversations—now circulate openly on TikTok and Twitter, racking up views, comments, and shares […]

Shalom Tewobola

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10 months ago

Nigeria’s Humor Reflex Is Problematic
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