Explainers, analyses, and essays on government policies, and political trends and movements around the continent
My Father’s Shadow is a personal, semi-autobiographical exploration of the Davies brothers. It’s charged as an attempt to make sense of the absence that shaped their formative years.
3 weeks ago
Despite his embattled situation, writing Wizkid off is a bit premature, he still has a huge fanbase and the talent to command rave reviews from critics.
4 weeks ago
To open 5ive, the poet Alhanislam recites a spoken-word commentary on the album and the man behind it. It feels a little pretentious, rooted in the same idea that drives artists to label every new project their deepest and most personal work yet. Yet some of it does have grounding in real-life events. Alhanislam hails […]
1 month ago
If you’ve been even remotely active online, the words Achalugo and Odogwu have likely crossed your path, either directly or embedded in brands like Piggyvest’s marketing materials. Perhaps you’ve also encountered the lavish praise hailing Love in Every Word as one of 2025’s cinematic masterpieces, or declarations that Omoni Oboli has revolutionized NollyTube. If we […]
1 month ago
In the early 2000s, the success of the Nigerian comedy industry hinged majorly on a prominent genre, known as stand-up Comedy. This was a specialized style of comedy, where comedians stood in front of people and made them laugh. To be successful at this, they developed essential skills such as spontaneity, time management, and a […]
12 months ago
In 2022, Ruger hit mainstream success with his hit single, Girlfriend. After its release, the track grew among TikTok users in Nigeria and across the world, and it soon became the latest sound-propelling dance challenge on the shot video app. His virality in the short video follows Ckay’s success on the platform in 2021. A […]
12 months ago
Leaving your home country to seek better opportunities in foreign lands is a journey typically filled with hope, excitement, and dreams of a brighter future. For many Nigerians, this journey is a leap of faith into the unknown, driven by aspirations for a better life. However, the reality often proves to be different from what […]
12 months ago
by Phendu Kuta, bird story agency Situated in the creative hub of Maboneng and capturing Johannesburg’s vibrant urban culture with its bike-friendly outdoor spaces, a pool, a bar, a rooftop and a spacious common area for creative and engaging experiences, it would seem only fitting that Curiocity Joburg, the flagship hotel for Curiocity Africa […]
12 months ago
In 30 years, when people think of Chowdeck, it won’t be Femi Aluko, the founder, or the many investors who have just offered the platform $2.5 million in seed funding that will be remembered. What will truly be etched in memory are its witty copy, dedication to serving customers and riders alike, the free deliveries, […]
12 months ago
Bianca Okorocha is always seeking the thrill of something new. Just as clay can be molded, destroyed, and reformed anew, Okorocha is not afraid to learn and relearn. In fact, she yearns for the endless possibilities of the unknown. In her childhood, she spent countless hours immersed in Rock records, eagerly investing her pocket money […]
12 months ago
Victony has a fascinating personality, characterized by his unique fashion sense and distinct musical style, both of which boldly express his clear dissatisfaction with the status quo. This theme of rebellion and nonconformity is prominently featured in his sophomore EP, Outlaw. Through his music, he challenges societal norms and encourages listeners to question conventional boundaries. […]
12 months ago
What would be an ordinary street on an ordinary road in Ibadan is much more than that. Behind one of the many wooden stalls lined up at the side of the road is a bare land transformed into the studio of Adewale Kolawole John, a young artist whose works have crossed the continent’s shores and […]
12 months ago
