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.
4 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.
1 month 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 […]
2 months 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 […]
2 months ago
Many Nigerians who hold a deep love and skill for basketball have seen their passion rendered insignificant due to the absence of essential opportunities for its development. The story of a typical player in Nigeria goes thus; a child discovers their skill for the game as early as high school, they participate in school teams, […]
2 years ago
Since breaking out in 2019 with an eponymous debut EP, Rema has grown into one of Afrobeats’ global ambassadors. AfroRave, his spin on the popular genre, has garnered a reputation for its upbeat tempo, one he frequently emphasizes with the tagline “another banger.” At just 23 years old, the Mavin artist has toured Europe and […]
2 years ago
by Promise Eze Emmanuel Eze dreamed of becoming a professional footballer in Nigeria. To achieve this, he set to work, training hard and hoping to have his break. He wanted to make it at home but home threw many disappointments his way. Facing a troubled football system with multiple corruption allegations, Eze took his talents […]
2 years ago
Dear 8-year-old Skales, As I sit here and look back at the incredible journey we’ve taken in our music career, I can’t help but feel a sense of awe and inspiration. We’ve come a long way from those days in Kaduna, transforming from a young boy who used to dream of owning the things our […]
2 years ago
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]
2 years ago
Numerous local rivalries that have endured for years on are held in high regard by fans all across the world. In England, the Merseyside Derby has sparked fierce competition between Liverpool and Everton since 1962. In Italy, the Milan Derby has seen Inter Milan and AC Milan lock horns since 1902.And in Spain, the El […]
2 years ago
In an interview in January, Kold AF was asked to explain the origins of her name. She said she picked it because it sounds similar to ‘cold.’ This revelation implies that previous heartbreaks have left her unfeeling and immune to romantic entreaties. It is not uncommon for people, with wounds still fresh from sour romantic […]
2 years ago
When Reni Abina founded Rendoll, the idea was to create comfortable and timeless pieces for women, who want to look refined and exquisite without negotiating their comfort. Focusing on inclusivity as one of its major themes, the brand caters to women of all sizes, without any discrimination. Four years later, the womenswear brand made their […]
2 years ago
