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
by Phendu Kuta, bird story agency The second Pan-African Folklore Festival wowed audiences and brought Johannesburg alive for almost a week during South Africa Heritage Month as multi-faceted storyteller Pilani Bubu brought the rich tapestry of African culture and heritage alive through music, dance, literature, food, and crafts across venues throughout the inner city. […]
2 years ago
Victor Osimhen’s unusual situation at Napoli dominated discussions throughout the week, but he silenced the off-pitch drama with his exceptional on-field performance. He led the way for Nigerian players representing their European clubs over the weekend, showcasing their impressive contribution. Here’s a glimpse of their remarkable performances from Italy to England Italy Victor Osimhen […]
2 years ago
by Kate Okorie, bird story agency “In these hard times, nobody wants to have as many as twelve children anymore,” said Chika Ugochukwu, the founder and director of UC Golden Maternity Home, speaking in her office as her waiting room filled with women, many of them expectant mothers. Outside, on a wet Thursday morning […]
2 years ago
On October 1, Nigeria celebrated her 63rd year as a sovereign state, since gaining independence from Britain in 1960. But the word ‘celebrate’ is used loosely as most Nigerians barely commemorated the anniversary, with many only grateful for the leisure afforded by the public holiday and nothing more. This apathy is understandable; Independence Day presents […]
2 years ago
When the Nigerian police murders and frames Damilola Edima, his ageing father Paul (played by Richard Mofe-Damijo) shockingly isn’t seized by a murderous rage. Instead, all Paul wants is his son’s body for burial and to salvage his reputation by proving his innocence. Formerly a ruthless hitman, Paul’s pacifism is inspired by his finding God […]
2 years ago
One of the most interesting developments with Nollywood in the present dispensation is the readiness of her filmmakers to think out of the box and undertake projects that not only challenge hackneyed filmmaking traditions in the country but also borrow progressive techniques from Western filmmaking culture. This rebranded version of Nollywood dates back to Kunle […]
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
Rhythm And Blues begins fully formed; it needs no time to taxi before take off. Sparrq’s production arrests you from the first second, with a thumping Afropop beat that persists throughout the track without much variation, while a single pulsating piano note interjects to provide seasoning. These are the tools with which Ayra forges her […]
2 years ago
