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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

Tems’ Message Is Community, Heritage and Fulfilled Destiny 

Following an incredible five-month run,  2x Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated Tems wrapped up her Born in the Wild tour in November 2024 with the final show in Sydney, Australia. With one world tour, a debut album, two EPs, and a handful of underground and big-name collaborations under her belt, Tems is building her empire and establishing herself […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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1 year ago

Tems’ Message Is Community, Heritage and Fulfilled Destiny 

“A Lagos Love Story”: Chinaza Onuzo’s Romcom Deserves Commendation

The Nigerian film industry has been rightly exposed to constant critical reviews and essays from critics and unfiltered criticism from the audience. Unmindful of these words and essays, the average mainstream Nollywood filmmaker is unfazed. Strangely confident, filmmakers make films, and begrudgingly, critics and audiences alike watch these films and TV series. With this committed […]

Seyi Lasisi

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1 year ago

“A Lagos Love Story”: Chinaza Onuzo’s Romcom Deserves Commendation

What Do Young Lagosians Have Against Partying During The Day?

Partying in a society that insists on the performance of morality comes with its downsides, and one of these downsides is the self-consciousness that comes with having a good (and by Nigerian standards, “immoral”) time. More rural areas like Mushin, Agege, and Somolu are less precious about such things, but the urban areas of Lagos, such as Lekki and environs, are a bit different.

Naomi Ezenwa

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1 year ago

What Do Young Lagosians Have Against Partying During The Day?

The Truth About Rema’s Botched Coachella Set

Since Rema’s Coachella performance on Sunday, social media has been whirring with commentary that runs the gamut from scathing polemics to concerned questioning. 30 minutes past the scheduled starting time for his 45-minute set, Rema waltzed onto the stage at the Mojave tent wearing a cropped white tee and dark jeans. As he skulked on […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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1 year ago

The Truth About Rema’s Botched Coachella Set

How Has Africa Fared So Far At The Cannes Film Festival?

The history of African cinema at the Cannes Film Festival is a rollercoaster of trials and triumphs. Since the 1960s when several African countries gained independence, African cinema has acutely represented the complex, eclectic experiences of her people, meandering through traditional and modern allegiances. In 1973, Touki Bouki by Senegalese director Djibril Diop became the […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

How Has Africa Fared So Far At The Cannes Film Festival?

In Rigo Kamp’s Titular Debut EP Old and New Collide Seamlessly

When, in March of 2024, the preternaturally gifted Rigo Kamp took the stage at The Native’s uNder Live show at Miliki, Lagos, the atmosphere tangibly shifted. The stage was still adorned with lush foliage and embroidered tapestries. And yet it suddenly felt as though the sheer force of his music had transported the crowd to […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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1 year ago

In Rigo Kamp’s Titular Debut EP Old and New Collide Seamlessly
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