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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

France’s New Bride 

In 2023, Nigeria emerged as France’s top trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa, with bilateral trade surpassing $5 billion (€4.73 billion), according to French customs data. This trade is primarily driven by Nigeria’s exports of crude oil and other raw materials, and despite this wealth from oil, Nigeria has faced significant economic challenges, including rising food […]

Alex Omenye

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2 years ago

France’s New Bride 

Who is the Premier League’s African King?

Since adopting a new format in 1992, the Premier League has grown into a global spectacle, attracting some of the finest talents from across the world. Back then, only 13 foreign players featured in its debut season. Today, a staggering 117 of FIFA’s 211 member nations have been represented in England’s top flight. The evolution […]

Tobi Ayinde

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2 years ago

Who is the Premier League’s African King?

Morocco’s Road to Hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup

For decades, Morocco has harbored a relentless dream of hosting football’s greatest spectacle, the FIFA World Cup. Now, that dream is finally coming true. As part of a historic joint bid with Spain and Portugal, Morocco will co-host the 2030 tournament, marking a monumental achievement for the North African nation and Africa as a whole. […]

Tobi Ayinde

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2 years ago

Morocco’s Road to Hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup

Revisiting Adekunle Gold’s “Sade” and Its Lasting Impact on Afropop a Decade Later

by Abioye Damilare Samson Perhaps one of my favourite things about Nigerian Pop music is how it ingrains certain female names in its verbiage, so much so that whenever these names are mentioned, they conjure vivid mental snapshots. These names—Caro, Funke, Angelina, and Sade—carry the weight of narratives that span love, heartbreak, admiration, and sometimes, […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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2 years ago

Revisiting Adekunle Gold’s “Sade” and Its Lasting Impact on Afropop a Decade Later

Freddie Jacob’s Viscerally Tender Art

Freddie Jacob’s art is supple and personal in a way that departs from a lot of contemporary art. In contrast to the bulk of contemporary art which tend to lean into overt subversion and grand ideas, Jacob’s art hones in on the human face, and the transformative power of love is her principal object of […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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2 years ago

Freddie Jacob’s Viscerally Tender Art

Nigeria Fencing Federation’s Bold Strides in Developing Fencing

Fencing, traditionally seen as a niche sport, is steadily gaining traction in Nigeria thanks to the Nigeria Fencing Federation’s (NFF) concerted efforts. Under the leadership of Adeyinka Samuel, the NFF has taken bold steps to ensure that Nigeria becomes a force to reckon with in international fencing while fostering local participation and development. Through strategic […]

Tobi Ayinde

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2 years ago

Nigeria Fencing Federation’s Bold Strides in Developing Fencing

Nigerian Lives: 6 Nigerians Discuss How They Cope With Year-End Fatigue

Amid soaring food prices, relentless inflation, scorching sun, and harmattan winds, young professionals in Nigeria face yet another challenge; their mental health. Work, often monotonous and demanding, becomes even more draining as the year draws to a close. Emotions run low, and the universal longing for rest and reflection sets in. Yet, for many young […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 years ago

Nigerian Lives: 6 Nigerians Discuss How They Cope With Year-End Fatigue
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