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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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3 weeks ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

NYSC Reform: Is This What Young Nigerians Truly Need?

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved what the Tinubu administration is calling the most sweeping reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since its establishment in 1973. Announced by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, and Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination, the reforms introduce 11 specialised career streams, extend orientation camp from three weeks to six, replace the passing-out parade with a graduation ceremony, and transition the scheme from military to civilian leadership. 

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

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3 months ago

NYSC Reform: Is This What Young Nigerians Truly Need?

BellaNaija Marks 20 Years of Shaping, Documenting, and Celebrating Modern African Culture

This year, BellaNaija celebrates 20 years of documenting African stories, amplifying creative voices, and building one of the continent’s most influential digital media platforms. Since 2006, BellaNaija has chronicled the people, ideas, and cultural moments that have shaped contemporary African life while connecting millions across Africa and the diaspora through authentic storytelling. Founded at a […]

Mariam Ahmed

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3 months ago

BellaNaija Marks 20 Years of Shaping, Documenting, and Celebrating Modern African Culture

As Told By Ada: I Don’t Feel Safe With My Mom

As Told By Ada is a Culture Custodian weekly series exploring the unique and often chaotic experience of navigating life as the oldest daughter in a Nigerian household. Over the course of these mini therapy sessions, we give you a peek into the ups, downs and lingering effects of growing up “the first.”   I […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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3 months ago

As Told By Ada: I Don’t Feel Safe With My Mom

Clarence A. Peters’ “Scratch”: In Nigeria, We Are Symptoms of a Broken System

As a Lagosian, you learn quickly that Lagos and its characters are persistent and uncaring intruders. From fellow passengers that invite themselves into your phone conversation, the familiar and strange voices that throw unsolicited advice about your choice of clothing, the conversation-deprived cab driver that breaks through your stoic exterior, to neighbors that splatter decibel-high […]

Seyi Lasisi

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3 months ago

Clarence A. Peters’ “Scratch”: In Nigeria, We Are Symptoms of a Broken System

Why Asake’s M$NEY Live Album Matters

Almost two months after releasing his fourth studio album, M$NEY, Asake is set to return with M$NEY IN LONDON (Live), a live version that also doubles as a deluxe. This is not a drill.  News of the live album broke after his exclusive one-night only show at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London, on 21 […]

John Eriomala

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3 months ago

Why Asake’s M$NEY Live Album Matters
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