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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

Mavo:  Afrobeats’ Newcomers and The Crisis of Preparation

Afrobeats’ global expansion has opened doors at an unprecedented pace. New artists are stepping onto festival stages, international showcases, and headline slots far earlier in their careers than was once possible. But with that access has come a noticeable erosion of standards — particularly when it comes to live performances. Increasingly, poor showings are being […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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8 months ago

Mavo:  Afrobeats’ Newcomers and The Crisis of Preparation

Sound, Memory and Motion at Glenfiddich Experimental Night

Glenfiddich Experimental Night Concert returned to Lagos on Tuesday, December 30, delivering an evening shaped by memory, movement, and musical evolution. With performances from Peruzzi, 9ice, Terry G, and FOLA, the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky once again transformed the city into a space where Nigerian music could be experienced across generations, without […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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8 months ago

Sound, Memory and Motion at Glenfiddich Experimental Night

Long Live Lagos: Wizkid, Afrobeats, and the Making of a Global Industry

Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is an immersive documentary that offers an intimate look into the life of 35-year-old Nigerian pop star Wizkid, while also situating his superstardom within a much larger political, social, and cultural framework. Rather than limiting itself to presenting a portrait of a star, the film makes a valiant attempt at explaining […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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8 months ago

Long Live Lagos: Wizkid, Afrobeats, and the Making of a Global Industry

Netflix’s African Slate for 2026: The Films and Shows We Know So Far

Last year was exciting for African cinema, and Netflix played a huge role in making this possible, with her originals and acquired titles capturing the interests of audiences from different parts of the world. While the platform is reportedly said to have scaled down business in the African market in recent times, her continuous commitment […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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8 months ago

Netflix’s African Slate for 2026: The Films and Shows We Know So Far

8 Nollywood Films Worth Your Attention in 2026

2025 proved to be a landmark year for Nigerian cinema. In our roundup of the best Nollywood films of last year, we explored what made those projects stand out and examined the industry’s impressive momentum. As we step into 2026, that momentum shows no signs of slowing.   Alive Till Dawn arrives in January as Nigeria’s […]

Shalom Tewobola

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8 months ago

8 Nollywood Films Worth Your Attention in 2026
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