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.
3 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.
4 weeks 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 […]
1 month 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 […]
1 month ago
Over a decade ago, Show Dem Camp officially marked its presence in the Nigerian music scene, making an artistic statement that laid the groundwork for its cultural dominance. The Juls-produced Feel Alright played a role in elevating their craft to the mainstream and gaining acclaim. Following their 2010 EP Series Clone Wars and debut album […]
10 months ago
Looking from afar, this year in music can be described as a tumultuous year. But closing in reveals a clearer picture, a coming of age for the vibrant panoply of sounds that define the Nigerian soundscape. In 2024, Nigerian music is evolving in real-time. As with every other growth phase, this period of evolution has […]
10 months ago
Growing up in the UK, British-Ugandan award-winning independent filmmaker, media broadcaster and fashion model Norman Busigu read and saw a lot of narratives, such as poverty, suffering and corruption, that undermined the value of Africa. Disturbed by what he felt was a deliberate western media underrepresentation of the strengths of the continent, he decided to […]
10 months ago
One early morning in 2023, more than 20,000 fans at the O2 Arena, London, screamed as a helicopter descended from the sky. Many in the screaming horde reached out their hands to touch the man in the helicopter—Asake, one of the world’s most significant musical talents at the time. But before the glittering lights of […]
10 months ago
Each generation needs a voice that embodies its spirit and speaks on its behalf. It needs thinkers who will frequently examine its well-being. And Llona has teed up himself as one such voice of reason. His music, in interrogating what it means to be a young Nigerian, chronicles the hardships and anxieties besetting people in […]
10 months ago
Nollywood is known for its array of drama, comedy and romantic productions, which often include elements of the supernatural, thriller and adventure. It’s no wonder that the top three most successful films in the Nigerian box office are a mixture of drama and comedy. With the continued eclectic posture and push for global relevance of […]
10 months ago
At the stretch of her musical career, Onyeka Onwenu stands as a towering icon in the Nigerian entertainment industry spanning music, film, journalism, and advocacy. Renowned for her impact and versatility, Onwenu has left an indelible mark at her demise. Her influence is perhaps most vividly felt in her songs. These tracks showcase her artistic […]
10 months 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 favorites on how they relate to the Internet and what it means to them […]
10 months ago
